Whether you’ve lived here for years or you’re thinking about making Orange County your new home, there’s no better time to explore everything this incredible area has to offer than summer. From the beaches and parks to world-class events, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly destinations, Orange County truly shines during the warmer months.
This guide is designed to help you enjoy the best of the season — whether you’re planning weekend adventures, hosting visitors, or simply discovering why so many people love living in Orange County.
- Adventure City Anaheim
- Anaheim Packing District
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Balboa Fun Zone
- Balboa Island Museum
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
- Bowers Museum
- Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
- Catalina Island
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Discovery Cube Orange County
- Disney California Adventure Park
- Disneyland Park
- Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk
- Fleet Science Center
- Heisler Park
- Hilbert Museum of California Art
- Huntington Beach Pier
- International Surfing Museum
- Irvine Park Railroad
- Jack & Shanaz Langson Institute & Museum of California Art
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- Laguna Art Museum
- Laguna Niguel Regional Park
- Lyon Air Museum
- Marconi Automotive Museum
- Medieval Times Buena Park
- Mingei International Museum
- Miniature Train
- Mission San Juan Capistrano
- O'Neill Museum
- Orange County Beaches & Harbors
- Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
- Orange County Zoo
- Pacific Marine Mammal Center
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Buena Park
- Pretend City Children's Museum
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
- Sculpture Garden
- Sherman Library & Gardens
- Tanaka Farms
- The Reptile Zoo
- Whale Watching in Orange County
