We can t seem to get it through to people that there is no good place to view the stars in the area. Too much light pollution from LA and OC. I did have a place in mind up on Ortega Highway, called Ortega Oaks campground. But you can t get there right now, since there s a huge wildfire burining up there. It makes for rather poor viewing, with all the smoke, planes, and helicopters. Besides, the road is closed.Why not just go up to Santiago Canyon or Modjeska?
You just have to be away from lights. So even a parking lot in a commercial area without lights will work just fine.