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. khaled Dehia on February 5, 2021 at 9:12 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 !!!

  2. Mike husky on February 5, 2021 at 9:13 am

    How bout hidden gems of compton ca?

  3. Michelle Olivier on February 5, 2021 at 9:15 am

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

  4. JenTheHermit on February 5, 2021 at 9:16 am

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

  5. Kat Kati on February 5, 2021 at 9:17 am

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

  6. E J on February 5, 2021 at 9:21 am

    <3

  7. r on February 5, 2021 at 9:21 am

    please do a version for San Diego

  8. Pierce Buckley on February 5, 2021 at 9:23 am

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

  9. Hong Hong on February 5, 2021 at 9:24 am

    STD. My dad.

  10. Officer Goldstone on February 5, 2021 at 9:24 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.

  11. Leighton Garner on February 5, 2021 at 9:25 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.

  12. Robert on February 5, 2021 at 9:27 am

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

  13. PixelatedGal on February 5, 2021 at 9:28 am

    The Japanese markets!!!

  14. wondermonkeys09 on February 5, 2021 at 9:28 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!

  15. glenn barrera on February 5, 2021 at 9:28 am

    Nice video. Volume seems a little bit low though

  16. LV BLVD on February 5, 2021 at 9:29 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

  17. Samantha Gaulden on February 5, 2021 at 9:29 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. Susan h110 on February 5, 2021 at 9:32 am

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

  19. Major Mustard on February 5, 2021 at 9:32 am

    I live in Dana Point! It’s beautiful

  20. Come With Me on February 5, 2021 at 9:34 am

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

  21. Taco Cruiser on February 5, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Don’t forget Caspers Wilderness Park.

  22. Plumpstery on February 5, 2021 at 9:36 am

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

  23. Your San Clemente Realtor on February 5, 2021 at 9:37 am

    Great video, well done!

  24. Steven Tennant on February 5, 2021 at 9:37 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.

  25. Carlos on February 5, 2021 at 9:38 am

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

  26. AccentBase on February 5, 2021 at 9:38 am

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

  27. Michael Viramontes on February 5, 2021 at 9:38 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.

  28. Ryan Taylor on February 5, 2021 at 9:41 am

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

  29. Ms Mystery on February 5, 2021 at 9:44 am

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

  30. Mr Emann on February 5, 2021 at 9:45 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.

  31. Rosio H on February 5, 2021 at 9:49 am

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

  32. Major Mustard on February 5, 2021 at 9:50 am

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

  33. Bob Bender on February 5, 2021 at 9:50 am

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

  34. jolly rancher on February 5, 2021 at 9:51 am

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

  35. Carson Wheeler on February 5, 2021 at 9:53 am

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

  36. Robby C on February 5, 2021 at 9:55 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.

  37. Gerry Paredes on February 5, 2021 at 9:55 am

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

  38. ENKii on February 5, 2021 at 9:57 am

    <3

  39. Joe Cain on February 5, 2021 at 9:59 am

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

  40. Ryan Taylor on February 5, 2021 at 9:59 am

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

  41. Practical Christianity on February 5, 2021 at 10:00 am

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

  42. Robert Aviles on February 5, 2021 at 10:01 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.

  43. kirstin gracee on February 5, 2021 at 10:01 am

    i live across the street from Noguchi lmao

  44. Caiden coffman on February 5, 2021 at 10:02 am

    neat I love here

  45. Ryan Taylor on February 5, 2021 at 10:03 am

    These pictures were photo-shopped

  46. OC Guy on February 5, 2021 at 10:05 am

    OC is amazing

  47. John Amarillas on February 5, 2021 at 10:06 am

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

  48. Ryan Taylor on February 5, 2021 at 10:08 am

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

  49. Roger M on February 5, 2021 at 10:08 am

    Love Orange County never move never never

  50. KubotaManDan on February 5, 2021 at 10:09 am

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

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