Attractions in Orange County, California



	Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, California 92705 / 714-542-CUBE Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Interactive exhibits include Virtual Volleyball, a Bed of Nails, a Shake Shack, Science of Hockey, and DinoQuest - the World's First Interactive Dinosaur Adventure! It's hands-on science fun for the entire family! Hours: Daily 10am-5pm.



Anaheim Convention Center, 1.6 million square feet of exhibit, meeting and prefunction space. 714-765-8900 Downtown Disney® District Anaheim, California / 714-781-3463 A high energy dining, shopping and entertainment district you won’t want to miss. The Grove Theater. 714-712-2700 Honda Center 2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California / 877-WILD-WING Southern California’s premier entertainment and sports venue hosting a variety of first-class events each year including concerts, sporting events and family shows.


Medieval Times® Dinner & Tournament, a dinner theater in a castle setting featuring jousting, sword fights and equestrian acts. 888-WE-JOUST Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, an exciting dining show staged on a Pirate ship, featuring swashbuckling swordplay & special effects. 714-690-1497


Ocean Institute, ocean-related exhibits and activities. 949-496-2274


Crystal Cathedral, an all-glass cathedral seating 3,000 with mirrored steeple. 714-971-4013


Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, family entertainment and special events. 714-969-3492


Irvine Spectrum Center 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, California 92618 / 949-753-5180 Entertainment center featuring IMAX Theater surrounded by trendy restaurants and shops. Regal Entertainment Center, 20-theater complex, restaurants, shops and arcades. 949-640-4600 Wild Rivers Park, over 40 attractions and water rides. Open seasonally. 949-768-9453 Verizon® Wireless Amphitheater, 15,000-seat bowl, concerts by leading entertainers. 949-855-8096


Pacific Marine Mammal Center, rescues, medically treats and rehabilitates marine mammals and strives to increase public awareness of marine mammals and their environment through education and research. 949-494-3050


Balboa Island, 9 miles of white sand beaches, water sports, harbor cruises, two wooden piers, restaurants and shops. 949-719-6100. Newport Bay/Balboa Pavilion/Catalina Passenger Services, world-class small boat harbor with a ferry to the historic 1905 Balboa Pavilion, 45 minute narrated cruises touring Newport Harbor, amusement area, shops and restaurants. On the water fun with family and friends. 800-830-7744

	Newport Landing Whale Watching 309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach, California 92661 / 949-675-0551 Year around whale watching cruises view many varieties of whales which include the giant blue whale which is over 90 feet in length, several types of dolphin, seals, and other neat marine life. Newport Landing offers multiple whale watching cruises daily every day and with a 96% success rate viewing whales and/or dolphin almost every trip will have viewing opportunities.


	Orange County Zoo 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, California 92869 / 714-973-6847 The Orange County Zoo is located inside Irvine Park in the city of Orange. Nestled among the 477-acre wilderness park, the Zoo’s focus is on animals and plants native to southwestern United States. The Zoo also features a barnyard with domestic animals and offers educational programs and special events throughout the year.


Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 / 949-234-1300 The Mission in San Juan Capistrano is Orange County's only mission and one of it's leading attractions. We have several activities for kids including an audio tour for kids in both English and Spanish. We also have something for the whole family with our lush gardens, koi ponds, historic adobe buildings and museum rooms with displays that help history come alive for our visitors. Please see our website for specials for Orange County residents, and other discounts and coupons.


Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, California 92706 / 714-567-3600 Bowers Museum is a world-class, internationally-celebrated institution of art and culture dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of fine arts from around the world.

	Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, California 92705 / 714-542-CUBE Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Interactive exhibits include Virtual Volleyball, a Bed of Nails, a Shake Shack, Science of Hockey, and DinoQuest - the World's First Interactive Dinosaur Adventure! It's hands-on science fun for the entire family! Hours: Daily 10am-5pm.


Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace. 714-983-9120