History
Newport Harbor was created naturally. In 1825, heavy flooding changed the course of the Santa Ana River. It began emptying into the sea in the area now known as West Newport. Sand carried downcoast…
County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology Collections
The County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection contains more than six million artifacts and fossils collected since the 1970s from within the County and throughout our…
Volunteers and Interns
Interns and volunteers are an important part of the scientific discovery, education, and outreach activities of the County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection. Please…
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Borrego Parking Lot 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Glenn Ranch Road Parking Lot 27901 Glenn Ranch Rd., Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (May not…
South Laguna Beaches
OC Parks manages the following beaches in South Laguna Beach: Camel Point Access from Camel Point Drive at Pacific Coast Highway Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily…
Short Term Volunteers
OC Parks offers a variety of Short Term Volunteer opportunities that the public can participate in. These activities include single day special events as well as short-term project based work…
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Park Amenities
Park Amenities: Restrooms
Research Monitoring
Research and Monitoring permits are required for those activities conducted on OC Parks facilities and open space lands. To assist you, refer to the accompanying instructions and guidelines. If you…
History
Ralph B. Clark Regional Park has a rich history of fossils. Over 10,000 years ago this site contained marshes, grassy meadows and oak woodlands, inhabited by at least 70 forms of life including the…