From rock climbing to golf, the sports-oriented activities in Orange Country are enough to wow any traveler. TravelSkoot's list of top sporting events will help you plan your next trip -- sure to be filled with one exciting adventure after the next.
Channel your inner “Spiderman” to scale the walls at Rockreation Sport Climbing Center. With 12,000 feet of sculpted climbing surfaces, you can clamber up, down and sideways with varying degrees of difficulty. If you’ve never done it before, Rockreation offers individual coaching that will have you rising to great heights in no time. Experienced climbers can rent shoes, harness and helmet, and challenge themselves on the varied top rope challenges and the bouldering cave.
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Located on the University of California, Irvine's campus, the Bren Events Center is home to UCI's sporting events as well as concerts, performing arts and conferences. This contemporary arena attracts more than 35 million visitors each year and features state-of-the-art lighting and audio visual technologies.
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If you've got the need for speed, K1 Speed is the ultimate destination for the ride of your life! With green, eco-friendly electric karts, the tracks at K1 are top notch. Plus, the helpful staff is always on hand for guidance, and guarantee an outstanding, turbo-charged experience. If you're a beginner, come for the "Arrive and Drive" program, where you can race against friends or race against the clock for 14 exhilarating laps.
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Enjoy spectacular scenic views on the public links of Tustin Ranch Golf Club. The meticulously maintained course designed by Ted Robinson, features 18 holes meandering around swaying palms, tumbling falls, and glimmering lakes. In addition to a full service golf school and driving range, Tustin Ranch also offers private caddy service. And if you still can't get enough of the picturesque vistas - stick around for dinner at the elegant Ranch restaurant. A day of golfing never looked so good.
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Re-discover Baseball at a home game for the Orange County Flyers. A trip to the minor league park with the family is a welcome departure from the steep ticket prices and huge crowded parks of the major leagues. Cozy Goodwin Field has amazing views from every seat with players that have a good old-fashioned love of the game. Most nights feature fun promotions like Thirsty Thursdays’ 2 dollar beers and sodas, Firework Fridays, and even souvenir Saturdays!
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For a luxury stay in the heart of Orange Country, the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport hotel is the perfect choice. Renovated guestrooms combine lavish comfort with the most up-to-date amenities and modern designs. The hotel's bright and airy atmosphere brings a feel of the outdoors in, with lobby and meeting spaces set in an open-air patio. During your stay, take advantage of the relaxing and newly renovated pool and whirlpool, the complimentary fitness center and the delightful Aura Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casually elegant setting. Guests will soak up stellar service and some of the best amenities during a stay at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport hotel.
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