Things To Do In South Orange County
Thank you for participating in the 2008 Blues Cup tournament. We have compiled a list of things to do during your stay in South Orange County.
With the great weather that is expected you may want to visit a theme park or take in a game of golf at one of the Championship courses listed below.
Take a short drive and hangout at one of the many beautiful beaches Southern California has to offer. The beach communities are filled with unique shops and fabulous restaurants.
Or simply, relax and take in a movie and dinner at one of our nearby malls. The Irvine Spectrum 21 offers the full IMAX 3D experience in two of its theatres. Choose from the Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, California Pizza Kitchen and more. Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's are among a host of stores that will impress you with their sophistication and atmosphere both The Shops at Mission Viejo and South Coast Plaza.
RESTAURANTS
www.orangecounty.net/html/rests.html
There are many great restaurants at the Malls, Movie Theatres, Theme Parks, Beaches, and Golf Course locations listed on this page. From fine dining to fast food and everything in between.
MALLS
SHOPS AT MISSION VIEJO MALL
555 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo
949-364-1771
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM/11:00 AM on Sunday
Take the I-5 North to Crown Valley Parkway and turn right.
LAGUNA HILLS MALL
24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
949-586-8283
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM/11:00 AM on Sunday
Take the I-5 North to El Toro Road and turn left.
SOUTH COAST PLAZA
333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
1-800-782-8888
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM/11:00 AM on Sunday
Take the I-5 North to the I-405 North to Bristol Street and turn right.
IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER
71 Fortune Drive, Irvine
949-753-5180
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM/11:00 AM on Sunday
Take the I-5 North at Alton Parkway or I-405 at Irvine Center Drive
MOVIE THEATRES
EDWARDS KALIEDSCOPE STADIUM 10
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo
949-582-4020
Take I-5 North to the Crown Valley Parkway and turn right. Theatres are on
the left. Park in the parking structure.
EDWARDS OCEAN RANCH 7
32401 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel
949-443-1960
From the Ranch take Camino Capistrano and turn right. Turn right on Del
Obispo Street. Turn right on Camion Del Avion. Turn right on Golden Lantern.
Make a U-turn at Via Ladera into Golden Lantern.
EDWARDS ALISO VIEJO STADIUM 20
26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo
949-425-3838
Take the I-5 North to Oso Parkway and turn left. Oso Parkway turns into
Pacific Park. Turn right on Aliso Creek. Theatres are on the left.
EDWARDS IRVINE SPECTRUM 21 MEGAPLEX
65 Fortune Drive, Irvine
949-450-4900
Take the I-5 North at Alton Parkway or I-405 at Irvine Center Drive.
THEME PARKS
DISNEYLAND
1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
714-999-4565
Hours: Opens daily at 9:00 AM (call for closing times)
Take the I-5 N toward LOS ANGELES, Take the HARBOR BLVD exit - EXIT 110
- towards BALL RD. Turn LEFT onto S HARBOR BLVD. Make a U-TURN at S MANCHESTER
AVE onto S HARBOR BLVD.
KNOTT'S BERRY FARM
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
714-220-5200
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM (call for closing times)
Take the I-5 N to State Highway 91 (Riverside Freeway). Proceed West on
State Highway 91. Exit at Beach Blvd. Turn left (south) onto Beach Blvd.
Proceed two blocks until you reach Knott's.
BOOMERS
(minature golf, batting cages, bowling & more)
3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine
949-559-8341
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 AM (call for closing times)
Take the I-5 North to I-405 North. Exit Culver Drive and make a left. Go
to Michelson Drive and make a right.
BEACHES
SALT CREEK BEACH
A great place to catch a wave or have a picnic.
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point
949-923-2280
Hours: 5:00 AM - Midnight
Take the I-5 South toward SAN DIEGO.
Take the CAMINO CAPISTRANO exit - EXIT 81.
Turn LEFT onto CAMINO CAPISTRANO.
Turn RIGHT onto STONEHILL DR.
Turn LEFT onto NIGUEL ROAD.
Turn RIGHT onto PACIFIC COAST HWY/CA-1 N.
All vehicle parking consists of pay and display parking
$1/hour year around.
DOHENY STATE BEACH
The perfect spot for a beach party, bbq, volleyball, and more.
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.
949-496-6172
Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Parking $10
Take the I-5 South toward SAN DIEGO.
Merge onto CA-1 toward PACIFIC COAST HWY.
Turn LEFT onto DANA POINT HARBOR DR.
LAGUNA BEACH
A year-round retreat for art lovers,
nature enthusiasts,
and beach go-ers.
Take the I-5 North to El Toro Road and turn left.
Take El Toro to Laguna Canyon Road and turn left.
Laguna Canyon Road becomes Broadway Street and ends at Pacific Coast Highway.
GOLF COURSES
MONARCH BEACH
50 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point
949-240-8247
I-5 North to the CROWN VALLEY PKWY
Turn LEFT onto CROWN VALLEY PKWY. Turn LEFT onto NIGUEL RD. Turn RIGHT onto
MONARCH BEACH RESORT. Turn RIGHT onto MONARCH BEACH RESORT N.
SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
949-493-1167
Take I-5 south to the Camino Capistrano exit, turn right on Camino Capistrano,
and right again on San Juan Creek Road. The Driving range is on your left,
the golf course will be on the right.
TALEGA GOLF CLUB
990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
949-369-6226
Talega Golf Club is conveniently located 3 miles east of Interstate 5 off
the Avenida Vista Hermosa exit in San Clemente. From the I-5 South take Avenida
Vista Hermosa east to Avenida Talega and turn right. Take Avenida Talega
and enter the clubhouse on your left.
ARROYO TRABUCO GOLF CLUB
26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo
949-305-5100
I-5 to Avery Parkway and go East.