{"id":27323,"date":"2018-08-22T15:08:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T15:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=27323"},"modified":"2019-10-07T21:34:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T21:34:25","slug":"tips-from-a-local-everything-you-must-do-in-central-orange-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/tips-from-a-local-everything-you-must-do-in-central-orange-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from a Local: Everything You Must Do in Central Orange County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/g\/pt\/ms-dest-orange-county-gnome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orange County<\/a> is a destination hotspot in Southern California. It has the food, the attractions and the fun all rolled into one, with gorgeous weather to top off the perfect vacay spot. But because there\u2019s so much to do, we\u2019ve partnered with Orange County local, Pattie Cordova of LivingMiVidaLoca.com, for an insider look at this slice of California heaven.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Orange County, I\u2019ve had the pleasure of discovering this beautiful Southern California spot from the mountains to the ocean. I love the ability to start my day off with a hike in the mountains, and end with a swim at the beach (or vice versa). But because traffic can often cut our trips short, I\u2019ve found that my favorite spots in SoCal are in Central Orange County. A 10-20 mile radius that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Anaheim-Hotels.d5921.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anaheim<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Buena-Park-Hotels.d7139.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buena Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Irvine-Hotels.d7819.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irvine<\/a>. There\u2019s enough for us to do here that a bonfire at the beach or a quick snowtubing lesson is quickly forgotten among trendy food places and family-friendly theme parks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27333\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Knott's Berry Farm theme park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hang-time-knotts-berry-farm-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm theme park | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Things to Do in Anaheim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anaheim is known primarily for housing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/g\/pt\/ms-disneyland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disneyland Resort<\/a>, but that&#8217;s a whole other article so we\u2019re going to tell you other fun stuff to do here. First off is the Anaheim Packing District. This glorious building built back in 1919 holds a food hall full of foodie-approved treats like boba tea topped with cotton candy and sprinkled with Tajin, as well as gourmet grilled cheese and artisan crepes. Stop by in the evenings when you can listen to live music while enjoying your dinner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27349\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27349\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house.jpg\" alt=\"Packing House in Anaheim\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-packing-house-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Packing House in Anaheim | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27350\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster.png\" alt=\"Snow Monster\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster-240x150.png 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mini-snow-monster-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mini Snow Monster at Packing House | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For fun and entertainment, book concert tickets at the Honda Center and baseball tickets at the Angels Stadium. Near both of these venues, you\u2019ll also see family-friendly breweries (Yup! They exist) serving craft beers. Think LA-worthy entertainment at a fraction of the cost and more intimate venues.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27351\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27351\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"Angels stadium - livingmividaloca.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/angels-stadium-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catching a game at the Angels Stadium | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27339\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27339\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim.jpg\" alt=\"Honda Center in Anaheim - livingmividaloca.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/honda-center-anaheim-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honda Center | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you spent the day with the Mouse and are looking for something to do near the park, head across the street to the Anaheim GardenWalk. Here you\u2019ll find Instagram-worthy murals, a fun indoor play place for kids and unique eating experiences like Grasslands Meat Market offering tender and flavorful meats through the use of techniques that originate from different countries across the world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27343\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27343\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural.jpg\" alt=\"Mural at Anaheim GardenWalk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/anaheim-gardenwalk-mural-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mural at Anaheim GardenWalk | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Choose your ingredients and watch it cooked right before your eyes at FiRE + iCE. Their champagne brunch is a local favorite. (Maybe it\u2019s the whole create-your-own-pancakes and omelets thing?) Whatever the case, you won\u2019t find yourself leaving this spot with an empty stomach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27342\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27342\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk.jpg\" alt=\"FiRE + iCE at Anaheim GardenWalk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fire-ice-anaheim-gardenwalk-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">FiRE + iCE at Anaheim GardenWalk | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Things to Do in Buena Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in Anaheim, you\u2019re only a 10-minute drive from Buena Park. Take I-5 to Hwy 91 and get off on Beach Blvd. Everything you want to do is on this street. Your first stop is Porto\u2019s, voted America\u2019s #1 bakery on Yelp. Order a <em>cortadito<\/em> (an espresso-based coffee drink) with some <em>croquetas<\/em> for a traditional Cuban snack, or any of their sandwiches on the best bread you\u2019ve ever had. Now is not the time to watch your calorie intake either. The dozens of pastry offerings will get you the sugar rush you need.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27345\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27345\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park.png\" alt=\"Cortadito at Porto's Bakery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park-240x150.png 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cortadito-portos-bakery-buena-park-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cortadito at Porto&#8217;s Bakery | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27348\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27348\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetarian Cuban sandwich at Porto's Bakery\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cuban-sandwich-portos-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetarian Cuban sandwich at Porto&#8217;s Bakery | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Head farther down Beach Blvd to enjoy a dinner and a show at Medieval Times with a fun joust and menu inspired by the Middle Ages, or watch pirates battle it out as you sit comfortably around the makeshift boat enjoying a prix fixe meal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27326\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27326\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park.jpg\" alt=\"Medieval Times in Buena Park - livingmividaloca.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medieval-times-buena-park-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Medieval Times, Buena Park | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Across the street is Knott\u2019s Berry Farm, America\u2019s first theme park. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/8219348\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/things-to-do\/knotts-berry-farm-tickets.a182029.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Anaheim%2C+California&amp;startDate=2018-08-21&amp;endDate=2018-09-04&amp;latLong=33.833304%2C-117.913081&amp;rid=5921&amp;pageNumber=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Knott\u2019s Berry Farm<\/a> is a local favorite with some of the best history in Orange County. It\u2019s a mix of the old and the new.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27332\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27332\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park.jpg\" alt=\"Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-berry-farm-buena-park-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm in Buena Park | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Not only will this budget-friendly theme park appease the thrill seekers with the first dive coaster on the west coast (Hang Time if you\u2019re adding it to your bucket list), but it also offers plenty of history in Ghost Town and edible delights including the creation of the boysenberry right at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm! Somewhere between going down the log ride and enjoying their popular funnel cakes, you can take a stroll down the streets and interact with the characters who keep the spirit of Ghost Town alive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27336\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27336\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town.jpg\" alt=\"Ghost Town at Knott's Berry Farm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-ghost-town-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ghost Town | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27334\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27334\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts.jpg\" alt=\"New hang time ride at Knott's - livingmividaloca,.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-hang-time-ride-at-knotts-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Hang Time ride at Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27331\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters.jpg\" alt=\"ghost town alive characters - livingmividaloca.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kids-with-ghost-town-characters-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chiclets with Ghost Town Alive! characters | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is always something fun going on at Knott\u2019s. Whether you\u2019re visiting in winter for Knott\u2019s Merry Farm, or during the summer for Ghost Town Alive! (and the opening of water park Knott\u2019s Soak City right across the street), there is always something to celebrate thanks to their Seasons of Fun.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27338\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27338\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2.jpg\" alt=\"Snoopy at Knott's Berry Farm \" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-ambassador-2-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging out with Snoopy at Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27328\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27328\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city.jpg\" alt=\"Knott's Soak Cityin Buena Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knotts-soak-city-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Knott&#8217;s Soak City, open daily in the summer | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_27340\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27340\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river.png\" alt=\"Lazy river at Knott's Soak City \" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river-240x150.png 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/knots-soak-city-lazy-river-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lazy river at Knott&#8217;s Soak City | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a season pass holder at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm and I can attest to its many benefits, but even if you\u2019re visiting for just one (or two) days, you can take advantage of their many special discounts. For example, they offer an all-day dining pass where you can try out their famous barbecue on the Boardwalk or try their tostada salad at Fiesta Village. Off the dining plan, you can treat yourself to a boysenberry latte\u2014something you\u2019ll only find at Knott\u2019s.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27330\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27330\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Wine tasting at Boysenberry Festiva\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pattie-cordova-knotts-berry-farm-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wine tasting at Boysenberry Festival | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My favorites are the seasonal treats and boysenberry beer mixed with boysenberry cider. To tell you the truth, everything boysenberry is my favorite and if you\u2019re looking for a cool experience, then visit during the Knott\u2019s Boysenberry Festival where you can sink your teeth into more than 100 different boysenberry items. After all, every boysenberry can be traced back to Knott\u2019s.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27327\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27327\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie Brown brownie with Snoopy - livingmividaloca.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snoopy-charlie-brown-brownie-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie Brown brownie | photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Things to Do in Irvine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Irvine is located south of Anaheim and Buena Park, and houses family-friendly attractions like Pretend City Children&#8217;s Museum for infants and toddlers, and the Orange County Great Park for older kids. Pretend City is literally what it sounds like\u2014a little city full of pretend play. Little guests can pretend work at the grocery store inside, visit the pretend restaurant and even play in the pretend beach. With different art projects and themes happening throughout the month, any time you visit is the best time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27352\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27352\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market at Orange County Great Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/farmers-market-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farmers Market at Orange County Great Park | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For families with older kids, you\u2019ll enjoy visiting the Orange County Great Park located at the old Marine Corps Air Station. It\u2019s 1,300 acres wide and known as an arts and sports recreational hub. There is plenty of open space for a game of soccer, a farmers market on Sundays and even a ride on a carousel. The big attraction, however, is getting to go on the Great Park Balloon. Soaring at about 400 feet, this tethered helium balloon allows up to 30 passengers to take in a view of Orange County. On a clear day, you can see about 40 miles around. This attraction is great for families because there is no age and height restrictions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27353\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27353\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park.jpg\" alt=\"Orange County Great Park in Irvine\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/orange-county-great-park-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange County Great Park in Irvine | Photo by Pattie Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019re looking to shop, head over to the Irvine Spectrum where you&#8217;ll find a ton of retail plus Instagram-friendly walls and a brand-new playground. You can also take a break and enjoy a meal at any of their restaurants or catch an IMAX movie at the theater. Kids can also cool off during the summer days by the splash pad near the Target, and those looking for a fun treat can visit the Hello Kitty cafe and other trendy places. Schedule some time for a ride on the big Ferris wheel\u2014kids go crazy for it!<\/p>\n<p>Central Orange County is full of cool and fun places for families to visit. There is always something going on, so it feels like every time you visit you get a new experience. And all the new shops and eateries opening nearby don\u2019t hurt its reputation either. We\u2019re known for having an abundance of things to do and see and hope you\u2019ll visit soon! And please, if you\u2019re looking for specific tips and tricks to getting the most out of your visit, please leave them in the comments below. 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