Orange County Parks & Beaches
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Aliso Beach Capistrano Beach 35005 Beach Road Capo Beach, CA 92675 (949) 923-2280 Enjoy volleyball, basketball and other beach activities. During the summer months, a concession building offers fishing gear rental and sales, food and beverages, and beach supplies. Dana Point Harbor 34551 Puerto Place Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 923-2280 Sail, sailboard or just survey the Point’s tidepools at this facility where water fun is the main activity. From green-hand to captain, the Youth and Group Facility has a recreation program for everyone. Newport Harbor 18712 University Drive Irvine, CA 92612-2601 (949)923-2250 or (949)923-2248 One of the finest and most scenic small boat harbors in the world winds its way back to Newport Dunes, a favorite gathering place for water-oriented family fun. A calm water beach is great for sunbathing and swimming with the kids. More active aquatic adventures include sail boarding, boating and fishing. The harbor features boat slips for every type of recreational craft, from rowboats to yachts. RV camping is available at the Dunes. Don’t miss the harbor’s special events such as the Ensenada Race, the Christmas Boat Parade and a continuum of regattas. Salt Creek Beach 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point, CA 92629 (949)923-2280 Salt Creek is a popular surfing location. A small, offshore reef creates some of the best-left swells along the entire shoreline. Swimming, body surfing, sunbathing and tidepools exploration are other beach activities Sunset Beach 2801 Edinger Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (949) 923-2220 or (949) 923-2223 Sunset Beach provides ample space for recreational activities. Traditional water related activities such as swimming, and body and board surfing are common. A surfing zone is provided and controlled by the “black ball” flag system. Lifeguard service is provided. Food and beach supplies are available at many nearby stores, restaurants and food stands.  Huntington Beach Pier 315 Pacific Coast Highway (approximate address) Huntington Beach, CA (714) 536-5281 Sunset-Huntington Harbor 18712 University Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 923-2250 There are five marinas within the Sunset-Huntington Harbor area. Also, near the harbor is the Anaheim Bay National Wildlife Refuge that is home to numerous types of marine life and birds that thrive in the natural habitat; and is said to be one of the most important and beautiful natural wildlife areas along the Pacific Coast. Upper Newport Bay 2301 University Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 923-2290 Bordering Newport Back Bay, the Nature Preserve provides vistas of the coastal wetlands, which are reminiscent of the historic landscape of much of Alta California. Renowned as one of the finest birding sites in North America, several endangered species make this natural preserve their home. The Muth Interpretive Center overlooks the shimmering estuary, offering the visitor a portage to bay life.
Park Info: Irvine Regional park is surrounded by Oak and Sycamore trees. Barbeques and tables are throughout entire park. With parking and restrooms nearby. A paved bicycle and walking trail goes through the central park making it easily accessable to six playgrounds, four softball fields, two horse shoe pits, volleyball courts and lagoon. Sycamore Hill group area is the newest reservable private picnic area. Requests for this area should contact the Irvine Park Railroad at (714)997-3968. Concessions: Bicycle and aquacycle rentals are located adjacent to the historic boathouse. Rentals are available throughout the summer, weekends and holidays. Children's pony rides: are provided 11am to 5pm, weekends and holidays. During summer vacation, the rides are open everyday, except Monday.  Other ammenities: Dogs permitted, bike trail, baseball fields, pony rides, train rides The Irvine Park Railroad and snack shop is located across from the pony rides and is open everyday from 10am to 4pm www.IrvineParkrr.com Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 923-2200 www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons Description: 4,000 acres of wilderness and natural open space land. Within the park are mature oaks, sycamores, and elderberry trees, two year round streams and over 30 miles of trails. Many endangered plants and animals live in this park. It is designated as a wildlife sanctuary Arden Modjeska Historic House & Garden Serrano Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 923-2230 Description: Home of world renowned actress Madame Helena Modjeska. Arden is designated a National Historic Landmark. Carbon Canyon Regional Park 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 (714) 973-3160 or (714) 973-3162 www.ocparks.com/carboncanyon Description: Carbon Canyon Regional Park consists of 124 acres. Sixty are developed and of the remaining acreage, a ten acre grove of Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) has been established. Throughout the developed park are Pepper trees, Sycamores, Eucalyptus and Pines. Featherly Regional Park Canyon RV 24001 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 771-6731 or (714) 637-0210 www.ocparks.com/featherly Description: A stately grove of mature Cottonwood and Sycamore trees and the Santa Ana River create the setting for the beautiful Featherly Regional Park. Among the park's other assets is a natural riparian wilderness area, wide open spaces, planted turf areas and a wide variety of ornamental trees. The Santa Ana River flows through the park, encouraging a variety of plant and animal life.  Heritage Hill Historical Park 25151 Serrano Rd. Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 923-2230 www.ocparks.com/heritagehill Description: Heritage Hill Historical Park is composed of 4.1 acres, four historic buildings and associated structures for maintenance and public restrooms. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890; St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1891), through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century (Harvey Bennett Ranch House, 1908). Guided tours through the buildings are provided for the public Wednesday through Sunday. The tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings. Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park 20101 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 923-2235 www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast Description: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park's 6,500 acres (property is owned by The City of Laguna Beach, The County of Orange, and the California Department of Fish & Game) are part of the South Coast Wilderness area, comprised of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Crystal Cove State Park, The City of Irvine Open Space and Irvine Ranch Land Reserve, and Laguna Coast (about 18,000 acres).  Laguna Niguel Regional Park 28241 La Paz Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 923-2240 or (949)923-2243 More Description: Park's 80 acres of turf surround a 44 acre lake, which is regularly stocked with catfish, bass and blue gill and trout during the winter months only. |
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