Originally went here to recalibrate my bow, and I ended up coming out with a good bow and lots of…read morewisdom. Kevin, the owner, helped me set up my bow and gave me the right arrows that fit right for my draw length. He also gave me a lot of pointers on how to better shoot my bow at the range. If I lived closer I would come to this place a couple times a week to get lessons from him. I highly recommend beginners to check their store and range out, as they are very knowledgeable with a super friendly staff.

Tucked away in a business complex in Mission Viejo, this indoor archery range is simple, clean, and…read moresomewhat awesome. They've been in business for 25 years and know what's what when it comes to the bow and arrow! Having not practiced this ancient sport for many years, my expectations were low coming in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was. The rules were straightforward and shooting the bow was simple and fairly easy. The aiming part wasn't as easy... but I definitely improved by the end of the two hours! The team working there helped out with general instructions and pointers as well were all shooting. People started "getting it" about an hour in and balloons on the targets started popping pretty regularly. I finally got one right at the end! It was also pretty cool to see some of the more serious semi-pro type of archers there with their hardcore bows and compound bow setups. Overall this is a unique experience and worth a go if you're looking for a fun activity. They also have lessons and it's good for older kids. Five stars!

I was so lucky to realize a childhood dream at El Dorado Archers! Clem and Ann Marie were prepared,…read morethoughtful, and patient instructors. I'll definitely come back with friends. They provide all of the safety supplies, bows, and arrows as well. I'd recommend getting there as early as possible. Sign ups start at 8:30 and I got there at 8:15 with the second to last spot!

Disappointed before I could even begin. Misleading information on their website and unorganized…read morein-person. Safety Classes advertised online as first-come first-serve with "sign up STARTING/OPENING at 8:30AM to start class at 9:00" only to learn they let people start signing up hours before. Essentially setting newcomers up for failure. Needs better organization.

Excellent views of the entire region with just a 5-10 min walk up depending on your route. Street…read moreparking is abundant in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Oh, French Hill. We have a love and hate relationship!…read more I really, really despise you at first. Can barely see the top - cure incline - a small dirt path, surrounded by flowers. At least there's something nice to look at as I fight this battle. For A few minutes, you make me very, very miserable. But once I get to the top - ah! That sense of accomplishment. French Hill makes your calves burn. Good incline on a straight hill. No switchbacks going up here! Makes for a nice add on when hiking around Turtle Rock. 2017: 48/100

My 7 year old has been begging to go fishing, and this seemed like an easy first experience for him…read moreand his older brother. Pros: - Catching fish is a sure thing here. The fish are plentiful and hungry. - They had plenty of chairs, buckets, nets, etc. - The rented rods were pre-hooked and weighted (though some were missing hooks, so check before you grab one). Cons: - We arrived about 10 minutes after they were supposed to open but the gates were still closed and there was already a short line of people waiting. Thankfully we only had to wait another 5 minutes before they opened. - The fish are SO easy to catch that we had 4 in about 10-15 minutes (though one broke the line and got away). At $12 per pound, the cost was over $125 including our entrance, 2 rod rentals, bait, and the 3 fish we took home. That was about what we expected in terms of price - but it was a long 1 hour drive for 10-15 minutes of action. - The biggest disappointment was that the website said we could have our fish cleaned and fileted there - but once we arrived they said it wasn't available this weekend (a sign indicated it also wasn't available last weekend). I had tried calling the day prior to verify everything, but all they have is a recorded message. We have neither the tools nor knowledge to clean the fish ourselves - so now we are figuring that out. That had been one of the biggest reasons we chose this "easy" experience. All in all, I'm still glad that we went and that my son caught his first fish - but just be aware what you might be in for and plan accordingly.

I had a wonderful first time experience here over the weekend. Arrived on a Sunday around noon and…read morenoticed there were very little people fishing. Checked in by paying the entrance and rentals fees and was given quick directions on how to start fishing. My son ended up caching 2 fish relatively quickly. There was a gentleman sitting next to the pond who helps release the hooks from the fish if you do not wish to do so yourself. He had to rehook our rod a few times and did so with friendliness. Whenever I had a question, they were always helpful. Even had the guys filet our fish for us for an extra charge. My son had fun and also enjoyed watching the RC car tracks that are immediately next door when we got done. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice experience with your kids. Entrance fee was $7/person Rod rentals was $10 Fish per pound was $12 (no catch and release) And to have them filet them was $2/fish I would definitely come back for another visit!!!

Place is pretty cool. Dave I belive was his name explained the hole course to me. I was becoming a…read moreregular until I ran into some guys in the course. There are some animal targets and I had forgotten that those you only get 3 shots while the others are 4. I unintentionally shot a fourth arrow and two guys came charging at me from across the field yelling about how I am not following the rules and how I will get kicked out and even banned. Guys didnt even take the the time to introduce themselves they just began to chew me out about how its only suppose to be 3 arrows not 4 and how I am not allowed to standalone and just enjoy my day and how i am suppose to keep moving. Keep in mind there was noone behind me or infront of me.Not sure who they were but very highly unprofessional if they work there. I own a business and I wouldnt appreciate if my employees chewing someone out instead of educating the individual. What a shame because I was becoming a regular. However I avoid places were you can run into hostel individuals. Talk to your volunteers or helpers or employees about educating people instead of harassing them special of they are new customers.

My husband wanted to get back into archery and bought me a bow last year. We went to different…read morepublic archery ranges and joined another local archery club. One Sunday on our way back from church we stopped by Oranco because we knew it was open to the public on Sundays. We spoke with Mark and Al and they explained the process to become a member. They were very informative and nice. We started the process for membership and as perspective members we were invited to the Summer League Shoot. We had a lot of fun and all the club members we met were very nice and patient with me. It is a beautiful range and very well maintained. We are very happy being members of this amazing club that just celebrated their 70 year anniversary!

Blue Lake Park is located in a residential neighborhood near the Woodbridge area of Irvine. Despite…read moreits name, there is nothing about this park that resembles a lake. The park has a grassy area, basketball courts, a kids playground, and some covered tables. There is mainly street parking and also a small private parking lot that is currently blocked off for construction. The swimming pool is also under construction. This is a park mainly used by the residents in the area.

Great beautiful park beautiful photography cool place to hang out and chill pretty coolread more

this place is awesome because they rotate the wall design every couple weeks so we get to…read moreexperience different climbs. Sadly, parking has always been a challenge here so sometimes you have to walk a little bit because street parking is very very limited, not to mention parking inside the plaza itself. The rental shoe is $3, and be sure to check their social medias because they have promotion frequently. I was able to snatch their Bogo deals. It's always crowded after 7 PM so sometimes it's hard for me to climb around that time, but those are the only times that I'm available. I tried climbing on Sunday morning once and it was not as crowded but it's still crowded.

Would nottttt recommend unless ur committed for life…read more Cancelled my student membership ($18.45/month) over a year ago online, only for them to randomly start charging my account (for a $44/month membership!!). I no longer live in the area, haven't been inside a location in over a year, and terminated the original student membership summer of 2025. The same exact situation is also happening to a close friend of mine where she cancelled her membership online and still keeps getting charges. We both now had to involve our banks to try and get our money back. This is so not ok Hangar 18!!! And we loved u!! What is going on!!!!

Sunday morning I show up and everything is locked and requires permission? The only public park is…read more.75 down the road. And though there are others, only residents can attend. HMM. I am an avid runner, peaceful - law abiding, and even proponent for more parks and trails- for everyone. I come to the gate and it it says only by reservation? Its a trail people! What a waste of a day. I ran into the private nigehhoods and there were opportunities to to run the trails, but after seeing how it is governed- and submital of permission- i just gave up and trekked the roads -. This would deserve 1 star - for being exclusionist

Great hiking trail if you can get access…read more The Good: A quiet, secluded trail, nestled in the avocado orchards of Irvine. You find many other hikers around unless you know someone who knows someone. It's about a 3 mile loop depending on which trails you take. Many are shaded as well and there is a lot of wildlife, especially birds, to see. Private parking next to the restroom is always a big plus for me The Bad: It's private, so you have to know someone who knows someone. Parking is limited. There's one way in and one way out. The Ugly: depending how avid a hiker you are, some parts have steep hills that can be difficult to traverse for inexperienced hikers. Add on uneven dirt, roads, sometimes muddy and you got yourself a bit of a trial of a trail. Overall, great OC hiking trail. Take your time and enjoy the birds.