Ubicada en Irvine, esta granja orgánica familiar cubre unas 12 hectáreas. Con una producción de más de 60 variedades de frutas y vegetales, la Granja Tanaka es famosa por sus actividades y recorridos únicos. Los recorridos y las actividades, que se organizan todo el año, tienen el objetivo de educar a los más pequeños acerca de dónde crece la comida que comen y cómo se cultiva. Los recorridos se ajustan a la época del año, por lo cual en otoño e invierno se centran en las calabazas y los árboles de navidad, y en el verano y la primavera podrá disfrutar del hermoso recorrido de las sandías y las fresas.

The area is 900 acres (364 hectares) of estuary, marsh, and coastal sage scrub habit, and it is home to several endangered bird species. Seventy species of fish use the bay and during winter migration thousands of shorebirds and ducks either visit or spend the winter here. Kayak, canoe, walking and electric boat tours are offered and a state of the art Interpretive Center is located at 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach.

Newport Landing Whale Watching provides whale watching and dolphin cruises daily. You can view many varieties of whales as they seasonally migrate through the area, including Finback Whales, Grey Whales, Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, and even the giant Blue Whale which can grow to over 90 feet in length. Year round you might even spot dolphins and seals. The primary whale watching ship is 65 feet in length with a large upstairs sundeck, wrap around outside seating, snack bar with food and beverages, indoor seating with large windows. Captains and crew have a background in marine biology and are incredible knowledgeable providing details on marine creatures, environment, and eco-systems. With a 96% success rate of viewing whales and/or dolphin almost every trip has viewing opportunities for these mammals. Perfect as either a fun date or an educational day with the family.

The panoramic view of the wilderness and the Pacific from Hortense Miller Garden is second to none. Yet, the view is not quite what makes it a treasure of Laguna Beach. It is the character of the garden and the house that reflects Hortense Miller's love of nature. The garden spreads across 2.5 acres on the upper slope of Boat Canyon, and has over 1500 plant species that grow with limited usage of fertilizers and chemical controls. In the middle of the garden, a simple but elegant house that is wrapped with floor-to-ceiling glass, quietly enjoys the company of its best decorator: nature. Reservations for the tour should be made at least two weeks in advance. Donations are appreciated.

This is a non-profit botanical garden situated on 26 gorgeous acres of the California State University Fullerton. Botanical collections are sectioned into zones: the temperate zone, the tropical zone and the arid zone. There is a rare fruit grove featuring subtropical fruits like cherimoyas, kiwis, papayas, guavas and rare citrus varieties. The Children's Garden is the site for educational programs and hands-on fun. Also on the grounds is the Heritage House, an Eastlake Victorian cottage built in 1894 by Dr. George C. Clark, an early Fullerton physician, as his home and office. There is a lot of nature and a little bit of history here, making for a wonderful outing. Although admission is free, a voluntary donation is suggested.

The Bolsa Chica Conservancy was established in 1990 in order to preserve the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. It includes the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center and is run completely by volunteers. The conservancy has several exhibits, including live reptiles and sea aquariums. Visitors can walk through the wetlands on a 1.5 mile loop trail. No dogs, bikes or horses are allowed. This is both an educational and fun outing!

El Ocean Institute está en la hermosa dársena Dana Port y ofrece programas sobre las ciencias oceánicas y la historia marítima. Los fines de semana, este centro permite el acceso al público general. Algunas de las cosas que podrá hacer aquí son observar los acuarios gigantescos, poblados por criaturas marinas, mirar mientras les dan de comer a los animales y recorrer las exposiciones temáticas. Para los más chiquititos, ellos encontrarán una gran variedad de actividades. Si quieren recorrer el lugar en catamarán o hacer el crucero de mamíferos marinos, tendrán que comprar una entrada extra. La Zona Protegida Dana Point se encuentra a pocos metros del Instituto.

Como su nombre indica, la compañía de pesca y mirar las ballenas Dana Wharf ofrece una variedad de actividades acuáticas divertidas para toda la familia. Los niños aprovechen una de las más emocionantes expediciones de pesca, perfecta para principiantes y experimentados por igual. La tripulación es muy amable, sabe muy bien lo que hace y está siempre dispuesta a hacer todo para que los participantes de la expedición se divierten de lo lindo. Además, la empresa ofrece Cruceros de Aventuras Oceánicas todo el año. De noviembre a abril se pueden observar las migraciones de las ballenas grises. Entre las embarcaciones, todas perfectamente equipadas, se destacan Dana Pride y el nuevo catamarán Ocean Adventures. Los recorridos de dos horas salen dos veces por día y tienen los mejores precios de la ciudad. Aprovechen los martes de 2X1 y disfruten de una expedición de pesca o de los cruceros Ocean Adventure.