The best little hike to unwind. Love this little park with all its sculptures. You park at the…read morecivic center and hike for five minutes to this little area. It's perfect for Easter. Happy Yelping!

Do you love rabbits? There's only one acceptable answer here…read more.. This public sculpture is so cute! It's like, "What are they doing? Are they swapping tales of how they con the humans out of extra snaccos by using their cuteness?" But in all seriousness, you should stop by Civic Center Park if you're ever in the area. There's plenty of free parking (both structure and outdoors). It's a nice and easy path, great for an evening stroll. And if you're lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of hares around the Bunnyhenge! Picture Tip: If you like a nice aerial view of Bunnyhenge (or other parts of the park) be sure to utilize the elevated walking path at the intersection. You can walk up (or use the elevator) and it will take you to a lookout platform that will give you an amazing shot.

Pirate Tower in Laguna Beach is absolutely worth the effort to get to. There are two ways in: the…read moreTreasure Island Beach side, which involves walking over a rocky cliff area, so definitely check tide levels before you go. The other option is a hidden residential staircase that leads down directly, but it's hit or miss and not always open. Parking can be a bit tricky. From the residential aide straight across meter parking. From the Montage Resort area paid parking nearby do not park in the plaza across you will get towed or ticketed. Once you make it down, it opens up into crystal clear water and a stunning stretch of beach. The tower itself is incredibly unique and photogenic, almost like something tucked into a seaside storybook. Just a heads up, it is not dog friendly. Overall, a memorable spot that feels like a little hidden treasure along the coast.

This place is as fantastical as it looks on social media. It took a while for me to find out how to…read moreget to it. The entrance is in a residential area, and you take some stairs between houses down. There are some sharp rocks being lapped with ways on the way there, so bring some flip flops to walk over to it.

Was trying to find something to do on Saturday night. Didn't know this place existed in Old Town…read moreTustin. Easy parking. Small venue with intimate setting. Audience input optional - they don't call you out. Small snack bar with chips and canned drinks. Fun time!

One of my favorite improv theaters. Tucked into Tustin is this amazing comedy venue filled with…read morelaughter and love. Hilarious shows to help you escape from the drama of the day or the stresses of the world. Would recommend seeing one of the MainStage shows and/or taking an improv class which will change your life for the better. Devin and Gina(owners/performers/artistic directors/wonderful humans) provide a joyful space that fosters comedy and welcomes all. They have drinks and snacks to purchase. I drank an RC cola for the first time there. They have bathrooms as well if you drink too many RC colas. I attend and perform in their improv festival every year and they bring phenomenal acts like MAX! See you next year or sooner!

The Lot in Newport Beach is a nice experience and I would go back for a special occasion, but there…read moreare a couple of things worth knowing before you go. First, book your tickets online ahead of time. We saw Devil Wears Prada 2 on a Saturday, over a month after it came out, and the theater was still completely full. I'd recommend grabbing tickets at least a day or two in advance for a weekend showing. Yes, everything is expensive. The tickets, the food, the drinks. But you're in a luxury theater in Newport Beach where someone brings a burger and fries to your seat while you watch a movie, so you kind of know what you're signing up for. And honestly? The burger was delicious and the fries were great. The Aperol spritz was a little flat on flavor though, could have been more sugary/fruity. The bathrooms were clean and well kept, which I always appreciate. My one real complaint is the volume. I get that a big theater needs to fill the room with sound, but it was genuinely too loud. That part I could have done with the volume down a notch or three. Overall we had a nice time and enjoyed our experience at THE LOT.

Used to be my favorite theater in OC, even over Cinepolis - luxurious but casual vibes, great food,…read morecomfortable seating. Nice staff. However recently when I started going, I couldn't stand the smell of the theaters. In the foyer it smells like a hotel, but once you open the door to your theater, a warm muggy burst of dirty socks hits you in the face like a ton of bricks. Really bad - they need to clean the carpets, get better ventilation, SOMETHING. Because it even pushed me to the point of having to eat before going so I don't feel queasy. Also very disappointed they don't give free water anymore - have to buy a Fiji water. Feels like they're nickel and diming people to sit in stinky theaters.

MIght not be a big deal to some of you Orange County residents, but for me and my girlfriend, we…read morelove the Secret Silo. For years and years, I have been trying to stop by here and take a look. So, we took 30 minutes of our time to hang out here yesterday. Lots of Huntington Beach history and scenery. I love the nature and water scenery in the Silo. My first up, close and personal scene. I will cherish more in the future.

The recent windstorm split one of the two tree's next to the silo, they had to remove the split…read moretree and now we can see the silo much clearer from the east side. Some of the roof is in disrepair and I hope the new development does not tear it down. Also surprised they did not perform any maintenance on the remaining tree, as it now exposed to more wind.

Centennial Farm is FREE to enter with free easy parking!…read more Make sure you check their website calendar for closures. My little one had an enjoyable time seeing and hearing all the animals and walking around the gardens! We saw cows, pigs, piglets, oxen, chickens, goats, sheep, bees, rabbits, and peacocks. You can even pet most of them! There were many handwashing stations available. The garden was fun to walk around and see all the labeled flowers, fruits and vegetables growing. The entire area has plenty of shade and seating. Keep in mind that you'll mostly be walking in dirt so dress yourself and children appropriately!

I don't see how anyone could give this less than 5 stars. First of all it's FREE. Name one other…read moreplace in OC that offers an experience like this for $0. Second of all it has quite a large range of animals, i'm happy they titled it a Farm and not a Zoo because that's exactly what it is. I take my toddlers here very very often and they love seeing the babies, the plants and the food grow. It's such a good educational opportunity and family is always fascinated and intentional to go back. I hope we never lose this diamond!

Beautiful beach and great view but the parking... there's a valet parking right next to the Baja…read moreSharkeez and my family and I had got to this location at 11ish and there was a lady I didn't get her name but she had charged us for 40$ for the whole day but there was 20$ for two hrs and u pay AS your leaving, we thought we would stay for the whole day yk but we ended up leaving in less than two hrs and the lady had still charged us 40$ even if we left early and the same lady was giving off a weird vibe and ik its just 40$ but to us it's a lot yk but it's wtv ig the was pier was nice just felt like we were being judged the whole time.

Newport Pier is absolutely stunning, especially at sunset…read more On clear days, you can even see Catalina, and there's always a great mix of people out there, fishermen, walkers, surfers, and families, all adding to the atmosphere. It's the kind of place that instantly gives you that classic Southern California vibe. Moments like this are a big reason I love living here. January sunshine and sunsets at the pier are hard to beat, and it never gets old no matter how many times you come back.

Really enjoyed looking at all the art sculptures walking an approximate of 1.5 mile loop. The trail…read moreconsisted of cement and gravel paths. The flowers around the path were also in full bloom. There is also a cool sky bridge to take in the beautiful scenery. I could see the ocean! Parking is free and trail head starts at the beginning of the parking lot. There were also two small dog parks within the loop.

Wow, this is a great park!…read more There's a bunch of fun sculptures throughout this nice park. Bunnyhenge is probably the biggest one. There's also a dog park here for small and large dogs. I like how there's an accessible elevator for the bridge to connect the two parks so you don't have to cross the street. Parking is also easy since it's at the civic center. Do yourself a favor and check out the Newport library too!

I love studying here for the free wifi and friendly staff. It is small but peaceful, and the light…read morefiltering in from the huge window wall makes for such a relaxing environment.

The staff especially Mary is amazing and make this a fun place to stop. The services of the library…read moreare really worth a visit!

Beautiful, yes. Quiet, yes. But the staffs really do make people uncomfortable. As if they're the…read morestrict parents or mall cops, telling you to move, to not stand there too long, no picture setup, don't stop for more than 30s, don't talk too loud The garden is the size of a small practice soccer field and there are at least 10 staffs

Absolutely loved visiting the Japanese Garden at CSULB! It's such a beautiful, quiet, and…read moreincredibly clean space, perfect for clearing your mind. The peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for college students to unwind between classes, and honestly, staff could benefit from that calm escape too. Everything is so well maintained, and you can really feel the serenity the moment you walk in. Just a heads up, make sure you have reservations before you go & no snacks allowed. Highly recommend this hidden gem!