Food Scene
Lola Gaspar
211 W 2nd StAlfresco dining, best spanish tapas around, incredible sangria
Gourmet soul food - the most incredible fried chicken and meatloaf (trust me) ever! Great happy hour, great drinks, great service.
Memphis At the Santora
201 N BroadwayGourmet soul food - the most incredible fried chicken and meatloaf (trust me) ever! Great happy hour, great drinks, great service.
Starbucks
301 W 4th StGreat Starbucks in the heart of the downtown scene.
Incredible restaurant opened by the winner of the Great American Food Truck Race. Small plates, great beers on tap, new menu every week.
25 locals recommend
Playground
220 E 4th StIncredible restaurant opened by the winner of the Great American Food Truck Race. Small plates, great beers on tap, new menu every week.
Pop's Cafe
112 E 9th StClassic 50s diner with great breakfast specials. Family friendly. Super affordable.
Sandwiches, soups, salads, vegetarian/vegan options, coffee drinks, beer and wine with an incredible hipster atmosphere. Affordable.
17 locals recommend
Gypsy Den
2930 Bristol StSandwiches, soups, salads, vegetarian/vegan options, coffee drinks, beer and wine with an incredible hipster atmosphere. Affordable.
Gastro-pub with unique seasonal menu, culinary cocktails and a killer bar.
21 locals recommend
Chapter One: the modern local
227 N BroadwayGastro-pub with unique seasonal menu, culinary cocktails and a killer bar.
A classic English pub. Walking distance, go here for fish and chips, bangers and mash, sports and a pint.
12 locals recommend
The Olde Ship
709 N Harbor BlvdA classic English pub. Walking distance, go here for fish and chips, bangers and mash, sports and a pint.
Of the many Mexican restaurant options in Santa Ana, this one is sure to impress. Try the fish tacos. Walking distance!
7 locals recommend
El Pico De Gallo Grill
901 W 17th StOf the many Mexican restaurant options in Santa Ana, this one is sure to impress. Try the fish tacos. Walking distance!
In-N-Out Burger
1168 S State College BlvdThe legendary burger joint.
Build your own, or enjoy one of their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Affordable, fun and DELICIOUS. Not a sit-down place, but would be a great stop before a walk through downtown!
318 W 5th St
318 West 5th StreetBuild your own, or enjoy one of their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Affordable, fun and DELICIOUS. Not a sit-down place, but would be a great stop before a walk through downtown!
Next door to Chapter One, this underground bar is as cool as they come. Craft beers & hard ciders only. A great way to end the night! Live music most nights. Beware of excessive numbers of hipsters.
225 N Broadway
225 North BroadwayNext door to Chapter One, this underground bar is as cool as they come. Craft beers & hard ciders only. A great way to end the night! Live music most nights. Beware of excessive numbers of hipsters.
A large Starbucks literally blocks from the house in the Bristol Marketplace Shopping Center.
1702 N Bristol St
1702 North Bristol StreetA large Starbucks literally blocks from the house in the Bristol Marketplace Shopping Center.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fabulous bar with equally fabulous food offerings. Try the "starving artist grilled cheese." Everything from martinis to PBR and a hip weekend scene.
The North Left
400 N BroadwayA fabulous bar with equally fabulous food offerings. Try the "starving artist grilled cheese." Everything from martinis to PBR and a hip weekend scene.
Arts & Culture
Check out the galleries and boutiques of some of Orange County's best contemporary artists.
6 locals recommend
Grand Central Art Center
125 N BroadwayCheck out the galleries and boutiques of some of Orange County's best contemporary artists.
Everything Else
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StLovely art museum with a fantastic Patina group restaurant.
A beautiful historic neighborhood filled with the first homes in Orange County. Walking distance and sure to please for home design and architecture buffs.
10 locals recommend
Floral Park
A beautiful historic neighborhood filled with the first homes in Orange County. Walking distance and sure to please for home design and architecture buffs.
Some of the best outlet shopping in California - plus a huge AMC movie theatre, restaurants, Dave & Busters, Lucky Strike Bowling and more.
382 locals recommend
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WSome of the best outlet shopping in California - plus a huge AMC movie theatre, restaurants, Dave & Busters, Lucky Strike Bowling and more.
Essentials
1523 W 17th St
1523 Bristol MarketplaceA basic grocery store with a decently large produce section.
Shopping
A big ol' mall, with Nordstrom. Macy's, JC Penney, Abercrombie, Aldo, Forever 21 & more, plus California Pizza Kitchen, Olive Garden, Sushi, a food court...even a dollar theatre on the top level!
2800 S Main St
2800 South Main StreetA big ol' mall, with Nordstrom. Macy's, JC Penney, Abercrombie, Aldo, Forever 21 & more, plus California Pizza Kitchen, Olive Garden, Sushi, a food court...even a dollar theatre on the top level!
A big ol' mall w/ Nordstrom, JC Penney, Macy's, Abercrombie, Aldo, Forever 21, Coach, H&M etc. Plus California Pizza Kitchen, Olive Garden, sushi, a food court-even a dollar theatre on the top floor!
2800 N Main St
2800 North Main StreetA big ol' mall w/ Nordstrom, JC Penney, Macy's, Abercrombie, Aldo, Forever 21, Coach, H&M etc. Plus California Pizza Kitchen, Olive Garden, sushi, a food court-even a dollar theatre on the top floor!