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. Hope Hendrick on May 4, 2021 at 4:13 am

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

  2. Gerry Paredes on May 4, 2021 at 4:15 am

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

  3. Victor Contreras on May 4, 2021 at 4:16 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!

  4. Leighton Garner on May 4, 2021 at 4:16 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.

  5. Ryan Taylor on May 4, 2021 at 4:17 am

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

  6. Bob Bender on May 4, 2021 at 4:18 am

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

  7. kirstin gracee on May 4, 2021 at 4:21 am

    i live across the street from Noguchi lmao

  8. Joe Cain on May 4, 2021 at 4:21 am

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

  9. Steven Tennant on May 4, 2021 at 4:25 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.

  10. Robert on May 4, 2021 at 4:25 am

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

  11. jolly rancher on May 4, 2021 at 4:26 am

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

  12. Ryan Taylor on May 4, 2021 at 4:27 am

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

  13. Mr Emann on May 4, 2021 at 4:28 am

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

  14. Michelle Olivier on May 4, 2021 at 4:29 am

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

  15. John Amarillas on May 4, 2021 at 4:30 am

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

  16. Kat Kati on May 4, 2021 at 4:30 am

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

  17. Ms Mystery on May 4, 2021 at 4:30 am

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

  18. khaled Dehia on May 4, 2021 at 4:30 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 !!!

  19. E J on May 4, 2021 at 4:33 am

    <3

  20. wondermonkeys09 on May 4, 2021 at 4:34 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!

  21. OC Guy on May 4, 2021 at 4:34 am

    OC is amazing

  22. Dave auf dem BMW on May 4, 2021 at 4:34 am

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

  23. AccentBase on May 4, 2021 at 4:34 am

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

  24. Carson Wheeler on May 4, 2021 at 4:38 am

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

  25. LV BLVD on May 4, 2021 at 4:39 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

  26. Officer Goldstone on May 4, 2021 at 4:40 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.

  27. Plumpstery on May 4, 2021 at 4:44 am

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

  28. Pierce Buckley on May 4, 2021 at 4:44 am

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

  29. Susan h110 on May 4, 2021 at 4:44 am

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

  30. Samantha Gaulden on May 4, 2021 at 4:45 am

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

  31. Caiden coffman on May 4, 2021 at 4:46 am

    neat I love here

  32. Robert Aviles on May 4, 2021 at 4:48 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.

  33. PixelatedGal on May 4, 2021 at 4:48 am

    The Japanese markets!!!

  34. Taco Cruiser on May 4, 2021 at 4:49 am

    Don’t forget Caspers Wilderness Park.

  35. Mike husky on May 4, 2021 at 4:52 am

    How bout hidden gems of compton ca?

  36. Your San Clemente Realtor on May 4, 2021 at 4:54 am

    Great video, well done!

  37. Roger M on May 4, 2021 at 4:55 am

    Love Orange County never move never never

  38. r on May 4, 2021 at 4:56 am

    please do a version for San Diego

  39. Ryan Taylor on May 4, 2021 at 4:57 am

    These pictures were photo-shopped

  40. Rosio H on May 4, 2021 at 5:00 am

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

  41. Michael Viramontes on May 4, 2021 at 5:01 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.

  42. Hong Hong on May 4, 2021 at 5:04 am

    STD. My dad.

  43. Carlos on May 4, 2021 at 5:04 am

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

  44. KubotaManDan on May 4, 2021 at 5:05 am

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

  45. Robby C on May 4, 2021 at 5:07 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.

  46. Practical Christianity on May 4, 2021 at 5:07 am

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

  47. JenTheHermit on May 4, 2021 at 5:08 am

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

  48. glenn barrera on May 4, 2021 at 5:08 am

    Nice video. Volume seems a little bit low though

  49. Ryan Taylor on May 4, 2021 at 5:09 am

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

  50. ENKii on May 4, 2021 at 5:10 am

    <3

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