Newport Beach

• Enjoying a sunset with a special someone is the perfect way to start a date.pier sunset image by Steve Mutch from Fotolia.com
  
  Newport Pier, once known as McFadden's Wharf, is Newport's first pier. It sits on the Balboa peninsula next to several restaurants, beach shops and the Portofino, a luxury hotel. The Dory fishing fleet launches from near the pier. The Newport Submarine Canyon passes near the end of the pier, making it a prime area to fish for Pacific hake, sanddab and sablefish. The pier is open from 6 a.m. to midnight every day.
  
  Balboa Pier, Newport Beach's second pier, is popular among young families due to the nearby playground. The pier is home to Ruby's Dinner, a 1950s-style burger restaurant. Fishermen here have caught mackerel, shark, ray and shovelnose guitarfish. The pier is open from 5 a.m. to midnight.
  
  

Seal Beach

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  Visitors entering the pier are greeted by Slick the seal, a bronze statue. This pier is popular among film producers for the scenery it provides. Visitors can watch surfers and beachgoers from the pier. Fishermen have had luck catching herring, Pacific mackerel, croakers and sardines.
  
  

San Clemente

• San Clemente Pier was destroyed by hurricanes in 1939, 1983 and 1985 and completely rebuilt each time.Sunset in San Clemente, CA image by Jodi Kirkwood from Fotolia.com
  
  San Clemente Pier, an ideal place to watch surfing competitions, has two restaurants on both sides of the pier. It's also known as a favorite place among fisherman for catching shark, croakers, surfperch and mackerel. Amtrak trains stop near the pier, which opens at 4 a.m. and closes at midnight every day.
  
  

Huntington Beach

• Huntington Beach Pier offers breathtaking views of the ocean scene.Huntington Beach Sun Set with Oil Rig image by St Clair Photography from Fotolia.com
  
  Huntington Beach Pier is the longest pier in Orange County. It spans 1,853 feet. It offers a view of passing ships, oil platforms and surfers catching waves. The pier is home to Ruby's Diner, two gift shops and a bait and tackle shop. Fishermen here have caught shark, sandy bass, halibut and bonito. It opens at 5 a.m. and closes at midnight.
  
  

Dana Point Harbor

• Young fishermen frequent the Dana Point Harbor Fishing Pier. The kids love the loading platforms because they lie close to the shallow water. They love to watch the fish jump out of the water at regular intervals. Perch, mackerel, octopus and shark are popular catches in these waters. The pier is open 24 hours a day.