#33 Cazador Lane (Sawyer)

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I believe a picture of Cazador Lane, a one-way street above the pier in San Clemente, is a fine selection. A picture towards the big house for sale towards the end of the street, overlooking the Beachcomber Motel and SC Pier on the north side of the motel. MAP

#32 Great Park Balloon (George)

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I would like to recommend that you include the Orange County Great Park and its Great Park Balloon as one of your locations. The $1.2 billion project that is transforming the former El Toro Marine Base here in Orange County to the first great urban park of the 21st Century is definitely something worthy of inclusion in your book. The balloon is very iconic and symbolizes the project. MAP

#31 The Wedge (Candi)

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I would nominate "The Wedge" in Newport Beach. This spot has become famous to on lookers, surfers, and skimboarders who are both locals and tourists. It's one of a kind location and just the sheer velocity of the wave breaks makes this place so interesting (and also dangerous for amateurs). Anyone who appreciates the ocean would appreciate viewing the marvelous waves at the wedge as it sits in a prestine location surrounded by million dollar homes. MAP

#30 Huntington Beach Power Station (Bradford)

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I would like to pick the Edison power plant in HB.
At dusk all the lights go on and against the setting sun can be quite something, particularly with smoke coming out of it.
It has always seemed so out of place in a way and that's what I like about it.
It's powerful, scary and mysterious.
I had several paper routes as a kid in that neighborhood.
I also lived around the corner.
I had a 32 year old girlfriend when I was 14 who lived in the mobile homes across the street who taught me everything. Can you say statutory rape?
I surfed Newland street a thousand times. MAP

#29 Pacific Mobile Home Park (Cindy)

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I would like to nominate Pacific Mobile Home Park in Huntington Beach. I moved into this funky little trailer park a block from the beach over 7 years ago, planning on staying about a year, and here I still am. This park has been here in some form or other for about 80 years. There are quaint vintage trailers & brand new manufactured homes all mixed together. If you take a cruise through the park you will see some very interesting places indeed. The residents are an interesting mix, as well! The office & pool area are pure mid century modern. We are located right behind the Waterfront Hilton (on PCH) on Huntington Street & Atlanta. MAP

#28 Orange Plaza (Beverly)

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The Plaza at Orange became the historic center of the town of Orange. The town became incorporated on April 6, 1888 and is registered on the National Historic Register. It is a popular spot for the city's fairs, parades and celebrations. The plaza, traffic circle, and surroundings have been used in many movies. MAP

#27 Bolsa Chica Wetlands (Rob)

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The wetlands at Bolsa Chica. There is nothing more relaxing than to stand and watch the black skimmers as they fly over the water dipping their beaks to catch any unlucky fish that gets in their way. Nothing is more exciting than watching the least tern hover and then dive for a meal. Pelicans, great egrets, black-necked stilts... too many birds to name. And you can be in the midst of them by taking a stroll on the path above the water. Don't forget to look down into the water to see a variety of sea life under your feet. MAP

#26 Crystal Cathedral (Melissa)

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I think Crystal Cathedral is a famous place in the OC. Every Sunday you can see the church and its pastor on TV, no matter where you live in the nation. They put on an extravagant Easter and Christmas production every year. Visiting Crystal Cathedral is an experience in itself. It is huge and so amazing to think that it is all made of glass. You can sit in church services and look out through the walls, you can even see the sky. Also, you can see the top of crystal cathedral from miles around. MAP

#25 El Toro at Laguna Canyon (Suki)

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I cannot drive past this spot without telling my fellow passengers to take note of the rock formations. It is only a small section of The Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. One must park and walk to see all the beauties this place has to offer. The Foundation has cards of some of the plein air paintings done here. I recommend artists bringing their supplies and finding their own favorite spots to sketch or paint. Go to the Foundation web site and learn about the history of the remarkable long struggle of so many nature lovers, so many artists and residents who made this Wilderness Park possible. We are all benefactors and I am very appreciative. MAP