Air Combat USA®
3815 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton

Imagine yourself scanning the skies in a real military aircraft in search of the enemy airplane. You spot the bogey, and the fight's on. Pulling g's, making quick decisions you out maneuver your opponent and line 'em up in your gunsight, squeeze the trigger and Guns...Guns.... Guns! The bogey erupts in smoke and you roll up and away, Victorious! This is not a simulator, this is the real deal. You are at the controls of a military fighter, while your military trained instructor coaches you to victory.

Click above to check it out or call 714.525.7590 Fullerton Municipal Airport. Gift Certificates Available. Groups are Welcome!

Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92661

Located between the Balboa Pier and the Auto Ferry, the Balboa Fun Zone is the place for family fun in the sun. For 80 years the Fun Zone has been an iconic attraction for locals and tourists to eat, play, and discover. Visitors can experience thrilling rides here including the Ferris Wheel, Happy Swing, Tower Drop and the Arrcade with 30 classic games.

This is also a popular place to rent bikes, whale watch, take a harbor cruise or visit Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest for ocean science demonstrations and traveling exhibitions.

Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-488-2828

Join Capt. Dave's 5-star, eco-friendly, Dana Point dolphin & whale watching experiences. Dana Point is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® and the 1st Whale Heritage Site in the Americas. Multiple unique & uncrowded vessels include a catamaran sailboat with 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods and intimate, high-speed zodiac-style (rigid hull inflatable) boats that put wildlife at your fingertips. Fun & educational! Private boat charters are available too. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with the largest animals on the planet without inhibiting their natural behavior. Empty your bucket list with whales year-round, including blue whales, humpbacks, gray whales, & more, plus dolphins that can number up to 10,000 strong, sea lions, sharks, and much more. During live narration, you'll learn from expert marine naturalists how the animals live and how we can protect them. Mrs. Capt. Dave's triple fudge brownies served as a special treat. Book now!

Cruise Newport Beach
Sunset Cruise Newport Beach -
Live Latin Music Two Cruises To Choose From Nightly

Choose from our Fiesta Newport Beach Cruise with live Latin music complimentary chips and salsa, and a unlimited drink special of only $15 (icey legendary Newport Beach margarita is highly recommended) ! Or our Newport Beach Sunset Cruise with beautiful sunsets, live Spanish music, complimentary chips and fresh salsa, and of course the unlimited drink special of $15! Both cruises are 1 ½ hours and tour Newport Bay as well as the famous Newport Beach coastline. Upstairs sundeck, indoor salon, and many other comforts will leave you wanting more. Cruise price only $25

Dana Wharf Whale Watching
Orange County Wine Cruise

90-minute evening cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. In the spring and summer enjoy a evening of sunshine, cool ocean breezes and romantic views. In winter, take in stunning views of the beautifully lighted Dana Point Harbor. This cruise will feature a sampling of wines from The Organic Cellar which promotes organically grown and pesticide-free wines as well as a sample platter of cheese, crackers, fruits and nuts that compliment the wines.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. This cruise runs Fridays and Sunday nights.

Davey's Locker
Whale & Dolphin Cruises
in Newport Beach

Davey's Locker in the Historic Balboa Pavilion (famous Orange County landmark) next to the Balboa Funzone has over 40 years of history providing whale watching cruises. Endorsed by the Orange County Cetacean Society, Davey's Locker provides year round whale watching cruises daily. During the winter and spring months witness the grey whale migration and during the summer and fall months the giant blue whales. With the nutrient rich waters just outside Newport Bay providing ideal habitat for several species of whales and dolphin, Davey's Locker has one of the highest number of sightings in California. Davey's Locker takes great pride in their 96% success rate viewing whales and/or dolphin. Sightings are so good, that they guarantee sightings on each whale watching cruise. A specifically built for whale watching ship provides viewing opportunities from any point on the ship.

FLIGHTDECK Air Combat Center
1650 S. Sinclair St.
Anaheim, CA

Voted one of the top attractions in Anaheim and Orange County, Flightdeck provides an exciting alternative to the neighboring amusement park by giving civilians the opportunity to pilot fighter jets in actual cockpit simulators and a Boeing 737 flight simulator. Experience the challenge of aerial maneuvers at 500 knots, aircraft take-offs and landings and the excitement of air-to-air combat. Up to ten people can fly at the same time, each in their own authentic F-16 flight simulator! There is also the "Officer's Club", an observation area where guests can view and listen to all of the action on large LCD monitors.

Flightdeck offers 45 minute air combat flights and 30, 60 & 90 minute Boeing 737 flights. Advanced reservations are required.

Old World Village
7561 Center Ave
Huntington Beach, CA

Old World Village is a very unique shopping, dining, beauty, arts and entertainment center, located on 8 acres in Huntington Beach. You're invited you to take a stroll through the cobble stone streets and shop at the many specialty stores and services in this charming replica of a German Bavarian town. In addition to the many shops, Old World Village is home to many fine dining options as well as entertainment and events including the 9 week celebration Oktoberfest from September to the end of October.

Pirate's Dinner Adventure
World's Most Interactive Dinner Show

Marvel at an astonishing display of special-effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels, while dining on fine grub and grog, at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Sail the high seas with Captain Sebastian the Black and his crew; in this classic tale of good vs. evil which offers the perfect blend of action, comedy and romance, along with the opportunity for you to interact with the story.

7600 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-690-1497› »

Ocean Institute
Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point

The public can join their scientists aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for an in-depth study of whales, dolphins and sea lions using customized state-of-the-art equipment including plankton nets, grab samplers, video microscopes and the dolphin-cam! Free Marine Mammal Lecture Series 2002 will run January through March.

Discovery Cube
2500 Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Imaginations run wild with over 120 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Cube, Orange County's leading destination for hands-on science entertainment. Take the Eco Challenge and become a green superhero, feel the power of a real rocket engine launch and explore the inner workings of a two-story tall dinosaur! Plus, with seasonal traveling exhibits and signature events throughout the year, there's always something new to experience.

Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest
600 E Bay Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92661

Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest inspires, educates and engages the explorer within. Visit with local tide pool creatures like: sea stars, urchins, limpets, sea hares and more!

At Ocean Quest, visitors can see the latest traveling exhibit, explore hands-on learning in the Ocean Lab, and then enjoy the rest of the day exploring the Balboa Village with rides and great food at the Balboa Fun Zone (just steps away on the Balboa Peninsula).

Pretend City Children's Museum
Located in Irvine

This interconnected city allows children to "pretend" to be the adults. Children can experience a variety of features every city has to offer. With over 15,000 sq. feet of interactive exhibits and activities, Pretend City brings to life every profession, necessity and daily occurrences of a real city. They can do anything and everything from grocery shopping to banking to visiting the doctor to collecting their pay from the local ATM as well as visit the fire station, police station, the café and all of the many other exhibits.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens maintains the historic Spanish Colonial Revival estate of Ole Hanson, the founder of San Clemente. The magnificent home and 2.5 acres of gardens overlooking the San Clemente Pier are open to the public Tuesday-Sunday for tours, and the home’s award-winning cultural center hosts a rich selection of performances, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops year-round.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy and El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano

Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Birthplace of Orange County, was founded more than two hundred years ago. Today it is a monument to California' multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage.

Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace opened its doors on July 19, 1990 with celebration, fanfare and more than 50,000 friends and well wishers including Presidents Nixon, Bush, Reagan and Ford and their First Ladies. It is a privately supported, non-profit institution dedicated to educating the public about the life and times of the 37th President and encouraging interest in history, government and public affairs.

Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
411 W Fourth Street
Santa Ana, CA

This federal courthouse was nominated for the Presidential Design Awards 2000 and for the Presidential Millennium Award for Design Excellence. This building, which incorporates technology and tradition, since opening, has become a catalyst in the revitalization of downtown Santa Ana.

The Pilgrim
Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point

Docked at the Ocean Institute, the Pilgrim is a full size replica of the hide brig immortalized by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in his American seafaring classic novel 'Two Years Before the Mast'. Dana said of the Pilgrim, "The vessel I am going on is small, but strong and a remarkably fast sailer having been built for the smuggling trade."

Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Dana Point Harbor

Join Capt. Dave's 5-star, eco-friendly, Dana Point dolphin & whale watching experiences. Dana Point is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® and the 1st Whale Heritage Site in the Americas. Multiple unique & uncrowded vessels include a catamaran sailboat with 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods and intimate, high-speed zodiac-style (rigid hull inflatable) boats that put wildlife at your fingertips. Fun & educational! Private boat charters are available too. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with the largest animals on the planet without inhibiting their natural behavior. Empty your bucket list with whales year-round, including blue whales, humpbacks, gray whales, & more, plus dolphins that can number up to 10,000 strong, sea lions, sharks, and much more. During live narration, you'll learn from expert marine naturalists how the animals live and how we can protect them. Mrs. Capt. Dave's triple fudge brownies served as a special treat. Book now!

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whalewatching
Dana Point Harbor

Dana Wharf has been bringing the highest quality fishing and whale watching experiences to residents and anglers of the Dana Point and surrounding areas since 1958. Dana Wharf is proud to offer the best whale watching deals on the west coast - trips as low as $28! Dana Wharf showcases several top of the line vessels and all of the boats ensure total passenger comfort and enhance the fishing and whale watching experience. Dana Wharf's experienced, family-oriented crew is there to make your fishing and whale watching experiences as enjoyable and educational as possible - every skill and experience level is welcome! Dana Wharf guarantees our whale watching cruises! If you don't see a GOOD showing of whales or dolphin, you'll get your ticket back to come out with us again any time in the future for FREE!

Use coupon code OCNET for a 30% off your fishing or whale watching excursion.

Davey's Locker - Newport Beach
Whale & Dolphin Cruises

Davey's Locker in the Historic Balboa Pavilion (famous Orange County landmark) next to the Balboa Funzone has over 40 years of history providing whale watching cruises. Endorsed by the Orange County Cetacean Society, Davey's Locker provides year round whale watching cruises daily. During the winter and spring months witness the grey whale migration and during the summer and fall months the giant blue whales. With the nutrient rich waters just outside Newport Bay providing ideal habitat for several species of whales and dolphin, Davey's Locker has one of the highest number of sightings in California. Davey's Locker takes great pride in their 96% success rate viewing whales and/or dolphin. Sightings are so good, that they guarantee sightings on each whale watching cruise. A specifically built for whale watching ship provides viewing opportunities from any point on the ship.

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Newport Landing Whale Watching-Newport Beach/Newport Harbor
309 Palm - Suite A
Balboa CA

Newport Landing offers multiple whale watching cruises daily year round. View giant blue whales to over 100 feet in length during the summer and fall months and grey whales on their annual migration during the winter and spring months. Huge pods of several varieties of dolphin, finback whales, minke whales, humpback whales, killer whales, and sea lions are viewed as well. A 96% success rate in viewing whales and/or dolphin means almost every trip has viewing opportunities. Our whale watching ship was built just for whale watching with seating and viewing options from almost any part of the ship. 65 feet in length the stability and comforts are great for those concerned with being on the ocean. Sightings are Guaranteed: You will get a free trip if we do not see whales or dolphin!

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Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92862

The Orange County Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Park. The park is located within the city limits of the City of Orange. The zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park. The zoo specializes in the animals and plants from the southwestern United States.
Located within Irvine Regional Park

Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Today the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is a public zoological garden occupying a unique urban site in the heart of Orange County. Situated on approximately 20 acres, it hosts more than 270,000 people annually.