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International Surfi ng Museum. Surfers Walk of Fame,
surf fi lms, plus memorabilia and totally rad boards. The
collection includes Duke Kahanamoku's original board
as well as the world's largest surfboard. 714/960-3483;
huntingtonbeachsurfi ngmuseum.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
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. Laguna Beach, where art and the
outdoors come together. Explore 30+ beaches/coves,
20k acres of wilderness, 100+ art galleries, and more
beachfront hotels than any other city in California.
800/877-1115; visitlagunabeach.com; See ad, inside front
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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
SAN CLEMENTE
San Clemente State Beach. Popular among water
sports 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. Three miles of soft sand provide plenty of
space for strolling and beachcombing. 949/492-4872;
parks.ca.gov
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Mission San Juan Capistrano. Every March, see the
return of swallows that migrated 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
TUSTIN
Marconi Automotive Museum. Discover an eye-popping
$30 million collection of historical, exotic, and classic
cars, from Lamborghinis to Ford Shelbys to Formula One
race cars. 714/258-3001; marconimuseum.org
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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HUNTINGTON BEACH
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. 21500 Pacifi c Coast
Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Our resort is directly
across from the Pacifi c Ocean with a private skywalk
bridge for easy beach access. With six restaurants, a full
service spa and a robust recreational activity calendar,
you don't have to leave the property. 714/698-1234;
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;
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