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Attractions, Entertainment, and Points of Interests
HISTORY In 1869, two lawyers name Alfred Beck Chapman and Andrew Glassell accepted 1,385 acres of land from the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana in lieu of their legal fees. The partners laid out a one square mile town, and planted the area surrounding the future town circle into 10 acre lots that sold originally for six dollars an acre! They named their new town Richland, but the postal authorities said there was another California town with that name, so they changed it to ORANGE, which was appropriate, because at that time the city was known for its fruit packing and shipping of oranges. The old part of town is now recorded in the National Archives as an historic site.
SANTIAGO OAKS REGIONAL PARK
2145 N Windes Drive
Orange, CA
(714) 538-4400
Nature lovers will appreciate the variety of vegetation to be seen here: riparian
woodland, coast live oaks, sage scrub, California sycamores, and a Valencia orange grove
that is still producing. Mule deer, coyote, bobcat, and more that 130 species of birds
reside here. You can enjoy this wonderful wilderness getaway via self-guided nature trails
that wind from the park's nature center to high, scenic bluffs such as Rattlesnake Ridge.
The park's trails also connect to the Anaheim Hills trail system. The nature center has
exhibits on wildlife and an audio visual center.
IRVINE REGIONAL PARK
21501 Chapman Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 633-8074
This 477 acre park was part of a ranch originally owned by the Yorba family. The Irvine
Family acquired it, and began donating portions of the park in 1897. Among the highlights
here is the Willam Harding Nature Area, a collection of chaparral plants and trees native
to the area, planted alongside the park's hiking trail. The park has its own nature
center/museum with exhibits on this region's natural flora and fauna. It is also home to
the Orange County Zoo, featuring animals native to the southwest and petting corral of
domesticated animals. Rentals of horses and pony rides, tandem bicycles and paddle boats
are all available for your enjoyment, and built in barbecues and sinks are located
throughout the park. Biking, hiking and equestrian trails abound, and there are plenty of
volleyball courts, softball fields, playgrounds and horseshoe pits. There is even a lake
stocked with fish.
IRVINE LAKE (SANTIAGO RESERVOIR)
Off Santiago Canyon Road south of Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA
(714) 649-2560
Hours: Daily 6 am to 4 pm; Friday and Saturday until 11 pm
Fees: No fishing license is required, but there is a day use fee of $10 per adult, and $8
for child.
Santiago Creek passes through Irvine Regional Park and feeds a reservoir further south.
This reservoir is the main attraction of Irvine lake Park. To find it, drive south on
Santiago Canyon Road and look for the entrance on your left. This popular lake covers 660
acres and is stocked with bluegill, catfish, crappie, trout and bass. Live bait is not
allowed. There are boat rentals available.
LIMESTONE CANYON
Santiago Canyon Rd
Orange, CA
(714) 832-7478
In May 1993 the Irvine Company opened up 17,000 acres of privately owned ranch land to the
public for the first time in 129 years. The new acreage, which can be toured by
reservations only, includes this impressive canyon just west of Santiago Canyon Road.
Especially exciting for hikers will be the sinks, a red sandstone formation in the shape
of a huge, 250 foot deep bowl that was carved by a stream over a million years. The
surrounding territory is a woodland of oak and sycamore. The hiking tours are restricted
to specific paths, as many areas are undergoing restoration. Because the canyon has just
opened, hiking here is popular, and reservations are scarce. There are two hour hikes that
are being conducted on Saturdays between 3 to 5pm. Call Monday through Friday, to make
reservations. The docents who lead the tours are volunteers from the Nature Conservancy.
Mountain bike and equestrian tours are also scheduled. Call for tour details and
directions to the canyon.
OLD TOWNE ORANGE
Chapman Ave and Glassel Street
Orange, CA
The merchants here boast that this historic cross roads is the Antique Capital of
California. There are around 36 antique shops in all. You can find anything from jewelry,
furniture, paintings, dolls, porcelain, art glass and country furnishings. The variety of
antiques is astounding and the prices range from the sublime to the outrageous.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Chapman and Glassell
Orange, CA
(714) 637-5873 or (714) 633-5653
Directions: Northwest where the Garden Grove Freeway (22) and Santa Ana Freeway (I-5)
intersect. I-5 exit Chapman Ave and head east. 22-Exit Glassel and had North. When you hit
the traffic circle, your there.
In and around Old Towne are a number of residences that were constructed between 1889 and
1929, and are regarded as significant examples of varied architectual styles. Bungalows,
Mediterranean, a carriage house and others are all within walking distance. Once a year in
October you can take "A Walk in Time" tour of these homes.
DOLL CITY U.S.A.
2040 N Tustin Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 998-9384
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5pm; closed Sundays
Directions: Take Newport Freeway (55) north and exit Katella, go west and turn right on
Tustin Ave. If southbound on the 55, exit on Lincoln, go west and turn left on Tustin Ave.
It is just south of the Mall of Orange.
The 7,700 square foot shop boasts the largest selection of dolls and accessories under one
roof in the country. They carry dolls from manufacturers all around the world. You can
find expensive collectors items as well as everyday dolls.
EISENHOWER PARK
2894 N Tustin Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 744-7272
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
This charming little park is a great place for a picnic. It has an animal farm with goats,
sheep, chickens and ducks for children to see and pet. A small lake is filled with trout.
It is located near Olive. The sloping grounds near Santa Ana River were chosen by Padre
JuniperoSerra to be the site for another mission---in addition to the one in San Juan
Capistrano that he founded. But the mission was ultimately built farther north in San
Gabriel. Olive remains an unincorporated part of the county, with no adobes left to
distinguish this old community.
PRITCHER PARK/FIRE MUSEUM
Corner of Cambridge Street and Almond Ave
Orange, CA
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm
Pritcher park is a shot walk away from the Orange Traffic Circle. This small piece of
private property was once part of a family farm. Whe the Pritchers move from Kansas in
1912, Mr Pritcher worked in the downtown plaza as a real estate broker, but the family
grew walnuts and apricots. Their barn and honey house have been restored and are open to
the public. Pritcher park gives you an idea of what it was like to live in Orange County
in the early part of this century, when farm fields and orange groves dominated the land
scape. The property has been renovated and landscaped with 33 different types of
vegetation, including an herb garden. Another addition to Pritcher Park is the Fire
Museum. This displays a man pulled fire wagon dating from 1907. The museum is housed in
the Pritcher barn.
BUSCH ENTERTAINMENT CORP
500 N State College Blvd
Orange, CA
(714) 978-3482
Arcade
THE FUN HOUSE ARCADE
507 N Tustin
Orange, CA
(714) 538-4237
Arcade
POCKET CHANGE
2109 Orangemall
Orange, CA
(714) 974-7593
Arcade
BRUNSWICK ORANGE BOWL
2375 N Tustin
Orange, CA
(714) 998-0450
Bowling Alley
HOLIDAY SKATE CENTER
175 N Wayfield
Orange, CA
(714) 997-5283
Birthday Parties are our specialty. Skating classes. Pro shop. Group rates and
fundraising. Open daily.
STUARTS ROLLERWORLD
2190 N Canal St
Orange, CA
(714) 283-4778
Youth & Adult pick up hockey. Youth & Adult roller hockey leagues. Hourly rink
rental.
UNITED ARTIST THEATERS
United Artist City cinema 6
Orange, CA
Featuring the best and most exciting current films features.
DANNY K'S BILLIARD ROOM
1096 N Main
Orange, CA
(714) 771-9706
Billiard Room
GARDEN CUE FAMILY BILLIARDS
1719 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 937-0932
Billiard Hall
PLAYERS CLUB
777 S Main
Orange, CA
(714) 835-9100
Billiards Hall
ACCURACY ARCHERY
548 W Katella Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 771-2660
Archery Range
K & H CHARTERING
2387 N Batavia
Orange, CA
(714) 637-8780
Boat Rental
RECREATION UNLIMITED
1021 W Taft Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 998-8170
Rental-Jet Skis, Sea Doo, Wave Runner, Dirt Bikes, ATV's
SCUBA WORLD
1706 N Tustin Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 998-6382
Scuba World is a NAUI Pro facility with quality NAUI instructors. The course includes four
class sessions, four NAUI openwater 1 certification. Regular price $199.00.
ALAHRAM
2688 N Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA
(714) 282-2223
Night Club
AUSTRILIAN BEACH RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB
3845 Metropolitan Dr
Orange, CA
(714) 634-8308
Night Club
CLUB REMIXX
612 N Echhoff
Orange, CA
(714) 634-8350
Night Club
ORCHID'S NIGHT CLUB
777 S Main
Orange, CA
(714) 542-9300
Night Club
BROADWAY ON TOUR
20 City Blvd East
Orange, CA
(714) 385-1555
Local Community Theater
ENSEMBLE THEATER
844 E Lincoln Ave
Orange, CA
(714) 998-2670
Local Community Theater
