From skating to solving: Recreational activities in OC

For those wanting to celebrate the winter holiday season, FivePoint offers opportunities for skaters of all ages and experience levels with four indoor ice rinks, a full-service restaurant and bar, cafe and gym. Don’t miss their upcoming themed skate nights, such as the ugly holiday sweater-themed public skate session on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Then, on Dec. 20 from 3-7 p.m., the Great Park will also ...

Located in the MainPlace Mall, this adventure park presents the opportunity for brave souls to feel like a participant in the television show by exploring truss obstacles such as monkey swings, spider walls, tilting logs, floating bridges and the notorious final obstacle, the warped wall. More fun can be found in its 10,000 sq. ft. inflatable obstacle course, and the indoor café allows participant...

With 17 vibrantly colored and visually pleasing bouldering features and a diverse rope terrain, reach new heights (literally) with bouldering, top rope and lead climbing options. Climbers can choose from a variety of bouldering and rope routes with varying difficulty levels, and beginners can book a free 20-minute introduction session to become equipped with knowledge before you hit the ropes.  ...

If you’re looking to exercise your mind, try your luck at one of the many escape room centers in Orange County. In Irvine alone, there are several escape room centers, each with unique themed rooms of varying difficulty levels and prices. Some of the escape rooms in Irvine include the festive Santa Clause 2 at the Exodus Escape Room, suspenseful The Attic at EscapeX Rooms or unexpected Special Ops...