Top Things to do in Orange County
Top Hotels in Orange County
- 1. The Westin Anaheim Resort
- 2. The Anaheim Hotel
- 3. Capri Laguna On The Beach
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- 5. Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort
- 6. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
- 7. Best Western Los Alamitos Inn & Suites
- 8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate
- 9. Kings Inn Anaheim
- 10. The Westin Anaheim Resort
The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Orange County, Orange County
Beyond its epic theme parks and perfect weather, Orange County is celebrated for outdoor dining, entertainment and beach-bound adventure. Treat yourself at South Coast Plaza for the finest in luxury shopping and superlative restaurants. Spend an afternoon aboard a whale watching cruise in Newport Harbor, or cast a reel from the Huntington Beach Pier. Stop to smell the flowers at the Sherman Library and Gardens, or explore Laguna’s vast variety of boutique shops along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Restaurants in Orange County
1. Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Surf Museum: includes a timeline of the evolution of the surfboard as well as our Gallery which has four different exhibits up throughout the year. We present a comprehensive overview on the history and culture of surfing. There's no charge for regular admission but donations are welcome and appreciated!
2. Sistine Exhibit
3. Museum of Woman
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Hidden History Of Humanity And Woman's Leadership Role Through Exhibits Of Ancient And Modern Goddesses, Queens And Wisewomen; A Beautiful Location For Your Event Of 75 Persons Or Fewer --reasonable Rates, Many Amenities
4. Donut Life Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enter an interactive pop-up exhibit that illustrates some of life's most significant moments told through the creative world of donuts. Embark on an exciting journey through life and get inspired through donut puns and art installations. Each room will bring an inspirational feeling that you can relate to.
5. Fullerton Museum Center
6. Mission San Juan Capistrano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,583 reviews
Famous for the Annual Return of the Swallows, Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum, welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year. Enhance your visit with our multi-language Audio Tour available in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian and now offered free with admission. Enjoy permanent exhibits featuring historic and religious artifacts, precious and rare paintings, and more. Experience the tradition of bell ringing daily honoring the legacy of Saint Junipero Serra, who founded the Mission in 1776. Visit the newly conserved Serra Chapel, California’s only chapel still standing where Saint Serra celebrated Mass and where the Eucharist has been celebrated daily.
Reviewed By HBSnowFlower - Huntington Beach, United States
Walking through the nearly 250-year-old mission is stepping into California’s Spanish Catholic history. I went to see the Christmas lights, illuminating the mission grounds two weeks ago, and it was like dropping into a time capsule. Beyond exploring the early padres’ simple rooms and the ruins of the old church, there are several exhibits essential to California’s mission and native history long before statehood. Be sure to see the small but stunning chapel – California’s only surviving chapel where Father Serra celebrated Mass. Recently canonized, Serra is renowned for starting the first nine of the 21 missions in California, starting with San Diego. Check the mission’s web site for special events like summer concerts and the annual battle of the mariachis.
7. Newport Sports Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Museum that houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive sports memorabilia collections. The Museum features balls and jerseys autographed and/or worn by baseball greats Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and more. Also on display are golf clubs and bags from five presidents, as well as authentic game-used jerseys and equipment worn by football, basketball and hockey greats . The Museum is open to the general public free of charge.
8. La Habra Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By purplenancy13 - La Habra, United States
A perfect place for young children...probably preschool to fifth grade or 6th,. Lots of interactive projects to enjoy. Can pretend you are on a bus, shopping in a store, making a train work, viewing live stuffed animals of the woods, riding a old-fashioned merry go round, pretending drive a bus, etc. etc. Outside perfect place for a picnic, Close parking area, lots of animal sculptures in the front lawn area,
9. Lyon Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Lyon Air Museum (LAM) is a 30,000-sq.ft. facility based at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. Founded by Maj. Gen. William Lyon, USAF (Ret), the museum houses a fleet of superbly conditioned, operational and historically significant World War II-era aircraft and vehicles. Docent-led tours take visitors for a walk through history as they stroll among machines and artifacts that helped define the 20th century. Interactive educational exhibits intended to inspire viewers provide in-depth narratives about the history of each aircraft.
Reviewed By raG7344KU
Nice little museum , grand kids(7 yrs old) allowed to sit in US military jeeps and motorbikes, very nice old cars were roped off to protect from kids, helpful staff
10. Marconi Automotive Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is the Automotive Museum. They show many autumotives and bikes. These are really expensive. The owner died and asked to make a Marconi Automotive Museum. There are beautiful cars. Wow! This is a must see!
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