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With miles and miles of enticing beaches, pristine wilderness and ecological preserves spread out across the landscape, a car is a must.

Huntington Beach
Huntington State Beach is home to more than just a gorgeous beach. The Orange County Museum of Art, the International Surfing Museum and the Huntington Beach Beer Company are also here. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Orange County's oldest restaurant, The Arches.

Newport Beach
Visit Newport Pier for a relaxing view of Catalina. Have lunch at Pescadou Bistro. Nearby is the Newport Landing Boardwalk, where you can embark on a whale watching trip or stop into the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.

Balboa Island
Have lunch at Habana, then explore the wilderness at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve & Preserve. Just a short ferry ride away is Balboa Island, which has beaches filled with sunbathers, and the Balboa Fun Zone. Before finishing things off here, book a tour with Balboa's Fun Zone Boat Company Tours and see all the harbor sites.

Crystal Cove State Park
Hike the trails at Crystal Cove State Park, then have lunch at the Aegean Cafe. Be sure to browse Laguna's many art collections, which can be found at places like the Laguna Art Museum, the Art Institute of Southern California - Ettinger & Reynolds Galleries and the Fingerhut Gallery.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Explore the Mission San Juan Capistrano, then enjoy lunch at Cafe Mozart or the Coach House. Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park offers many activities for youngsters, making this a perfect family destination. San Clemente Village is not far from here. Browse the quaint shops and cafes.

Orange County tour companies provide everything from kayak excursions to fishing trips.

Bus Tours
OC Beach Bus Tour ( +1 714 817 9733/ http://www.anaheim411.com/oc_beach_tours.html )

Guided Tours
Crystal Cove Historic District Tour ( +1 949 376 6200/

Boat Tours
Captain Dave's Dolphin Safari ( +1 949 488 2828/ http://www.dolphinsafari.com/ )
Electra Cruises ( +1 949 723 1069 )
Watts On The Harbor Cruise ( +1 949 291 1953 )
Horizons West Adventures ( +1 714 536 9316 )
Hornblower Cruises ( +1 949 646 0155 )

Kayaking Tours
North Laguna Float Company ( +1 949 494 5910 )
Southwind Kayak Center ( +1 949 261 0200/ http://www.southwindkayaks.com/ )
La Vida Laguna Ocean Kayak Tours ( +1 949 275 7544/ http://www.lavidalaguna.com/ )

Fishing Tours
Newport Landing Sportfishing ( +1 949 675 0550/ http://www.newportlanding.com/ )

Winery Tours
Laguna Canyon Winery ( +1 949 715 9463/ http://lagunacanyonwinery.com/ )
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