Food Scene
Simple Japanese-French bakery known for exquisite pastries, sandwiches & housemade breads.
41 locals recommend
Cream Pan
602 El Camino RealSimple Japanese-French bakery known for exquisite pastries, sandwiches & housemade breads.
The Lost Bean Organic Coffee & Tea
13011 Newport AveGreat atmosphere and good coffee.
Ponzu Sushi Bar
1945 17th StOur favorite spot for good quality sushi and friendly atmosphere, close to home.
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
141 South Glassell StreetGourmet Mexican food always busy in the weekend.
Francoli Gourmet
100 S Glassell StAuthentic Italian restaurant with a nice selection of wine
Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th StFor a quick bite of Mexican food
Great, authentic sushi/Izakaya. Because they don't accept reservations it gets easily crowded .
15 locals recommend
Honda Ya Inc
556 El Camino RealGreat, authentic sushi/Izakaya. Because they don't accept reservations it gets easily crowded .
My favorite place for arepas! It's a family owned small Venezuelan restaurant, good for a tasty, quick lunch (it closes at 5pm).
Mil Jugos
320 West 5th StreetMy favorite place for arepas! It's a family owned small Venezuelan restaurant, good for a tasty, quick lunch (it closes at 5pm).
Good for a coffee with delicious pastry or a quick, yet flavorful lunch/dinner. Vegan and organic options.
131 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
100 W Chapman AveGood for a coffee with delicious pastry or a quick, yet flavorful lunch/dinner. Vegan and organic options.
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
190 S Glassell StGreat spot for a beer and a late dinner.
Benchmark
601 E Santa Ana BlvdNew addition to Santa Ana restaurant scene. Nice patio and great food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
190 S Glassell StGreat food and unique selection of beers.
Wursthaus
305 E 4th StHighly rated gastropub on the popular 4th street.
Brewery 1886
114 North Glassell StreetA place to drink craft beer, share appetizers, and watch a game.
Sightseeing
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.
313 locals recommend
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.
Art galleries, studios, old town buildings and several restaurants.
35 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Ana Historic District
Art galleries, studios, old town buildings and several restaurants.
Ideal for a nice walk to relax and enjoy the view of stunning houses in a quiet residential neighborhood.
10 locals recommend
Floral Park
Ideal for a nice walk to relax and enjoy the view of stunning houses in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Good for a bike ride, a relaxing walk, bird watching or kayaking
36 locals recommend
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2301 University DrGood for a bike ride, a relaxing walk, bird watching or kayaking
Plenty of activities for kids and adults, from hiking trails to pony rides, bike rental, etc.
74 locals recommend
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park RdPlenty of activities for kids and adults, from hiking trails to pony rides, bike rental, etc.
Arts & Culture
At walking distance from our cottage, it's the perfect activity for the whole family, with a special Kidseum for children.
154 locals recommend
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 that offers a vast variety of music, theater and art events.
199 locals recommend
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrPerforming arts complex that offers a vast variety of music, theater and art events.
Shopping
Downtown Orange is famous for Antique stores (besides restaurants, coffee shops and bars).
21 locals recommend
Orange
Downtown Orange is famous for Antique stores (besides restaurants, coffee shops and bars).
Tustin
Downtown Tustin Historic Center is recently becoming popular for small boutique shopping.
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WIrvine Spectrum Center
Nice outdoor mall with a giant wheel and a carousel.
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StFor your luxury shopping this is a must!
Essentials
Target
3750 Barranca PkwyMother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd