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history, including the life of guitar innovator Leo Fender.
714/738-6545; fullertonmuseum.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This coastal estuary
is a critical habitat for more than 200 avian species.
Popular with birders and photographers; animal feeding
and tours are available. 714/846-1114; bolsachica.org
Huntington State Beach. Sprawling over 121 acres, this
expansive park extends two miles along the shore. Surf
the famous breaks, jog along the paved coastal trail, and
watch for snowy plover. 714/536-1454; parks.ca.gov
International Surfi ng Museum. Hall of fame, surf fi lms,
plus historical memorabilia and totally rad boards. The
collection includes Duke Kahanamoku's original board
as well as the world's largest surfboard. 714/465-4350;
huntingtonbeachsurfi ngmuseum.org
Newland House Museum. Tour the oldest residence in
the city, an 1898 farmhouse built for Huntington Beach
pioneers William and Mary Newland. Open the fi rst and
third weekends of the month. hbhistory.org
Visit Huntington Beach. Ten miles of sand, laid-back
luxury resorts, outdoor activities, a historic downtown,
and over 100 years of surf history are here in Surf City
USA. 800/729-6232; surfcityusa.com See ad, p. 95
IRVINE
Destination Irvine. A leading tech and life-science
powerhouse, Irvine surprises with the most open space
in OC. 16,500 acres off ering miles of hiking and biking
trails. Centrally located to beaches and attractions-an
ideal SoCal getaway. destinationirvine.com
San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover
over 300 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands in the
heart of busy Orange County. Hike more than 12 miles of
trails to watch waterfowl. 949/453-5300; irwd.com
/san-joaquin-marsh
LA HABRA
Children's Museum at La Habra. Learn more about
science, performing arts, and transportation via handson
galleries. Don't miss the outdoor dinosaur garden,
model train village, mini carousel, and 1940s caboose.
562/383-4236; lhcm.org
LAGUNA BEACH
Crystal Cove State Park. Rolling surf, sandy beaches,
tidepools, gently sloping hills, and deeply wooded
canyons and ridges provide a delightful contrast to
the park's urban surroundings. Camping available.
949/494-3539; crystalcovestatepark.org
Hortense Miller Garden. Formerly a private residence,
this 2.5-acre garden located on the upper slopes of Boat
Canyon is open for both public and private docent-led
tours. 949/464-6645; hortensemillergarden.org
Laguna Art Museum. View works of art that were
created by California artists and represent the life
and history of the state. Founded in 1918, it's one of
the state's oldest art institutions. 949/494-8971;
lagunaartmuseum.org
Visit Laguna Beach. 381 Forest Ave. Southern
California's premier coastal destination with 30+
beaches and coves, 20,000 acres of wilderness
and more beachfront lodging than any other city in
California. 949/497-9229; 800/877-1115; @visitlaguna
visitlagunabeach.com; See ad, inside cover
LAGUNA NIGUEL
Niguel Botanical Preserve. Stroll through the trails
at this 18.2-acre garden featuring fl ora from fi ve
areas of the world with Mediterranean climates
similar to Southern California. It features four miles of
walking trails. Open 365 days a year. 949/425-5100;
niguelbotanicalpreserve.org
NEWPORT BEACH
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. Ideal for
wildlife viewing, bird-watching, kayaking, canoeing,
fi shing, and biking, this reserve is also home to the Back
Bay Science Center. 949/640-9956; wildlife.ca.gov
ORANGE
Coastkeeper Natural Play Garden. This nature
advocacy group's garden has tree-stump paths, a grass
maze, and a hillside tunnel for kids to explore, and
off ers gardening workshops and a monthly plant share.
714/850-1965; coastkeeper.org
Hilbert Museum of California Art. This museum, which
opened its doors in 2016, showcases an impressive collection
of 20th-century California scene and California
representational art. 714/516-5880; hilbertmuseum.com
SAN CLEMENTE
San Clemente State Beach. Popular among water sport
enthusiasts, the beautiful mile-long beach stretches
between the curling ocean surf and the foot of a steep
bluff . 949/492-3156; parks.ca.gov
San Onofre State Beach. Swim, sunbathe, kayak, and
surf at one of the top fi ve most visited state parks in
California. The waves are some of the most gorgeous
you'll fi nd anywhere-world-class faces that some
have claimed are the mainland's best. Newbies should
look for more gentle stretches along the state beach.
949/492-4872; parks.ca.gov
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Mission San Juan Capistrano. Every March, see the
return of swallows that migrate d to Argentina for the
winter. Take an audio tour to learn more, and see historic
artifacts, paintings, and Native American art. 949/2341300;
missionsjc.com
SANTA ANA
Discovery Cube Orange County. Explore kid-friendly
interactive exhibits like the state-of-the-art Boeing
Rocket Lab, the animated Planetary Research
Station, an Eco Challenge, and more. 714/542-2823;
discoverycube.org
Orange County Museum of Art. Featuring more than
3,500 works of art, OCMA's focus is on modern and
contemporary art, especially California movements such
as mid-century modernism, pop art, and minimalism.
714/780-2130; ocma.art
SEAL BEACH
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can go on
a monthly docent-led walking tour of this refuge in the
Santa Ana Mountains to learn about 85 species of local
birds, marsh wildlife, and native plants. 562/598-1024;
fws.gov
SILVERADO
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. Get in touch with nature
and learn about the riparian, sage scrub, grassland, and
chaparral habitats about an hour's drive southeast of
Anaheim. 949/645-8489; encenter.org/tucker
TUSTIN
Marconi Automotive Museum. Discover an eye-popping
$30 million collection of historical, exotic, and classic
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race cars. 714/258-3001; marconimuseum.org
WESTMINSTER
Westminster Museum. Learn about regional history from
the Indian, Rancho, and Mission periods to the present,
and see antique farming equipment, a restored 1874
drugstore, and more. 714/891-2597;
westminsterhistorical.wordpress.com
YORBA LINDA
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. Get
a glimpse into the life of America's 37th president at this
museum built on the former citrus farm where Nixon was
born. Browse more than 60 exhibits, 300 artifacts, and
see replicas of the East Room and Nixon's Oval Offi ce.
714/983-9120; nixonlibrary.gov
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HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa.
21500 Pacifi c Coast Hwy. 517 rooms. Newly renovated
oceanfront resort with direct beach access and 57 suites.
Spa Grotto, 2 pools, Camp Hyatt. Multiple dining options
with four restaurants and lounges. 800/233-1234;
huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com $$$ See ad, p. 95
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. 21100
Pacifi c Coast Hwy. 437 rooms/suites with private
balconies and ocean views. 50,000 square feet of indoor/
outdoor event space. Three dining options, including
rooftop lounge and Italian deli. Bonfi res/fi re pits with
beach butler services. 714/845-8000;
waterfrontresort.com See ad, p. 95 $$$
LAGUNA BEACH
Laguna Riviera. 825 S. Pacifi c Coast Hwy. 41 rooms.
Steps from the ocean in the heart of Laguna Beach, The
Laguna Riviera elevates the laid-back surf lodge experience.
Enjoy sand in your toes, hiking along sun-kissed
cliff s and the sound of waves as you sleep. 800/9992089;
scphotel.com/locations/ See ad, p. 99
Seven4One Hotel. 741 S. Pacifi c Coast Highway. An
intimate property of 12 rooms great for buyouts, events,
and family getaways. Access to all amenities at Laguna
Riviera ½ block up the street. Steps from the beach.
Indoor/outdoor space for events and rooftop terrace
with ocean views. 800/999-2089; scphotel.com
/locations/ See ad, p. 99
NEWPORT BEACH
Marriott's Newport Coast® Villas. 23000 Newport
Coast Dr. This Tuscan-inspired resort is perched high
on a bluff overlooking Newport Beach. Spacious
two-bedroom villas with full kitchen, living/dining area,
washer/dryer, and more. 949/464-6000; 800/8455279;
marriott.com/laxnc $$-$$$
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http://www.fullertonmuseum.com http://www.marconimuseum.org http://www.niguelbotanicalpreserve.org http://www.bolsachica.org http://wildlife.ca.gov http://westminsterhistorical.wordpress.com http://parks.ca.gov http://www.coastkeeper.org http://www.nixonlibrary.gov http://www.ngmuseum.org http://www.hilbertmuseum.com http://www.hbhistory.org http://parks.ca.gov http://www.surfcityusa.com http://huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com http://www.destinationirvine.com http://parks.ca.gov http://www.irwd.com http://www.waterfrontresort.com http://www.missionsjc.com http://www.lhcm.org http://www.discoverycube.org http://www.scphotel.com/locations/ http://www.crystalcovestatepark.org http://www.hortensemillergarden.org http://www.scphotel.com/locations/ http://www.scphotel.com/locations/ http://www.fws.gov http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org http://www.encenter.org/tucker http://www.marriott.com/laxnc http://www.visitlagunabeach.com http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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