I went on a free day which definitely influences my review, but the rainy weather also impacted…read morethis specific experience. Regardless, the free entry automatically made the visit a great value. This is a small museum (and even smaller now due to unfortunate damage caused by landslides in recent years) with a gorgeous interior, a vibrant garden, and regal ocean views. The interior includes many collected works of fine art that betray quite good taste, something to be attributed to the provenance of the home. I liked that because it was during the winter holiday season, the house was decorated accordingly; I wonder what the house looks like during other times of year! I am not sure how involved the museum docents are meant to be, but they appeared happy to show us around and give further explanation on some details of the house. Important note: public restrooms are available, and also there are even functional in-situ bathrooms. Using one made me feel like I was a proper guest to the home. This will probably be a good time for the whole family, if art and culture is something yours values. I'm bringing my mother on my next visit, hopefully on another free day.

Beautiful location, went for my cousins wedding, however the staff are very racist and rude to us…read moreHispanics, even asked my sister if she was working with food services for the wedding just because she was wearing all black (it was a black tie event) staff needs to be respectful to wedding guests and not racist. Also don't trust the valet my car ended up having issues after the fact.

I saw this on instagram and decided to check it out. It's a cute little spot with great views…read more Not really big but you can't beat the view!! If you are nearby, definitely worth stopping by.

Stumbled upon these beautiful arches while walking my dog. Feels like you're in Europe! The view of…read morethe marina is beautiful on a clear day. Nice stroll to take after lunch in Dana Point.

It's hard not to notice the beautiful Historic City Hall building in downtown San Clemente. It sits…read moreat the end of Avenida del Mar, on El Camino Real. Its Spanish architecture with Moorish influences is stunning! It's impossible not to stop by for a minute and admire its sight! The white walls shine in the sun and the whole Avenida del Mar spreads down. City Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is run by the National Park Service. I didn't have the chance to check it out inside as well, but I hope it'll happen next time! The view from up here is gorgeous, nice spot! Beautiful gem of San Clemente architecture!

The Historic City Hall, (HCH), is a historic Ole Hanson building, located at the top end of Del…read moreMar. Looking down from the HCH, you can see the ocean, and all the mom and pop shops on Del Mar. If you were to venture inside, you would be pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully preserved this multi unit office building is! There are two entrances serving the Historic City Hall, and the offices all have unique and quirky touches to it that add a certain atmosphere of older times. I love looking at the old Spanish Tile that line the staircases, and the white plaster of the building's exterior. At night, the wrought iron chandeliers out front light up, and it gives the top of the old village a warm glow. Down a few doors is another chandelier building. These two gems are well preserved buildings from the past of San Clemente, in Spanish flavorings. What sort of town preserves these relics from the past? A cool town, that's who!!!

We drove up the coast, on this FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER. We drove up the I-5 to the PCH…read more We drove through Dana Point and into Laguna Beach. FROM THERE, we had to drive to a place for a PICNIC. We hoped on the I-5, and we drove back down the I-5 to the San Juan CAPISTRANO Mission. After driving back and forth, and around the MISSION 2 Times, we found PARKING ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. We found it in the Church Parking Lot. WE RECOMMEND MORE DISABLED PARKING!!! We walked right in, NO WAIT AT ALL. We started by looking for the Picnic Spot, which is in the back left corner. It is a nice spot with lots of tables and trees. In addition, there are individual handwashing stations there. After lunch, which we picked up at a nearby SUBWAY, we spent about an hour touring the SJC MISSION!!! Its highlight was the display of US FLAGS, my guess would be over 100!!!

If you're in this area definitely worth it to check out this amazing Historical Mission. This was…read moremy second time and I enjoyed it. Lots of couples taking pre-wedding photos. Must be the place. I got a new experienced each time love the vibe.

Where to begin... this majestic "set" overlooking the west coast has gotten me through many hard…read moretimes. Driving to LA makes any man think about ending at times but getting there by the 5 and looking to your left to see a real life Greek goddess's set makes it all worth it. After hearing the rumors that they will be torn down I can't help but wonder how many young men will dream of them from years to come. I pray I don't forget the look of the sun setting in-between those two gorgeous reactors.

The San Onofre Power Plant might be shut down, but its "boobies" are still the most iconic landmark…read moreon the 5 freeway. You can't miss 'em! SoCal's biggest inside joke! Iykyk

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen loved the city of San Juan Capistrano. Take a walk in town and…read morespot all of the history! Great place to be- even in the rain. The end.

Interesting area. This area had a certain vibe to it. Everyone I encountered seemed fairly…read morefriendly. Area is clean. The antique store is huge and the bakeries are a must. There are a few cool thrift stores as well. Nic place to visit if you want a little shopping experience and a quick lunch.

I would like first to say that this is a re-review. I would like to thank Cris of OC Ghost and…read moreLegends for taking the time to respond to my initial review but to also thank him for taking the time out his busy schedule to offer and provide an amazing tour. Cris, you really exceeded our expectations and you did an amazing job of presenting something unique and interesting. Not only was the tour amazing. He is an extremely knowledgeable and committed individual in providing an entertaining and historically accurate tour. I and the others in the tour group have been on other tours in California and in other States and would say that OC Ghost and Legends is an asset to preserving the historical legends and folklore of Orange County. We would like to thank you Cris and we promise to promote your organization to others. You did an excellent job and hope that you continue to provide such a great service to Orange County and Southern California.

Our group had a great time on the tour; very fun, interesting, and informative :) Hope to do…read moreBlackstar in the future

I like walks on the beach. Or more like, by the beach. A favorite of beach trails that I've enjoyed…read morecoming to - lots to see and explore with vibrant flowers, the horizon of the ocean, the sounds of the Amtrak and Metrolink trains passing by. All of it is just amazing. And the best part is, there's so many ways to just have a good time and a good workout on this trail. The Beach Trail is about 2.3 miles long in total, but it can feel like a pretty long walk. AND that's only one-way. Coming back, you have to do another 2.3 miles, if you're returning to the beginning of your route. But you'll really see everything. Love the Beach Trail!

This is a nice little beach walk going from North Beach to Calafia. Its only 2.3 miles. The scenery…read moreis beautiful. You are steps away from the ocean. Every so often an Amtrak, Metrolink, or BNSF train will pass by. Its a well kept trail and perfect for all walkers. There was a detour and I had to walk on the beach. Good thing it was low tide. You had to time yourself between the waves. Today was the first Saturday of the month and there were two beach cleanup crews. The Surfriders were by the pier, and at Calafia Orange County Coastkeeper were working. This group also does cleanup on the 2nd Saturday at Huntington Beach tower 9 at Magnolia st. from 9:00 to 11:00. I got there late or I would have helped.. I already signed up for Huntington next week. Every time I come to San Clemente I enjoy walking the trail. After eating its a nice way to burn off a few calories.

This Nature Interpretive Center is small, but good learning opportunities for small kids. It…read moreprovides information on geology, biology, and history on Dana Point Headlands. We spent about 20 minutes learning about animals, marine life, and surrounding plants. It explains how compact this place is. So will take you most about 30 minutes. Very informative displays and artifacts to explore. Parking is free and located in front of the facility. Afterwards, head down to the trail overlooking magnificent ocean views and lush green surroundings. Perfect activity to spend with your family.

Nice little spot to take the kids or even yourself to learn some of the local history. There are…read moredisplays inside and outside of the nature center. It could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to see it all. You can go on a short hike that has magnificent ocean views . There is a marked trail available right behind the center.Parking is available right in front of the center.

After my trips to LA or OC, I love stopping here to enjoy the scenic view especially the…read moresunset...the timing is always perrrfect. I'm glad to see other motorists making this pit stop too. The birds like to join in on the fun...gotta love them. On a clear day, you can actually see Catalina Island far out from the distance. Despite this spot's popularity, it's a shame there's trash around (Smh).

It's really nice seeing the ocean and the birds around and for a photo shoot! Nice, beautiful…read moresunset. I had a good time stopping by and take a picture.