Orange County Guidebook
Food Scene
Family owned small Venezuelan restaurant, good for a tasty, quick lunch (it closes at 5pm).
Mil Jugos
320 West 5th StreetFamily owned small Venezuelan restaurant, good for a tasty, quick lunch (it closes at 5pm).
Great, authentic sushi/Izakaya, they don't accept reservations so it gets easily crowded .
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Honda Ya Inc
556 El Camino RealGreat, authentic sushi/Izakaya, they don't accept reservations so it gets easily crowded .
Great modern Mexican food (same ownership of Gabby’s in Orange downtown - you can’t go wrong with any of them!)
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Chaak
215 El Camino RealGreat modern Mexican food (same ownership of Gabby’s in Orange downtown - you can’t go wrong with any of them!)
Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th StFor a quick bite of Mexican food
Lola Gaspar
211 W 2nd StGourmet Mexican food always busy in the weekend.
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Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
141 South Glassell Street Gourmet Mexican food always busy in the weekend.
Great atmosphere and good coffee.
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The Lost Bean Organic Coffee & Tea
13011 Newport AveGreat atmosphere and good coffee.
Simple Japanese-French bakery known for exquisite pastries, sandwiches & housemade breads.
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Cream Pan
602 El Camino Real Simple Japanese-French bakery known for exquisite pastries, sandwiches & housemade breads.
Ponzu Sushi Bar
1945 17th StOur favorite spot for good quality sushi and friendly atmosphere, close to home.
Authentic Italian restaurant with a nice selection of wine.
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Francoli Gourmet
100 S Glassell StAuthentic Italian restaurant with a nice selection of wine.
New American, perfect for brunch. Great french toast and parfait, everything is made from scratch.
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Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StNew American, perfect for brunch. Great french toast and parfait, everything is made from scratch.
Great seasonal selection, long lines, be there early.
A few other locations nearby.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
3032 El Camino RealGreat seasonal selection, long lines, be there early.
A few other locations nearby.
Cute outdoor restaurant, with a remarkable modern American cuisine
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Benchmark
601 E Santa Ana BlvdCute outdoor restaurant, with a remarkable modern American cuisine
Parks & Nature
Plenty of activities for kids and adults, from hiking trails to pony rides, bike rental, etc.
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Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park RdPlenty of activities for kids and adults, from hiking trails to pony rides, bike rental, etc.
Good for a bike ride, a relaxing walk, bird watching or kayaking.
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I-Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2301 University DrGood for a bike ride, a relaxing walk, bird watching or kayaking.
Probably my favorite spot to relax, walk or sunbathe. Crystal Cove offers sand and surf, rocky reefs, ridges and canyons - plus the Historic District of beach houses.
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayProbably my favorite spot to relax, walk or sunbathe. Crystal Cove offers sand and surf, rocky reefs, ridges and canyons - plus the Historic District of beach houses.
Shopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St For your luxury shopping this is a must!
Nice outdoor mall with a giant wheel and a carousel.
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Nice outdoor mall with a giant wheel and a carousel.
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WTustin
Downtown Tustin Historic Center is recently becoming popular for small boutique shopping.
Downtown Orange is famous for Antique stores (besides restaurants, coffee shops and bars).
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Orange
Downtown Orange is famous for Antique stores (besides restaurants, coffee shops and bars).
Entertainment & Activities
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrKnott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdDisney California Adventure
Disneyland DrIbhayi le-Adventure
1238 S Beach BlvdHonda Center
2695 E Katella AveAnaheim Convention Center - Hall D
800 W Katella AveArts & Culture
At walking distance from our cottage, it's the perfect activity for the whole family, with a special Kidseum for children.
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Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StAt walking distance from our cottage, it's the perfect activity for the whole family, with a special Kidseum for children.
Performing arts complex with a vast variety of music, theater and art events.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrPerforming arts complex with a vast variety of music, theater and art events.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wursthaus
305 E 4th StHighly rated gastropub on the popular 4th street.
Great food and unique selection of beers.
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Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
190 S Glassell StGreat food and unique selection of beers.
Late night lounge atmosphere with open sky door, live music and bottle service.
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Mesa
725 Baker StLate night lounge atmosphere with open sky door, live music and bottle service.
Sightseeing
Art galleries, studios, old town buildings and several restaurants.
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Downtown Santa Ana Historic District
Art galleries, studios, old town buildings and several restaurants.
Nice walk to relax and enjoy the view of stunning homes in a quiet residential neighborhood.
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Floral Park
Nice walk to relax and enjoy the view of stunning homes in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Take a ferry to reach Balboa Peninsula to try one of its restaurants or go to the beach, or just enjoy a walk along the island admiring some gorgeous homes.
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueTake a ferry to reach Balboa Peninsula to try one of its restaurants or go to the beach, or just enjoy a walk along the island admiring some gorgeous homes.
Known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches.
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Laguna Beach
Known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches.