Take a boat tour of Newport Harbor and make your trip to Orange County complete. You can take a variety of tours inside the harbor or venture out into the ocean where you'll be shown playful sea lions, and depending upon the season, whales (January through March). It's a great way to fill your lungs with some salty sea air and learn why so many Southern Californians have decided to call Newport Beach home.
The unique history and culture of surfers is a big part of the Southern California's personality. As such, the Surf Gallery pays tribute to the whole scene by featuring regular exhibitions by, for and about surfers. Photos capturing the athletes in action hang alongside oil paintings meticulously produced in the off-season by surfers both well-known and up-and-coming.
While in Laguna Beach, be sure to visit the oceanfront gallery of Wyland, an artist well-known for his paintings of marine life. Nicknamed the "Marine Michelangelo," the first thing you'll be amazed by is the variety of mediums used in his art. Murals are seen on the exterior walls while bronze sculptures loom over the front entrance. The inside overflows with even more: Lucite sculptures, acrylic sculptures, oil paintings, abstract art, brush art, photographs, bronze tables, portholes and mirrors.
The Claire Trevor Theatre is an amazing venue where the art of expression is given a new meaning. The theater mainly deals with experimental theatrical productions, which are mainly produced by the students of the the Claire Trevor School of Arts. There are times though, when theater companies from all over the United States come to showcase their works of art here. To gain further knowledge about the Little Theatre, do visit their website.
Westminster Community Theatre runs its shows over the weekends featuring various genres of plays. If you love watching live comedy or thriller plays, then this should be your go to place. The space also conducts auditions for its own productions here. Westminster Community Theatre will offer you live entertainment with unique themes and plots in their plays.
Location 1980 is all about artistic creativity. The studio has regular art exhibitions showcasing local talent. The center also conducts yoga sessions and fashion events. You can join them for their artistic events or enroll for their workshops. A great place to let your mind explore its artistic realms.