Discover California’s Orange County with Kidmoto Airport Transfers

Orange County offers the ideal spot for the perfect holiday for families with little kids. If you’re spoiling your kids silly this year and want to take them to a place that has several options to keep kids entertained for two weeks or less, Orange County should be on your list of preferred choices. 

Theme parks, beaches, sports activities, hikes and trails in the great outdoors, or opportunities to play with young animals, are just some of the exciting spots that are available around every corner. Before planning a trip to Orange County, check out what it has to offer your tiny tots and you. 

Discover California’s Orange County, kids in tow, with Kidmoto’s airport transfers!  

Things To Do With Kids In Orange County, California 

• Theme Parks 

From the famous Disneyland Resort in Anaheim to Balboa Fun Zone in the Balboa Peninsula, Orange County offers several adrenaline-pumping activities for munchkins and their adults. Orange County is a thrill-seeker’s paradise. If your little one shows signs of being a rollercoaster enthusiast, treat them to a day at one of Orange County’s numerous amusement parks. 

Depending on what’s appropriate for your child’s age, choose a mix of theme parks to visit. If visiting Disneyland, remember that it will take more than a day to explore the park well, so consider booking a hotel in the park itself. 

Some of the top theme park picks for families are: 

• • Disneyland Resort
  • Balboa Fun Zone 
  • Knott’s Berry Farm (California’s first theme park and home to the Supreme Scream) 
  • Adventure City
  • Irvine Park Railroad 
  • Irvine Spectrum Center
  • LegoLand 

• Beaches

Six of Orange County’s 34 cities are along the Pacific coastline. Most children love to play by the beach and enjoy water sports activities. 

Apart from swimming in the Pacific Ocean or building sandcastles, kids can also enjoy ice cream on the Huntington Beach Pier (it goes 1850 ft into the ocean) or go whale watching at Newport Beach. 

They can also snuggle up with mom and dad on a bonfire night experience at the Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach. 

Here are some top beach picks: 

• Huntington City Beach
• Corona Del Mar State Beach, Newport Beach (a popular whale-watching and dolphin-watching spot) 
• Victoria Beach (it has a castle-like tower called La Tour for a fun family picture)
• Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point (enjoy a bioluminescence night cruise if traveling in summer) 

• Museums

Museums are not every child’s cup of tea but Orange County has some exciting museums that could keep your little ones entertained for a day. The Pretend City Children’s Museum is a fun place where children can learn about how the world works at their own pace and level. If your little one is specially abled, the museum has opportunities for them as well. You could also check out the Mission San Juan Capistrano and give kids an idea of what life was like during the Spanish settlement in Orange County along with some exciting Native American history. 

Some popular museum picks are: 

• • Bowers Museum
  • Pretend City Children’s Museum
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano
  • Marconi Automotive Museum (perfect for the kid who loves his cars) 
  • Discovery Cube

• Sports

Got a little slugger in the fam? Then a trip to Angel Stadium is something you have to pencil into your itinerary. Also. you could take the kids to burn off steam at the Big Air Trampoline Park in Laguna Beach which offers dodgeball courts and ninja-warrior obstacle courses. Here are our picks for sports-related activities: 

• • Big Air Trampoline Park
  • Angel Stadium 
  • Newport Dunes

• Animals 

If your little one would like to play with little guinea pigs, ponies, sheep, turkeys, and pigs, then a trip to Tanaka Farms should be on the agenda. They can enjoy picking strawberries in summer or pumpkins in the fall. To educate kids about marine animals, you can book a day at the Ocean Institute or take them to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Whale and dolphin-watching trips are available from Dana Point. 

Other picks include: 

• • Santa Ana Zoo
  • Tanaka Farms
  • Ocean Institute
  • Bolsa Chica Conservancy
  • Zoomars at River Street Ranch
  • Pacific Marine Mammal Center

• Hikes and Trails

Orange County is home to at least 100 interesting hikes and trails. While most hikes and trails may not be suitable for your children, there are a few easy ones that you could consider. The Dana Point Headlands Trail or the Pectin Reef Loop are some of the easier trails you could consider. 

• Pectin Reef Loop
• Dana Point Headlands Trail
• Carbon Canyon Regional Park Nature Trail

Conclusion

Orange County is a delightful place to visit with your little ones. It’s got something that will cater to every child’s personality. If your little one is a rollercoaster lover or a whale freak, Cali’s Orange County is the best place for them to make the endorphin-rushing memories that will last them a lifetime. 

Choose Kidmoto as your choice for a safe airport transfer! 

Happy exploring!