Heritage Hill Historical Park's 4.1 acres includes four fully restored and furnished historic buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890...

Park Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset. Note: Parking lot closes at sunset. Visitor Center Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter and exit the Awma Road parking lot via Alicia Parkway only. Trails may be closed for three days...

Irvine Ranch Historic Park is a 16.5 acre special use park that retains 24 original ranch structures that represent the proud agricultural history of Orange County and, specifically, the Irvine Ranch. It was once one of the world’s greatest producers of Valencia oranges, and a leader in dry farming and...

Two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut this month with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new large mammal exhibit. Now, you have the chance to help pick their names! *Voting has concluded. Check back soon for the name announcement!* More than 1,500 name suggestions were submitted in...

Office Hours: Alternate Mondays 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events ( Fee Information ) Craig Regional Park, completed in 1974, is characterized by rolling...

The public access staircase at Thousand Steps Beach in south Laguna Beach reopened at 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The stairs closed Sept. 20 for extensive repairs to the concrete steps and railings. The 219 stairs were originally installed in 1978, and the stairway leading to Thousand Steps Beach had...

ORANGE, Calif.— OC Zoo veterinarians and staff are caring for two mountain lion kittens found outside a Thousand Oaks office complex. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought the two female kittens to a local veterinary hospital in Orange County for treatment when they appeared to languish without any...

There are no specific operating hours for the harbor itself, however a curfew law is enforced for the parking lots, beach and picnic areas between midnight to 5:00 AM. Orange County Harbor Patrol can be reached for non-emergencies at 949-248-2222, for emergencies dial 911. Panoramic views abound in the natural...

For more information or to make reservations, click here or call (714) 637-0210. Located in Santa Ana Canyon, almost all of Featherly Regional Park is a natural riparian wilderness area; public access is restricted and viewing opportunities are best from the Santa Ana River Bikeway which runs adjacent to the...

(Orange, Calif.) – Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors along with OC Parks staff cut the ribbon on a new shade structure at the Falcon Flats group area at Irvine Regional Park in Orange on March 27. Falcon Flats group area is the largest reservable...