Guidebook for Orange County
Food Scene
La Petite Sourie - French Cafe
2801 W MacArthur BlvdCute little french inspired bakery, restaurant, and coffee shop.
Cauldron Ice Cream
1421 W MacArthur BlvdCool liquid nitrogen frozen ice cream.
Afters Ice Cream
18030 Brookhurst StIce cream filled warm doughnuts. YUM!
The Cliff
577 S Coast HwyStunning beach view!
Hidden little spot with great food. Can be busy in the mornings though.
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Side Street Cafe
1799 Newport BlvdHidden little spot with great food. Can be busy in the mornings though.
Taqueria El Zamorano
925 W Warner AveHole in the wall mexican restaurant. Great shrimp tacos!
Roasting Water
7925 Westminster Blvd.Great stop for boba and tea based drinks.
Super delicious food. They have an amazing off-the-menu Creme Brûlée French Toast special every Sunday. They only make a small amount and once it's gone, it's gone.
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Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StSuper delicious food. They have an amazing off-the-menu Creme Brûlée French Toast special every Sunday. They only make a small amount and once it's gone, it's gone.
4th Street Market
201 E 4th StIndoor street market with lots of good food choices.
Short for, The Lime Truck, this food truck turned sit down restaurant serves delicious Mexican inspired food.
TLT Food
16211 Spectrum Center DrShort for, The Lime Truck, this food truck turned sit down restaurant serves delicious Mexican inspired food.
This is a great family owned sandwich shop located inside of a shell station. Top quality sandwiches made with love! GREAT coffee too!
Kech Cafe
17966 Brookhurst StThis is a great family owned sandwich shop located inside of a shell station. Top quality sandwiches made with love! GREAT coffee too!
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StGreat hole in the wall mexican restaurant!
Habana Restaurant
2930 Bristol StUp-scale fancy Cuban food. Delicious Ropa Vieja!
Cancun Juice
603 N Euclid StHole in the wall mexican restaurant. I recommend the Chilly One drink!
Fuji's Famous Burger
17870 Newhope StThe best teriyaki avocado bacon cheeseburger!
An indoor street market/food court with lots of great restaurants. Can be a bit pricey, but a cool experience. They also hold a farmers market every Friday from 4PM to 8PM.
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Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdAn indoor street market/food court with lots of great restaurants. Can be a bit pricey, but a cool experience. They also hold a farmers market every Friday from 4PM to 8PM.
India Cook House
14130 Culver DrThe BEST Chicken Tikka Masala you'll ever have!
Great vegan food! I'm not even vegan, and I like this place. It can be a bit pricey though.
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Vegan Nirvana
7862 Warner AveGreat vegan food! I'm not even vegan, and I like this place. It can be a bit pricey though.
The best vegan food I've ever had. I'm not a vegan, but the "chicken" at this place tastes just like the real thing! It is a chain, but if you're into vegan food, this is a must try!
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Veggie Grill
13786 Jamboree RdThe best vegan food I've ever had. I'm not a vegan, but the "chicken" at this place tastes just like the real thing! It is a chain, but if you're into vegan food, this is a must try!
Tacos Cancun
707 E OceanfrontGreat healthy Mexican food with lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
Really delicious handcrafted churros brushed with chocolate and/or served with soft serve ice cream.
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The Loop: Handcrafted Churros
9729 Bolsa AveReally delicious handcrafted churros brushed with chocolate and/or served with soft serve ice cream.
East Borough
2937 Bristol StGreat vietnamese restaurant with delicious Banh Mi.
Amazing Doughnuts of all kinds. They even offer vegan doughnuts.
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The Donuttery
17420 Beach BlvdAmazing Doughnuts of all kinds. They even offer vegan doughnuts.
Ikram Grill
9895 Warner AveGreat Turkish food!
North Italia
2957 Michelson DrAmazing Italian food! A bit on the pricey side though.
Super amazing sandwiches on Dutch Crunch bread. Yummy yummy yummy!!
Subculture Extraordinary Sandwiches
7862 Warner AveSuper amazing sandwiches on Dutch Crunch bread. Yummy yummy yummy!!
Simmzy's
Pacific Coast HighwayTio Flaco's Tacos
18959 Magnolia StreetGreat tacos!
Great food and huge menu. Mexican, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, burgers, salads, and more.
Turnip Rose Cafe
2701 Harbor BoulevardGreat food and huge menu. Mexican, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, burgers, salads, and more.
Amazing authentic Mexico City cuisine. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
8577 Irvine Center DrAmazing authentic Mexico City cuisine. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen
110 W Birch StGreat Mexican food. Pricey but worth it.
IL Dolce
1902 Harbor BlvdGreat Italian food!
LinX
238 W Chapman AveDelicious hot dogs/brats/sausages!
Sightseeing
Pretty famous for the area. You can drive onto Balboa Island then take the ferry across the bay to the other side where there is more shopping, dining, and an arcade. There are also whale watching tours and sightseeing tours that leave from this area.
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Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenuePretty famous for the area. You can drive onto Balboa Island then take the ferry across the bay to the other side where there is more shopping, dining, and an arcade. There are also whale watching tours and sightseeing tours that leave from this area.
Famous surfing competitions are held here during the summer. It's a great place to walk around and enjoy the beach. There is shopping and dining as well.
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Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierFamous surfing competitions are held here during the summer. It's a great place to walk around and enjoy the beach. There is shopping and dining as well.
Cool little place to walk around and get a bite to eat. This is the old part of Orange.
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Orange Cirkel
99 Plaza SquareCool little place to walk around and get a bite to eat. This is the old part of Orange.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to go see a concert. It's a 5 minute drive or about a 25 minute walk from the condo.
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The Observatory
3503 S Harbor BlvdGreat place to go see a concert. It's a 5 minute drive or about a 25 minute walk from the condo.
They have very comfy recliner chairs for some movies. They also have dine in theaters for some movies.
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Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum ScreenX, IMAX, RPX & VIP
500 Spectrum Center Dr They have very comfy recliner chairs for some movies. They also have dine in theaters for some movies.
Regal Edwards University Town Center
4245 Campus DrIndependent movie theater.
Regal Edwards Westpark
3735 Alton PkwyIndependent movie theater.
AMC Orange 30
20 City Blvd WAMC Tustin 14 at The District
2457 Park AveThey have very comfy recliner chairs for some movies.
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Regal Edwards Big Newport & RPX
300 Newport Center DrThey have very comfy recliner chairs for some movies.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe OC Fair is held here in July and August. They also hold other various events here year round. See ocfair.com for the list of current events.
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Equestrian Center
905 Arlington DrThe OC Fair is held here in July and August. They also hold other various events here year round. See ocfair.com for the list of current events.
Another amusement park similar to Disneyland, but less popular.
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Knott 'S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdAnother amusement park similar to Disneyland, but less popular.
Local community movie theater that plays independent films. They aren't always playing a movie, so check Fandango first.
The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th StLocal community movie theater that plays independent films. They aren't always playing a movie, so check Fandango first.
Parks & Nature
Great wildlife sanctuary. Great for a nice morning or afternoon walk. Perfect for bird watching as well. Free to enter.
IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Riparian ViewGreat wildlife sanctuary. Great for a nice morning or afternoon walk. Perfect for bird watching as well. Free to enter.
Huntington Beach
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrLaguna Beach
Nice place to have a picnic or take a nice walk. This park is 1 square mile, so there is lots to do here!
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Mile Square Regional Park
16801 Euclid StNice place to have a picnic or take a nice walk. This park is 1 square mile, so there is lots to do here!
Shopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StBig shopping mall.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor shopping mall and dining.
Bella Terra
Bella TerraOutdoor shopping mall.
Outdoor shopping market. Every Saturday and Sunday except during special events.
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Orange County Market Place
88 Fair DrOutdoor shopping market. Every Saturday and Sunday except during special events.
Awesome outdoor mall with shops and restaurants. It's right across the street from the beach!
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Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyAwesome outdoor mall with shops and restaurants. It's right across the street from the beach!
Essentials
Vons
3650 S Bristol StEl Super
2445 S Bristol StSuper King Markets
2741 W MacArthur BlvdArts & Culture
They are usually showing some good plays.
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South Coast Repertory Theater
655 Town Center DrThey are usually showing some good plays.
They are usually showing some good plays.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrThey are usually showing some good plays.