Top 5 Scenic Walking Areas in Orange County, Orange County

February 16, 2022 Layne Dawes

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.
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1. San Clemente Downtown District

Avenida Del Mar & El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 http://www.san-clemente.org
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

San Clemente Downtown District

Reviewed By deborahs265 - Hutchinson, United States

Lots of cozy shops and restaurants to stroll in this beautiful weather. Architecture is Spanish and lovely. Look for the hidden, painted rocks that are hidden by local artists.

2. Veterans Memorial Park

Pacific Coast Highway & Selva Road Located in Strands Vista Park, Dana Point, CA 92629 http://www.danapoint.org/residents/parks/veterans-memorial-park
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Veterans Memorial Park

Reviewed By Ray2Go - Los Angeles, United States

A very nice and well done memorial honoring those that served (Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard). Located above Strand Beach , worth a quick stop to show your respect.

3. Oso Creek Trail

24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-2740 https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/recreation/parks-city-sites/walk-hike-bike-mv
Excellent
79%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Oso Creek Trail

Reviewed By ritatayenaka - Mission Viejo, United States

This trail has been done so nicely. There are paved trails as well as walk amongst the woods trails. Back on the non-paved trail is a maze that is fun for kids! The trails are nicely landscaped and groomed. Great place to get away without having to go far.

4. Rancho Santa Margarita Lake

Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Rancho Santa Margarita,, Mission Viejo, CA 92688 +1 949-858-1390 http://samlarc.org
Excellent
73%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Rancho Santa Margarita Lake

Reviewed By thepointsjourney - Orange County, United States

Amazing lake with different ducks, turtles and birds. Very relaxing walk though sometimes it can get super busy and crowded. Nevertheless this is such a cute lake for a picnic, walk, bike around,etc. About a mile around.

5. Anaheim Coves Trail

Anaheim, CA
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Anaheim Coves Trail

Reviewed By shanellesua - Santa Monica, United States

Easy out-and-back that’s paved for both walkers/runners and cyclists. Parking is free and located past the driving range parking lot. The trail is about 3 miles from end to end. There were a few alternate paths you could take that were made of compact dirt, but the path is primarily asphalt. The trail meanders around the reservoir, and we did notice that there were some cyclist paths on the other side of where we were. There are a few benches if you needed to sit and small spaces for exercisers. There’s apparently an app you could use as part of the fitness trail. Bathrooms are available at both ends of the trail, and were very clean. There was a good amount of people, but it wasn’t as crowded as I was expecting. This is a good path for families and small kids/babies in strollers could be taken on the trail. Overall, a very easy way to take a leisurely walk/easy run and get some sunshine.

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