The construction of Dana Point Harbor started in the late 1960s with the building of the rock breakwater jetties. The water inside the jetties was then pumped out after all the shellfish and sea life had been transplanted. The marina was then built and the water was allowed to reenter...

Beach Access: Access road takes you to the beach area and Bluff Park. The access road is for county personnel, lifeguards and emergency vehicles only. The handicapped may be driven to the bottom of the road if they have a handicap placard affixed to the windshield or a license plate...

No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum). No littering (including rice, flower petals, confetti, etc.) Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Smoking in designated areas only. Skateboarding is not permitted. Possession...

How Do I Get Involved at OC Parks? Volunteer for a park/trail restoration day . These are short-term opportunities where the public can help maintain and sustain the parks we all enjoy and love, and also learn the Whys and Hows of trail/habitat maintenance at County parks. Information on upcoming...

In 1893 the newly created County of Orange purchased the land where the Old Courthouse sits from William Spurgeon, the founder of Santa Ana, for the express purpose of building a permanent courthouse. But the first building constructed on that parcel was not a courthouse but the county jail, which...

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Internships with the County of Orange offer students and recent graduates an opportunity to partner with one of the premier employers in the region as they explore career options and apply their academic skills and knowledge to the workplace. OC Parks offers internships in a variety of different areas including...

The OC Parks Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at the Mess Hall at Irvine Ranch Historic Park, 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92602 with periodic field trips to OC Parks facilities. Please see meeting agendas for details. The next OC Parks Commission meeting is a field...

The Coastal Greenbelt Authority (CGA) is the cooperative management authority for Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. The CGA members represent the park’s landowners, local environmental organizations, Laguna Canyon homeowners and cities adjacent to the parkland. The guiding documents for the CGA oversight are the...

The OC Historical Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Mess Hall at Irvine Ranch Historic Park, 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92602 with periodic field trips to OC Parks facilities. Please see meeting agendas for details. The next OC Historical Commission meeting is a regular...