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. ENKii on February 9, 2021 at 11:12 am

    <3

  2. r on February 9, 2021 at 11:12 am

    please do a version for San Diego

  3. kirstin gracee on February 9, 2021 at 11:13 am

    i live across the street from Noguchi lmao

  4. Officer Goldstone on February 9, 2021 at 11:15 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.

  5. Ryan Taylor on February 9, 2021 at 11:15 am

    These pictures were photo-shopped

  6. KubotaManDan on February 9, 2021 at 11:16 am

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

  7. khaled Dehia on February 9, 2021 at 11:21 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 !!!

  8. Plumpstery on February 9, 2021 at 11:22 am

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

  9. Major Mustard on February 9, 2021 at 11:23 am

    I live in Dana Point! It’s beautiful

  10. Major Mustard on February 9, 2021 at 11:25 am

    Also crescent beach and moss point in Laguna are definitely some of my favorite places

  11. Ryan Taylor on February 9, 2021 at 11:25 am

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

  12. Gerry Paredes on February 9, 2021 at 11:28 am

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

  13. Carlos on February 9, 2021 at 11:28 am

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

  14. JenTheHermit on February 9, 2021 at 11:28 am

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

  15. Robert Aviles on February 9, 2021 at 11:33 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.

  16. jolly rancher on February 9, 2021 at 11:34 am

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

  17. Samantha Gaulden on February 9, 2021 at 11:35 am

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

  18. Bob Bender on February 9, 2021 at 11:36 am

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

  19. Leighton Garner on February 9, 2021 at 11:37 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.

  20. Pierce Buckley on February 9, 2021 at 11:37 am

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

  21. Robby C on February 9, 2021 at 11:38 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.

  22. Come With Me on February 9, 2021 at 11:39 am

    Love it! The redwoods in carbon canyon are also worth to mention!

  23. Caiden coffman on February 9, 2021 at 11:39 am

    neat I love here

  24. Kat Kati on February 9, 2021 at 11:40 am

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

  25. Carson Wheeler on February 9, 2021 at 11:42 am

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

  26. Practical Christianity on February 9, 2021 at 11:42 am

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

  27. Ryan Taylor on February 9, 2021 at 11:43 am

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

  28. Ms Mystery on February 9, 2021 at 11:43 am

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

  29. Taco Cruiser on February 9, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Don’t forget Caspers Wilderness Park.

  30. E J on February 9, 2021 at 11:45 am

    <3

  31. OC Guy on February 9, 2021 at 11:45 am

    OC is amazing

  32. Susan h110 on February 9, 2021 at 11:47 am

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

  33. John Amarillas on February 9, 2021 at 11:47 am

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

  34. Steven Tennant on February 9, 2021 at 11:49 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.

  35. glenn barrera on February 9, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Nice video. Volume seems a little bit low though

  36. LV BLVD on February 9, 2021 at 11:51 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

  37. Michelle Olivier on February 9, 2021 at 11:55 am

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

  38. Ryan Taylor on February 9, 2021 at 11:56 am

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

  39. Michael Viramontes on February 9, 2021 at 11:58 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.

  40. PixelatedGal on February 9, 2021 at 11:58 am

    The Japanese markets!!!

  41. Mr Emann on February 9, 2021 at 11:59 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.

  42. Roger M on February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    Love Orange County never move never never

  43. wondermonkeys09 on February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm

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

  44. Robert on February 9, 2021 at 12:01 pm

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

  45. Hong Hong on February 9, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    STD. My dad.

  46. AccentBase on February 9, 2021 at 12:01 pm

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

  47. Joe Cain on February 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

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

  48. Your San Clemente Realtor on February 9, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Great video, well done!

  49. Rosio H on February 9, 2021 at 12:10 pm

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

  50. Mike husky on February 9, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    How bout hidden gems of compton ca?

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