Orange County Caves, Caverns & Mines Overview
Below you'll find information on caves that can be found in Orange County. All of Orange County's caves were formed by the sea. Although these caves are relatively small, they are enjoyed equally by kids and adults. Dripping Cave has an interesting history that include pirates and stagecoach robbers, so it is sometimes referred to a 'Robbers Cave'.
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Orange County Caves, Caverns & Mines
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Crystal Cove Sea Cave is located at the northernmost end of Crystal Cove State Beach off Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Turn into the State Park entrance opposite of Newport Coast Drive and park in the lot to the right. Head north on the paved trail and follow to the front of the golf course. At the covered portion of trail, veer left to the beach below and head north to the sea cave.
Crystal Cove Sea Cave
Newport Coast and PCH
Newport Beach, CA 92657
(949) 494-3539
(949) 492-0802
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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. Pay parking. Follow the road behind the museum for approximately a half-mile. Turn right on the wide dirt road and look for the Dripping Cave sign another quarter-mile or so. There will be a rock formation halfway there that has several tiny caves where kids have fun playing. 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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Willow Cave is located in Laguna Beach off Highway 133 (Laguna Canyon Road). Willow Cave is situated in Willow Canyon Park, which is part of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Access Willow Canyon via a gravel parking lot off Highway 133 just south of the El Toro Road junction. Pay parking. Follow the Willow Canyon Trail north to the cave just a few yards past the Visitor Center. This former sea cave is small but fun for kids.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 or (949)923-3702
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