We really liked the Langson Orange County museum. We came with young kids so our visit was a bit…read morerushed since our kids are too young to truly take their time and appreciate the art. The museum building is beautiful and they have a lovely cafe at the entrance where you can get coffee, pastries, or just get some work done. This is a great place for adults or older kids to visit but not so much for little ones. They did have a drawing activity for all ages while we were there that the kids enjoyed as well as a wall with magnets. We were told that the art exhibits also vary.

Visited the UC Irvine Langson OCMA at the Segerstrom Center campus today. Honestly, the current…read moreexhibits themselves didn't really impress me, but the facility itself is immaculate and very well-maintained. The front desk staff are also incredibly friendly and helpful, which made for a great welcome. They have useful amenities like lockers available on-site, and there's a huge outdoor patio and bar on the first floor that's perfect for hanging out.parking structure validates 2 hr parking i guess. Verify it though. Pro Tip: Don't bother with the local paid structures. Just park near South Coast Plaza for free and take the short walk over.

There are 3 parking options: Tower Plaza Parking Structure (602 Anton Boulevard), Irvine Parking…read more(3201 Avenue of the Arts), and The MET Parking (535 Anton Boulevard). I chose the Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near the Westin Hotel), which was just a short walk to the museum, while the other options are a bit farther. Parking is paid, about $6 per hour. Once you arrive, check-in is quick and no reservation is needed. Admission is free, and they provide a sticker that you'll need to wear throughout your visit. The museum is two floors, featuring a variety of sections and artists. The architecture itself is beautiful and perfect for photos, and the artwork is unique and enjoyable to explore. Overall, it's a great experience, especially since it's free. Tip(s): - Park at Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near Westin Hotel) and just walk to the museum - Free entry - Restrooms available - No appointments needed

Well any museum with a Serra sculpture outside that you can just walk into is an automatic 4 stars…read more The museum itself is wonderful to walk thru. A small modern space, very museum. The two exhibits on the main floor were nicely spaced out. There was a large group of young people with energy and enthusiasm. I asked one of the docents if they were a student group and she said no, they just showed up. So props to the young people just showing up for art.

Noguchi gardens is a gorgeous spot to just relax for a little, enjoy a break from the hustle and…read morebustle of the world. It's a small space but the artwork is nice and instills a sense of calm that is appreciated

Fun and interesting little place to visit if you are in the area by South Coast Plaza mall…read more Not the easiest place to find since you can't see it from the street. It is behind the Mastros restaurant. There is a parking structure nearby that is like $3 or $4 for 15 minutes and you can probably run through in 15 minutes, but 30 minutes to be safe. You can also walk from the mall parking lot, it is a little bit of a stroll but manageable. There are plenty of pictures so you can see what you are getting into before you make the drive, pay for parking, and walk over. When we went there on a Sunday morning, there were only 2 or 3 other people, so it was very quiet and zen. I enjoyed the write-ups and the exhibits. If I worked right there I would probably visit all the time.

Love that this museum is just sitting right next to the Santa Ana Airport like it's no big deal…read more The plane and car collection is awesome, and there's a whole spread of other historical artifacts scattered around that'll eat up most of your afternoon. What's cool is you can actually see inside some of the big planes, which really shows you what these crews were working with. Spoiler: hot, not much legroom and even less comfort. To add to the experience, there are docents/walking Wikipedias, roaming around ready to help. They're kind, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and their stories are the kind that stick with you for days. I became a member partly because of them. My favorite part of the museum is being able to sit and watch takeoffs and landings from SNA the whole time you're there. I could genuinely camp out all day. Just wish the runway was bigger so we'd get some bigger planes like at LAX. Anyway, so this museum started in 2009 showing Major General William Lyon's personal collection. Every aircraft here is still kept airworthy, not just propped up for looks, which is crazy. That detail alone makes it feel less like a museum and more like a very well organized hangar of time machines. But the real main event is the monthly car and plane meetups. They roll open the massive hangar doors so you can walk straight out onto the tarmac, and suddenly you're watching planes take off from super up close. It's unreal. Members get in an hour early too, so you skip the crowds entirely. A lot of people don't know this place exists though, which is wild given how good it is. Glad we stumbled onto it. Go check it out!

This museum is adjacent to John Wayne airport (SNA) and is privately owned. Started by a wealthy…read moreretired Air Force general (Lyon) who later in life became a real estate magnate it consists of one hangar that is close to the active airport runway. Parking is free and next to the hangar. Inside it is new looking and modern with a small gift shop area and ticket window. Admission prices are quite reasonable, This museums consists of airplanes and cars generally from the WW II era. The cars represent some that Mr Lyons owned back in the pre-war and then post war years. This included a beautiful V-12 Packard among others. The aircraft range from a newly acquired P-51 Mustang, DC-3, C-47, A-26, B-25 Mitchell, a Stearman and a B-17 Flying Fortress that has an interesting past including being in the movie The War Lover with Steve McQueen. All of these planes and cars are kept in excellent condition with the B-25 and P-51 are still flyable. Also on the walls are interesting placards regarding US aviation during WW II. Finally all of these people who work here are very friendly and helpful. From the front desk staff handling the tickets to the docents. I talked to one docent who was a spry 100 years old and flew for the Navy right after the war ended. I recommend the Lyon Air Museum. Nicely done! Budget about 1 hour to visit. They also have a movie that would add about another 30 minutes included in the ticket price.

My hubs and I visited the Sherman Gardens during the first week of March. It was our first time…read morethere even though I grew up in SoCal and fly back every year to visit my parents. Wish I had visited earlier because it is truly a gem of a garden! Due to construction, we were only able to visit about half of the garden. That was a bummer, but what was available for viewing was gorgeous. From the cactus and succulent garden to the tropical banana trees to the seasonal flower beds and shade garden, it was all really beautiful. Also, there was an ikebana show and demo happening that day for free as part of our admission fee. It was a really cool show, the demos were super interesting, and my hubs won one of the pretty arrangements they raffled off! Such a great way to spend a morning.

Participated in their Yappy Hour event this past Friday. Lovely crowd and vibes. Half of the…read morelibrary is under construction for their new project, so we didn't have full access to everything but we still enjoyed the live music and company. We brought our little pug as well. He had a fun time barking at all of the other four legged friends while exploring the grounds. They also had water bowls around the gardens as well as free treats for the furbabies. Lots of shade after 5pm! Overall fun experience. The tickets for Yappy Hour are a bit pricey considering how little of the gardens we got to see because of the construction. Still a fun experience seeing our little pug socialize with other dogs. Our tickets each came with a free drink voucher. They had a good selection of beers and wines. We'll definitely come back for the next Yappy Hour!

The best store I've ever experienced--yes, experienced. I feel blessed that the rebel in me said…read moreenter even when the sign clearly read "Please, Do Not Enter." What waited on the other side was a cascade of surprise, curiosity, and constant discovery. Every curated piece felt like an invitation to look closer, to see differently. It was clear I had stepped into the world of two brilliant minds, generously offering us a small glimpse of how they see. And I was all in. I left spinning, elevated, creatively full--astonished that a place like this even exists.

I got the cutest purse form here . It was a good day where none of the south coast plaza rent a…read morecops bothered me and left me in peace to actually get inside my bag and make myself happy . It's a beautiful pattern silk blue and green with shiny silky threads

The Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition is a free attraction by the Newport Beach City Hall,…read moreCommunity Center, and Library. There is a shaded parking structure for the area with comfortable parking. It was a hot day, and I was lucky I had some sunblock with me to apply before this spontaneous outdoorsy exploration. These exhibits listed on their brouchure: Interplay Reaching Man Glee Duality Growing Wings Heavy Landing Gecko Millefoilum Trillium Bus Stop Bench Natural Wonders Cosmos: Starry, Starry Night Wind Tree Spiral Dance Coming Through Open Heart Intended Destination Voyage of a Giant The Wave Joy Ride - Removed from brochure Art in Old English We actually came here to see Bunnyhenge... which I don't see listed on the brochure, but more to that in a separate review. Overall a nice free attraction to enjoy an outdoor walk and some art. A very nice spontaneous adventure. Kudos to my boyfriend for finding such a cute spot.

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.

Fabulous. Amir was wondering. I have been taking visitors for years and I still am amazed. Thank…read moreyou

Was here for a corporate event and was blown away by the eclectic collection of cars, especially…read morethe classic Batman bat-mobile from the George Clooney movies. The space was laid out great and was an excellent place to host this type of event!

Our company recently held an employee and family event at Heritage Museum which did an amazing job…read moreof working with our organizing committee. They were very accommodating and were very helpful in planning with their facilities, their recommended caterer and our outside vendors. On the day of the event their entire staff worked tirelessly to assist with even the smallest details. The venue is very casual and charming...a nice break from suburban OC.

A beautiful area with a well maintained area. Bathrooms available. The Kellogg House is available…read moreto walk through. I went to see a Disney Main Street event. Lots of booths with things to sell (some higher priced items), food vendors and a singing quartet. Come check it out.

Cute instagram worthy family farm with a ton of charm & lots of fun for the kiddos & adults…read more Recommend the wagon ride and lorikeet experience as well as feeding the sheep and goats. If you're into picking up some veggies & pumpkins, you could definitely find plenty to choose from here. Also I temporarily lost my phone on the wagon ride (reminder to all secure your belongings) and the staff were super friendly and found it right away so I greatly appreciated their helpfulness!

There are pros and cons. I'll say this is the best you can…read moreget in Orange County- That being said for the price it is SO small. You get some perks with admission but other than that it's cashless and you need to pay for activities such as feeding the animals or the crafts. Pumpkins are $1.39 a lb. If you want to take spooky time pics or take your child here you might be able to spend a good amount of time. However the facility is SMALL. They have porta potties and hand washing stations in almost every area- You get free wagon rides with your ticket which was nice and corn maze is free, but small. It's a cute vibe but if you're older on a date plan it for up to two hours- it's. Really small. If you have little there is a large sand pit that is also free. They do offer a military discount and it is advised to purchase a parking pass. I got there around 4:40 and left pretty much before 6:30. Go early to avoid the crowds. All in all it's good for what it is especially in oc. But I wouldn't go again.