Activities

Festival of Whales

Grab your binoculars and sunscreen! Each year Dana Point hosts The Festival of Whales in honor of the magnificent sea creatures that frequent our waters. Gray Whales make their way past Orange County during their annual 10,000 mile migration starting in November through March. Gather your whale-loving pod and...

Best Fireside Spots in OC

Grab the marshmallows and let’s get toasty! Enjoying cooler nights by the fire is a great way to enjoy the season. Thanks to its 42 miles of sandy coastline, Orange County is home to a number of locations perfect for a bonfire. Aliso Beach Fire Pits: 31131 S. Pacific...

4 Things to do in OC This Fall

Although it may feel like summer in Orange County, fall is officially here! Southern California may not have the typical fall ambiance people are looking for, but it is one of our favorite seasons here – less crowded beaches, brisk mornings and warm afternoons, and plenty of fun-filled fall...

Best OC Surf Spots for every Level or Just to Watch

Everybody’s Gone Surfin’! Orange County has some of the best surf spots anywhere in California. With 42 miles of coastline, there are plenty of beaches to choose from. We compiled a list of the best surf spots in OC for every skill level…or just to watch! Trestle Beach Trestle...

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Short on Length, Long on Leisure

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter stretches of road that offer all the amazing scenery without any of the...

Where to Whale Watch in Orange County

Every year, more than 20,000 gray whales make the 10,000 mile round-trip journey from Alaska to the warm waters of Baja for breeding season. That is the longest recorded distance that any mammal migrates on an annual basis. Winter is peak gray whale migration season, and with 70 miles...

Tips for Having the Perfect Beach Day

Everyone loves a vacation in paradise which usually involves sunbathing on the beach and taking a dip in the water. Be sure to avoid putting yourself (and others) in danger by following these simple tips when heading to the beach: Ask a Lifeguard & Stay Close Choose beaches with...

“The Greatest Show on Surf” is Fun for the Whole Family

It’s time to grab your sunscreen and plan for beach days and summer festivals. The San Clemente Ocean Festival is happening July 21st – 22nd on the San Clemente Pier. What once started as friendly competitions between local lifeguards to highlight ocean safety is now a popular festival fondly known...

San Clemente Cove Celebrates 30 Years of Creating Memories!

A seaside haven in the heart of Southern California, San Clemente Cove is celebrating 30 years of creating vacation memories. And not only is it the resort’s anniversary this year, but it’s the city of San Clemente’s also – 90 years since the city was incorporated in 1928! It...