Less timed, more timeless.

One of the largest remaining saltwater marshes in Southern California, offering 1,700 acres of protected wetlands ideal for birding, hiking, and connecting with nature.

A breathtaking 3.2-mile stretch of unspoiled coastline in Newport Beach offering tide pools, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness, hiking trails, and a historic beach cottage district - one of OC's greatest treasures.

The self-proclaimed "Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World." Walk the 2,500-slip marina, book a whale watch cruise, kayak into the ocean at Baby Beach, or browse the weekend farmers market along the harbor. Humpbacks and blue whales pass close enough to photograph from the bluffs December through April.

Laguna Beach's most accessible and rewarding tide pools, tucked beneath the grassy bluffs of Heisler Park. At low tide, the rocky shelves reveal purple sea urchins, ochre sea stars, anemones, and hermit crabs in vivid pools. Sunset from the grass above is an event in itself.