Places To Go / Things To Do

Some of the most interesting sights, popular vacation spots, and productive leisure in Оrange County and around. Latest additions:

	Orange County Great Park’s Summer Festival There is a big historical property development going on right here in the Southern OC, Irvine area – Orange County Great Park. Even though the project has not been completed yet, the park has already opened its doors for visitors. And this year is the third year of the Great Park’s Summer Festival going on until September 25. Every Saturday night there is a free concert with diverse and international artists from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Canada, Polynesia, China and Korea. Every Friday night – Dance Parties. There are exhibits, Comedy Corner, and other appealing attractions, such as a Balloon Fly. Have you ever flown in the balloon? This is the great time to experience such excitement right here at the Orange County Great Park.
	Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort This beautiful resort is located in Newport Beach, Orange County at the entrance to the Back Bay nature preserve. Guests can enjoy the mile of beach front with swimming and a playground on the beach for the kids. Rent a sailboat, paddle boat, kayaks or electric boat. The resort offers camp sites, providing the tents. Group tent camping on the beach is available as well. During summer they schedule events and activities for the family and adults. Also, every Friday and Saturday there is a movie on the beach. Enjoy the fire and a glass of wine with your friends while watching a movie on the big screen right on the beach.
	Julian City, San Diego County Julian City, San Diego County, is a historical city, one of the first gold-rush cities in California. You can stay in a hotel built back in the 1800’s. Gold mines have been turned into museums. There are very cute boutique shops, friendly residents, and good food. The best is their famous apple pie. Also, recently they have begun growing grapes. By now, there are a few wineries with wine tasting, of course. Try the wine that was made from pineapple and grapes.
	March Field Air Museum, Riverside County This is a museum where more than 70 real historical aircrafts are stored. There are American, Russian, Japanese, and others airplanes from before, during and after the World War II. There is a spy-airplane, by the name ”Black Bird”, which Americans were so proud to build. This is a very unique, interesting learning, informative place for any ages.
	“Pilgrim” ship, Dana Point A ship built in the 1820’s for the smuggling trades. It’s a beautiful sailing ship. Most of the year its function is to be an ocean institute/museum. However, some days it sails to the open sea. And this is what would be the most exciting to sail on this old, historical ship.
	Tenaja Falls, Riverside County Tenaja Falls is one of those waterfalls that might not seem like much to people outside the Southern California area, but considering how 150 foot waterfalls are quite rare here, and that it’s near Lake Elsinore, it really is a pretty big deal!