15 Exciting Things To Do In Orange County With Kids

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Orange County, or The O.C as it became more commonly known after the popular TV show in the early 2000’s, has quickly become one of our favorite regions in California.

Before the teen soap series, it was simply Orange County, just as the locals like it. It was famous for its beaches, its surfer vibes, and its theme parks.

Compared to other areas in Los Angeles, the OC is more humble, more family-friendly, and no less exciting. It turns out, there are plenty of things to do in Orange County California with kids, as we discovered on our road trip across Southern California.

Here’s what we got up to!

Things To Do In Orange County, CA With Kids

1. Relax on Huntington Beach (HB)

Huntington Beach, affectionately known as Surf City USA, is where the laid back surfie culture meets a little bit of beach sophistication.

If you’re a Beach Boys fan (waves hand madly), HB is the beach lifestyle they sold you on so well in their groovy beach tunes.

Huntington Beach’s transformation over the years has been quite dramatic. 40+ years ago, it was identified by the rows of oil derricks along the shore line.

Now it’s boutique stores, classic cafes, fine-dining options and luxury hotels create a vibrantly fun atmosphere. Huntington Beach is the place to be seen.

Just look at whose handsome smiling face can be seen luring you in from the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway).

Huntington Beach is not just a cool city, it also has one of the best beaches in Orange County.

It’s on the edge of discovery and will soon become a destination that sizzles like the Californian sun in three ways only – hot, hotter, and hottest.

Huntington Beach’s location makes it an ideal place to stay when exploring Orange County, as it’s right in the center of the region, putting you within easy distance of other areas.

It’s 35 minutes to Anaheim, an hour to Hollywood, and 90 minutes to San Diego.

Huntington Beach and Pier

There’s nothing like sitting at a pub with a Californian local talking about life in the old California days over a pint of local brew.

Huntington Beach Pier is where the local surfers used to jump off to catch a wave. I’m not…