The Best Spots to Explore Along Metrolink's Orange County Line

Here's a lineup of some of the best spots to explore along Metrolink's Orange County line.

Family

San Juan Capistrano

Los Rios Historic District
San Juan Capistrano Station
This is the oldest neighborhood in California, with three original adobe structures among the forty remaining homes.
Food & Beverage

San Juan Capistrano

Heritage Barbecue
San Juan Capistrano Station
Heritage Barbecue serves small batches of hand-crafted central-Texas-style barbecue smoked meats prepared over a real wood fire.
Outdoors

Oceanside

Oceanside
Oceanside Station
This classic laid-back SoCal beach city boasts fantastic year-round weather, surfer vibes and spectacular sandy beaches.
Arts & Culture

Irvine

Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Station
This enormous outdoor mall in Irvine is well-known for its impressive architecture and seemingly endless opportunities for entertainment.
Accomodations

Orange

The Richland Hotel
Orange Station
The Richland is a newly reimagined boutique hotel and events venue in the heart of the historic Orange Plaza in Old Towne Orange.
Food & Beverage

San Juan Capistrano

Sundried Tomato San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano Station
This iconic San Juan Capistrano restaurant serves an “all-day menu,” and feels like a trip to a trendy European bistro.
Accomodations

San Juan Capistrano

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano Station
The historic and luxurious boutique hotel in San Juan Capistrano directly overlooks the city's 240-year-old mission.
Outdoors

Dana Point

Doheny Beach Trail
San Clemente Station
The 3.9-mile paved out-and-back trail is a flat, family-friendly route along the coast featuring gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the beach.
Outdoors

Fullerton

Fullerton Loop Biking & Hiking Trail
Fullerton Station
The Fullerton Loop Biking and Hiking Trail is a beautiful destination for a walk or bike ride.
Outdoors

San Clemente

San Clemente Pier
San Clemente Pier Station
At this seaside destination, visitors will find sunsets, ocean view dining and epic coastal sights.
Arts & Culture

Santa Ana

Bowers Museum
Santa Ana Station
The museum's permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects.
Arts & Culture

San Juan Capistrano

Mission San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano Station
This former Spanish mission was founded in 1776 in colonial Las Californias by Spanish Catholic missionaries of the Franciscan Order.
Arts & Culture

Orange

City of Orange Farmers Market
Orange Station
The Saturday OHG Farmer's & Artisans Market offers locals and visitors a welcoming place to buy fresh food and gather as a community.
Family

Santa Ana

Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana Station
This family-friendly, smaller scale sized zoo is located in Orange County.
Food & Beverage

Anaheim

Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles
Anaheim - ARTIC Station
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is a famed Los Angeles institution known for serving soul food in an authentic setting.
Family

Santa Ana

Calle Cuatro Marketplace, or "La Cuatro"
Santa Ana Station
Located in Downtown Santa Ana on Fourth Street, Calle Cuatro Marketplace, also known as “La Cuatro,” features street vendors, cafes, world-renowned restaurants and a gift shop.
Arts & Culture

Oceanside

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
Oceanside Station
The Mission San Luis Rey de Francia holds the title “King of the Missions,” due to its spacious expansiveness, architectural beauty, and picturesque Oceanside surroundings.
Garden Grove, CA

Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
Anaheim - ARTIC Station
This year-round 84-degree, 105,000 square foot indoor water park features 16 thrill rides and water slides to enjoy.
Arts & Culture

Orange

Orange Circle Antique Mall
Orange Station
This antique mall in Old Towne Orange stands out for its 125 vendors across two floors selling everything from estate jewelry and fine china to vintage clothing, pinup art, album covers and much more.
Accomodations

Oceanside

Mission Pacific Hotel
Oceanside Station
The Mission Pacific Hotel is a serene seaside retreat with sweeping ocean sights on the coast of Oceanside.
Accomodations

Oceanside

The Seabird Resort
Oceanside Station
Bring the family together for a beachside holiday celebration at The Seabird Resort.
Outdoors

Oceanside

Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside Station
Explore Oceanside Harbor to experience a range of seaside outdoor adventure opportunities.
Outdoors

Buena Park

Coyote Creek Bikeway
Buena Park Station
This 5.8-mile out-and-back trail near Buena Park is considered an easy route that's fun for all skill levels.
Outdoors

Anaheim

Angel Stadium
Anaheim - ARTIC Station
Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels, is the second oldest ballpark in the American League and the fourth oldest in baseball.
Family

Anaheim

Disneyland
Anaheim - ARTIC Station
Disneyland is known as the happiest place on Earth, offering a collection of adventures, rides and shows that are perfect for all ages to enjoy.
Arts & Culture

Orange

The Outlets at Orange
Orange Station
As Orange County's only outlet shopping mall conveniently located in the middle of Orange County, this venue is home to more than 120 outlet and value stores.
Food & Beverage

San Juan Capistrano

Trevor's at the Tracks
San Juan Capistrano Station
This legendary restaurant is located at the historic train depot in San Juan Capistrano.

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Molly O.

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Molly is a writer and content creator currently residing in Los Angeles, California with a professional background working in travel, hospitality and tourism PR. In her role supporting content creation and media relations at Metrolink, Molly writes about activities Metrolink riders can enjoy in the surrounding Greater LA area and works with the Metrolink communications team on ideating and implementing media relations strategies.