Food scene
Green Tomato Grill
1419 N Tustin StHealthy yummy option close to house. Our go to
Classic people watching breakfast spot in the circle of orange 10 minutes down glassell st. Big portions and strong coffee, across from Philz coffee to
26 locals recommend
The Filling Station Cafe
201 N Glassell StClassic people watching breakfast spot in the circle of orange 10 minutes down glassell st. Big portions and strong coffee, across from Philz coffee to
Hawaiian style poke one of the firsts on the scene. Also Spin poke a little further is great
Poke District
1924 North Tustin StreetHawaiian style poke one of the firsts on the scene. Also Spin poke a little further is great
Great Mexican at the circle hard to find and park but excellent shrimp burritos and guac. Hole in the wall Mexicans good too Jaliscos on Tustin closer
14 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
240 W Chapman AveGreat Mexican at the circle hard to find and park but excellent shrimp burritos and guac. Hole in the wall Mexicans good too Jaliscos on Tustin closer
Not the best brewery but in the summer it was great before Covid. Also golden road by angel stadium is awesome. There a ton nearby
11 locals recommend
Brewery X
3191 E La Palma AveNot the best brewery but in the summer it was great before Covid. Also golden road by angel stadium is awesome. There a ton nearby
Blue Bowl Superfoods
152 North Glassell StreetThe BEST açaí bowl West of the Mississippi. Don’t get hooked
Cafe Sevilla of Costa Mesa
1870 Harbor BoulevardIn triangle square, is a night club after dinner. Solid
Felix Continental Cafe
36 Plaza SquareCuban food at the circle
Sightseeing
The circle, the plaza, olde town orange has it all, check the map in the hallway for more details
63 locals recommend
Old Towne
The circle, the plaza, olde town orange has it all, check the map in the hallway for more details
The Olive Pit
834 Lincoln AvenueClassic dive bar. Was on bar rescue
Outdoor mall where house of blues moved to. A good 3 hour stroll with a meal, eclectic shops for a touristy area
148 locals recommend
Anaheim GardenWalk
321 Disney WayOutdoor mall where house of blues moved to. A good 3 hour stroll with a meal, eclectic shops for a touristy area
Newport Beach pier is always my recommended beach. Keep traveling down Balboa blvd to the end and check out the classic surfing spot “the wedge” on a big day. Got kids go to Mothers Beach that has Nautical park on 18th st
580 locals recommend
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrNewport Beach pier is always my recommended beach. Keep traveling down Balboa blvd to the end and check out the classic surfing spot “the wedge” on a big day. Got kids go to Mothers Beach that has Nautical park on 18th st
2nd fav beach. Dog beach at Goldenwest or Main st has the pier. Great newer mall on PCH called Pacific City with a ton of cool stuff like lsxo or bear flag co. Or Tanners for a late night scene.
637 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
2nd fav beach. Dog beach at Goldenwest or Main st has the pier. Great newer mall on PCH called Pacific City with a ton of cool stuff like lsxo or bear flag co. Or Tanners for a late night scene.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
2145 Windes DrGood hiking spot
Oak Canyon Nature Center
6700 E Walnut Canyon RdAnother kid friendly hiking spot
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StThe bougie mall in socal
Opposite of south coast plaza, cool hipster spot. Great brunch at Habanas there! Book it
87 locals recommend
The Lab Anti-Mall
2930 Bristol StOpposite of south coast plaza, cool hipster spot. Great brunch at Habanas there! Book it
Nice flat hike by the beach with a lot of animal action and bird watching
83 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1Nice flat hike by the beach with a lot of animal action and bird watching
Shaffer Park
1930 North Shaffer StreetWalk across meats carefully and hit this park for you and the kids. 2 blocks away
Belmont Shore
Long Beach area not too far for a good scene.
Newest largest park that has a lot of stuff from farmers market to soccer stadium “ocsc”
41 locals recommend
Orange County Great Park
8000 Great Park BlvdNewest largest park that has a lot of stuff from farmers market to soccer stadium “ocsc”
Cook's Corner
19152 E Santiago Canyon RdBiker bar in the foothills anybody?
Korean style mall with awesome Asian food! They have 2 food courts and many restaurants and bakeries you won’t find anywhere else. Cheezilla! Or is it cheesetella?
26 locals recommend
The Source
6940 Beach BlvdKorean style mall with awesome Asian food! They have 2 food courts and many restaurants and bakeries you won’t find anywhere else. Cheezilla! Or is it cheesetella?
Irvine Spectrum Center
Huge mall with good parking
Good area at the end of the 55 freeway. Cafe Sevilla and yard house.
118 locals recommend
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdGood area at the end of the 55 freeway. Cafe Sevilla and yard house.
Knott’s is pretty chill compared to Disneyland. Hard to beat camp snoopy for the kiddos
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott’s is pretty chill compared to Disneyland. Hard to beat camp snoopy for the kiddos
Brea Improv Comedy Club
180 S Brea BlvdClose by club has good stuff midweek for cheap
Small affordable zoo in a great park for a nice outing. 30 minutes long
54 locals recommend
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park RdSmall affordable zoo in a great park for a nice outing. 30 minutes long