Food Scene
Any Umami Burger is awesome--any time you can eat at one of these restaurants you should!
17 locals recommend
Umami Burger Costa Mesa
2981 Bristol StAny Umami Burger is awesome--any time you can eat at one of these restaurants you should!
This funky coffee/bar restaurant is in The Lab, which we affectionately call the un-mall. You'll find thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, and funky boutiques here for the trendy shopper. Great Food!
17 locals recommend
Gypsy Den
2930 Bristol StThis funky coffee/bar restaurant is in The Lab, which we affectionately call the un-mall. You'll find thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, and funky boutiques here for the trendy shopper. Great Food!
Food Truck gets national recognition--wins wild awards--builds restaurant and becomes world-side phenom! This is a weird location, but the fish a AMAZING!
15 locals recommend
Slapfish
19696 Beach BlvdFood Truck gets national recognition--wins wild awards--builds restaurant and becomes world-side phenom! This is a weird location, but the fish a AMAZING!
Another local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
57 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia AveAnother local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
Locals favorite Mexican--it doesn't get better! It's also in a shopping center with tons of other gems to explore!
12 locals recommend
Las Barcas
21032 Beach BlvdLocals favorite Mexican--it doesn't get better! It's also in a shopping center with tons of other gems to explore!
This funky little coffee house/restaurant is a local favorite. Parking may be difficult, the food is outstanding and the atmosphere is artsy-chic.
79 locals recommend
Alta Coffee
506 31st StThis funky little coffee house/restaurant is a local favorite. Parking may be difficult, the food is outstanding and the atmosphere is artsy-chic.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Harp Inn
130 E 17th StGreat little Irish pub with great music!
There are several types of restaurants, bars, and dance clubs on Main Street and 5th street in the Hotel. Make sure you check out the Hyatt and the Hilton too!
637 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
There are several types of restaurants, bars, and dance clubs on Main Street and 5th street in the Hotel. Make sure you check out the Hyatt and the Hilton too!
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetHipster chic. I like it alot!
Sightseeing
Laguna Beach
GO HERE!
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdSpectacular Beauty
Really cute island walk. About 2 miles around the whole thing.
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueReally cute island walk. About 2 miles around the whole thing.
You want to go to the Urban Outfitters on Melrose and park near there. Then just walk up and down Melrose and spook around those shops. That's where real LA shops.
427 locals recommend
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveYou want to go to the Urban Outfitters on Melrose and park near there. Then just walk up and down Melrose and spook around those shops. That's where real LA shops.
Parks & Nature
Great Carousel, near the zoo and Sea World and it's in San Diego--what more could you want!
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Great Carousel, near the zoo and Sea World and it's in San Diego--what more could you want!
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdINCREDIBLE
The Broad
221 S Grand AveNew. Fresh. Amazing
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrPossible Star sightings
Outdoor Mall..bigger than Pacific City but not as cool...
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor Mall..bigger than Pacific City but not as cool...
Essentials
Vons
8891 Atlanta AveEverything you need
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StSpecialty store--great deals on wine/ beer and gourmet food!