Newport Harbor is known for yachts and sailboats that glide gracefully through the ocean water. For adventure seekers, the harbor offers a variety of activities from paddleboarding and kayaking to sunset cruises. Schedule your trip to Catalina or for a sport fishing adventure for anglers. ⛵Don’t forget to explore picturesque Balboa Peninsula with just a… Read More Newport Beach

Let’s celebrate the start of summer on the water and at art festivals. We hope you enjoy this 70° weather. Dana Point is a unique treasure of timeless beauty and creative innovation. You’re invited to discover the new and classic beauty that makes this city and community one of a kind.        June… Read More Field Notes | June 2025

May is National Preservation Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of preserving our nation’s heritage through historic places. Mother’s Day will be on Sunday, May 11, 2025. We celebrate all the ladies who have shaped our families and communities’ history. From the Archives Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Tête-à-tête: Three Masterpieces… Read More Field Notes | May 2025

Spring is here! Let’s sail into warmer weather and enjoy the beauty of this season. 🐋 Join us on board a sailing adventure with the Ocean Institute to see whales and dolphins. 🐬 From the Archives “There may not have been a John Wayne if it wasn’t for Newport Beach.” -Ethan Wayne, President of the… Read More Field Notes | April 2025

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum by 70 Degrees CSUF Partners with Marine Aviation Museum to Bring El Toro Oral Histories to LifeOver 500 Voices of Aviators, Veterans and Civilians to Be Featured in Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Exhibit Feb. 12, 2025 At a Feb. 10 event inside a historic hanger at the former Marine Corps Air… Read More Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

A place for the public to gather, learn and celebrate veterans Heroes Hall is a free, year-round museum and education center. It is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Orange County veterans and all who have served our nation. Heroes Hall brings their stories to life through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs such as the… Read More Heros Hall Museum

Founded in 1966 by businessman Arnold Haskell, and named after his mentor, Moses H. Sherman, this cultural center includes a historical research library, botanical garden, and art collection. For decades, Sherman Library & Gardens has been a source of beauty and education. It is California Historical Site No. 58 which was dedicated by the Orange… Read More Sherman Library & Gardens

The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC) in San Clemente is where legends gather. They have a vast collection of boards that start from the inception of the sport. Stroll on by for a docent led tour at 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Call ahead at (949) 388-0313 to schedule your museum tour… Read More Surfing Heritage and Culture Center

From the Archives 📁 These photographs have been digitized and archived in our family’s collection. Have you started archiving your family’s history? Consider purchasing a Family Archives Preservation Kit. The History Hub is managed by the National Archives. It is for researchers, citizen historians, and archival professionals. 70 Degrees provides resources to you as you… Read More December 2024