The OC Coastal Tour: Highlights of Orange County’s Beach Cities
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Discover Orange County's beach cities with local guides. Visit Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve spans roughly 1,300 acres of coastal estuary. It includes habitats such as open water, mudflats, salt marshes, coastal dunes, seabird nesting islands, riparian zones, and freshwater marshes. Over 200 bird species have been recorded at Bolsa Chica, making it a favorite spot for birdwatchers and photographers.

Huntington Beach Pier - Huntington Beach is a city in California, located southeast of Los Angeles. It’s famous for its surf beaches, including Huntington City Beach, which features the long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum showcases longboards and other surfing memorabilia. The expansive Huntington Central Park offers fields, gardens, lakes, and an equestrian center. The wetlands and dunes of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve provide a habitat for hundreds of bird species.

Balboa Island - Balboa Island is a harborside community in Newport Beach, California, accessible by bridge, ferry, and several public docks. The community is encircled by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrians, designated as a public walking trail by the city.

Crystal Cove State Park - Crystal Cove State Park is one of the largest remaining areas of open space and natural seashore in Orange County. It boasts 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness, and an offshore underwater area. The park also includes the federally recognized Historic District, a collection of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages built as a seaside colony in the 1930s and 1940s, situated around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek.

Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach is a small coastal city in Orange County, California, renowned for its numerous art galleries, coves, and beaches. Main Beach features tide pools and a boardwalk that leads to the paths and gardens of Heisler Park. Aliso Beach Park is a popular surfing destination. The waters off Crystal Cove State Park are designated as an underwater park. Trails wind through coastal canyons in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Top of the World - Offers the best views in Orange County!

Dana Point Harbor - Dana Point Harbor provides specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, transportation to Catalina, and a variety of dining options from coffee shops to fine waterfront restaurants. Across the bridge to Dana Island, additional walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a restaurant, and more tranquil waterside parkways.

Mission San Juan Capistrano - Mission San Juan Capistrano was a Spanish mission during the colonial period of Las Californias. It is located in present-day San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, southern California.

What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations
  • Bottled water
  • Perfect picture spots
  • Fully narrated tour by local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver
  • Snacks
  • Stop for lunch (lunch cost not included)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides.

Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH!

From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND.

From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH.

After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot.

Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor.

Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Beachcomber Parking
Los Trancos
We offer complimentary hotel pickups for guests staying in Dana Point and Newport Coast. Alternatively, if you prefer to arrange your own transportation, all-day public parking is available at the Los Trancos Parking Lot in Newport Coast (parking fees are not included in the tour price).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G4275wbtracyc
Mar 21, 2024
L.A. Tour - Joe was amazing. He was so helpful and made the tour very fun! Our kids also really enjoyed the tour (10 and 12). Each stop we found things to do and enjoyed our time with his expert experience.
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Bobbybrooks19
Dec 26, 2019
Christmas Light Boat Parade - Joe and Mike made this experience very special and unforgettable. Their attention to detail and extra care to be informative enhanced the tour for everyone. Highly recommend this tour to everyone who want a memorable experience that was worth every dollar. The tour will exceed all of your expectations.
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David
May 19, 2019
PCH Tour - Thanks to Joe for a fantastic tour experience along the PCH. Joe was very accommodating and engaging. He was knowledgeable in the history of the area and full of fun facts. He was prompt at all pickups and kept to schedule without making us feel rushed. This tour helped us get our bearings by learning the lay of the land. Making it easier to plan our remaining days in OC. I highly recommend. David & Beth McMillan
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Sallyp2285
Apr 25, 2019
Fantastic - This tour was great Joseph our driver was so helpful friendly and fun to be with we would recommend it 100 %
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