Experience sun-soaked Orange County on this guided excursion on the Pacific Coast Highway. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore coastal enclaves like Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach. Learn about their history from an insightful guide, stop by sites like Dana Point Harbor for memorable photos, and enjoy complimentary water and snacks.
- Explore Orange County’s beach cities and sites on this all-day excursion
- Check areas like glitzy Newport Beach and surf-crazy Huntington Beach
- Learn about Orange County’s history and culture from an informative guide
- Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is an approximately 1,300 acre coastal estuary. Habitats include open water, mudflats, salt marsh, coastal dunes, seabird nesting islands, riparian, and freshwater marsh. More than 200 avian species have been identified at Bolsa Chica and the reserve is very popular with birders and photographers.
• Admission Ticket Free
Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It’s known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve’s wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balboa Island
Balboa Island is an harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore. It features 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness and an offshore underwater area.
The park also features the federally listed Historic District, an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony in the 1930’s & 40’s and nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek.
• Admission Ticket Free
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a small coastal city in Orange County, California. It’s known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches. Main Beach features tide pools and a boardwalk leading to the paths and gardens of nearby Heisler Park. Aliso Beach Park is a popular surf spot. The waters off Crystal Cove State Park are designated as an underwater park. Trails meander through coastal canyons in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Top of the World
Best views in Orange County!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dana Point Harbor
The Dana Point Harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, Catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining. Across the bridge to Dana Island, more walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a restaurant and a continuation of the quiet waterside parkways.
• Admission Ticket Free
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano was a Spanish mission in colonial Las Californias. It is located in present-day San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, southern California.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Include
fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver
water and snacks
perfect picture spots!
stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price)
pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations
Snacks
Bottled water
Exclude
Lunch
Gratuities
Max group – 13
