The Batting Cages @ Boomer's - Things to Do in Orange County 40

Stressed Out?? Go Visit a Batting Cage to Smack Around a Softball!

In Orange County, you’ll find batting cages around town. One of my personal favorites when it comes to batting cages is the one at Boomers. The place has a nice casual atmosphere, and you can go there with friends, family, or even solo.

Once you arrive, the first thing you’ll need to do is to get your helmet and bat at the counter. You’ll need to pick if you’re going to swing at a softball or baseball since they have different bats for them. Just let the Boomer’s guy know what you want, and they’ll let you borrow it free of charge. You are also welcomed to bring in your own personal gear if you have one.

After you get your gear, you’ll then need to exchange your money into Boomer’s tokens to go swinging. At the Fountain Valley Boomer’s, it cost 2 tokens ($2) for 30 pitches. Each location has different rates, but be willing to spend a few bucks to get rid of your stress! :)

At Boomer’s, you’ll need to choose how fast you want your pitches to be. You can choose from “Very Fast,” “Fast,” “Medium,” or “Slow” for a baseball. The “Very Fast” pitches are about 70mph, so they are actually very fast indeed. For softball, you’ll need to chose between the slow pitch or the fast pitch.


Once you decide what cage to challenge yourself on, put your helmet on, insert a couple tokens, and you’re ready to go swinging!

Aside from all the people trying to relieve their stress at the batting cages, you’ll frequently see little leaguers here practicing their swings. You’ll be amazed how good some of these kids are.

Boomer’s also has Go Karts, miniature golf, arcade, and a restaurant area. They are great for kids, dates, and at times, when you’re stressed to just go and have fun. Go visit your nearest Boomer’s today to have some fun!

Boomers

Boomer’s in Irvine
Web Site
3405 MICHELSON DRIVE @ HARVARD

Boomer’s in Fountain Valley
Web Site
16800 Magnolia Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Prehistoric Pets - Things to Do in Orange County 8

Go Back to Jurassic Times at Prehistoric Pets!

Do you have a thing for reptiles? Snakes, lizards, turtles… You get the picture.

If you love reptiles, this unique little pet store in Fountain Valley may just be the spot for you!
Prehistoric Pets is located in a quiet little town of Orange County called Fountain Valley. It not exactly a place where you would expect this kind of unique pet store, but Prehistoric Pets has been operating for over two decades here.

When you enter the pet store the first thing you will encounter is a giant anaconda and a giant turtle. The snake is probably big enough to swallow a rabbit whole, and the turtle is huge enough to carry a baby on! Wow! But since the snake and the turtle don’t move very much, the excitement will come as you look to your right and see a whole pond inside the store.

The pond is filled with all kinds of reptiles and fishes that you’re usually not accustomed to seeing elsewhere. Turtles, giant catfishes, iguanas, and more! It is truly an amazing spectacle. The pet store allows you to buy a cup of mealworms for you to feed the turtles and the catfishes. You’ll usually see all kinds of children here in awe, feeding the fishes as their mothers screams away. A memorable experience in itself!

As you walk into the store, you’ll be greeted by the other reptiles. You’ll see all types of snakes, lizards, turtles, spiders, scorpions, and the like.

Prehistoric Pets can also host a Jurassic Party for kids for their birthdays. You’ll occasionally be encountered with screaming, laughing, and crying kids at these parties. It must be a pretty cool party. Too bad we didn’t have it when we were kids… :)

You can look into their website if you’re interested in buying reptiles online or for more information. Do you have the stomach for this unique pet store in Fountain Valley?

Prehistoric Pets
18822 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
(714) 964-3525
http://www.prehistoricpets.com/