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…

OC Parks operates Bayside Beach within Newport Harbor at 1901 Bayside Drive. This location also supports the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol facility and the base for the U.S. Coast Guard…

Arden the Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens was the home of the world-renowned Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska from 1888 until 1906. Helena came to America from Poland with her husband…

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 "…

Dogs Permitted: Dogs must be on a leash at all times.Equestrian TrailsFamily Picnic AreaHiking TrailsADA accessible playground

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…

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 stoves.…

Day Use: Open year-round 7 a.m. to sunset.Trails: Closed for three days following rain.Camping: Year-round, check-out at 12 p.m., check-in at 2 p.m.,Office hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. dailyParking fees (…

During the past 15,000 years the Gabriolino mission indian tribe, or "Tongva" used this area of hills and valleys for hunting and gathering.In the late 1800's oil was discovered in the Brea area. Oil…

Dogs Permitted Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Two locations in the park are offered for weddings: the historic St. George's Episcopal Mission (capacity 75) and an outdoor…