オレンジ郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Rabbit Island Overlook gives way to views of a 55-acre expanse of salt marsh and coastal ecosystems.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, spanning around 1,300 acres of coastal estuary, showcases diverse habitats such as open water, mudflats, salt marsh, coastal dunes, and seabird nesting islands. Boasting over 200 avian species, it's a haven for birders and photographers.

This trail is fast and nontechnical, and you get great views across the rolling hills of Crystal Cove State Park all the way down to the ocean. Hikers and dog-walkers share these trails but the path is fairly wide and visibility is good.

Laguna Niguel Lake, formerly known as Sulphur Creek Reservoir, is a 44-acre recreational lake that was created by the Sulphur Creek Dam. The fee to access the park and lake is $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and $7 on holidays.

In 1835, Richard Henry Dana Jr. visited California. He later wrote in his memoir that the cliffs of Capistrano Bay were the "most romantic spot on the coast." Though originally called San Juan Point, the promontory was eventually named Dana Point after Dana's glowing description of the area in his famous book. This spot also has a few benches which are perfect to sit back and watch the sunset.

Pelican Point Beach in Crystal Cove State Park stretches between Pelican Point and Los Trancos Beach. At high tide it’s a narrow beach, widening out with rocks in the surf at low tide. The north end is a popular spot for exploring the tide pools. A paved bike path winds its way along the bluff.

Laguna Niguel Lake, formerly known as Sulphur Creek Reservoir, is a 44-acre recreational lake that was created by the Sulphur Creek Dam. The fee to access the park and lake is $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and $7 on holidays.

This body of water is part of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, known for being a highly popular birding area. So keep a lookout for birds while running in this area.