Orange County Points of Interest
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Irvine Regional Park is located at the east end of Jamboree off Interstate 5 in Orange. There is so much to do at this park. Highlights include riding the 1/3 scale replica of a 1863 CP Huntington locomotive, water biking in the pond and pony rides. The park includes wide open fields for picnicking and softball games, and secluded picnic areas under oak trees. Don't have picnic supplies of your own? No problem because you can get everything you need at the Boat House concession stand. Bicycle rentals are available for biking the scenic paths around the park. The Orange County Zoo is also on the premises toward the back of the park. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are other popular activities.
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, California 92862
(714) 973-6835
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Great Park Balloon is located off Interstate 5 at the Sand Canyon Exit. Situtated on the former El Toro Marine Base, the Great Park Balloon is operating as a promotion of the soon-to-be Orange County Great Park that will occupy much of the land that was formerly the Marine base. The big orange balloon is filled with helium and carries up to 30 visitors 500 feet into the air for terrific panoramic views. A high-strength cable is always connected to the balloon making it a very safe activity.
 Check our Great Park Balloon blog for more details regarding our experience in the big orange balloon.
Great Park Balloon
Perimeter Road
Irvine, California 92618
(866) 829-3829
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The Wedge is located at the sothern tip of Balboa Island in Newport Beach. When a south swell is hitting just right, The Wedge can become one of Southern California's fiercest breaks producing waves up to 20 feet in height. Although too dangerous for amateur wave goers, it can be an awesome sight to watch the professionals ride these monsters. The Wedge actually creates a wedge of ocean between the Newport Harbor jetty and the sandy beach that causes waves to double-up on themselves. These waves break so close to shore they are not favored by surfers but perfect for bodyboarders and bodysurfers.
The Wedge
Oceanfront and Channel Road
Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Los Rios Historic District is located off interstate 5 at Highway 74 (Ortega Highway). Situated across the railroad tracks from the Capistrano Train Depot, Los Rios is the oldest neighborhood in California. Originally settled in the late 1700's by the Spanish during the building of the San Juan Capistrano Mission, Los Rios today is home to three original adobe structures and several small businesses. Sites to visit include The O'Neill Museum, Ramos House Cafe, Zoomars Petting Zoo and more.
Los Rios Historic District
31731 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-8444
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