Guidelet: The OC on a Budget
A travel guide to Orange County, CA, United States | Target Market: families, couples, and single people on a budget | A travel guide by: Brittany Soares
Anyone who wants to spend some time in lovely Orange County, but on a budget.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Orange County, CA, United States
Downtown Disney District
Why visit:
Live entertainment and awesome looking buildingsa day,lunch,dinner,night option
at 1580 S Disneyland Dr
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Fashion Island
Why visit:
High-end shops to window shop at and often times free entertainment for the kids.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at 401 Newport Center Dr
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The Queen Mary
Why visit:
There are shops, museums, and history all around. It's free to go inside and check out the haunted ship, but pretend that you have a room.a day option
at 1126 Queens Hwy
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Fullerton Arboretum
Why visit:
Nice 26 acre botanical garden.a day option
at 1900 Associated Rd
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Orange County Museum of Art
Why visit:
Fun place to look at local art for only $12 for adults and free for kids under 12.a day,night option
at 850 San Clemente Dr
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Laguna Beach Art Walk
Why visit:
From 6-9pm on the first Thursday of every month, this place is free and displays art from locals.a night option
at 307 Cliff Dr
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Heisler Park
Why visit:
Very scenic for walking and pictures, even picnics.a day,lunch option
at 300 - 500 Cliff Drive
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Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Why visit:
Large nature preserve with unique and sensitive species.a day option
at 2301 University Dr
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Alta Laguna Park
Why visit:
It has a playground, tennis courts, and an amazing absolutely amazing view of the beach.a day option
at Alta Laguna
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Bowers Museum
Why visit:
First Sundays are free, and this museum is great fun for kids.a day option
at 2002 N Main St
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Centennial Heritage Museum
Why visit:
This is a cultural and natural history center that offers many educational programs for kids.a day option
at 3101 W Harvard St
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Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters
Why visit:
Has extremely nice art.a day,night option
at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Crystal Cove State Park
Why visit:
Great hike and fantastic beacha day option
at 8471 N Coast Hwy
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Why visit:
Fantastic aquarium to see a bunch of different sea life. You can find discounts everywhere online.a day option
at 100 Aquarium Way
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Why visit:
Nice place to shop around with food places, a carrousel, a bookstore, a petstore, and movie theaters.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at 71 Fortune Dr, Suite 970
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Thousand Steps Beach
Why visit:
Steep steps lead to beautiful and peaceful beacha day option
at Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
Why visit:
This 200 year old monument offers tours through the gardens, fountains, and structures. They are many field trips here and often times events.a day option
at 26801 Ortega Hwy
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California Surf Museum
Why visit:
Free on Tuesdays and $3 other times, kids always free. Awesome resource for people that want to learn more about the history of surfing.a day option
at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
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Orange County Zoo
Why visit:
$2 admission to see animals in this cute tiny zooa day option
at 1 Irvine Park Rd
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Why visit:
Free 2 hour long guided tours on the first Saturday of every month.a day option
at 3842 Warner Ave
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Christ Cathedral
Why visit:
It's made out of reflective glass!a day option
at 12141 Lewis St
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OC Fairgrounds Hangar
Why visit:
Tons of events going on and fun fair to go to during the summer months.a day,night option
at 12141 Lewis St
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Orange County Great Park
Why visit:
The Great Park Balloon is a lot of fun, or you can ride the carousel, go to the Museum of Heritage & Aviation, or explore the arts exhibits in the Palm Court Arts Complex. There are also free special events year round.a day option
at Orange County Great Park
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Balboa Island Ferry
Why visit:
This historic and scenic trip offers beautiful scenery and a quick way to get across the harbor.a day option
at 410 S Bay Front Newport Beach, CA 92662
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Huntington Beach Pier
Why visit:
Beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the little shops and nice beach.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at 1 Main St
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Ocean Institute
Why visit:
Right on the beach, great place to see some sea life!a day option
at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
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Boomers!
Why visit:
$10 for passenger pass, which includes unlimited Go-kart rides and bumper boats plus 1 round of mini golf.a day,night option
at 16800 Magnolia St
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching
Why visit:
Fun and free activities for kids every weekend and two-for-one Tuesdays all year long on whale watching and fishing trips.a day option
at 34675 Golden Lantern St
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