Food Scene
Playground
220 E 4th StNow called DETENTION & DTTN 2.0. VERY POPULAR!
Open concept market with lots of styles of food to choose from. Lots of restaurants in one space. Games outside in courtyard (connect 4, checkers)
41 locals recommend
4th Street Market
201 E 4th StOpen concept market with lots of styles of food to choose from. Lots of restaurants in one space. Games outside in courtyard (connect 4, checkers)
Nice little tapas place. Great Happy Hour sangria and small plates! Taco Tuesday 🤌👌
21 locals recommend
Lola Gaspar
211 W 2nd StNice little tapas place. Great Happy Hour sangria and small plates! Taco Tuesday 🤌👌
Bird & Barrel
Asian fushion. Great food and great drinks across the street
Kaizen Shabu
303 N Spurgeon StShabu shabu open late, trendy place, great service
crazy selection of exotic meats in bratwurst / sausages and good beer - SERVE FOOD UNTIL LATE (also have vegetarian options)
8 locals recommend
Wursthaus
305 E 4th Stcrazy selection of exotic meats in bratwurst / sausages and good beer - SERVE FOOD UNTIL LATE (also have vegetarian options)
Mini version of 4th st. Market, the bar upstairs has video games
6 locals recommend
McFadden Public Market
515 N Main StMini version of 4th st. Market, the bar upstairs has video games
Hammer Burger
Haven’t been yet but good reviews and a block away, let us know!
Coffee shop with a bohemian vibe serving pastry, soup, sandwiches, breakfast & burgers off the grill.
Den Cafe
Coffee shop with a bohemian vibe serving pastry, soup, sandwiches, breakfast & burgers off the grill.
Hopper & Burr
202 W 4th StCool coffee shop center of downtown
Breakfast / lunch. Good food, a few blocks down 4th st.
13 locals recommend
Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StBreakfast / lunch. Good food, a few blocks down 4th st.
Hidden House Coffee
511 E Santa Ana Blvdnice coffee shop, quiet place to chill, get some work done.
Loosies Pizza
New pizza spot, haven’t been but it’s super close and heard it’s great, let us know!
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Have not been but people go crazy for this restaurant
Upscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house.
284 locals recommend
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdUpscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alehouse with fine beer selection. Cool spot on 2nd level overlooking downtown area.
Native Son Alehouse
305 E 4th StAlehouse with fine beer selection. Cool spot on 2nd level overlooking downtown area.
Arcade bar, sometimes live music, cocktails, upstairs, balcony, winning
6 locals recommend
Mission Bar
302 N Main StArcade bar, sometimes live music, cocktails, upstairs, balcony, winning
Chapter One: the modern local
227 N Broadwaynice bar and restaurant. SUNDAY BRUNCH
Vacation
204 W 4th StNice mellow place serving great drinks in a cool atmosphere
Twisted Tiki
Tiki bar
Below-ground bar with lots of beer poured in rustic digs with freestanding fireplace & live music. Can get kind of clubby
12 locals recommend
The Copper Door
225 N BroadwayBelow-ground bar with lots of beer poured in rustic digs with freestanding fireplace & live music. Can get kind of clubby
Proof Bar
215 N BroadwayContemporary bar & lounge offering a full bar, DJs, dancing & a slate gray color scheme.
Diego’s Rock-N-Roll Bar & Eats
224 E 3rd Stname says it all
LGBT-friendly bar & restaurant featuring American comfort fare along with DJs, dancing & cocktails.
6 locals recommend
VLVT | Velvet Lounge
416 W 4th StLGBT-friendly bar & restaurant featuring American comfort fare along with DJs, dancing & cocktails.
Dear Lacy,
601 E Santa Ana BlvdBeer garden with food and nice place to hang out
Funky, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers.
41 locals recommend
Golden Road Brewing Anaheim
2210 E Orangewood AveFunky, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers.
Arts & Culture
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StDifferent exhibits so check to see what is currently there
Orange Circle
99 Plaza SquareHistoric plaza, cool restaurants, bars, old orange county
Q Art Salon
205 S Sycamore StThis is "artist's village" lots of little galleries
DTSA ARTWALK . ORG
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
117 N Sycamore StArt Gallery
Grand Central Art Center
125 N BroadwayGallery
Packard International Motor Car Club
302 French StVery cool old school cars
Essentials
Right across the street, super convenient. Has all the essentials plus Mexican items. Last time I was home it was sadly scheduled to close to make room for apartments. Not sure the dates…
Northgate Market
409 E 4th StRight across the street, super convenient. Has all the essentials plus Mexican items. Last time I was home it was sadly scheduled to close to make room for apartments. Not sure the dates…
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdAll organic, grass-fed, free-range, healthy but $$$
Albertsons
2000 17th StStandard Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Not the best, but inexpensive grocery store, 1 block away.
Entertainment & Activities
Nonprofit arthouse cinema programming independent, foreign & classic films on 2 screens.
The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th StNonprofit arthouse cinema programming independent, foreign & classic films on 2 screens.
Happening, high-tech club in an iconic Vaudeville theater with concerts, DJs, light & sound effects.
8 locals recommend
Yost Theater
307 N Spurgeon StHappening, high-tech club in an iconic Vaudeville theater with concerts, DJs, light & sound effects.
Rent a bike and cruise the boardwalk! Tons of bars and restaurants and nice homes along the way
198 locals recommend
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierRent a bike and cruise the boardwalk! Tons of bars and restaurants and nice homes along the way
Walking street downtown Laguna Beach, tons of art galleries, great restaurants, perfect place to have some wine, watch the sunset on the beach and stroll around.
Forest Avenue
Walking street downtown Laguna Beach, tons of art galleries, great restaurants, perfect place to have some wine, watch the sunset on the beach and stroll around.
Food, drinks up and down Main Street, watch the sunset from the pier. Take surf lessons 🤙🏼
Huntington Beach Pier
Food, drinks up and down Main Street, watch the sunset from the pier. Take surf lessons 🤙🏼
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StThis one is for the kiddos!
If you want to maintain your pump while on holiday, they offer daily and weekly passes
24 Hour Fitness
If you want to maintain your pump while on holiday, they offer daily and weekly passes
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayCatch a ball game!
Honda Center
2695 E Katella AveHome of the Anaheim Ducks 🦆
Shopping
Fourth DTSA
210 E 4th StMen's clothing
BLENDS
200 E 4th StShoes
Shoe Palace
102 W 4th StLargest shopping mall in California, ALL the top luxury brands are represented
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLargest shopping mall in California, ALL the top luxury brands are represented
Parks & Nature
Nice hike with amazing views of laguna beach and surrounding canyons
85 locals recommend
Top of the World
West RidgeNice hike with amazing views of laguna beach and surrounding canyons
Great Park Balloon Ride
8307 Great Park BlvdCan be finicky with weather so check ahead
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveSmall Zoo nearby