10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Orange County That You Shouldn't Miss

December 27, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

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. Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours

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5.0 based on 255 reviews

Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours

Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours is a food tour in a historical district. Led by informed and entertaining tour guides, each participants enjoys samples from each restaurant, stops at unique shops and a history of the area, all in a charming, family and dog friendly community! Tours run 3 hours long and total walking distance is about 1 miles with several sitting stops.

2. Hoffy Tours

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5.0 based on 174 reviews

Hoffy Tours

Hoffy Tours provides tours of all kinds in the Southland - architecture, history, nature, beer-tasting, and cultural events. As a former teacher, I want my clients to have fun and learn.

3. California Surf Experience

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5.0 based on 127 reviews

California Surf Experience

We offer the ultimate California surf trip. Customized surf tours, advanced coaching, private surf guiding, and classic California adventures. We aren’t your ordinary surf camp. We are a personalized surf experience hand picked by you. Meaning we focus on you and your group only. Surfing is our biggest passion - so we go above and beyond to see you as happy as we are after riding waves all day.

4. Seal Beach Food Tours

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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Seal Beach Food Tours

Sip and savor seven award-winning eateries in Old Town Seal Beach. Discover culinary and cultural treasures along historic Main Street. Relax and enjoy the ocean view, uncrowded beach, and charming boutiques.

5. EB Rental LTD

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

EB Rental LTD

EB RENTAL is a top notch Electric Boat and SUP rental company situated at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, CA. Our exclusive boats are made in Canada. We have an exclusive fleet and customers seems to really enjoy it. Join our boat club and get unlimited access for one monthly fee. Call or visit us today for more information!

6. Flightdeck Simulation Center

400 W Disney Way Ste 196 Anaheim Garden Walk, Anaheim, CA 92802-2914 +1 714-937-1511 [email protected] http://www.flightdeck1.com/
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5.0 based on 461 reviews

Flightdeck Simulation Center

REOPENING SATURDAY AUGUST 15. Yeah baby!!! The Ultimate Antidote for Pent Up Energy & Frustration. One of the top things to do in Anaheim, Orange County & Southern California. Flightdeck is a one-of-a-kind experience giving everyone the opportunity to pilot fighter jets in actual cockpit simulators and a Boeing 737 flight simulator. Experience the challenge of aerial maneuvers at 500 knots, aircraft take-offs and landings and the excitement of air-to-air combat. Up to eight people can fly at the same time, each in their own authentic F-16 flight simulator! In the "Officer's Club", guests can view and listen to all of the action on large LCD monitors. We also offer "Group Events at the Speed of Sound!" for up to 80 guests where the spirit of Top Gun inspires the adventurer within with a variety of aviation themed experiences for corporate groups, team building (serious or fun), incentive trips, parties, customers events, sales events, seminars, product launches, off-site meetings etc.

Reviewed By mattnJ3114QC

I am a huge aviation enthusiast and this experience was amazing on the Boeing 737! Can’t wait to return.

7. La Vida Laguna

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La Vida Laguna

La Vida Laguna offers the best in kayaking, electric biking, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding in Laguna Beach. We do private and group tours, lessons and semi-private lessons at the best value in town. Laguna Beach has the tastiest mix of everything coastal California has to offer: Rugged and dramatic coastline, thousands of acres of wilderness, world-class surf, protected coves and beaches, abundant wildlife and unsurpassed beauty. Kayak through kelp beds alongside dolphins and sea lions, surf an easy beach break, paddle board the calm, protected coves or bike the hidden back roads, and you are guaranteed a mood elevation.

8. Soka Performing Arts Center

1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8081 +1 949-480-4278 [email protected] http://www.soka.edu/about_soka/our_campus/Soka-Performing-Arts-Center.aspx
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Soka Performing Arts Center

Reviewed By ngocanhnguyendoan

Literally one of the most beautiful college performing arts center I've ever been to. Soka Performing Arts Center is a gorgeous and modern glass building. It is really big with the maximum occupancy of 1000 people. Here there're many concerts taking place during the weekends and they also have great staff who will give you the friendliest and warmest welcome.

9. Surf City Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 148 reviews

Surf City Adventure Tours

SURF CITY ADVENTURE TOURS is a family owned and operated Travel and Tour Agency. Exclusively out of Huntington Beach. In 2009 we began to offer our family friendly sightseeing tours and adventures for holiday travelers on vacation in Orange County California. We provide LA, Hollywood, Star Homes, Universal Studios tickets, Warner Brothers Studios tickets, Hollywood star home tours in Beverly Hills San Diego, Wine Tasting tours , Also Providing Hotel pick up and return. We have provided thousands of tours for the more exclusive travelers in Orange County Beach Cities. Our guides are born and raised Californians with a positive attitude towards providing our guests the best experience during our tour.

10. Red Lantern Escape Rooms

471 W Lambert Rd Suite 108, Brea, CA 92821-3921 +1 714-232-8698 [email protected] http://www.redlanternescaperooms.com/
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Red Lantern Escape Rooms

Red Lantern is home to the largest escape room in Orange County, "Midnight on the Bayou." Great for team building, birthday parties, fundraisers, or just family fun. Located in Brea and close to Anaheim, Fullerton and Irvine. Now offering online escape games with The "Hardin House Mystery." Play from the comfort of your own home with this brand new virtual adventure.

Reviewed By leslieaQ4291YZ - La Habra, United States

Went with my coworkers and bosses we had such a great time:) the workers there were really sweet and It’s definitely a great team building exerciseWill definitely be coming back again!!

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