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We scoured the coast and came up with the top beaches in Orange County, no matter what you’re in the mood for.
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➜ Corona del Mar State Beach draws swimmers, body surfers, and sunbathers. With top-notch eats (Page 75) and updated showers and restrooms, this long, crescent-shaped beach is comfortable and welcoming, so much so that summer parking is a challenge despite its large lot ($1.50 to $4 per hour or $15 to $20 per day depending on the time of year). Anyone who doesn’t mind the winding, steep path to the sand from Inspiration Point can park in the neighborhood above and admire the luxurious homes along Ocean Boulevard. Lookout Point overlooking
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Many Northern Californians make McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, the second oldest park in the system, a summer destination. The 129-foot falls tumble from the basalt cliff face, 100 million gallons of water cascading every day from its springs, fed by an underground reservoir. An easy trail takes you down for a closer look, and because the water is 42 degrees all year, you’ll feel nature’s air conditioning as you descend. The park’s Lake Britton has plenty of recreation activities.
Wild words: “The eighth wonder of the world.” President Theodore Roosevelt, describing Burney Falls
Getting There: Fly to Sacramento, then drive 2.5 hours north on Interstate 5 to Redding. From Redding, head east on Highway 299, then north at Highway 89. Redding to Burney Falls takes a little more than an hour.
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