It is believed that Ramon Peralta built the adobe in 1871 on land that had once been part of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. After he died in 1873, the adobe was vacant at times and may have been…
No pets. (horses exempt) Stay on designated trails (marked with trail posts). Park only in designated areas. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and…
Guided tours Interpretive Programs Picnic area Restrooms
Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Swimming or wading in creek or lake is prohibited. (No watercraft allowed) Roller-skating is permitted in designated areas only. Park only in designated…
The property now known as Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has been associated with several pioneer Orange County families. In 1842, Jose Serrano was granted 10,668 acres of land known as Rancho Canada…
The white cliffs of Upper Newport Bay are composed primarily of microscopic diatoms representing the Monterey Formation and were formed 15 million years ago. Further north, past Big Canyon is the "…
No domestic pets. (horses exempt). No smoking. Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment is prohibited. Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied by an…
Barbeques/Fire Rings Barbeques are scattered throughout the park and are available for public use. Barbeques require the use of charcoal briquettes. Visitors may wish to bring their own…
Bicycling/Bike Trails A variety of trails exist within the park. Please use only marked or signed park trails. Some trails have an elevation gain/loss of over 600'. Please dress appropriately…
Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Fires are permitted only in fireplaces and approved camp…