Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
See several excellent galleries focusing on Pre-Columbian, Oceanic, Pacific Rim and Native American art.  
2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana.  
714-567-3600.  
bowers.org

Discovery Science Center
Limited only by your imagination, this center features interactive exhibits for the kid in all of us.  
2500 Main Street, Santa Ana.  
714-542-2823.  
discoverycube.org

Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
Check out Surf City’s leading exhibition of history, art, music and the culture of the surfing lifestyle.  
411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach.  
714-960-3483.  
surfingmuseum.org

Laguna Art Museum
Gaze at California art from the late 19th century to the contemporary leading edge.  
307 Cliff Drive at PCH, Laguna Beach.  
949-494-6531.  
lagunaartmuseum.org.

Laguna Playhouse
This nationally-acclaimed company offers plays year-round in a beautiful and intimate facility right in the heart of Laguna.  
606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.  
800-946-5556.  
lagunaplayhouse.com

Muzeo
Immerse yourself in culture at this all-new concept in SoCal regional art centers.
241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim.
714-95-MUZEO.
muzeo.org

Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, SoCal and the eastern Pacific, NHNM features stimulating exhibitions and inspiring education programs about nautical arts, artifacts and events.  
600 E. Bay Avenue, Newport Beach.  
949-675-8915.  
nhnm.org

Orange County Museum of Art
This is the OC’s premier visual arts organization, featuring contemporary art exhibits from all over the world.  
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach.  
949-759-1122.  
ocma.org

Orange County Performing Arts Center
With stunning asymmetrical architecture, this 3000-seat hall hosts national and international performing artists.  Don’t forget to visit the new Segerstrom Center for the Arts.  
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.  
714-556-2121.  
ocpac.org

South Coast Repertory
Experience theatre at this 41-year-old odyssey from beachfront to Broadway.  
655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.  
714-708-5555.  
scr.org