All-Day Adventure Guide To Orange County
Morning: Crystal Cove
Option #1: Crystal Cove State Park
Leave your troubles behind as you start your morning off in the scenic wilderness of Crystal Cove State Park. With 17 miles of hiking trail available at various levels of difficulty, from the three-mile Easy Out and Back trail to the nine-mile Strenuous Loop, you can pick a hiking experience that best fits you. See native California plants, breathtaking geological formations, creeks, and majestic sycamore trees. After the hike, head on over to the beach to unwind and relax.
8471 Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, USA +1 949 494 3539
Option #2: Crystal Cove State Beach
If you prefer the beach scene to the mountains, skip the hike and go directly to Crystal Cove State Beach. Get out your boards and beach gear, since this beach has excellent waves for surfers and boarders. Get in touch with your inner ecologist and visit the tide pool to see the magnificent home of sea anemones, mussels, barnacles, chitons, limpets, hermit crabs, and star fish.
Afternoon: Fashion Island
Option #1: Shopping
With a plethora of stores at outdoor mall Fashion Island, you can get everything you need from clothing to appliances and cars. Take a break from shopping and visit the zen koi pond or check out the seasonal decorations during the holidays.
Option #2: Food
From fast food to high-end restaurants, Fashion Island has a place to fulfill your stomach’s desires. Select from Japanese, Italian, American, and French restaurants to sit down and unwind. If you do not want a full meal, go to the American Tea Room for a fresh-brewed pot of tea.
401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA, USA +1 949 721 2000
Night: Diamond Jamboree/District at Tustin Legacy
Option #1: Karaoke at Plush
The only karaoke spot in Irvine, Plush offers 16 private karaoke rooms for you and all your friends to rock out in. Get ready to sing your heart out to your favorite classics and the latest hits. The wide selection include songs in English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and more.
2710 Alton Pkwy #203, Irvine, CA, USA +1 949 222 9986
Option #2: Art at Pinot’s Palette
Check out Pinot’s Palette for a night of art, music, and excitement! With easy-to-follow instructions, no prior art experience is needed. Simply come and sit down in front of an easel and paint your own masterpiece.
Must be 21 and up.
2479 Park Ave, Tustin, CA, USA +1 714 400 9016
