Orange County in Southern California

Orange County received it's name from the abundant orange groves that once dominated the area. Today, there are few commercial groves and Orange County is famous for it's beach communities, resorts and Disneyland. Taking an Orange County tour guided by locals is the perfect way to experience this beautiful region of California.
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OC's California Surfin' OC's California Surfin' USD 110.00

Learn to surf at Doheny Beach, Take to gentle breaks, Mingle with Californian surfers, Learn from an experienced Instructor

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Laguna Beach Art Walk Tour Laguna Beach Art Walk Tour USD 29.00

See Laguna from above on the “Top of the World” route, Explore art galleries, See American Indian antiquities, Wander through Heisler Park to see public sculptures, Take in stunning Laguna Beach views.

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Dana Point Headlands Nature Preserve Walking Tour Dana Point Headlands Nature Preserve Walking Tour USD 29.00

We walk to the highest point of the Dana Point for a breathtaking view. Then we walk through the Nature Preserve and Nature Interpretive Center. There is also a trail down the bluff to a famous surfing beach where we take the funicular back to the top.

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OC’s Stand-up Paddle Boarding	 OC’s Stand-up Paddle Boarding USD 121.43

Get into stand up paddle boarding, Learn from an expert surfer, See beautiful beaches, Paddle board in the calm waters off Dana Point Harbor

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Local Events
Tall Ship Festival
Place: Dana Point Harbor - Orange County - Southern California - [ 11/09/2010 - 13/09/2010 ]

Tall ships gather here once a year to sail and show their vessels.

Holiday Boat Parades
Place: Dana Point and Newport Harbors- Orange County - Southern California - [ 08/12/2010 - 24/12/2010 ]

Small, medium and large pleasure boats, elaborately decorated with lights, parade in local harbors on Friday and Saturday evenings during the holiday season.

Whale Festival
Place: Dana Point - Orange County -Southern California - [ 01/03/2011 - 15/03/2011 ]

The Whale Festival on 2 weekends in early March celebrates the end of the Gray Whale migration from Alaska to the Baja in Mexico and return each year.

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Local Stories
The United States Era

Originally, the major part of what is now California was controlled by Spain, then after the Mexican Revolution in the 1820's, by Mexico. The US gained control of California and neighboring States in 1848.


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Orange County Urban Adventures

The team at Orange County Urban Adventures have been in business as a day tour operator in Southern California for over 20 years. We have local knowledge of a wide area of Southern California. There is probably no venue, resort, garden, museum or attraction that we have not visited. Come and experience one of our Orange County tours to really uncover this beautiful region of California.


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