Hidden Gems of Orange County, California

Hidden Gems of Orange County, California

From its citric heritage to its theme parks and beautiful beaches, Orange County, California is a fascinating place with a lot to offer. In Part 1 of my Hidden Gems series, I highlight 5 places that make Orange County truly unique. I’ve provided a list below with location information:

1) California Scenario aka β€œthe Noguchi Garden.” Costa Mesa, CA
https://www.yelp.com/biz/california-scenario-the-noguchi-museum-costa-mesa-2

2) Irvine Ranch Historic Park. Irvine, CA
https://www.yelp.com/biz/irvine-ranch-historic-park-irvine

3) The Pirate Tower. Laguna Beach, CA
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32588-d12639398-Reviews-Laguna_Beach_Pirate_Tower-Laguna_Beach_California.html

4) The Dana Point Arches. Dana Point, CA
https://www.kcet.org/history-society/the-arches-development-the-depression-and-the-scenic-ruins-of-dana-point-inn

5) Lyon Air Museum. Santa Ana, CA

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50 Comments

  1. Susan h110 on March 6, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    Background music too loud πŸ™ … difficult to hear what you are saying :'(

  2. Ryan Taylor on March 6, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    These pictures were photo-shopped

  3. Mr Emann on March 6, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    Don’t forget to visit Bolsa Ave, Little Saigon located in the heart of Westminster for tasty Vietnamese noodles (Pho) and epic car accidents.

  4. Ryan Taylor on March 6, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    Don’t forget heroin and meth are misdemeanor to a ticketable offense if you have less than a gram

  5. ENKii on March 6, 2021 at 11:53 pm

    <3

  6. PixelatedGal on March 6, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    The Japanese markets!!!

  7. Practical Christianity on March 6, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Great quality video!! Keep up the good work πŸ™‚

  8. Ms Mystery on March 6, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Cool. Just moved here. Will go check these spots out. Thanks!

  9. Gerry Paredes on March 6, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Great video. Lived in OC since 79…. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

  10. Your San Clemente Realtor on March 6, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    Great video, well done!

  11. Dave auf dem BMW on March 6, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    The Lyon Air Museum is truly a gem! πŸŽ–βœˆοΈ

  12. Joe Cain on March 7, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Hidden gems in Orange County black star Canyon Silverado Canyon Williams Canyon Majestic Canyon

  13. Plumpstery on March 7, 2021 at 12:00 am

    forgot one, entitled middle aged soccer moms who cant go 5 minutes without a new implant

  14. kirstin gracee on March 7, 2021 at 12:01 am

    i live across the street from Noguchi lmao

  15. Hope Hendrick on March 7, 2021 at 12:03 am

    Noguchi garden is nothing, just went there the other day the water was off. Nothing!!

  16. Hong Hong on March 7, 2021 at 12:03 am

    STD. My dad.

  17. Robert Aviles on March 7, 2021 at 12:05 am

    I was born in Orange County (Mission Viejo) back in 1977. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see these things, since my family moved to North Carolina (Cherry Point) when I was just a baby. My dad is now a retired Marine, (but back then), when the Marines transferred you to ANY base, you had no choice. You had to go – no ands, ifs or buts!

    So today, I’m living in a travel trailer at a campground in Virginia (Chesapeake) as broke as the Ten Commandments! No way I can make it back out to California, with the cost of living and all.

  18. OC Guy on March 7, 2021 at 12:06 am

    OC is amazing

  19. John Amarillas on March 7, 2021 at 12:06 am

    Do san bernardino County mountains long history of Lake Arrowhead Big Bear Lake Indian Resort territory

  20. E J on March 7, 2021 at 12:08 am

    <3

  21. Mike husky on March 7, 2021 at 12:12 am

    How bout hidden gems of compton ca?

  22. Victor Contreras on March 7, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Nice! I’m in Texas but grew up in O.C. I lived in Huntington Beach all my time there. Our family are pioneers of HB and Grandpa having farmed there as early as 1910 and in the Segerstrom area also. What memories!

  23. Robby C on March 7, 2021 at 12:13 am

    Wow! I’ve lived in southern California for 39 years and I’ve never heard of any of these places. Thanks! I’ll have to go check them out.

  24. Michael Viramontes on March 7, 2021 at 12:13 am

    Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. Admission is free! Not many people know about it though. It’s like a botanical garden with only California Native species from around the state. They have a various ecosystems like the desert, redwood forest, etc. Things you wouldn’t expect in newport. Also, in the spring they have a butterfly house.

  25. jolly rancher on March 7, 2021 at 12:13 am

    There building a plane museum in greenfield California does anyone know if its related to the Santa Ana plane museum ?

  26. Samantha Gaulden on March 7, 2021 at 12:13 am

    I so miss my home in the OC. Pirates Cove has always been my fave hideaway since I was 4. β€οΈπŸ–

  27. Ryan Taylor on March 7, 2021 at 12:14 am

    Don’t forget to stop by and watch your local junkie shoot up

  28. Rosio H on March 7, 2021 at 12:15 am

    HiπŸ‘‹I’m a New Subscriber to your Channel!!!

  29. Steven Tennant on March 7, 2021 at 12:16 am

    One of my favorite hidden gems is Blackstar canyon. It makes you wonder if Walter White is up in those hills behind the electric fences and armed patrols that drive frequently through there. If you look at google earth, there is a large structure up in the hills above Blackstar. Along with the overly protected private land, Blackstar has many stories and myths of being haunted and the sight of an Indian Massacre. There are vehicles rusting off the road and abandoned houses back in the canyon, which add to the eerie-ness.

  30. Leighton Garner on March 7, 2021 at 12:17 am

    This is great. I lived in Orange County all my life and have been to most of these places. A couple I did not know about. Now I live thousands of miles away. Made me a little homesick.

  31. Kat Kati on March 7, 2021 at 12:19 am

    That editing makes it look like a cheap infocommercial, your Salton sea video is leagues ahead of this

  32. glenn barrera on March 7, 2021 at 12:21 am

    Nice video. Volume seems a little bit low though

  33. JenTheHermit on March 7, 2021 at 12:22 am

    The Noguchi Garden is quite small, but definitely a neat place to visit.

  34. Caiden coffman on March 7, 2021 at 12:22 am

    neat I love here

  35. Michelle Olivier on March 7, 2021 at 12:24 am

    Love the video! Bring back more sass like the salton sea 😍

  36. KubotaManDan on March 7, 2021 at 12:24 am

    my Hidden Gem of Orange County, California is my ex-wife Jeanne Lepowsky

  37. khaled Dehia on March 7, 2021 at 12:25 am

    Live here ( Irvine ) for 8 years love the whole area, OC is a beautiful place to live but freaking expensive.
    The only thing I hate about living here the majority of people know nothing about their rights and only follow what they been told like πŸ‘ without asking any questions !!!

  38. Officer Goldstone on March 7, 2021 at 12:27 am

    I know this is an older video, but I would love to see a follow up of just some other hidden gems in the LA Basin. A personal suggestion of mine would Terminal Island Japanese Fishing Village Memorial in San Pedro on Terminal Island.

  39. LV BLVD on March 7, 2021 at 12:27 am

    I just visited Newport Beach but I know Costa Mesa is next town over . It is very beautiful there . The weather was hands down the best

  40. Taco Cruiser on March 7, 2021 at 12:28 am

    Don’t forget Caspers Wilderness Park.

  41. Robert on March 7, 2021 at 12:29 am

    O.C. Life by D.I.
    Look it up and take it in.
    Born and raised here.
    πŸ˜€πŸŒŠπŸ„

  42. Pierce Buckley on March 7, 2021 at 12:32 am

    Holy Jim canyon/trails is pretty neat. Also can’t forget Cooks Corner and Roses Cantina

  43. Ryan Taylor on March 7, 2021 at 12:32 am

    If you go downtown at smells like pee and s*** everywhere

  44. Bob Bender on March 7, 2021 at 12:35 am

    This was an excellent video. I only wish it were longer!!!

  45. wondermonkeys09 on March 7, 2021 at 12:36 am

    I really like your videos, but I would stick to the tone of your Salton Sea video. Keep it up, looking forward to more!

  46. Carlos on March 7, 2021 at 12:36 am

    Orange city circle…….movies get filmed there like Forrest Gump

  47. r on March 7, 2021 at 12:38 am

    please do a version for San Diego

  48. Carson Wheeler on March 7, 2021 at 12:38 am

    i am so glad i found you guys, you’re videos are amazing

  49. Roger M on March 7, 2021 at 12:38 am

    Love Orange County never move never never

  50. AccentBase on March 7, 2021 at 12:39 am

    A voice from OC.. https://youtu.be/PcmgXkhlUVc

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