Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park offers a wide range of recreational activities for visitors of all ages. Here, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits. The park features a large reservoir known as Puddingstone Lake, where fishing, boating, and swimming are popular pastimes. Anglers can cast their lines in search of catfish, bass, trout, and more, while boaters can take to the water in canoes, kayaks, or paddleboats. Some of the other facilities include an RV Park, hot tubs, an equestrian area and a boat house. The park also boasts numerous picnic areas, hiking trails, and expansive open spaces perfect for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings. There's also a playground for children, making it a family-friendly destination.
This museum is not named after that lovable alien character from the 80's sitcom, but after high school teacher and amateur paleontologist Raymond Alf. He began as a hobbyist in 1936 and with trip-after-trip into the Mojave Desert, Alf garnered a vast collection of fossils. The museum is located on the campus of The Webb Schools, a private high school founded by Thompson Webb and it is the only museum in the U.S. with its location at a prep school. There are two main exhibits, the Hall of Footprints which features some of the most varied fossil 'trackways' in the world and the Hall of Life that expounds upon the Earth's 4.5-billion year history.
Situated just north of Claremont University, California Botanic Garden is a conservatory dedicated to native Californian plants. This 86-acre (35-hectare) green oasis is home to more than 6,000 varieties of native species, some of which include exotic seasonal ones like the Manzanita, Dutchman’s Pipe, Catalina Crossosoma and many more. A stroll through this beautiful garden allows visitors to see squirrels, red-tailed hawks, butterflies and other avian life. The garden is open throughout the year, however, the best time to visit is in the spring of course, when the plants are in full bloom.
Irvine Park Railroad is located in beautiful Irvine Regional Park. The one-third-scale train takes visitors on a scenic, 12-minute ride through the 495-acre (200-hectare) park. Other park attractions include pony rides, the Orange County Zoo, walking trails, horseback riding, snack bars, and more. You can rent paddle boats, bikes, and horseshoe and volleyball sets. Annual Irvine Park Railroad events include the Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Train, Easter Eggstravaganza, Santa’s Village, and Anniversary Celebration. School field trips are available. You can also reserve space for private parties.
Housed in the only remaining Carnegie Library building in Anaheim, this museum deals both with the rich cultural history of Anaheim and of the world. The volunteers who work there value educating the younger generation about their fine city, which was founded in the mid-1850s by German winemakers who wanted to sell their product to citizens of Los Angeles. Muzeo also features rotating strange and wonderful exhibits that make this a truly fascinating museum.
dA Center For Arts is a place where art, culture and music get together to offer great entertainment. A place that breathes life into art, this is where budding artists, musician and performers get together to do what they do best. Featuring a great line up of concerts, plays and exhibitions, there is much to be admired at this fascinating venue. At the art gallery, one can find beautiful works by young, local artists, as well as a collection of paintings by renowned contemporary artists. Regular exhibitions and art workshops feature some of the biggest names of the art world, and opens the door for dialogue between those well-versed in the field and talented young enthusiasts.
Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum is named so because it belonged to Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, who was one of the first female physicians in the entire county till she died in 1924. Built by Stoughton and George in 1889, the Late Victorian Queen Anne style house now operates as Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society in honor of the original owner. It open for tours on the first Saturday of every other month, starting from February.
Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, built in the 1850s, is one of the last few typical-styled houses that replicate the ones that were present during the Mexican governance and was built by Raimundo Yorba. After a few years, the house was then bought by veteran Fenton M. Slaughter and hence the name of Yorba-Slaughter abode came into existence. It is a one storey house and is accessible to the public from Tuesday to Saturday. The museum consists of documents and artifacts that enable a better understanding of the way of life of that particular century and group tours are also provided.
This historical park and museum called the Jensen Alvarado Ranch is spread over 32 acres ( 13 hectares) of land. With a commanding view of the Riverside, the Ranch was started by a retired sea captain. The park offers a great view into the life of the past i.e. the 1880's. The tours are available for the people with a well furnished home, with exclusive furniture and utensils of the former owner of the house. The park at the Riverside is a worth a visit when one plans a visit to this museum.
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts showcases the work of a renowned woodworker, Sam Maloof. Fine detailing and craftsmanhip in his work of arts is on display in his residence that is transformed into this museum. The Maloof Discovery Gardens surrounds the museum is open to public access.