Collections
PaleontologyThe paleontology collection includes local Orange County fossils dating as far back as the Jurassic period 180 million years ago, including notable type specimens. Orange…
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County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology Collections
The County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection contains more than six million artifacts and fossils collected since the 1970s from within the County and throughout…
Talbert Regional Park Master Plan
The County of Orange, OC Parks is developing a Master Plan for Talbert Regional Park and is seeking comments from the public. Come and share your thoughts regarding the future of Talbert…
Trail Use Designation Pilot Project
OC Parks in 2021 engaged in a Trail Use Designation Pilot Project that we hope will improve user experience and alleviate trail user conflict and congestion. The project involved…
Volunteers and Interns
Interns and volunteers are an important part of the scientific discovery, education, and outreach activities of the County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection.Learn…
South Laguna Beaches
OC Parks manages the following beaches in South Laguna Beach:Camel Point Access from Camel Point Drive at Pacific Coast HighwayHours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. DailyStreet Parking OnlyPortable Restroom…
Vendors With Verified Insurance
Vendors with verified insurance list.
Internships
Internships with the County of Orange offer students and recent graduates an opportunity to partner with one of the premier employers in the region as they explore career options and apply their…
History
The first recorded archaeological excavation in Orange County was conducted by the American Museum of Natural History in 1912 around Newport Bay. After a hiatus because of World War II…