Things To Do
Laguna Beach
Disneyland Park
They don’t call it “The Happiest Place on Earth” for no reason — at the world-famous Disneyland Park, you’ll find yourself entrenched in a land of unmatched magic and enchantment. Split into different whimsically themed zones meticulously decorated to inspire joy around every corner — Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Mickey’s Toontown — you’ll be spoiled for choice between heart-racing roller coasters (don’t miss Space Mountain), family-friendly classics (It’s a Small World is iconic), brilliantly themed restaurants, costumed characters and a whole lot more. The Main Street parade is always a crowd favorite, while the nightly fireworks display is one of the most spectacular sights in all of Southern California.
Dana Point
Dana Point in south Orange County is a city known for stellar dolphin and whale watching, boating, paddleboarding and express ferries to nearby Catalina Island. The harbor hosts these many maritime activities as well as waterfront dining, shopping, yoga and other events. Spring and summer are a great time to see blue whales in the area. In just minutes you can be on the ocean from Dana Point Harbor, and a variety of vendors offer whale watching cruises – even a sailing schooner from 1926. Travelers love the atmosphere at the harbor, saying you could easily spend the day just drifting along the waterfront, browsing the restaurants and shops.
Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens
Known as the birthplace of Orange County, Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded more than two centuries ago as the seventh of 21 missions across California. Established by Spanish missionaries in 1776 to convert Native Americans in the area to Christianity, today the mission is a historic landmark in San Juan Capistrano with a chapel, museum and gardens. In addition to rotating exhibits of artwork and artifacts, the mission has a permanent collection of several thousand historical objects, including an 1875 map of the mission, a Mexican coin from 1855, Native American tools and much more. Mission San Juan Capistrano also hosts a number of events throughout the year. Such festivities include summer concerts under the stars
San Juan Capistrano-Best Restaurant list
Make sure to walk along Camino Capistrano (between Ortega Highway and Del Obispo Street), El Camino Real (south of Ortega Highway), and Verdugo Street. Also, do not miss the Capistrano Depot. The area seems small but it packs a good amount of attractions, points of interest, restaurants, and shops to keep you busy for a while.