Essentials
Smart & Final Extra!
30252 Crown Valley PkwyClosest grocery store for last minute items
Whole Foods Market
283 Broadway StHigher end foods and great organic selections
Albertsons
29941 Alicia PkwyAnother grocery store right around corner where we go for the staples.
Shopping
Shops At Mission Viejo
Shops At Mission ViejoGreat mall about 10 minutes away
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrHigh end mall in Newport Beach
Irvine Spectrum Center
It is an outdoor mall with some decent restaurants.
Food Scene
StillWater Spirits & Sounds
24701 Del Prado AveComfort food with live music and good drinks
Waterman’s Harbor
34661 Golden LanternGreat seafood on Dana Point Harbor
Awesome pizza in wood fired oven. Imported Italian ingredients
8 locals recommend
NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria
31542 Coast HwyAwesome pizza in wood fired oven. Imported Italian ingredients
This is where we went for lunch right after we were married at the Courthouse last year. All the food is good, but weekend brunch and their lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing
Hendrix Restaurant and Bar
32431 Golden LanternThis is where we went for lunch right after we were married at the Courthouse last year. All the food is good, but weekend brunch and their lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing
Right on the water in Laguna Beach and where we had our first date.
38 locals recommend
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnRight on the water in Laguna Beach and where we had our first date.
Street tacos!! In the back of a small market in Dana Point. It doesn't look like much, but the tacos are some of the best we've had.
Buena Vista Market
34065 La PlazaStreet tacos!! In the back of a small market in Dana Point. It doesn't look like much, but the tacos are some of the best we've had.
Great breakfast spot. The chicken fried steak and eggs are amazing
15 locals recommend
Harbor House Cafe
34157 Pacific Coast HwyGreat breakfast spot. The chicken fried steak and eggs are amazing
Jizake Sushi Restaurant
30001 Crown Valley PkwyClose sushi place right on Crown Valley
Parks & Nature
One of the great things about living in SoCal is the Beach. There are a couple different ones we recommend. Salt Creek Beach is the main one we recommend. It is about 7 minutes away. There is a large public parking area and 3-4 minute walk, but totally worth it when you see the expanse of the Pacific Ocean!
129 locals recommend
Salt Creek Beach
Ritz Cove DrOne of the great things about living in SoCal is the Beach. There are a couple different ones we recommend. Salt Creek Beach is the main one we recommend. It is about 7 minutes away. There is a large public parking area and 3-4 minute walk, but totally worth it when you see the expanse of the Pacific Ocean!
There are quite a few parks in Laguna Niguel. Here is a link to them.
http://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/index.aspx?NID=23
10 locals recommend
Laguna Niguel
There are quite a few parks in Laguna Niguel. Here is a link to them.
http://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/index.aspx?NID=23
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to catch the latest releases, there is a high end theater, Cinepolis about 10 minutes away. It has reclining seats and food service in your seat!
36 locals recommend
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
32401 Golden LanternIf you want to catch the latest releases, there is a high end theater, Cinepolis about 10 minutes away. It has reclining seats and food service in your seat!
Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum ScreenX, IMAX, RPX & VIP
500 Spectrum Center DrDrinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a night on the town, Laguna Beach has a ton of bars and restaurants. You really can't go wrong with anything that is along the Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
844 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
If you are looking for a night on the town, Laguna Beach has a ton of bars and restaurants. You really can't go wrong with anything that is along the Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Getting Around
Where Crown Valley Parkway meets Pacific Coast Hawaii, you can usually catch a free trolley into Laguna Beach.
https://www.visitlagunabeach.com/plan/transportation/trolley/
53 locals recommend
Main Beach Park
Where Crown Valley Parkway meets Pacific Coast Hawaii, you can usually catch a free trolley into Laguna Beach.
https://www.visitlagunabeach.com/plan/transportation/trolley/