5 Most Scenic Walking Trails In OC
Southern California is filled with scenic pathways that would make for a great reason to get out and enjoy a walk. From the views that span all of Southern California to walks that explore the scenic history of the location, many of them are paved and well-groomed pathways. Here are the best scenic walking trails in OC.
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 923-2200
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The 4,500 acres of wilderness and open space is a scene for not only a scenic walk, but one that can offer a peaceful state of mind. This location was at one time owned by Don Juan Avila, Louis Molton and The Mission Viejo Company. This park is home to many endangered plants and animals and offers more than 30 miles of trails. The natural beauty of this trail is one that keeps locals coming back to enjoy the outdoors.
Top Of The World
Alta Laguna Park
3299 Alta Laguna Blvd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-3311
lagunabeachcity.net
By far one of the best views of Pacific Ocean lies on "Top of the World" in Laguna Beach, where on a clear day you can view everything on the coast including Catalina Island to the west and the Palos Verdes Peninsula to the north. This location is also home to a park that has amenities like a park for the children to enjoy, tennis courts, basketball courts and a field for baseball or soccer.
Balboa Island Loop
Marine Ave.
Balboa Island, CA 92662
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Balboa Island is a great location to enjoy the views of the harbor with its extensive pedestrian paved paths around the Island. Since the Island may get congested with its parking situation, it is recommended to park at the Balboa Pier lot and take the ferry to the Island and enjoy the Island Loop by foot. Some wonderful facts to keep in mind when walking the loop include the fact that Balboa Island is a man-made Island that was actually dredged and filled before World War I. Many famous celebrities owned yachts in the Newport Harbor, including Humphrey Bogart, Dick Powell, Shirley Temple, James Cagney, Mae West and John Wayne.
Related: Best Hiking Trails In Orange County
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Riparian View
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 261-7963
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For those who enjoy a flat trail or their walk, the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to roam the ponds, spot the rabbits and birds that are abundant in the area. The sanctuary is open every day until dusk and it exists because of the vision of the man Peer Swan. His vision was to have a location where wildlife and people could co-exist. The natural habitat serves to be a unique experience.
Irvine Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 973-6835
ocparks.com
Irvine Regional Park offers many activities and scenarios that make this a prime location in Orange County for locals to enjoy a walk. The park is filled with various wildlife and even has a zoo in the premises. The center of the park has a pond with a stone-worked waterfall that really enhances the beauty of the park. There are many activities that one can enjoy while at the 475-acre park: there are six playgrounds, four softball fields and two horse shoe pits that are on the walking trail in the park.
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