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Things To Do --- Orange County, California
Orange County is truly Southern California's playground. There are so many places to visit, so many things to see and do. From shopping to sporting events to theme parks to arts and culture, there's something for everyone who travels to Orange County. Theme parks, theaters, shopping and more-there are lots of things to do in Orange County, California
Angels Stadium - The boys of summer and the fans love Angels Stadium of Anaheim. Home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim American League baseball team, the ballpark was renovated in the mid-1990s, bringing into up to date and ready for 21st century professional baseball games. Tours of Angel Stadium, which was partly designed by Disney Imagineers, are available on Tuesdays during the off-season, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the regular season. Go to http://www.losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ana/ballpark/
Bowers Museum - Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, just 7 miles from the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel, celebrates world cultures through the medium of art. Orange County's largest fine arts museum was founded in 1936, and its permanent collection includes works from Native American, Pacific Islands, African, pre-Columbian, and Asian art. For the latest exhibits, go to http://www.bowers.org/
Discovery Science Center - Located in Santa Ana, California, Discovery Science Center Orange County is the leading destination for hands-on science fun. Guests can explore more than 100 interactive exhibits in themed areas. We also provide standards-based science education to students and professional development programs for teachers. For the latest exhibitions and list of events, go to http://www.discoverycube.org/
Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney - Disneyland, known as "the happiest place on earth," has been delighting visitors of all ages for almost 60 years, yet it remains as fresh and current as the day it opened to the public. Comprised of two theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, plus Downtown Disney, and two resorts hotels, the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian, Disneyland Resort is a premier American destination for visitors from all over the world. For information, go to https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Fashion Island - Home to premier department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's, as well as chic fashion boutiques and specialty stores, Fashion Island is Orange County's destination open-air shopping experience. This elegant shopping center is over 1.5 million square feet, and features beautiful fountains and waterfalls, bronze sculptures, and an Italianate gazebo. After shopping and dining, take in a movie at Island Cinema. Go to http://www.shopfashionisland.com/
Irvine Spectrum Center - The Irvine Spectrum Center is an Orange County shopping and entertainment center with over 130 retail shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants. In addition to stores like Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Sur la Table, L'Occitane, bebe, Urban Outfitters, and Forever 21, patrons can dine at quick casual eateries or full services restaurants, or take in a movie or live comedy club act. Visit http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
Orange County Fair & Event Center - The OC Fair & Event Center is a classic county fair facility with modern innovations. Events are held year round and include such favorites as Food Truck Fare, the Farmers Market, the Orange County Market Place, and specialty events like gun shows, tattoo conventions, decorating shows, and gem fairs. The OC Fair itself is held over one month from July 13 to August 12. For the latest schedule, go to http://www.ocfair.com/ocf/
South Coast Repertory Theatre - A beautiful indoor venue, South Coast Repertory Theatre brings classic, modern, and avant garde plays and performances to life. Recent stagings include Topdog/Underdog, Elemeno Pea, Pride and Prejudice, The Trip to Bountiful, The Borrowers, and Four Clowns. Three venues are part of SCR: the Segerstrom Stage, the Julianne Argyros Stage, and the Nicholas Studio. For the latest schedule, go to http://www.scr.org/
Honda Center - Located in Anaheim, California, the Honda Center is home to the NHL Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team. It's also the a dynamic event center showcasing family favorites such as the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Harlem Globetrotters, Stars on Ice, as well as international pop stars like Madonna, U2, and Van Halen. To see the schedule, visit http://www.hondacenter.com/
Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach, also known as Surf City USA, is a casual beach town along the ocean where guests can surf the waves, layout on the sand for a tan, bike or jog along designated paths by the sand, stay warm near one of 500 fire pits at night while roasting marshmallows, dine at its many restaurants and bars, and shop the surfing industry's popular stores. For information, go to http://www.surfcityusa.com/
Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City - Knott's Berry Farm is a sweetly wholesome theme park the whole family will enjoy. The park offers a variety of attractions including Camp Snoopy for the little ones and roller coasters and thrill rides for the big ones. Dining, shopping, pools and water rides at Soak City, and live entertainment are also part of the Knott's Berry Farm fun. For theme park information, go to http://www.knotts.com/
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Formerly the Orange County Performing Arts Center, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, provides Orange County with a dynamic showcase of nationally and internationally renowned performances in music, theater, and dance. The Center includes the Segerstrom Hall, it's largest venue, as well as the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and the intimate Founders Hall. For a list of shows, times and ticket information, visit http://www.scfta.org/
Pacific Amphitheater - Located on the Orange County Fair Grounds, the Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series is a popular annual Orange County event. Shows give access to premier concerts and sometimes coinciding Fair Ground attractions such as food concessions, rides, and games. For more information, go to http://www.pacamp.com/pa/
Angels Stadium - The boys of summer and the fans love Angels Stadium of Anaheim. Home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim American League baseball team, the ballpark was renovated in the mid-1990s, bringing into up to date and ready for 21st century professional baseball games. Tours of Angel Stadium, which was partly designed by Disney Imagineers, are available on Tuesdays during the off-season, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the regular season. Go to http://www.losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ana/ballpark/
Bowers Museum - Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, just 7 miles from the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel, celebrates world cultures through the medium of art. Orange County's largest fine arts museum was founded in 1936, and its permanent collection includes works from Native American, Pacific Islands, African, pre-Columbian, and Asian art. For the latest exhibits, go to http://www.bowers.org/
Discovery Science Center - Located in Santa Ana, California, Discovery Science Center Orange County is the leading destination for hands-on science fun. Guests can explore more than 100 interactive exhibits in themed areas. We also provide standards-based science education to students and professional development programs for teachers. For the latest exhibitions and list of events, go to http://www.discoverycube.org/
Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney - Disneyland, known as "the happiest place on earth," has been delighting visitors of all ages for almost 60 years, yet it remains as fresh and current as the day it opened to the public. Comprised of two theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, plus Downtown Disney, and two resorts hotels, the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian, Disneyland Resort is a premier American destination for visitors from all over the world. For information, go to https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Fashion Island - Home to premier department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's, as well as chic fashion boutiques and specialty stores, Fashion Island is Orange County's destination open-air shopping experience. This elegant shopping center is over 1.5 million square feet, and features beautiful fountains and waterfalls, bronze sculptures, and an Italianate gazebo. After shopping and dining, take in a movie at Island Cinema. Go to http://www.shopfashionisland.com/
Irvine Spectrum Center - The Irvine Spectrum Center is an Orange County shopping and entertainment center with over 130 retail shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants. In addition to stores like Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Sur la Table, L'Occitane, bebe, Urban Outfitters, and Forever 21, patrons can dine at quick casual eateries or full services restaurants, or take in a movie or live comedy club act. Visit http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
Orange County Fair & Event Center - The OC Fair & Event Center is a classic county fair facility with modern innovations. Events are held year round and include such favorites as Food Truck Fare, the Farmers Market, the Orange County Market Place, and specialty events like gun shows, tattoo conventions, decorating shows, and gem fairs. The OC Fair itself is held over one month from July 13 to August 12. For the latest schedule, go to http://www.ocfair.com/ocf/
South Coast Repertory Theatre - A beautiful indoor venue, South Coast Repertory Theatre brings classic, modern, and avant garde plays and performances to life. Recent stagings include Topdog/Underdog, Elemeno Pea, Pride and Prejudice, The Trip to Bountiful, The Borrowers, and Four Clowns. Three venues are part of SCR: the Segerstrom Stage, the Julianne Argyros Stage, and the Nicholas Studio. For the latest schedule, go to http://www.scr.org/
Honda Center - Located in Anaheim, California, the Honda Center is home to the NHL Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team. It's also the a dynamic event center showcasing family favorites such as the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Harlem Globetrotters, Stars on Ice, as well as international pop stars like Madonna, U2, and Van Halen. To see the schedule, visit http://www.hondacenter.com/
Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach, also known as Surf City USA, is a casual beach town along the ocean where guests can surf the waves, layout on the sand for a tan, bike or jog along designated paths by the sand, stay warm near one of 500 fire pits at night while roasting marshmallows, dine at its many restaurants and bars, and shop the surfing industry's popular stores. For information, go to http://www.surfcityusa.com/
Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City - Knott's Berry Farm is a sweetly wholesome theme park the whole family will enjoy. The park offers a variety of attractions including Camp Snoopy for the little ones and roller coasters and thrill rides for the big ones. Dining, shopping, pools and water rides at Soak City, and live entertainment are also part of the Knott's Berry Farm fun. For theme park information, go to http://www.knotts.com/
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Formerly the Orange County Performing Arts Center, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, provides Orange County with a dynamic showcase of nationally and internationally renowned performances in music, theater, and dance. The Center includes the Segerstrom Hall, it's largest venue, as well as the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and the intimate Founders Hall. For a list of shows, times and ticket information, visit http://www.scfta.org/
Pacific Amphitheater - Located on the Orange County Fair Grounds, the Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series is a popular annual Orange County event. Shows give access to premier concerts and sometimes coinciding Fair Ground attractions such as food concessions, rides, and games. For more information, go to http://www.pacamp.com/pa/