- Our list of the best things to do in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, features the top 619 nearby activities — including 234 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA , followed by 603 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, San Clemente, Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Lake Elsinore, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Norco, Placentia, Corona, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Westminster, Riverside, Perris, Chino Hills, Chino, Murrieta, Brea, Menifee, Fallbrook, Los Angeles, Oceanside and Joshua Tree
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The man-made Balboa Island features a wide variety of upscale shops and restaurants. This quaint area also boasts charming scenery, including real estate, waterfront views, wildflowers and a fully-functional harbor.
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The Velvet Lounge an LGBT owned and operated restaurant that features a patio, a lounge area, nightly entertainment, a dance floor, and drink specials. The restaurant offers brunch and shows during dinner.
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Pitcher Park is a half acre of trees and a garden and also features picnic tables, a barn house, a gazebo and a honey house. There is also a reservable green space area that can accommodate approximately 50 guests.
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126 votes
901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Davey's Locker Whale Watching Orange County
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400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Offering whale watching cruises and deep sea fishing trips, Davey's Locker Whale Watching Orange County is guided by an experienced and knowledgeable staff for a safe and exciting experience. Participants will receive all of the equipment and tips they will need.
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The Balboa Island Ferry has been shuttling passengers across the Newport Harbor since 1911. It offers several options that can take three to four cars and car around 40 passengers at a time.
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94%
49 votes
100 N Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Southwind Kayak Center Rental Base, visitors can choose from single or double kayaks to take out to the bay. While paddling, visitors will receive views of the ocean and the yachts docked at nearby piers.
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The Fender Guitar Visitor Center allows visitors a behind the scenes look at how some of the most iconic American guitars are made. Guided tours provide historical context and lots of trivia.
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92%
13 votes
55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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The Lyceum Theater at Vanguard University is home to the Vanguard University theater department. The theater hosts seven live theater productions each year, and can accommodate up to 180 guests.