Orange County Caves, Caverns & Mines

Orange County Caves, Caverns & Mines Overview

Below you'll find information on caves that can be found in Orange County. Whether it be sea caves off the Channel Islands or ancient lava tubes of dorment volcanoes, California has something to suit your interest. Most caves and mines hover around 60 degrees year round, making these underground attractions a great place to cool off on a warm summer day.

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Dripping Cave is located in Aliso Viejo off Interstate 5, in Aliso & Wood Canyons County Park. This former sea cave, also known as 'Robbers Cave', was once used as a hideout by unscrupulous characters including pirates, stagecoach robbers and cattle rustlers. The cave was officially named 'Dripping Cave' because the cave opening drips during wet seasons. From Alicia Parkway, turn west on Awma Road and park in the county parking lot. Follow the road behind the museum for a approximately a half-mile. Turn right on the wide dirt road and look for the Dripping Cave sign another quarter-mile or so. Watch out for mountain bikers.

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 923-2200
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