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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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“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. |
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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! |
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway This largest rotating aerial tramway in the world is a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged China Canyon. Enjoy Aerial Tramway, hiking and skiing – just two hours from Orange County! |
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Authentic Military Flight Simulation Flightdeck Air Combat Center is an authentic military flight simulation center providing everybody the chance to pilot a fighter jet flight simulator. Flight-gear, training, and in-flight instruction are provided to ensure a challenging aviation-themed adventure you won’t forget. |
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Kayaking in Orange County and Southern California Kayaking is easy to learn, and they are very stable. Discover an interesting hobby and the fascinating world of aquatic fauna of Southern California! |
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Indoor Skydiving The vertical wind tunnel will give to adults and children experience of real flight with a parachute. Absolutely safe exciting adventure! |
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Orange County Bike Trails Travel on a bicycle on the bike trails in parks and among beauty of the wild nature of Orange County. |
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Oak Glen: family fun in every season Oak Glen is one of Southern California’s most scenic spots. The scenery is more like New England, and it’s only an hour from Orange County. Oak Glen offers wholesome family fun throughout every season. Visit orchards, taste fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants, and feed the animals in the animal parks. |
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San Diego Haunted Whaley House One of the most famous haunted houses. Built in 1856 and is located on the site of the old cemetery. Whaley House is frequented by ghosts, moving furniture, an organ playing and howling. We recommend a visit at dusk! |
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Death Valley Death Valley National Park is the driest and hottest climate among the national parks of the United States. It is the habitat of many plants and animals adapted to the harsh desert climate. The valley is the lowest point in North America. |
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park In this brand new, horticultural aware theme park in Gilroy you will find a monorail, a miniature golf course, incredible landscaping, several gardens, antique car rides and the famous circus trees from Scott’s Valley that are groomed to grow in fantastical shapes. A multitude of activities for the whole family. |
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The Nethercutt Collection The Nethercutt Museum showcases more than 130 of the world’s greatest antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles including many top winners of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. |
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Crystal Cathedral Just South of Anaheim is the Crystal Cathedral, a 12 story glass and steel wonder, known for it’s Easter and Christmas Pageants. |
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Irvine Regional Park The wild nature, bicycle and horse lines, fishing, children’s playground, barbecue. |
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Catalina Island Beautiful island new the coast of Orange County with a lot of activities. For some it’s scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking or fishing. For others its hiking, biking, playing golf or exploring charming shops and galleries. And then there are those who prefer to do nothing but relax on the beach. |
