Interns and volunteers are an important part of the scientific discovery, education, and outreach activities of the County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection. Please click here for more information on how to sign up and become an OC Parks volunteer. For more information on OC Parks' internship program...
Beach Access Drinking Fountain Hand Canoe/Kayak lunching Picnic Area Guest Dock Restrooms Showers Swimming Tables Volleyball Courts
Please review the Photography Rules below prior to submitting an application. For more information on how to apply, please contact OC Parks Permits at 866-627-2757 or permits@ocparks.com . Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portrait Photography Rules The use of fireworks, pyrotechnics or special effect devices...
Camping park rules. Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. Trails close at sunset. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No pets. (horses exempt) No Hunting allowed...
The Orange County Historical Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1973 in response to requests by interested County residents. The Commission is a citizen advisory group with fifteen members who advise the Board of Supervisors on items related to historic places, archeological and paleontological sites, archives/historic records...
Interactive Map of Orange County Historic Sites Historical Organizations in Orange County OCHC Plaque Program Locations OCHC Plaque Program Application
Newport Harbor was created naturally. In 1825, heavy flooding changed the course of the Santa Ana River. It began emptying into the sea in the area now known as West Newport. Sand carried downcoast by the prevailing currents and by the river during the rainy season, began to build up...
Camping: Year-round Check-in time 2 p.m. and check-out time 12 p.m. Day Use - 7 a.m. to sunset all year. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 to 3:30 p.m. Office closed every other Monday. Domestic animals not permitted. Parking fees (day use): $3 per vehicle...
Orange County Historical Site Plaques For more than 50 years, the Orange County Historical Commission (OCHC) has designated sites and structures of local or countywide significance as Historical Sites. Over the years, descriptive bronze plaques have been placed at each of these sites by the Orange County Board of Supervisors...
Beach Access Boat Launching Facilities Boating Restrooms: Restrooms at marina Showers: Showers at marina