Shelly’s guidebook
Food scene
Instagramable coffee and afternoon tea. Lovely place to have a Rose Latte and shop
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Morning Lavender Boutique & Cafe
330 El Camino RealInstagramable coffee and afternoon tea. Lovely place to have a Rose Latte and shop
Izakaya style Japanese restaurant. Safe and ambient outdoor patio during covid.
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Honda Ya Inc
556 El Camino RealIzakaya style Japanese restaurant. Safe and ambient outdoor patio during covid.
Martin Diedrich's coffee house. An OC staple. Try the Grasshopper, Cafe Napoli, or Honey Vanilla Latte
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Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
13681 Newport AveMartin Diedrich's coffee house. An OC staple. Try the Grasshopper, Cafe Napoli, or Honey Vanilla Latte
A much loved vegan restaurant with something for everyone. Get the Potato pizza (trust me)
Freesoulcaffé
191 East Main StreetA much loved vegan restaurant with something for everyone. Get the Potato pizza (trust me)
Lovely patio during covid. The blended strawberry Margarita and Lobster Enchiladas are a favorite
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Taco Rosa
13792 Jamboree RdLovely patio during covid. The blended strawberry Margarita and Lobster Enchiladas are a favorite
Make sure to reserve a fireside place on the patio. Come for sunset and Dessert. Breathtaking views!
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Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveMake sure to reserve a fireside place on the patio. Come for sunset and Dessert. Breathtaking views!
Japanese style bakery with epic strawberry croissants! Make sure to go before 12pm. Grab a chicken Katsu sandwich for a quick lunch
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Cream Pan
602 El Camino RealJapanese style bakery with epic strawberry croissants! Make sure to go before 12pm. Grab a chicken Katsu sandwich for a quick lunch
Snooze an AM Eatery
3032 El Camino RealClassic All American breakfast
High end restaurant. Trendy Palm Springs design, with retractable roof for warm summer nights. Great food, amazing Tortillas!
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Chaak
215 El Camino RealHigh end restaurant. Trendy Palm Springs design, with retractable roof for warm summer nights. Great food, amazing Tortillas!
Spiritea
13238 Jamboree RdHigh end tea drinks. Try the delicious Mango cloud tea
Great place for late night snacks like popcorn chicken with Basil and Sweet potato fries
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Class 302
18090 Culver DrGreat place for late night snacks like popcorn chicken with Basil and Sweet potato fries
THE Donut shop. Family run shop. In-house milled flour with 24hr yeast rise. Many house made ingredients such as Fresh Ricotta cheese, and local farm to table ingredients.
Oliboli Donuts
135 W First StTHE Donut shop. Family run shop. In-house milled flour with 24hr yeast rise. Many house made ingredients such as Fresh Ricotta cheese, and local farm to table ingredients.
Roma D' Italia
611 El Camino RealClassic family Pizza and Pasta. Warm and inviting!
A staple to-go pizza place. Make sure to ask for extra Marinara and well done crust. The Antipasti salad is sure to hit the spot
Northwood Pizza
4900 Irvine BoulevardA staple to-go pizza place. Make sure to ask for extra Marinara and well done crust. The Antipasti salad is sure to hit the spot
Classic French Boulangerie. High quality fresh breads, and pastries. Wonderful Panini's, Salad, Soup's, and Brunch!
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Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
13124 Jamboree RdClassic French Boulangerie. High quality fresh breads, and pastries. Wonderful Panini's, Salad, Soup's, and Brunch!
Lovely Seaside restaurant, go early to get the best seat in the house.
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Nick's Laguna Beach
440 S Coast HwyLovely Seaside restaurant, go early to get the best seat in the house.
A staple Laguna Beach restaurant. Beautiful patio and views. Delicious Mexican fare.
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Las Brisas
361 Cliff DrA staple Laguna Beach restaurant. Beautiful patio and views. Delicious Mexican fare.
No better way to end your day in Laguna Beach than a giant cone of real Italian Gelato.
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Gelato Paradiso
448 S Coast HwyNo better way to end your day in Laguna Beach than a giant cone of real Italian Gelato.
The real deal Chinese style breakfast. Fresh made Soy milk and Cruller
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Four Sea Restaurant
15435 Jeffrey RdThe real deal Chinese style breakfast. Fresh made Soy milk and Cruller
SomiSomi
2700 Alton PkwyFun and delicious Ice cream shop
Outstanding Chinese food and dumplings in a lovely atmosphere. Don't forget to try the refreshing cucumber pickles!
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Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaOutstanding Chinese food and dumplings in a lovely atmosphere. Don't forget to try the refreshing cucumber pickles!
Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice
1000 Bristol Street NorthFor days when you need to hit the reset button!
A true French Cafe. Open only for Breakfast and Lunch. Picturesque patio!
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MOULIN
1000 Bristol St NA true French Cafe. Open only for Breakfast and Lunch. Picturesque patio!
There is only one true Burger place in California.
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In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park AveThere is only one true Burger place in California.
Malibu Farm Lido
3420 Via OportoWholesome and healthy eats in Newport Beach
Delicious Fish tacos and Burritos for a casual day in Newport Beach
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoDelicious Fish tacos and Burritos for a casual day in Newport Beach
Iced Sea salt coffee and delicious bread/pastries
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85C Bakery Cafe - Irvine
2700 Alton PkwyIced Sea salt coffee and delicious bread/pastries
All you can eat Korean BBQ in a nice covid safe patio
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Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W Main StAll you can eat Korean BBQ in a nice covid safe patio
Meizhou Dongpo
15363 Culver DrTrendy and high end Sichuan style Chinese food. Covid safe patio seating
Hui Lau Shan 许留山
5365 Alton PkwyHong Kong style Dessert and Drinks
Delicious and refreshing high end Boba and Tea Drinks
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OMOMO Tea Shoppe
5365 Alton PkwyDelicious and refreshing high end Boba and Tea Drinks
Meet Fresh
2710 Alton PkwyTaiwanese style Dessert and Shaved Ice
BCD Tofu House
2700 Alton PkwyLate night Korean food
J. Zhou
2601 Park AveDim Sum in a a gorgeous setting
Prego Mediterranean
2409 Park AvenueUpscale Italian cuisine in a casual setting
Blue Bottle Coffee
3366 Via LidoHigh end Caffeine kick with spectacular views
JA Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings
13776 Jamboree RoadDumpling house in a stylish space
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen
110 W Birch StLively Brunch scene
Shopping
Spice & Tulips
403 El Camino RealSpecialty boutique. Great for last minute gifts for yourself and others.
Historic Luxury shopping destination. Go for the shops, stay for the ever changing holiday decor
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StHistoric Luxury shopping destination. Go for the shops, stay for the ever changing holiday decor
Luxury outdoor mall. Great place to see and be seen.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrLuxury outdoor mall. Great place to see and be seen.
A variety of shops, restaurants, and movie theatre
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Irvine Spectrum Center
A variety of shops, restaurants, and movie theatre
Movie theatre, shops, endless restaurants, Whole Foods, Target, and Costco all in one convenient location.
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The District at Tustin legacy
2437 Park AveMovie theatre, shops, endless restaurants, Whole Foods, Target, and Costco all in one convenient location.
Sightseeing
A must see garden shop. Gorgeous vignettes, boutique shop, and restaurant on-site
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Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills RdA must see garden shop. Gorgeous vignettes, boutique shop, and restaurant on-site
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierLaguna Beach
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrParadise Gardens Park
1313 Disneyland DrI-Balboa Park
peruse the shops and rent a Duffy for a fun day on the water!
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Lido Marina Village
3434 Via Lidoperuse the shops and rent a Duffy for a fun day on the water!
Fire Loop Virtual Reality
2710 Alton PkwyA fun VR experience
A fun Golf course with on site restaurant and golf cart bar. Try their night golf.
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Newport Beach Golf Course
3100 Irvine AveA fun Golf course with on site restaurant and golf cart bar. Try their night golf.
Family friendly Beach with near-by snack counter, Toilet, and bonfire pit.
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Corona Del Mar
Family friendly Beach with near-by snack counter, Toilet, and bonfire pit.