In Southern California, there’s no shortage of breathtaking scenery which provides innumerable photo opportunities.
But if you’re looking for something a bit more original than Disneyland or the Huntington Beach Pier for a backdrop to remember, here are some spots to consider in and around Orange County.
Arts
The sculpture garden at Fullerton College (including the giant cupped hand), the California minimalist Isamu Noguchi California Scenario sculpture garden in Costa Mesa, and Bowers Museum in Santa Ana are all good artsy spots perfect for celebrating the graduation of an arts student.
Business
The brand new Titan Trading Lab at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics features Wall Street caliber stock tickers and trading consoles, so it’s a perfect spot to emphasize a business, accounting or finance degree.
Communications
You can’t beat the walls of historic newspapers at The Pizza Press, which now has eight OC locations. Combine the photos with a celebratory dinner out!
Engineering
The bridge across the railroad tracks at the Fullerton Train Station has been a popular photo spot for generations and is great for getting an engineering backdrop, especially when locomotives are visible below. It’s also a good spot for a supply chain vibe.
History or Humanities
Mission San Juan Capistrano and the adjacent downtown are awesome spots for highlighting California history. Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove and the European Renaissance and Celtic architecture of the Fairhaven Memorial Park mausoleums in Santa Ana are also worth considering.
Medicine
The optometry displays in the lobby of Marshall Ketchum University, the office of one of Orange County’s first medical doctors at the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, and CHOC Children’s Hospital are just some spots with a healthcare-focused backdrop.
Music
The fifth largest pipe organ in the world - the Hazel Wright Organ at Christ Cathedral - exemplifies classical music.
Consider the exterior of the City National Grove of Anaheim for a more contemporary music vibe.
Natural Sciences
If you’re looking for something outdoorsy, choices include Carbon Canyon Regional Park’s redwood grove, the chaparral of Oak Canyon Nature Preserve in Anaheim Hills, the cliffs of Corona Del Mar State Beach or Dana Point Harbor, and the fragile wetland habitats of Back Bay Newport Beach. The planet walk at Cal State Fullerton is a great spot for astronomy or physics grads.
Earning your degree or finishing high school is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Why not capture the moment in a spot that truly represents your individual interests? Thanks to living in Orange County, it’s easy to make that a reality!