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1. This famous actor lived on Balboa Island, in Newport Beach for many years, When walking by his home, you could take a peek inside the windows and see his portrait, in captain's hat and all. You don't need to be from the backwoods to solve this mystery:
2. To get to Balboa Island, one could cross the bridge or, one can take this more scenic mode of transportation. At 50 cents a person, we can see why it is still in operation after decades of being in business.
3. Before leaving the area, we couldn't forget to mention this Newport Beach institution. If you want to dine here, you might have to wait in line for quite sometime, as they do not take reservations. This eatery is known for its fresh seafood and not so fancy decor. You might be seated under a Great White Shark, and next to one of the members of the rock group, Sugar Ray, who list it as their favorite restaurant.
4. Leaving the Newport Beach area, one could venture north on the 405 freeway to Fountain Valley. Here one could see Fountain Valley High School, where in 1976, this famous actress graduated. This native Orange Countian, was a former Miss Orange County, and although known for her Scarface, she has been on People Magazine's Most Beautiful list several times. Some consider her to be quite the cat's meow.
5. Another lovely star who graduated from high school in Orange County, was this Los Angeles born actress. She graduated in the early 1960's from Santa Ana High School. Her classmates included members of the early rock and roll group, The Chantays. At least one of the Righteous Brothers attended the school before her. She has been linked with some of Hollywood's biggest names. It is no surprise then, that this Oscar winner filmed many of her best known films in New York while working with her then jazz loving boyfriend. Although, never married she experienced a Baby Boom, and has her part of mother of the bride down pat. She could even belong to the First Wives Club. If you don't get this right, you could try asking the Godfather, but he might just see Red.
6. Enough about famous people. This quaint town, has appeared in numerous movies, television shows and commercials. The historic downtown still has that middle America look to it. Being built around a circular park and traffic circle hasn't hurt either. Known for its many antique shops, and quaint eateries, this town is worth spending a day (or two, or more) in. There is even the famous Watson Drug, a 1940's/50's drugstore/soda fountain where one can still get an old fashioned soda. The town that I grew up in is:
7. Now we will take a visit to one of the coolest shopping areas, this side of Soho. At this shopping mecca, you will find a skateboard park (complete with skateboarders), stores catering to the surf crowd (Hang Ten anyone?), shops, and a movie theater. This is one hip place. Where else can you find a Hilo Hattie's, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Power House, and Virgin Megastore, next to a Fredrick's of Hollywood, and the Cafe Tu Tu Tango? The coolest place to shop with the under 20 crowd is:
8. Next door to the shopping area in Orange, is the Crystal Cathedral Church. Seen around the country every Sunday on television. The pastor of the church is the Reverend Robert Schuller. Before he became a televangelist, his ministry, had a more humble beginning. How did Robert Schuller began his ministry?
9. Orange County served the country well in WWII. There were many bases and military related areas throughout the county. One of these was declared a National Historical Landmark in 1978. Now known as the MCAS of Tustin, this facility when first opened was called:
10. If visiting Yorba Linda, you can visit the Richard Nixon Library, and birthplace. Here you will also find the burial plots of President Nixon and his wife Pat. Because of California law which only allows burials on cemetery grounds, and church properties, the site of the burial plots was deeded over to a church. The church, also in Yorba Linda, is of the faith that President Nixon was born into. He belonged to what denomination?
11. Orange County sits mainly between foothills and the Pacific Ocean. One hill in particular stands out from the rest. Legend has it, that an official from the Mexican government, when handing out land for the early California Rancheros, took one of the landowners up to the top of the foothill, and stated that he could have all the land that he could see. The name of Orange County's highest peak is:
12. This early television sitcom family, called the exclusive area of Emerald Bay home for many years. Still seen on reruns, what was their show called?
13. Many of the towns in Orange County got their names from the early Spanish settlers to the area. Which of these towns is not in Orange County?
14. Orange County is home to many theme parks and tourist attractions. At one time, one of these was the Lion Country Safari. Before it closed, it made national headlines because of an animal escape. What was the animal, and what was its name?
15. Of course, everyone knows about Disneyland, and most know about Knotts Berry Farm. Here are some other tourist attractions that are/were found in Orange County. Of the list below, which one is no longer in operation?
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