Centennial Farm is FREE to enter with free easy parking!…read more Make sure you check their website calendar for closures. My little one had an enjoyable time seeing and hearing all the animals and walking around the gardens! We saw cows, pigs, piglets, oxen, chickens, goats, sheep, bees, rabbits, and peacocks. You can even pet most of them! There were many handwashing stations available. The garden was fun to walk around and see all the labeled flowers, fruits and vegetables growing. The entire area has plenty of shade and seating. Keep in mind that you'll mostly be walking in dirt so dress yourself and children appropriately!

I don't see how anyone could give this less than 5 stars. First of all it's FREE. Name one other…read moreplace in OC that offers an experience like this for $0. Second of all it has quite a large range of animals, i'm happy they titled it a Farm and not a Zoo because that's exactly what it is. I take my toddlers here very very often and they love seeing the babies, the plants and the food grow. It's such a good educational opportunity and family is always fascinated and intentional to go back. I hope we never lose this diamond!

MIght not be a big deal to some of you Orange County residents, but for me and my girlfriend, we…read morelove the Secret Silo. For years and years, I have been trying to stop by here and take a look. So, we took 30 minutes of our time to hang out here yesterday. Lots of Huntington Beach history and scenery. I love the nature and water scenery in the Silo. My first up, close and personal scene. I will cherish more in the future.

The recent windstorm split one of the two tree's next to the silo, they had to remove the split…read moretree and now we can see the silo much clearer from the east side. Some of the roof is in disrepair and I hope the new development does not tear it down. Also surprised they did not perform any maintenance on the remaining tree, as it now exposed to more wind.

The people who have the Halloween party don't care about the neighbors. Big time party and lines to…read moreget in all the way to the end of the block. I should know I lived next door for years.

I was given the opportunity to take photos of this event, it was an amazing experience. I shared my…read morepictures and videos here. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them. You should be scared... Thank you, Marguarite and Tuesday for the opportunity to be a part of this event. Dom is the GOAT!

To be honest, it was mildly surprising to learn that Orange County has its own museum of art, if…read moreonly because not many of the counties in the Bay Area do, other than SF. Yet, at the same time, given the size and population of OC, it also makes perfect sense. Either way, I can't say I ever would've guessed it would be this nice, though! Just a shame that their exhibits didn't really blow us away... Located in the burgeoning arts and theater district of Costa Mesa, just down the road from South Coast Plaza, OCMA is such a gorgeous looking building. Sure, it helps that it's only a few years old, but the look of this place is no less impressive. Right out in front, there's a 65-foot art piece in the middle of the plaza that helps connect all of the neighboring buildings. Inside, there's a fairly large gallery space on the ground level with rotating exhibits, an upper level that appears to hold their more permanent collection of pieces, a coffee shop right next to the gift shop, and a rooftop restaurant with a large open area/garden. Sadly, though, as nice as the museum's design and amenities may be, though, much of the artwork was just okay. While the artwork upstairs was fine, the featured exhibits didn't really speak to us. Obviously, art is subjective, but one included pieces that appear to have just been drawn with a spirograph. The other consisted of several photographic series, whose commentary on social media I can appreciate, but felt exceedingly voyeuristic in nature - one following/semi-stalking a fellow after a chance encounter, another of strangers invited to sleep in the artist's bed so they could be photographed/documented, and a third showing the belongings of guests at the hotel she worked at. Artwork aside, the thing that I like most about OCMA is how admission is entirely free. So, in that sense, it's impossible to be too disappointed with the experience and/or what we saw. However, one thing to note is that you do have to pay if you park at any of the nearby garages, which are all unaffiliated with OCMA. For example, at the one on the other side of the Segerstrom Center, it cost us about $10 for two hours or so. Alternatively, South Coast Plaza is just a few blocks over and parking there is free, but I don't know how aggressive they are with towing and it feels like a big gamble just to save a few bucks. All in all, even though none of the exhibits were really our flavor, we still had a good time checking out OCMA. Oddly, there weren't many other visitors here when we arrived, but it did seem to get busier as the day wore on (there was a big group walking in as we were walking out) and we certainly didn't mind not having to deal with a bunch of crowds around. Plus, as nice as the museum looks, it's actually fairly small compared to others I've been to elsewhere. Since the featured exhibits have so much influence on the experience, I absolutely wouldn't mind coming back to see whatever they happen to have featured down the line. The ones they had when we were here may not have interested us, but the next ones might! Plus, it doesn't hurt that admission is free! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

When I went, desire then having lots of space very little was out to look at. It was free, so not…read moremuch room to complain. You do get more than you pay for lol. They have an area where you can add your art too which is cute. The immersive experience at the time was cool. It's worth the trip, I'm assuming certain exhibitions are more with your gas + time than others so maybe check before you trek

I visited Noguchi Garden for the first time back in 2019. I was surprised to learn that it's a…read morepublic space because it's nestled between tall office buildings and having driven by for years, I had no clue it was tucked away behind the buildings. It's an outdoor sculpture garden that was commissioned by the Segerstrom family and designed by Isamu Noguchi a Japanese-American artist. It features sculptures made of natural materials, water features and my favorite surprise of all... coastal redwoods! This is one of the very few spots in Southern California where you can be near a coastal redwood tree! My one critique of this space is that it is not easily accessible. You may have to park a couple blocks away and walk over and you might even have to pay for parking, but you can always park at the South Coast Plaza for free and walk over. Shouldn't take more than 10 min.

What a great spot to visit during your breaks or even on your lunch hour. Tucked in the heart of…read moreCosta Mesa, surrounded by high-rises, this place offers a refreshing breath of fresh air. The sculptures are fascinating and pay homage to what once stood here.

The best little hike to unwind. Love this little park with all its sculptures. You park at the…read morecivic center and hike for five minutes to this little area. It's perfect for Easter. Happy Yelping!

Do you love rabbits? There's only one acceptable answer here…read more.. This public sculpture is so cute! It's like, "What are they doing? Are they swapping tales of how they con the humans out of extra snaccos by using their cuteness?" But in all seriousness, you should stop by Civic Center Park if you're ever in the area. There's plenty of free parking (both structure and outdoors). It's a nice and easy path, great for an evening stroll. And if you're lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of hares around the Bunnyhenge! Picture Tip: If you like a nice aerial view of Bunnyhenge (or other parts of the park) be sure to utilize the elevated walking path at the intersection. You can walk up (or use the elevator) and it will take you to a lookout platform that will give you an amazing shot.

I love studying here for the free wifi and friendly staff. It is small but peaceful, and the light…read morefiltering in from the huge window wall makes for such a relaxing environment.

The staff especially Mary is amazing and make this a fun place to stop. The services of the library…read moreare really worth a visit!

Pirate Tower in Laguna Beach is absolutely worth the effort to get to. There are two ways in: the…read moreTreasure Island Beach side, which involves walking over a rocky cliff area, so definitely check tide levels before you go. The other option is a hidden residential staircase that leads down directly, but it's hit or miss and not always open. Parking can be a bit tricky. From the residential aide straight across meter parking. From the Montage Resort area paid parking nearby do not park in the plaza across you will get towed or ticketed. Once you make it down, it opens up into crystal clear water and a stunning stretch of beach. The tower itself is incredibly unique and photogenic, almost like something tucked into a seaside storybook. Just a heads up, it is not dog friendly. Overall, a memorable spot that feels like a little hidden treasure along the coast.

This place is as fantastical as it looks on social media. It took a while for me to find out how to…read moreget to it. The entrance is in a residential area, and you take some stairs between houses down. There are some sharp rocks being lapped with ways on the way there, so bring some flip flops to walk over to it.

Every time I cross this bridge I feel like I'm entering paradise. From the Westin to SCP, or SCP to…read morethe Westin, it's so memorable.

Really enjoyed looking at all the art sculptures walking an approximate of 1.5 mile loop. The trail…read moreconsisted of cement and gravel paths. The flowers around the path were also in full bloom. There is also a cool sky bridge to take in the beautiful scenery. I could see the ocean! Parking is free and trail head starts at the beginning of the parking lot. There were also two small dog parks within the loop.

Wow, this is a great park!…read more There's a bunch of fun sculptures throughout this nice park. Bunnyhenge is probably the biggest one. There's also a dog park here for small and large dogs. I like how there's an accessible elevator for the bridge to connect the two parks so you don't have to cross the street. Parking is also easy since it's at the civic center. Do yourself a favor and check out the Newport library too!