In order to bring you the best possible user experience, this site uses Javascript. If you are seeing this message, it is likely that the Javascript option in your browser is disabled. For optimal viewing of this site, please ensure that Javascript is enabled for your browser.
 
Orange County Contact the County Orange County Seal
OC Parks
Laguna Coast
Link to regional parks
Link to wilderness parks
Link to historic parks
Link to beaches
Link to OCZoo


Home >> OC Parks

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Events & Programs
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Events & Programs


November Events
December Events
January Events
February Events
March Events
April Events
Cholla flower blooming.

Events & Programs...
Thu5Nov

Fitness hike

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Fri6Nov

Elder Trek

8:00am to 10:30am

Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sat7Nov

Fitness Hike

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous, and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun8Nov

Mountain Bike Ride

8:00am to 10:00am

Enjoy ocean and canyon views and learn about our majestic coastal canyons on this challenging, 13-mile ride over steep, rough and difficult terrain (over 1,000-ft.elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations and helmets required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Thu12Nov

Fitness hike

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Thu12Nov

Junior Ranger Program - Day 3

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Second and fourth graders, ages 7-10, will learn about wilderness plants and animals as well as skills needed to become rangers with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $6/person. Parking: $3.

Event Fee: $6 per person
Parking Fee: $3
Age: 7-10

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sat14Nov

Reflect on Nature

8:30am to 11:30am

Gather under grandfather sycamores and meander 1-2 miles through the canyon over uneven terrain to reflect on nature's wonder. Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Thea Gavin will help participants connect to nature through the written word. Bring a notebook, pen and something to sit on. For ages 16 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun15Nov

Fitness Hike - Big Bend

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous, and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun15Nov

American Indian Stories, Toys and Games

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Join the talented Acjachemen performer, Jacque Nunez, as she transports you into the traditional life of the Acjachemen people, and into the world of our shared past (performance begins at 2:00 p.m.). Then make your own American Indian toys to take home with OC Parks staff and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Be sure to reserve early to guarantee a place. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun15Nov

Special Weekends at the Nix Nature Center - American Indian Toys and Games

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Join the talented Acjachemen perfomer, Jacque Nunez, as she transports you into the traditions of the Acjachemen people - and into the world of our shared past. Make your own Achachemen toys and games to take home - or to give as gifts for the holidays! All live presentations are at 2:00pm. Activities are schdeduled from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Programs are free. Parking $3. Participation is limited. Reservation required. 949-923-2235
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Little Sycamore/Nix Nature Center
Laguna Beach, CA, CA 92651
949-923-2235

Fri20Nov

Tot Walk

9:00am to 10:00am

Bring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Fri20Nov

Elder Trek

8:00am to 10:30am

Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sat21Nov

Keep It Wild Volunteer Day

8:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived).
Parking Fee: Free

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun22Nov

Cultural Resource Hike

8:00am to 10:30am

Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Thu26Nov

Thanksgiving Family Walk

9:00am to 11:00am

Begin your day of gratitude enjoying an easy, ambling 1.5-mile walk on Mary’s Trail and a trip to Barbara’s Lake with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $4/person. Parking: $3.

Event Fee: $4 per pseron
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Fri27Nov

Fitness Hike - James Dilley

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Fri27Nov

Wobble Walk

8:30am to 10:30am

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this slow-paced hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $4/person. Parking: $3.

Event Fee: $4 Per person
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sat28Nov

Geology Hike

8:00am to 11:00am

Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about local geology on this strenuous, 3.5 mile hike (700 ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Sun29Nov

Birding Hike

8:00am to 11;30am

Spot resident and fall migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. Bring binoculars. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235

Popular Links
Link to OC FireWatch
Link to Make a Park Reservation
Link to AccessOC
Hot Topics
Link to Map a Park
Link to Events
Related Life Events
Related Agencies
Related Links