When beach season hits in the O.C., it's time to get active. That's why this list of things to do in Orange County in July gets you out on the water not once but twice, both kayaking and taking a fishing trip. There are also family-friendly outings (Pirate's Dinner Adventure), foodie destinations (Old World German Restaurant), and more great ideas for Orange County activities.

To help you picture what your month might look like—and to help you budget—we've broken the itinerary down into three ideas per week: one weekend event or activity, one weeknight outing, and one errand or appointment you might need to get done. As we go we'll total up your savings so you can see how easy it is to save up to $100 a week on what you do every day.

Week 1: July 2–8

Weekend Idea: Pirate's Dinner Adventure

The Deal: $31 for a child ticket valid Friday–Sunday ($42.11 value); $39 for an adult ticket valid Friday–Sunday ($67.11 value); other options available
Amount Saved: $67.33 for 2 adults and 1 child
The Story: You can't accuse this family-friendly dinner theater production of lacking ambition—it's set aboard a replica 18th-Century galleon and requires a 250,000-gallon water tank to pull off. Dine on a four-course meal while the swashbuckling adventure goes down.

Weeknight Idea: German Dinner at Old World German Restaurant

The Deal: $16 for $25 worth of food plus a free Bavarian pretzel appetizer ($30 value)
Amount Saved: $14
The Story: This restaurant is one of the main draws of Old World Huntington Beach, the village of quaint shops and cobblestone streets that brings German culture to Southern California. Munch on smoked IPA sausage and Swiss bockwurst while you sip on imported German beers on tap.

Get It Done: Oil Change at Valvoline Instant Oil Change

The Deal: $24.50 for a conventional oil change ($44.99 value)
Amount Saved: $20.49

Weekly Savings: $101.82

Week 2: July 9–15

Weekend Idea: Kayak Rental from Newport Paddle Company

The Deal: $25 for a two-hour tandem kayak rental for two people ($80 value)
Amount Saved: $55 for two people
The Story: Head to Balboa Peninsula and hit the water in a tandem kayak for a couple of hours of exploring the sights, including Huntington State Beach and Balboa Pier.

Weeknight Idea: Movie Night at Starlight Cinemas

The Deal: $25 for two movie tickets and one large bag of popcorn with refill ($38.50 value)
Amount Saved: $13.50 for two people
The Story: Catch a summer blockbuster at one of six area locations of the popular theater chain. You can even use the tickets on 3D and EPEX Large Format screenings.

Get It Done: House Cleaning from Cozy Maid

The Deal: $59 for two hours of cleaning ($100 value)
Amount Saved: $41

Weekly Savings: $109.50

Week 3: July 16–22

Weekend Idea: Fishing Trip from Davey's Locker

The Deal: $37 for a 3/4-day Catalina or coastal fishing trip ($71 value)
Amount Saved: $34
The Story: Chase giant yellowtail, tuna, white sea bass, and other gamefish that can reach up to 60 pounds during this lengthy deep-sea fishing trip to either Catalina Island or across more than 80 miles of California coast.

Weeknight Idea: Pentatonix on Thursday, July 19

The Deal: $45 for one ticket in sections 303 or 304 ($64.25 value); other options available
Amount Saved: $38.50 for two people
The Story: The three-time Grammy-winning a capella group brings their platinum-selling hits to the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine. British hitmaker Calum Scott and Californian indie pop group Echosmith kick things off.

Get It Done: Meal Prep from HelloFresh

The Deal: $30 for one week of classic meals for two, including three recipes a week ($60 value)
Amount Saved: $30 for two people

Weekly Savings: $102.50

Week 4: July 23–29

Weekend Idea: Wine Tasting at Rancho Las Lomas

The Deal: $30 for a wine-tasting experience for two ($60 value)
Amount Saved: $30 for two people
The Story: The four-sample wine flight is reason enough to visit Rancho Las Lomas, but the kicker—a post-tasting viewing of a Bengal tiger, zebras, and other wildlife on the grounds of the Rancho Wildlife Foundation—is something few wineries can match.

Weeknight Idea: BBQ Dinner at Texas Pit Bar-B-Que

The Deal: $20 for a BBQ meal for two ($39.95 value)
Amount Saved: $19.95 for two people
The Story: Hope you're hungry: this meal comes with ribs, chicken, four sides of your choice, and honey-buttered cornbread. Afterwards you can stroll around the nearby Laguna Hills Mall—if you're not in a food coma.

Get It Done: Hair Services at Blow Dry Madison Salon

The Deal: $50 for a haircut, conditioning treatment, and blow dry ($100 value)
Amount Saved: $50

Weekly Savings: $99.95

Total Monthly Savings: $413.77