Overview
Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides.
Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH!
From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND.
From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH.
After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot.
Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor.
Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations
Bottled water
perfect picture spots!
fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver
Snacks
water and snacks
stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We offer complimentary hotel pickups for guests staying in Dana Point and Newport Coast. Alternatively, if you prefer to arrange your own transportation, all-day public parking is available at the Los Trancos Parking Lot in Newport Coast (parking fees are not included in the tour price).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is an approximately 1,300 acre coastal estuary. Habitats include open water, mudflats, salt marsh, coastal dunes, seabird nesting islands, riparian, and freshwater marsh. More than 200 avian species have been identified at Bolsa Chica and the reserve is very popular with birders and photographers.
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Huntington Beach Pier
30 min
Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It's known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve's wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species.
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Balboa Island
35 min
Balboa Island is an harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city.
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Crystal Cove State Park
35 min
Crystal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore. It features 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness and an offshore underwater area.
The park also features the federally listed Historic District, an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony in the 1930’s & 40’s and nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek. -
Laguna Beach
1 hour
Laguna Beach is a small coastal city in Orange County, California. It’s known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches. Main Beach features tide pools and a boardwalk leading to the paths and gardens of nearby Heisler Park. Aliso Beach Park is a popular surf spot. The waters off Crystal Cove State Park are designated as an underwater park. Trails meander through coastal canyons in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
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Top of the World
10 min
Best views in Orange County!
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Dana Point Harbor
10 min
The Dana Point Harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, Catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining. Across the bridge to Dana Island, more walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a restaurant and a continuation of the quiet waterside parkways.
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
40 min
Mission San Juan Capistrano was a Spanish mission in colonial Las Californias. It is located in present-day San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, southern California.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The OC Coastal Tour
Can I cancel The OC Coastal Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We offer complimentary hotel pickups for guests staying in Dana Point and Newport Coast. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations
- Bottled water
- perfect picture spots!
- fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver
- Snacks
- water and snacks
- stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price)
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach Pier, Balboa Island, Crystal Cove State Park, Top of the World, Dana Point Harbor, Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Best Coast Tours
