Things to Do in Orange County, CA

Concerts & Live Music

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  Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026

  Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM · F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach, Long Beach
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  American Football

  Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Observatory, Santa Ana
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  Cubensis

  Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach · From $15
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  Lindsey Webster

  Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano · From $44
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  Ohana Music Festival

  Sep 25-26, 2026 · 2 shows · Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
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Arts & Theater

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  Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

  Sep 23-27, 2026 · 6 shows · Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
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  Drag Show: "Wild Wednesdays" @ Hamburger Mary's Long Beach

  Sep 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Hamburger Mary's - Long Beach, Long Beach
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  Ian Bagg

  Sep 24-26, 2026 · 5 shows · Irvine Improv, Irvine · From $31
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  La Mirada Theatre presents: Little Shop of Horrors

  Sep 24-27, 2026 · 2 shows · La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada
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  Ghostbusters In Concert

  Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
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Family & Kids

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  Jim Henson's Labyrinth

  Oct 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
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  Anaheim Ballet's Nutcracker

  Nov 27-28, 2026 · 3 shows · DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim
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More Events

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  Ohana Music Festival

  Sep 25-27, 2026 · 3 shows · Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
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  Orange County SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

  Sep 26, 2026 · Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
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  Orange County SC vs. Monterey Bay FC

  Oct 3, 2026 · Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
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  Hot Wheels Start Your Engine VIP

  Oct 3-4, 2026 · 3 shows · Long Beach Arena-Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
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  Hot Wheels Pedal to the Metal VIP

  Oct 3-4, 2026 · 3 shows · Long Beach Arena-Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
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Where to Eat in Orange County

Real spots locals rate highly on Google, no guesswork. A taste of what the app serves up when it knows what you love.

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  Anaheim White House

  An Anaheim Italian favorite with nearly perfect ratings from over 2600 diners who keep coming back.

  Italian · 4.8★ (2,614 reviews) · $$ · Anaheim
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  The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

  Newport Beach's beloved Italian spot where a near-perfect rating and thousands of happy reviews speak for themselves.

  Italian · 4.8★ (2,356 reviews) · $$ · Newport Beach
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  Nick's Laguna Beach

  A Laguna Beach American staple with stellar ratings and a devoted following of over 2600 reviewers.

  American · 4.7★ (2,630 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  The Deck

  Laguna Beach seafood with ocean vibes and over 2000 reviews backing up its solid reputation.

  Seafood · 4.5★ (2,081 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  Splashes Restaurant

  A well-loved American restaurant in Laguna Beach with strong ratings and a loyal crowd.

  American · 4.6★ (1,306 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  CHAAK KITCHEN

  Tustin's Mexican favorite earning enthusiastic ratings from over a thousand happy guests.

  Mexican · 4.6★ (1,067 reviews) · $$ · Tustin
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No Ticket Needed in Orange County

Public spots you can just show up to, no ticket required. Some beaches and regional parks still charge for parking, so check before you go.

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  Irvine Regional Park

  With nearly 9,000 reviews at 4.8 stars, this Orange park is a beloved spot for outdoor fun and relaxation.

  Parks & Green Space · 4.8★ (8,903 reviews) · Orange
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  Huntington Beach

  Locals love this beach for its consistent waves and classic SoCal vibe, with over 14,000 reviews backing it up.

  Beaches & Coast · 4.7★ (14,126 reviews) · Costa Mesa
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  Lookout Point

  With over 1,600 reviewers giving it 4.8 stars, this Corona Del Mar overlook is clearly a local favorite for taking in the views.

  Views & Overlooks · 4.8★ (1,651 reviews) · Corona Del Mar
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  Public Art "Art Wall"

  Check out this highly rated art wall in Tustin that locals love for its visual appeal.

  Public Art · 4.7★ (20 reviews) · Tustin
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  Newport Beach Pier

  Newport Beach Pier draws huge crowds for its classic coastal atmosphere and consistently high ratings.

  Piers & Boardwalks · 4.7★ (18,312 reviews) · Newport Beach
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  Mile Square Regional Park

  Almost 7,000 reviewers give this Fountain Valley park high marks, making it a solid choice for your day outside.

  Parks & Green Space · 4.7★ (6,961 reviews) · Fountain Valley
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Big Days Out in Orange County

Big-ticket days out near you. These charge admission, so check prices and hours on the official site before you go.

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  Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California

  Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove offers a water park experience that has attracted over 12,000 reviews with strong ratings.

  Water Parks · 4.4★ (12,690 reviews) · Garden Grove
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  Disneyland Resort

  Experience the magic that thousands of enthusiastic visitors have celebrated in their reviews at this Anaheim destination.

  Theme Parks · 4.7★ (135,432 reviews) · Anaheim
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  Irvine Regional Park

  This highly rated Orange destination offers a regional park experience that thousands have enjoyed and recommended.

  Zoos & Safari · 4.8★ (8,901 reviews) · Orange
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  Ocean Institute

  Experience ocean education and marine discovery at this well regarded Dana Point destination.

  Aquariums · 4.6★ (439 reviews) · Dana Point
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  Discovery Cube Orange County

  Engage with interactive museum experiences that have drawn thousands of positive reviews in Santa Ana.

  Museums · 4.4★ (4,258 reviews) · Santa Ana
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  Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

  Discover a beloved botanical garden in Fullerton that has earned praise from nearly 1700 visitors.

  Gardens · 4.7★ (1,696 reviews) · Fullerton
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Orange County venue schedules

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Hidden gems locals actually know about

85 places across 12 Orange County towns that most visitors never find — tide pools that only appear at low tide, a 1926 tower at the end of a residential stairway, a canyon you can only reach on a docent-led hike. Where a spot is closed, tide-dependent or hard to reach, we say so on the entry instead of leaving it out.

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