California Road Trips 2008 - (Page 24) california road trips 2008 ORANGE COUNTY S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E Sun-filled playland Feel the surfer’s vibe in classic beach towns, then explore the Inland Empire’s beautiful Temecula wine region. Return to relax on San Diego area beaches. San Clemente. Dig your toes into the sun-warmed sand at San Clemente State Beach, where you can catch a glimpse of Nixon’s Western White House on the beach’s south end. INFO: 949/492-1131 Dana Point (7.5 mi/11.5 km: 13 min). Look for grunion when these slippery little fish squiggle onto area beaches at night to lay eggs (March through August, no catching in April or May). Tanks and touch-pools at the local family-friendly Ocean Institute showcase local marine life; open weekends. INFO: 949/248-3500 at the dazzling South Coast Plaza shopping complex. INFO: 866/918-4749 Bring your boogie board and a smile Anaheim (15.5 mi/25 km: 22 min). Take a virtual flight over crashing coastlines and snowy mountains on the “Soarin’ Over California” ride at Disney’s California Adventure® Park. Savor just-made tortillas at Mission Tortilla Factory, also in the lively park. INFO: 714/781-4565 Chino Hills (20 mi/32.5 km: 27 min). Stroll beneath sycamores and pedal across grassy meadows on miles of multiuse trails in Chino Hills State Park. Get an eyeful of antique aircraft at Planes of Fame Air Museum. INFO: 951/780-6222 Laguna Beach (8 mi/13 km: 18 min). Find the perfect board shorts and flip flops at Thalia Street Surf Shop, then take a lesson down at the beach. Paddle kayaks with North Laguna Float Company. Follow the locals for a quick bite at Taco Loco. INFO: 949/497-9229 Mission Viejo (10.5 mi/17 km: 22 min). Head for the hills at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, with stunning views of surrounding open space. Enjoy a window seat at the course’s O’Neill’s Bar and Grill. INFO: 949/305-5100 5 91 Chino Hills Buena Park Anaheim 1 22 55 Riverside 91 215 71 60 N Lake Elsinore (38.5 mi/62 km: 40 min). Feel the warm wind, then look up to see hang gliders taking advantage of the lift at this popular destination, Southern California’s largest freshwater lake, a hot spot for thrill seekers. INFO: 951/245-8848 Costa Mesa (16.5 mi/26 km: 20 min). Catch a worldclass show at Orange County Performing Artscenter. What to wear? Dior, Versace—they’re all 0 10 mi 2 Santa Ana 405 Lake Elsinore Irvine Costa 3 Mission 74 Mesa 133 Viejo Laguna Beach Temecula Dana Point San Juan Capistrano 1 15 Temecula (18 mi/28.5 km: 20 min). Sip a delicious vintage from one of Temecula’s award-winning wineries; many offer tours, tastings, and special events. Look for treasures in the shops of Old Town Temecula. INFO: 951/506-0056 San Clemente 5 Pa ci fi c O 76 78 15 ce an Oceanside 24 www.visitcalifornia.com Welcome Center SM Family Outdoors Arts Shopping Beach Golf Wine & Dine State Park Rob Brodman, Rob Howard 3 3 more ways…to play outside Oceanside (32 mi/51 km: 45 min). Walk on water (or just feel like it) on the Oceanside Pier, which juts nearly 2,000 feet out over the Pacific. Immerse yourself in the Beach Boys culture at the California Surf Museum. Get more ideas for fun at the California Welcome Center SM. INFO: 800/350-7873 1 Get wet at Knott’s Berry Farm’s water park, in Buena Park (opens May 24). INFO: 714/220-5200 2 Load up on great ways to have fun at the California Welcome Center SM, in Santa Ana. INFO: 714/667-0400 3 Explore UC Irvine’s arboretum, a bower of flowering bulbs and perennials. INFO: 949/824-5833 http://www.visitcalifornia.com
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