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Just Steps from the Disneyland® Resort and Anaheim Convention Center An amazing collection of

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nationally acclaimed restaurants,

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California Pizza Kitchen

exciting night life, boutiques,

McCormick & Schmick’s Grille

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The Cheesecake Factory

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live entertainment venues.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Heat Ultra Lounge

Roy’s Restaurant

McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon

OPENING IN 2016: House of Blues Anaheim Rumba Room Live Grasslands Churassco Market Mission Escape Games Sockerbit Sweet + Swedish

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the guide

My Rockstud Enchanted Wonderland by Valentino

4 Editor’s Note Is history my bag? Handbags are third in a series.

32 Dining Restaurants by cuisine

8 Hot Dates

50 Entertainment Special events, performing arts and sports

Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim.

64 30 Things We Love

51 Attractions + museums Theme parks, cultural venues and exhibitions

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54 Shopping The county’s major retail destinations

10 Dining New: Water Grill in Costa Mesa, three barbecue spots and a gaggle of restaurants in Irvine.

56 golf The most beautiful and most interesting courses

12 Arts & Entertainment Beautiful, a musical about songwriter Carole King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

57 nightlife Hottest clubs, lounges, bars and wine bars

14 Shopping Anthropologie at Fashion Island adds a home component; luxe new Lavender Salon & Boutique. COASTAL SHOPPING & DINING OVER

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Celebrating 80 Years in the know

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16 A Bag to Remember Forget schlocky souvenirs. If you’re visiting Orange County, consider instead a handbag that will remind you of your sojourn and that you can carry with you often. By ZOE LORENZO

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA 250 BOUTIQUES, 30 RESTAURANTS AND SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apple Store · Berluti · Bottega Veneta · Brioni · Burberry Bvlgari · Canali · Cartier · Céline · Chanel · Charlotte Olympia Chopard · Coach · Dior · Dolce&Gabbana · Ermenegildo Zegna Fendi · Gucci · Intermix · IWC · Jimmy Choo · John Varvatos Lanvin · Louis Vuitton · Microsoft · Oliver Peoples · Rimowa Roger Vivier · Rolex · Salvatore Ferragamo · Stuart Weitzman Sur La Table · Tiffany & Co. · Tod’s · Tory Burch · Tumi Vacheron Constantin · Valentino · Williams-Sonoma AnQi by House of An · The Capital Grille · Din Tai Fung Marché Moderne · Seasons 52 Saks Fifth Avenue · Bloomingdale’s · Nordstrom · Macy’s partial listing

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Wyland Galleries 509 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 800-WYLAND-1 OPEN DAILY 9 AM TO 9 PM

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Now through Nov. 30, get FREE framing on your z art at the unframed price For more information visit wylandgalleries.com/framing

When we ran a cover story on watches, I dedicated my editor’s note to “A Brief History of Timepieces.” For our swimwear issue, I wrote an even briefer history, befitting the subject. In both cases, my research proved fascinating, and I couldn’t help wondering if handbags (see page 16) could also be

—BENJAMIN EPSTEIN

It was the emancipation of women that created their need for handbags. Like any good accessory, handbags now change with the seasons, not with the centuries.

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IS HISTORY MY BAG?

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interesting. They could! Understandably drawn to the history of man bags, my research led to an infograph titled—surprise!—“A Brief History of Man Bags.” First thing I discovered: Though it may seem to be a fairly recent trend, the man bag likely predates the woman bag. In the Middle Ages, girdle pouches served as pockets, since pockets hadn’t yet been invented. In the Renaissance, men’s “swete bagges” carried spices, flowers and herbs to offset their body odor, and their satchels carried books—just like today! The Industrial Revolution ushered in the briefcase. The world wars brought “bread bags” that soldiers used for carrying just about anything, including bread. Messenger bags carried by postal workers and, well, messengers became the model for today’s man bags. Also noteworthy: It was women’s emancipation and subsequent employment that created their need for handbags. What has changed most since then is the frequency of change itself: Like any good fashion accessory, handbags now change with the seasons, not with the centuries. The best, of course, are timeless. As for the timely, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace in Yorba Linda remakes itself after 25 years (p. 50), Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town marks 75 years (p. 28) and the Anaheim Packing House nears 100 (p. 18). And—at least through my new lens—the rest is history.

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Top Stops

ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Beijing-based multimedia pioneer Li Hui is a key member of the new generation of young Chinese artists, and his installations are recognizable worldwide. V (2009), one of his most impressive works to date, reveals his fascination with light and its effects on the environment.

HOT DATES

OCT. 6-9 MODEL PERFECT

The Orange County International Auto Show fills the Anaheim Convention Center inside and out with 500 new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport utility vehicles and specialty vehicles, including ultra-high-end exotics—such as the Lamborghini Centenario, above—electric vehicles and pre-production models. Check out the latest new vehicles in a non-selling environment: Sit behind the wheel, inspect engines, experience new technologies and even take a test spin in any of more than 100 new models. p. 50

GREAT THINGS NOT TO BE MISSED

1 FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN > SEPT. 3-25 One hundred family events on weekends in September. Vocal and dance performances plus arts and crafts. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 877.492.5437, festivalofchildren.org

HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Check out our Weekend Roundup at SoCalPulse.com for the up-to-the-minute lowdown on the coolest concerts, sporting events, festivals, art exhibits and restaurants.

2 SOPRANO RENÉE FLEMING > SEPT. 13 Reigning diva, left, ushers in the Pacific Symphony’s 10th-anniversary season in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org 3 STYLE WEEK > SEPT. 15-17 O.C.’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celeb guests. Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, styleweekoc.com

4 KNOTT’S SCARY FARM > SEPT. 24-OCT. 31 Theme park turns sinister on select nights with shows, mazes, monsters. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com 5 NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL > SEPT. 29-OCT. 2 Restaurant samplings, mixology classes, cooking demos. 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com 6 BERLIN PHILHARMONIC > NOV. 20 Sir Simon Rattle leads one of the world’s greatest orchestras. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org 7 DUCKS VS. KINGS > NOV. 20 Freeway rivalry continues with the Anaheim/ Los Angeles faceoff. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2400, hondacenter.com

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Phillip K. Smith III’s installation Bent Parallel, on view beginning Oct. 16, envelops viewers in reflective light, continuing the artist’s dialogue with color theory, optics, scale and technology. A hingelike structure of two intersecting, color-field walls merges surfaces to engender a perceptual atmosphere that shifts and blends colored light. BOWERS MUSEUM In 1531, at Tepeyac Hill near today’s Mexico City, a vision of the Virgin Mary, the first to be documented in the Americas, sparked a phenomenon of religious fervor like no other. Virgin of Guadalupe: Images in Colonial Mexico, opening Oct. 8, explores its extraordinary impact. p. 54

BOWERS, JOSÉ DE ALCÍBAR , EXALTACIÓN DEL PATRONATO DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE (C. 1751-1806), COLECCIÓN PÉREZ SIMÓN, MEXICO / ARTURO PIER A . FLEMING, DECCA /ANDREW ECCLES

ART MUSEUMS MAKE FOR GREAT DATES, TOO!

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COASTAL OUTLET SHOPPING NOW OPEN IN ORANGE COUNTY Levi’s® Outlet Store GUESS Factory Store Tommy Hilfiger White House | Black Market Columbia Sportswear And more…

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THE BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT, ATTRACTIONS, SHOPPING AND DINING

DINING

LINE ON SEAFOOD Water Grill is considered the grande dame of fine-dining seafood destinations in Los Angeles, its art deco downtown location renowned for its Maryland blue-crab cakes, raw bar serving 10 types of oysters, and illustrious chef alumni including David LeFevre and Michael Cimarusti. Now the King’s Seafood flagship opens its fourth location in a sleek redo of the former Scott’s space opposite South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Menu highlights include hamachi crudo, left; wild Barents Sea red king crab; a 1-pound Prime rib-eye; and truly indulgent desserts. p. 42

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Baby back ribs at Bad to the Bone

ON ‘CUE It’s always barbecue season in Orange County—and it’s always nice to have experts manning the grill. New SeaSalt Woodfire Grill in Huntington Beach, from the SeaLegs Wine Bar team, channels the spirit of California’s Santa Maria Valley. A pit master grills tri-tip steaks over red-oak coals; house-made flavored sea salts, Central Coast wines and “craft rim” cocktails complete the experience. Nearby Old Crow Smokehouse, also new, brings Chicago-style barbecue, moonshine cocktails and, on weekends, live country music to Pacific City. Our go-to: the “real-pit BBQ” at Bad to the Bone in San Juan Capistrano. Brisket, tri-tip, Carolina pulled pork and lots more are slow-cooked over hickory wood and served up amid rustic cowboy ambiance; owner Marty Wells is a former pro rodeo roper from Oklahoma. Specialties also include blackened catfish, mesquite-fired steaks and, for takeout, family feasts serving eight to 30. p. 32-34

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Olivos Branches Its name may be Los Olivos Marketplace, but the emphasis at Irvine’s new neighborhood center seems more on dining than retail. Puesto Mexican Street Food, highly regarded in San Diego and La Jolla, brings artisanal tacos including zucchini-and-cactus and lamb barbacoa. Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana,

known for pizza in Dana Point, expands its menu beyond Neapolitan pies to salads, pastas and mains. Phans55 Vietnamese Bistro, also in Fullerton, is wellknown for its eclectic contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Fukada is a modern Japanese eatery specializing in soba and udon noodles. Burger

Lounge is a modern counter-serve spot featuring grass-fed beef, free-range turkey and quinoa. The Irvine-raised visionaries behind the Burnt Truck, Burntzilla and Dogzilla launch Burnt Crumbs, their first artisanal sandwich shop. Sugar Rush Sweet Shoppe is an upscale confection boutique. (p. 55)

Tres tacos at Puesto

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Before she was Carole King, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. By her 20s, she had a flourishing career, but it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she found her true voice. The Tony-winning Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, Oct. 4-16 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, features songs including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and the title song. Mamma Mia! is at the center Nov. 22-27. p. 50

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laguna beach Laguna Beach

Southern California’s premier coastal destination, located in the heart of ‘The OC’.

Fall Event Calendar

12th Annual Laguna Dance Festival One of Orange County’s major annual cultural events showcases new and established dance companies and artists. This year, the event will showcase three world-renowned dance companies: New York-based Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion; Philadelphia’s BalletX; and Los Angeles’ BODYTRAFFIC. Free public performances and master classes.

CA Surf N’ Paddle 689 S. Coast Hwy. 949.497.1423 casurfnpaddle.com

Surf and paddle board rentals, lessons and sales. Private, semi-private and group lessons available. Located steps from the beach. Free parking.

September 21-25 949.715.5578 lagunadancefestival.org 18th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational | 35 of the nation’s top plein air landscape painters compete for prestigious prizes and participate in the weeklong festivities, which include public paint outs, environmental awareness activities and educational events. Culminating with the Collectors’ Soiree and Public Art Show at Tivoli Too!, the event celebrates the artistic legacy of the village of Laguna Beach. October 8-16 949.376.3635 lagunapleinair.org Art & Nature | Laguna Art Museum presents special exhibitions, commissioned outdoor works, lectures, panel discussions, films and family activities on the theme of art’s engagement with the natural world in celebration of Laguna Beach as a center for the appreciation of art and nature. November 3-6 949.494.8971 lagunaartmuseum.org

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Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry

352 N. Coast Hwy. 949.715.0953 adamneeley.com Acclaimed jeweler Adam Neeley brings art to fine jewelry. Offering distinctive, everyday styles, custom engagement rings and one-of-a-kind couture jewelry.

Beach House Laguna Beach 1524 S. Coast Hwy. 949.715.6919 beachhouselb.com

Beach House Laguna Beach features a unique blend of resort style clothing, home décor and unique coastal and beach inspired gifts. Located across from Surf & Sand Resort.

Ocean View Bar & Grill Hotel Laguna 425 S. Coast Hwy. 949.494.1151 hotellaguna.com

Enjoy friendly service and panoramic beachfront dining in the very heart of Laguna Beach. Perfect for weddings and groups, too!

Red Fox

1500 S. Coast Hwy. 949.371.3376 Red Fox “Good Clothes” is filled with contemporary styles for life’s “special moments” of all sorts: from everyday errands to a weekend getaway, a brunch with friends, a wedding or a night on the town.

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Anthropologie in Newport Beach

On the Home Front Fashion Island’s spectacularly redone Anthropologie, already a favorite for its bohochic womenswear, shoes and accessories, is now the chain’s first California store to have a home department—adding a dozen decor-inspired rooms shoppable from floor to ceiling and an in-house design center where customers can customize their own furniture. The footwear and beauty offerings have dramatically expanded as well, both skewing toward more exclusive lines. 823 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9946

We can think of no better way to get through a blowdry than with a Kir Royale, beneath chandeliers, or that minute between cut and coloring by browsing vintage Chanel handbags. Or perhaps coffee from a porcelain Hermès cup, and, when styling is complete, a macaron for the road? The women of Newport Beach and environs get the treatment, and treatments, of their dreams at Lavender Salon & Boutique and Blow

Dry Bar, next door to chic vegan restaurant Gratitude at Castaways Commons. Look for the lavender Rolls-Royce parked out front; it belongs to the owners, whose portfolio also happens to include the California Pizza Kitchen chain. Cosmetics and accessories are available for purchase. Consider an updo and makeup before a night out. 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.515.2900

Lavender Salon & Boutique and Blow Dry Bar

LAVENDER, RYAN GARVIN

BEAUTY TREATMENT

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A Bag to

Remember

Forget coffee mugs and refrigerator magnets. When you visit Orange County, souvenirs that you might soon discard are not what you want to take home with you, and they certainly don’t reflect the experience. Consider instead a handbag that will carry not only your belongings but also memories of your visit—a keepsake to treasure. —Zoe Lorenzo Dooney & Bourke

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CHANEL

Our definition of a shopping paradise includes consignment stores. Find a Chanel bag—or Louis Vuitton or Hermès—and that memory can last a lifetime. On Que Style Corona del Mar, 949.717.7795

OPPOSITE: Julie Cimpko, The Larson Group

Above: Look hard and you might still be able to find the hot-selling Minnie Mouse Francis tote, above, or Minnie Mouse Comic tote—both of which spread happiness from the Happiest Place on Earth—or the Breath of Fresh Air I Need a Vacation Francis, whose sentiment is timeless. Kate Spade South Coast Plaza, 714.662.3956

The MLB Angels Hobo—coated cotton printed with all things Angels, officially licensed by Major League Baseball Properties— is major-league cute ($218). Dooney & Bourke South Coast Plaza, 714.641.3073

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Did you take a Dana Harbor wine cruise or rent a Duffy Boat? Your yacht anchored offshore? Consider the inland Oscar Admiral clutch bag ($1,595). Neiman Marcus Fashion Island, 949.759.1900

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culinary KALEIDOSCOPE Orange County is a world leader when it comes to those convivial smorgasbords of cool known as food halls. By PRISCILLA MAYFIELD Populated by casual offshoots of established restaurants, gourmet food trucks gone brick-and-mortar, and entrepreneurial experiments, the new food halls are contemporary takes on the historic food markets found in metropolises all over the world. Right now, Orange County may be the genre’s hegemon, with the rest of the nation following with similarly groovy multi-vendor venues. Eating at the Anaheim Packing House, Huntington Beach’s Lot 579, 4th Street Market in Santa Ana or Union Market in Tustin and Mission Viejo not only offers a look into O.C.’s culinary character but also a glimpse at the future of restaurant dining everywhere: Casual grazing is cheerfully replacing white-tablecloth tradition for all but the most formal occasions.

N A PRIME SPOT overlooking Pacific Coast Highway, open-air not-a-mall Pacific City reminds us why Huntington Beach is called Surf City: There are dazzling ocean vistas from nearly any point. Dining options range from surf to turf and beyond—eclectic Saint Marc Pub-Cafe, for instance, includes bacon flights. Pacific City’s new food hall, Lot 579— named for lifeguard stations 5, 7 and 9, just across PCH—is fully stocked with the sort of nosh that one comes to a food hall to find. With its elevated burgers and 60 beers on tap, the American Dream is more than aptly named. Bear Flag Fish Co.’s ahi poke was locally famous long before the current poke craze took off, but its sushi, sandwiches, tacos and burritos—with or without its proprietary Tommy sauce—inspire equally fanatical fandom. Burnt Crumbs—an evolution of the Burnt Truck-Burntzilla mashup that started in Irvine—takes the next-gen deli to next-next gen, making everything in-house: slow-roasting and braising meat,

pickling vegetables, even baking the bread used for its artisan sandwiches. Chef Franco Barone (of acclaimed Il Barone in Newport Beach) keeps it all in the family at new Il Barone Italian Street Food, helmed by his son and nephew and offering pizza, pastas, salads and a mozzarella bar. Australian meat pies and sweets found a happy home in O.C. when the first PieNot opened in Costa Mesa; now Lot 579 offers the same hearty Aussie treats, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. It’s flowers and fizz at Petals and Pop, a Seal Beach original where you can await your custom floral arrangement at the Champagne bar. PopBar, also at the Anaheim Packing House, offers frozen gelato pops in 40 flavors, dipped and topped according to your whim. Whether you’re an espresso, pour-over, or siphon fan, third-wave Portola Coffee Lab—Roast Magazine’s 2015’s Microroaster of the Year—is second to none among O.C.’s coffee cognoscenti. gopacificcity.com

Seared halibut at Anchor Hitch, Union Market Mission Viejo

HE ANAHEIM PACKING District shows that rehab/redevelopment can segue right into full-on reinvention. The district—composed of the Packard Building, Farmers Park and the Anaheim Packing House—inhabits a single walkable block. At one end, the Packard Building (originally an auto dealership) houses Anaheim Brewery and an Umami Burger. A brief amble through Farmers Park leads to the Packing House, a fun-filled food hall worthy of its proximity to the Happiest Place on Earth.

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The fabulously cavernous, sunlightbathed 1919 building—the last citrus packinghouse left standing in Anaheim—retains much of its period charm, thanks to the use of reclaimed materials. Inside is a cornucopia of delights, fine Italian at Ecco as well as speakeasy-style cocktails at secret-ish Blind Rabbit (shh: it’s behind a wall of sake barrels). Settle in, or wander—a special liquor license allows sipping and strolling. Adya serves chef Shachi Mehra’s delectable modern Indian food. When the

cheese experts from the Cellar in San Clemente decided to open a grilled cheese bar, they didn’t mess around: their Black Sheep GCB offers inventive combinations with thoughtfully chosen house-made condiments. The county’s favorite fish and chips are cooked to order at the Chippy; beyond the batter there’s grilled and baked seafood as well. Soul food is a rare—and welcome— sight in Orange County, and Georgia’s fills the niche with Southern fried chicken, jambalaya and barbecue ribs, plus all the fixins.

An island of green among the venue’s more indulgent destinations, Mix It Up’s salads are prepared to order. The popularity of the communal, cook-it-yourself hot pot, similar to Japanese shabu-shabu, makes Rolling Boil a great fit for group dining. Orange County, home to Little Saigon, boasts the very best Vietnamese food in the U.S., and Sawleaf brings the greatest hits to Anaheim—pho, the famed noodle soup; savory bánh mì sandwiches; and an array of rice-paper-wrapped summer rolls.

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N THE HEART of revitalized downtown Santa Ana—aka DTSA—4th Street Market has an urban-suburban cool that sets it apart in a county better known for theme parks and beaches. The vendors reflect the influence of O.C.’s pioneering gourmet food truck movement as the indie startups transition to brick-and-mortar. Expect corn and chilies and more at the latest add, Alta Baja. From its airy 4th Street vantage, the store/café showcases food products from across the Southwest and Baja California—and others showing Latin influence made on-site in the adjacent East End Kitchens. Tucked inside Alta Baja, lined with gleaming white tile, Electric City Butcher is the county’s only whole-beast, nose-to-tail butcher; it features custom cuts of humanely raised meats and handmade sausages and sauces. At Dos Chinos, one of O.C.’s favorite food trucks put down roots for its first stationary site selling its only-in-SoCal Latin-Vietnamese fusion tacos and burritos. A second concept from the Dos Chinos founders, Sit Low Pho, serves Vietnamese noodle soup. Everything’s made in-house at Jinny’s Pizzeria—the dough, Italian sausage, pasta sauces and salad dressings. MAR takes its name from mariscos, Spanish for seafood; on the menu are poke, sushi, and other raw dishes with a fresh Latin twist, as well as tacos and teriyaki bowls. At Pig Pen Delicacy, pork products every

which way are the modern comfort-food focus—don’t miss the candied bacon, by itself or enhancing a sandwich. At Stockyard Sandwich Co., hearty sandwiches overfilled with braised meat or cold cuts are complemented by house-made sides such as beer-battered onion rings; even the pickles are made on-site. On the beverage front, 4th Street boasts the Santa Ana outpost of Portola Coffee Lab’s growing mini-empire, and Recess, from Lime Truck founder Jason Quinn, has house-made soda and craft beer on tap, wine, and cocktails designed by an awardwinning bartender. (Quinn’s respected Playground DTSA is just across the street.) Chunk-N-Chip is so dedicated to its concept that Sammiches is trademarked—and when hot, freshly baked cookies meet house-made ice cream, you’ll understand why. 4thstreetmarket.com

NIQUE AMONG ORANGE County food halls, Union Market is an island surrounded by a retail sea—the huge, bustling District at Tustin Legacy, home to a range of big-box retailers, Whole Foods, restaurants, movie theaters and a modern bowling alley. It’s also the only one with a selection of boutique retail sprinkled among the comestibles, though food is definitely the main event. Belly up to the glam Central Bar for a craft cocktail before heading to Kettlebar for steam-kettle-cooked fresh seafood with a Southern feel or to Market to Plate for design-your-own bowls and plated meals. Every food hall seems to require a poke specialist, and at Union Market Tustin this is fulfilled by Cubed. For artisanal sandwiches and value-added poutine-ish frites —often with an egg on top—try the Kroft. (There’s a Kroft in the Anaheim Packing House as well.) Hatch matches “moo, oink, flap, swim or sprout” sliders with superb Tiki drinks and 20 craft beers on tap. How often do you find ice cream that’s churned à la minute? At Churned Creamery, watch state-of-the-art Italian machines turn fine ingredients into frozen dessert, and then have a scoop stuffed into a fresh croissant for a decadent take on an ice cream sandwich. Crêpe Coop starts with its namesake thin pancake baked to order on a

traditional, French-style griddle, then wraps it around fresh fruit and sweet fillings. (You’ll find another Crêpe Coop at the Anaheim Packing House.) Putting a sweet spin on edible vessels, Dirty Cookie bakes cookie shots—an adult take on milk and cookies. Frozen treats get the artisanal treatment at Front Porch Pops, using quality dairy and seasonal fruit—and don’t miss the fresh-baked graham crackers and homemade marshmallows at Torch S’Mores from the same owner. (Both concepts are also found at the 4th Street Market.) Juicers can get their fix at Drinkbar Juicery, and O.C. coffee superstar Portola Coffee Lab keeps all of Union Market properly caffeinated. unionmarkettustin.com

EW SISTER TO the Tustin hall, Union Market Mission Viejo is on the upper level of the entertainment-driven Kaleidoscope Center, bringing food hall culture (finally!) to south O.C. Fine seafood including seasonal raw selections, classics such as lobster roll and new classics such as abalone panna cotta rule at Anchor Hitch Seafood & Raw Bar, but there are non-seafood selections as well. Hot pot and poke are respectively covered by Oyu Shabu, where you can dive into cook-yourown shabu-shabu, and Diced, presenting the requisite Hawaiian-style raw fish. Hummus Bowl prepares Middle Eastern classics with a contemporary healthy twist: nutritionally valued sprouted chickpeas. Before or after a movie, Dry Society Bar slakes your craft-cocktail thirst. Craft boba tea? Believe it: At Milk Box, natural ingredients elevate creative milk teas to new heights. Coming soon, as in can’t come too soon: Portola Coffee Lab. unionmarketmissionviejo.com

LSO OPENING PRESENTLY: another food hall, and one of special interest to travelers. Trade Marketplace, in Irvine a block from John Wayne Airport, presents nine vendors, notably all-new concepts from some of the county’s most iconic foodie entrepreneurs: Andrew Gruel of Slapfish (six locations), Andy Nguyen of Afters Ice Cream (nine locations) and Hop Phan and Viet Tran of 4th Street Market’s Dos Chinos and Sit Low Pho.

Top row: At Lot 579 in Huntington Beach, salmon at Bear Flag Fish Co. and Pie-Not owners Ryan Lopiccolo and Jai Snowdon. Middle row: At Union Market Tustin, Tiki glasses at Hatch; at 4th Street Market in Santa Ana, pho at Sit Low Pho. Bottom row: At Anaheim Packing House, gelato on a stick at PopBar; savory snack (chaat) at Adya.

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Ultra-Italian Vitaly, a sibling of the Costa Mesa original, serves pastas and piadina flatbread sandwiches as well as house-made gelato, available in flights. Mini Monster, little sister to the Snow Monsters dotting the local foodscape, serves tea with or without boba pearls, as well as frozen yogurt and ice cream, in logo-etched, reusable jars—any of which can be crowned with a freshly spun cloud of cotton candy. Pandor Bakery offers très française soups, sandwiches and pastries—but don’t miss its all-American Dor-nut, a proprietary doughnut-croissant mashup in flavors that run from simple cinnamon-sugar to right over the top. When you get thirsty, consider BXCR’s fine wines or Hammer Bar’s superb craft cocktails. anaheimpackinghouse.com

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Metro Cities

COSTA MESA, A RETAIL, CULTURAL AND BUSINESS CENTER, ADJOINS IRVINE AND SANTA ANA, THE COUNTY SEAT.

➺Where is the heart of Orange County? Irvine, home of the historic Irvine Ranch, is O.C.’s financial Costa Mesa

On one side of Bristol Street is South Coast Plaza, whose annual sales, nearly $2 billion, are highest among the nation’s shopping destinations. On the other is the county’s center of culture—two concert halls and its largest repertory theater—and business high-rises. The late Henry Segerstrom and his family founded South Coast Plaza in 1967 on a lima bean field where as a youth he’d driven a tractor. Today, South Coast Plaza and its Bear Street wing, connected by the Bridge of Gardens, offer hundreds of stores, boutiques and restaurants. The state-designated tourist attraction has the nation’s highest concentration of elite retailers. Rimowa luggage is new. Excellent dining options include Marché Moderne, Din Tai Fung and, across Bristol Street, hot new Vaca, from Bravo Top Chef finalist Amar Santana. It’s an easy walk to the “arts campus,” the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and, in the future, Orange County Museum of Art. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts, built in 1986 mainly with Segerstrom money on Segerstrom land, includes 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall, presenting a range of genres including dance and Broadway musicals, and the newer Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall, a 2,000seat facility designed by Cesar Pelli that hosts events as diverse as tributes to Mahler and

Paul McCartney. There are two intimate venues, Founders Hall and Samueli Theater. Renowned South Coast Repertory, with three stages inside its David Emmes and Martin Benson Theatre Center, opened at its present location in 1978, also with Segerstrom family donations. Among Town Center’s professional buildings is one of the nation’s premier collections of outdoor art. Start, or end, at the 1.6-acre California Scenario (near Anton Boulevard) by sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Metro Pointe and South Coast Plaza Village—whose movie theater offers top foreign films—are a crosswalk away. All three centers are accessible from North or South County hotels by dedicated taxi and motor coach service, and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner delivers visitors to the Santa Ana train station. To the west is the South Coast Collection of design showrooms such as Design Within Reach and new Room & Board. Foodies frequent Surfas Culinary District, Arc restaurant and the Saturday farmers market. The hip OC Mix features 30 vendors including Alexander Gray eyewear, the Mixing Glass, new Farm & Culture Co. kombucha and broth bar and Taco María for sophisticated chicano fare. South on Bristol are The Lab and The Camp. The Lab has the kinds of shops you’d likely find on L.A.’s hip Melrose Avenue, among them Heirlooms and Hardware and the Celect boutique. Opposite is the Camp,

set amid woods, aluminum and piped-in sounds of crickets. Dining options include Old Vine Café, Vitaly for Italian sandwiches and gelato and Taco Asylum for unusual tacos. Dine-and-play center The Triangle offers bowling at Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl and dining at Black Knight Gastro Lounge, Saddle Ranch Chop House and La Vida Cantina. The O.C. Fair & Event Center hosts events year-round, the county fair and concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre in summer.

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Arts-minded downtown Santa Ana offers the Artists Village, Santora Arts Complex and Grand Central Art Center. Places such as Playground and new Irenia make for an exciting dining scene. Find more than a dozen innovative fast-casual dining concepts at 4th Street Market. The bar scene—we favor Lola Gaspar—is burgeoning, too. A centerpiece of the East End along Fourth Street is the Yost Theater concert venue. Historical highlights include the Queen Anne-style home of Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, and the Old County Courthouse, a setting for numerous movies. Bowers Museum, founded in 1936, offers blockbuster exhibitions mounted with the world’s major museums. Visitors also view pre-Columbian artifacts, Pacific Island art and a permanent exhibit of local history—and dine at the Patina Group’s Tangata.

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hub. Santa Ana is the county seat. Tustin’s massive twin hangars are near the county’s geographic center. But Costa Mesa residents would say their city is hands-down the county’s heart and its cultural soul.

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Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center. (Opposite from left) Discovery Cube Science Center in Santa Ana, OC Mix at South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa.

Discovery Cube science center has been spectacularly expanded; its namesake tilting cube is perched seemingly inches off Interstate 5. MainPlace houses Macy’s, Nordstrom and 200 shops; a 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport, with rooftop basketball court and open-air swimming pool, and Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ are new. Intimate Santa Ana Zoo is in Prentice Park; highlights include a primate exhibit and children’s zoo. On the Irvine border, and sharing that city’s vibe, is John Wayne Airport, whose pleasant ambience and ease of departure and arrival make it vastly superior to LAX.

Irvine

Irvine offers a relatively problem-free world carved from the Irvine Co.’s land holdings. Irvine Spectrum Center’s Giant Wheel can be seen for miles along the 5, 405 and 133 freeways. But it’s the center’s 150 shops, many of them entertainment-related, restaurants such as Cucina Enoteca for Cal-Ital and Capital Seafood for Chinese, and the nation’s most visited movie complex that together draw more visitors annually than Disneyland. Irvine Barclay Theatre, at UC Irvine— which recently marked its 50th anniversary— presents an impressive roster of music, dance and dramatic events; there’s not a bad seat in the house. Nearby is the UCI Arboretum (Jamboree Road and Campus Drive, 949.824.5833). San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (949.261.7963) offers 10 miles of trails through coastal freshwater marshlands. The Irvine Museum houses Joan Irvine Smith’s collection of California Impressionist art on the ground floor of an office building. The one developed corner of the Orange County Great Park offers a farmers market,

an arts complex and a carousel; you can ride 400 feet up in the iconic tethered orange balloon. The restored blacksmith shop and general store of Old Town Irvine (Sand Canyon Avenue and Burt Road, 949.660.9112) now house a hotel and restaurants.

Tustin

Forbes magazine has listed Tustin, which has preserved many of its 1870s buildings, in its Top 25 places “to live well.” The District at Tustin Legacy, at Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, is a sprawling shopping center. Draws include The Winery and Bluewater Grill restaurants, sip-and-paint

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venue Pinot’s Palette, a cineplex, and bowling at Bowlmor. New Union Market offers an eclectic collection of dining concepts and retailers. The nearby iconic twin hangars are 1,000 feet long and 17 stories tall. The Market Place (714.730.4124), on Jamboree Road off Interstate 5, is older and even more sprawling. Though often called Tustin Market Place, part of it is actually in Irvine. Texas de Brazil opens presently. The Marconi Automotive Museum (714.258.3001) displays 80 vehicles, notably Ferraris and historic open-wheel race cars. For bold items, see the where guide listings. For neighborhood maps, see page 63.

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On the hunt for vinyl? Step back in time at Left of the Dial Records, offering a trove of classic albums and 45s as well as eight-track tapes, all neatly organized and displayed amid cover art and music paraphernalia. Owner Geoff Leamon’s knowledge of and obsession with music is reflected in his eclectic inventory of genres such as psych, garage, power pop, shoegaze, goth, 1960s rock, ’70s punk and ’80s new wave. Rarities are in good to mint condition, and new releases are offered, too. 320 French St., Santa Ana, 657.900.2275, leftofthedialrecords.com

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The Coast

THE COUNTY’S PRIME BEACH COMMUNITIES INCLUDE NEWPORT BEACH, BALBOA, CORONA DEL MAR AND HUNTINGTON BEACH.

➺Newport Beach offers the county’s most pleasant shopping destination, countless fine restaurants and Newport Beach

Newport Beach and its environs have been called California’s Riviera. Sandy beaches and bougainvillea are a backdrop to yachts and dream homes, from cottages to some of the nation’s most expensive real estate. Its retail center is Newport Center, near Jamboree Road, Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard. Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s are anchors at elegant and relaxed shopping destination Fashion Island. The Celect, Hopdoddy Burger Bar and Sushi Roku are among recent additions. Island Cinema offers leather seats and wine service. The Orange County Museum of Art, also in Newport Center, focuses on 20th-century California artists, offers thought-provoking shows and throws hip fetes. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, aka the Back Bay, boasts some 160 species of birds. Hike, bike or jog along 10 miles of trails. Rowing and kayaking are popular; rent equipment from Newport Aquatic Center (949.646.7725). At Newport Dunes, Moe B’s Watersports (949.729.1150) rents kayaks, pedal boats and electric boats. Newport Beach boasts the world’s largest small-boat harbor. Mariner’s Mile, along Coast Highway, is lined with dining destinations—notably The Winery, The Ritz Prime Seafood and Pizzeria Mozza—as well as luxury-car showrooms and yacht clubs.

Private charters and narrated harbor cruises, aboard vessels including luxury dining cruisers and romantic gondolas, depart from Mariner’s Mile as well as from Balboa Pavilion (see Balboa, below), and pass huge luxury abodes. All manner of boat rentals are possible, from canoes and kayaks to sailboats, motorboats and surrey-fringed electric boats. The “beach” in Newport Beach includes two piers, Balboa and Newport, great sandy expanses and one of the cleanest and most colorful bike paths and boardwalks anywhere. New Lido Marina Village revitalizes a pedestrian-friendly, harborside shopping village with tenants including Clare V. and Jenni Kayne boutiques and Alchemy Works gallery; Nobu restaurant opens presently. The action never stops around Newport Pier, off Newport Boulevard on McFadden Square. Stag Bar (1908) just added a kitchen. The Dory Fishing Fleet (1889) leaves in the wee hours of the morn; you can visit the open-air fish market after the sun comes up, then have breakfast at the Dory Deli.

Balboa

To reach the Balboa Pier, continue southeast on Newport Boulevard (its name changes to Balboa Boulevard at 22nd Street), turn right on Palm Street and park in the metered lot. The Wedge, where the peninsula meets the harbor jetty, is one of the world’s most

famous bodysurfing and bodyboarding spots. Currents and riptides can be dangerous, so don’t go in the water unless you really know what you’re doing. Watching is fun enough. On the harbor side of Balboa Peninsula is the Balboa Pavilion. Take advantage of the Balboa Bay Front Webcam at Harbour House coffee shop; find a sunny seat outside, call friends in snowbound or humid states, have them log on to talesofbalboa.com and gloat! The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has transformed itself into ExplorOcean. Balboa Pavilion, a 1905 cupola-topped structure, is the depot for boat excursions: harbor tours, whale-watching trips and Santa Catalina cruises. As classic pop-song lyrics attest, Catalina, known for its beaches, buffalo and glass-bottom boats, is “26 miles across the sea.” The city of Avalon is 75 minutes away via the catamaran Catalina Flyer. The Balboa Island Ferry is a three-car shuttle between docks on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island, a tightknit community featuring charming cottages, shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Marine Avenue is its only nonresidential street. Try a customdipped Balboa Bar or frozen banana.

Corona del Mar

Heading south along Coast Highway takes you past Corona del Mar Plaza, where upscale destinations include Sienna Brown,

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gorgeous golf, not to mention its most coveted real estate. Along the coast, you’ll find wide sandy beaches, the world’s largest pleasure-boat harbor, renowned piers and Surf City USA.

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Diane’s for swimwear and Tommy Bahama as well as Sprinkles Ice Cream. Corona del Mar, whose streets are named for flowers, has expansive beaches and some of the country’s most expensive real estate. On East Coast Highway, just south of MacArthur Boulevard, is Sherman Library & Gardens, offering 2,000 plant species on two landscaped acres. Consider a repast at Café Jardin or the Tea Garden Crêperie. Coast Highway is lined with elegant design showrooms, rug dealers and boutiques. To find Corona del Mar State Beach, head south on Marguerite from Coast Highway, turn right on Ocean Boulevard, then follow signs to the parking lot below. You’ll find bodysurfing, volleyball, fire pits and facilities. Picturesque Little Corona Beach is just south. South of Corona del Mar is Newport Coast. Crystal Cove Shopping Center offers boutiques such as At Ease for Men and new Atelier 7918 and Babette’s, Bluefin and Mastro’s Ocean Club restaurants. Nearby are Crystal Cove State Park, with miles of sandy coves and miles of trails, and gorgeous Pelican Hill Golf Club.

Huntington Beach

Surf City USA is more sophisticated of late. Though Huntington Beach retains some of its sand-in-the-cracks identity, shops along Main Street, fine-dining options and luxury hotels have made for a dramatic transformation. Main Street is a promenade with lots of surfwear and beachwear shops, a Surfing Walk of Fame and Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. New Pacific City brings acres of retail, including H&M and Seafolly and new food hall Lot 579. The Strand, a development at Pacific Coast

Newport Beach Civic Center. (Opposite from left) Balboa Bar on Balboa Island; Huntington Beach Pier.

Highway and Fifth Street, offers Rip Curl surfwear and Bruxie waffles. Next to Huntington Beach Pier Plaza are Duke’s and Sandy’s HB restaurants; the plaza hosts art shows, live music and farmers markets. The area’s three beaches—Huntington City Beach, Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach—are popular for surfing and volleyball and for their fire rings. Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve (714.840.1575) offers 200 species of migratory birds in a salt-marsh setting with a 1.5-mile loop trail. Inland, at Talbert Avenue and Goldenwest Street, is 350-acre Huntington Central

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Park; the park encompasses Shipley Nature Center (714.842.4772), an equestrian center, two “lakes” and the city’s Central Library (714.842.4481)—which has the largest children’s library in the state. Tenants at 5 Points Plaza include Loft, Vans and Cloudmover Day Spa; the dog-friendly center even has a barking lot! Draws at Tuscan-themed Bella Terra shopping destination include outdoor-sports specialist REI and Solita for excellent tacos and margaritas. Nearby is Old World Village, hub for all things German, notably dachshund races. For bold items, see the where guide listings. For neighborhood maps, see pages 62-63.

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➺ Looking for high-end cutting-edge fashions? Consider C. Dobbs, where namesake owner Carol Dobbs presents handpicked, handmade luxury creations for women and men from European labels such as Sergio Hudson, James Carletons, Hotel Particulier and Ink & Tailor and stateside brands including Barefoot Watches and Mark Pomerantz. Among the more coveted pieces: the Sergio Hudson double-breasted blazer, James Carletons floral pumps and Uno de 50 jewelry. The sunny boutique also offers artworks for sale and accessories, such as the jewelry at left, for rent. 2823 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.427.2321, c-dobbs.com

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South Coast

COLORFUL CITIES ON OR NEAR THE COAST INCLUDE LAGUNA BEACH, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND DANA POINT.

➺Four of the county’s most historic cities are nestled into its southern corner: Laguna Beach, Dana Laguna Beach

It’s fitting that you pass Laguna College of Art + Design as you enter the county’s original art colony along Laguna Canyon Road. Admire the sculptures! In fact, it is easy to spend a day along the thoroughfare before ever entering the city proper, especially during the summer, when it hosts three art festivals— Festival of Arts, Laguna Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Art Festival—and the renowned “living tableaux” presentation, Pageant of the Masters. Acclaimed Laguna Playhouse offers both comedic and profound fare year-round. Laguna Canyon Road becomes Broadway, then comes to a T at Main Beach and Coast Highway. Turn left toward downtown or right toward Laguna Art Museum and you’ll find galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Laguna Art Museum presents modern and contemporary art, mostly by California painters; often explores pop culture; and displays art from Laguna’s past, including lots of seascapes. Steps away are coastal vistas at Heisler Park and a stretch of Coast Highway called North Gallery Row, where you’ll find Hobrecht Sports Gallery (350 N. Coast Hwy., 949.945.3283) and Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry (352 N. Coast Hwy., 949.715.0953). Historical cottages dot the neighborhoods above. On a steep hillside is the Hortense Miller Garden (open by appointment, 22511 Allview Terrace, 949.497.3311, ext. 426).

Main Beach gets action year-round. There are volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a boardwalk popular with walkers and joggers, and one more major attraction: The beach is just across the street from scores of the shops and galleries that give the city its distinctive aura. Must-sees in the downtown heart of Laguna, aka the Village, include the sculpture garden at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery (326 Glenneyre St., 888.972.5543). South along Coast Highway are dining options including hockey great Teemu Selänne’s Selanne Steak Tavern, K’ya Bistro Bar at historic La Casa del Camino and posh Studio at the Montage.

Dana Point

Richard Henry Dana, the seaman who wrote 1840’s Two Years Before the Mast, described the area now named for him as “the only romantic spot” on the California coast, noting its “grandeur” and “solemnity.” The grandeur is still there, but you won’t find much solemnity along Harbor Drive, now bustling with boaters, diners, shoppers and those headed to see the tall clipper ships in port. In addition to its sand and shore, Doheny State Beach offers 5 acres of lawn. Families picnic, couples rent bicycles. An interpretive center focuses on the underwater Doheny State Marine Life Refuge. The beach hosts

a blues festival in May and in summer, Lobsterfest, a surf competition and outrigger racing. Busiest day of the year? Fourth of July, with fireworks launched from a barge. Make your way along Harbor Drive to the tide pools at the end of the harbor’s rocky ledge. Public benches are a stone’s throw from seals basking on sea-logged boulders; take in both the quiet beauty of the harbor and the roar of the surf against the rocks. Dana Point Harbor offers 2,500 slips for vessels of all sizes, three yacht clubs, a fishing pier and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, which also offers whale-watching trips. The Ocean Institute displays the Pilgrim, a full-sized replica of the brig on which Dana sailed, docked next to the fishing pier. Wharf highlights include the White Pelican for Native American jewelry (34475 Golden Lantern St., 949.240.1991) and the Harbor Grill seafooder. North of town are luxury hotels featuring superior dining—Stonehill Tavern at the Monarch Beach Resort, and Raya at the RitzCarlton—and pristine Salt Creek Beach Park.

San Juan Capistrano

There’s no beach in this burg, but there’s plenty of history, style and charm. And there is no passing up a visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano, often credited with being the birthplace of Orange County. It was founded

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Point and San Clemente along Coast Highway, and nearby San Juan Capistrano. Whether for shopping, dining, history or just tantalizing poetic beauty, these small burgs have spectacular offerings.

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by Father Junípero Serra in 1776, the same year America was born. It took nine years to build its Great Stone Church, completed in 1806; it took just a minute for an earthquake to destroy it six years later, killing 40 people. The priests left the ruins, a dramatic benchmark of the struggle to build California. The dome atop the nearby rail station was made with stones from the ruins. Priests still celebrate Mass in the Serra Chapel; the original adobe walls shelter a magnificent Baroque altarpiece decorated with 52 carved gold-leaf angels. The 10-acre site is filled with walkways, gardens, fountains and exhibits. Mission events include the renowned Swallows’ Day Parade in March. Just across the train tracks is the Los Rios Historic District. A stroll along Los Rios Street is a most pleasant experience; 31 homes, the earliest dating to 1794, look as they did in centuries past. Near the train station is the O’Neill Museum (31831 Los Rios St., 949.493.8444), home to the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. The Ramos House Café, in an 1881 board-and-batten house, offers an unforgettable breakfast. Camino Capistrano is lined with shops and restaurants. One of South County’s most popular taverns is the colorful Swallow’s Inn (31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188). For a different kind of nightlife, consider the nearby Camino Real Playhouse (31776 El Camino Real, 949.489.8082). San Juan Capistrano Regional Library (31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752) is a postmodern masterpiece by architect Michael Graves. San Juan Capistrano is the county’s equestrian center; luxurious residences, many with their own stables, surround the city. Eight miles east is Ronald W. Caspers

Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. (Opposite from left) Mission San Juan Capistrano; Laguna Beach gallery.

Wilderness Park (33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210).

San Clemente

La Casa Pacifica, President Richard Nixon’s “Western White House,” has long since been broken up into million-dollar homes by a private developer. But one historic home you can still see is Casa Romantica (415 Avenida Granada, 949.498.2139), once the residence of the city’s founder, oil entrepreneur Ole Hanson. On a hillside overlooking San Clemente Pier, it’s now the Cultural Center and Gardens, with galleries and a popular veranda. From the pier, the sun sets across the blue

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water between Catalina Island and the Dana Point bluffs—just look past the constant stream of surfers. Metrolink and Amtrak trains run alongside the beach and stop at the pier. Find shopping and dining on Avenida del Mar, lined with antique stores and galleries, and El Camino Real, and at the new Outlets at San Clemente, whose tenants include H&M, Calvin Klein, Guess and Nike. Talega Golf Club (949.369.6226), above the city, was designed with help from Masters champion Fred Couples. Sundried Tomato is among draws at Talega Village Center. For bold items, see listing in the where guide. For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 63.

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➺Long before orange groves and Walt Disney shaped the landscape of Anaheim, and before Napa Valley

became a household name, German immigrants made the area California’s first wine country. It still fuels high times and joyful memories with world-class attractions that make it the gateway to endless fun. Making millions of dreams come true every year, Disneyland marks its 60th anniversary with a diamond celebration. Since Walt Disney opened the main gate in 1955, families have made the pilgrimage, starting on Main Street, U.S.A., and exploring lands from Frontierland to Toontown; Star Wars now brings epic encounters to Tomorrowland. The new “Paint the Night” parade uses projected mapping technology unprecedented for Disney. Sister park Disney California Adventure launched Cars Land, adding attractions—notably Radiator Springs Racers—inspired by the Disney-Pixar film Cars. Guests enter along Buena Vista Street, evoking the era when Walt Disney arrived in Los Angeles; Carthay Circle Theatre houses an elegant restaurant. A new World of Color shows wows nightly with choreographed fountains, lights, lasers, music, film and animation that tell the story of Walt Disney. The thrills never end at California Screamin’ and Soarin’ Over California, a simulation of gliding above the Golden State. There’s no admission at adjacent Downtown Disney, but it takes restraint to avoid splurging in the lively promenade’s shops, cafés and entertainment venues such as Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and ESPN Zone. Eateries range from fast to fancy, but none outclasses Napa Rose in the dazzling Grand Californian Hotel.

Shop, eat and play some more at Anaheim GardenWalk, a collection of shopping and dining options in an outdoor setting. For indoor entertainment, consider bowling at Bowlmor or dancing at Heat Ultra Lounge; acclaimed music venue House of Blues opens there soon. Nearby is The Ranch, among the county’s best restaurants, and its adjacent super-fun saloon, which is modeled on the late Crazy Horse. Honda Center is home for the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team and L.A. Kiss football team and host to touring acts such as— theoretically!—Janet Jackson. American Sports Centers Anaheim, the world’s largest indoor court facility, features 34 volleyball courts that convert to 25 basketball courts. Nearby is the region’s new transportation hub, the architecturally stunning Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). At Angel Stadium, “the Big A,” major-league baseball rules when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play; arena rock acts such as U2 invade when the team is away. Anaheim Convention Center has a grand Grand Plaza. The Anaheim Packing District includes hip shops and restaurants on Center Street Promenade. The historic Anaheim Packing House offers foodie vendors of all kinds, and it’s a smash—try several! Our favorites include Adya for Cal-Indian, Georgia’s for

Southern and Hammer Bar & Tool Shed for cocktails. Muzeo is a small museum nearby. Anaheim Ice, training facility for the Anaheim Ducks, is open for public skating.

Buena Park

Roller coaster, Old West and boysenberry jam enthusiasts flock to Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park with roots back to 1934, when farmers Walter and Cordelia Knott opened a roadside stand selling berries and a diner dishing fried chicken. Diners still feast on drumsticks and berry pie at Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant, and shoppers wander through the California Marketplace; both enjoy the Independence Hall replica (1966). Inside the park is a daunting collection of roller coasters separates the bold from the bashful. Xcelerator rockets to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds. Silver Bullet turns riders upside down six times. GhostRider, currently being renovated, is one of the world’s longest and tallest wooden coasters. Less hair-raising are the kiddie rides at Camp Snoopy. Ghost Town is marking its 75th anniversary. Explore bygone eras without leaving Beach Boulevard. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament revisits an 11th-century castle. Audiences cheer jousting knights and pageantry starring Pure Spanish stallions while serfs and wenches serve a four-course feast. A banquet at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

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New ARTIC in Anaheim. (Opposite from left) Antique shop in Old Towne Orange; café at Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land.

fortifies guests for skirmishes aboard a replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon in an indoor lagoon. Teatro Martini dinner cabaret recently opened at the same location.

Orange

Old Towne Orange is often used for movies and commercials, thanks to its diligently preserved pre-1940 homes and buildings. Anchored by a picturesque traffic circle—oval, actually—at Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, the district is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes antique shops and restaurants such as Haven Gastropub and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen. The Orange Chamber of Commerce (439 E. Chapman Ave.) offers a map of historic sights. Chapman University is one of the state’s oldest private universities. New are Musco Center for the Arts and, nearby, the Hilbert Museum of California Art. To the east is Irvine Park; its petite Orange County Zoo and narrow-gauge train are ideal for wee ones. Big kids go for The Outlets at Orange, where draws include high-end discount retailers Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Families fall like pins for hip bowling alley Lucky Strike Lanes and flock to Vans Skatepark. Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove— formerly known as Crystal Cathedral—is a must-tour for architecture buffs.

Fullerton

Most visitors to Fullerton, home of sprawling Cal State Fullerton, gravitate to the historic core along Harbor Boulevard, with its endless supply of boutiques and watering holes. Near Commonwealth Avenue, a short stroll from the historic train station,

are night spots and restaurants such as Matador Cantina and Twisted Vine. Significant sights nearby include the Fullerton Museum Center, offering dynamic exhibits including a gallery devoted to Leo Fender, native son and pioneer of the electric guitar. The museum offers maps pinpointing fine examples of architecture styles within walking distance. A short drive away, the stately Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts varied design and art events and exhibits. The Fullerton Arboretum at CSUF is a garden of delights, with streams, trails and a restored Victorian cottage. East in Yorba Linda is the birthplace of Richard Nixon.

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The tiny home and impressive rose garden are on the grounds of the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, marking its 25th anniversary with a $15 million renovation that adds nearly 70 new exhibits; among them are a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office and one that focuses on his historic trip to China. Birch Street Promenade in neighboring Brea offers retailers, dining destinations such as Brunos Italian Kitchen and stand-up comedy. Lillie’s Q for acclaimed barbecue fare is nearby. Brea Mall is huge. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 61.

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➺Italian sisters Deanna and Renee Durigon, longtime residents of Orange, were raised

with a love of food, family and friends. Now, inspired by their passion for the city and its culinary point of view, that translates to Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours. Itineraries are hardly limited to Italian spots Lucca Cafe and Francoli Gourmet. Others include Felix Continental Cafe for Cuban fare, Paris in a Cup tea salon, historic Watsons Drug and Soda Fountain, vegetarian Rutebegorz, Provisions for creative sandwiches and (left) craft beers, and Front Porch Pops for a fun finish. 714.404.1661, oldtownorangewalkingfoodtours.com

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On Holiday We toast a trio of new nightspots. Holiday offers vintage decor, low lighting, classic craft cocktails and a bar within a bar—the Red Room—in a Costa Mesa strip mall. Brent Bolthouse opens a second location of The Bungalow at Pacific City in Huntington Beach, offering ocean views, decks, gardens, seasonal bites by Bear Flag Fish Co. and cocktails such as the margarita seen here. Ever-changing drinks at the Irvine Marriott’s stylish YNK are inspired not by the seasons but by the wonders of the world. The name stands for “You Never Know.” p. 57-58

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A RESTAURANT Stylish spot—”classically hip since 1926”—with red-leather booths. Watermelon and burrata; Kentucky-fried quail; Imperial Wagyu coulotte steak. Café/market adjacent. McG is the founding partner. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 3334 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.6505 $$$ Map N13 ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant” offers sophisticated and distinctive fare, cocktails and contemporary decor, plus citrus-and-herb garden terrace with fire “tornadoes.” Vegan items, too. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887 $$ Map D4 ARC Chef Noah von Blöm’s “flame, flavor, finesse” cuisine (e.g., pig with black beans, maple and herbs) amid rustic-apothecary decor. Butcher’s Love for four is arguably O.C.’s best steak; superb cocktails use house-made everything. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.500.5561 $$ Map J12

Burgers of Note Burgers are in a new heyday; here are a few recent faves. Craving something colossal? The Ultimate Kolossal Kobe at Krave Kobe Burger Grill in Newport Coast features two 5-ounce patties from Imperial Wagyu in Nebraska; add-ons could include Niman Ranch bacon, fried organic egg, onion rings and garlic aioli. Colorful? The Angusbeef burgers at GD Bro in Santa Ana come on bright red brioche buns; the Italian Stallion includes giant mozzarella sticks, pepperoni and spinach. We’re all over the Frito Chili Cheeseburger with jalapeños at chef Joseph Mahon’s Burger Parlor in Orange and Fullerton—and it’s all over us! But, FYI, his bacon-focused Smokey (above) outsells all other versions 2 to 1. p. 44

BABETTE’S Stylish outpost of East Hampton eatery with lovely courtyard. Organic farm-to-table fare, veganvegetarian options, juice bar, cold-pressed-juice cocktails. B, L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7962 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.9915 $$$ Map M17 BaCK BAY BISTRO Snazzy spot overlooking Back Bay at the Dunes with retractable roof. Cancun-style shrimp cocktail, Kobe beef sliders, New York steak au poivre. L, D (W-Sa); Br (Sa-Su). Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.1144 $$ Map M14 BaD TO THE BONE “Real-pit BBQ” (e.g., brisket, tri-tip and Carolina pulled pork) is slow-cooked over hickory and served up amid rustic cowboy ambiance. Also: blackened catfish, mesquite-fired steaks and, for takeout, family feasts serving 8 to 30. L, D (daily). 31738 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.218.0227 $$ Map I17 BAYSIDE New American fare at stylish spot ideal for exec lunches, romantic dinners, lazy brunches. Live jazz. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.1222 $$$ Map M1 THE Beachcomber Spot in a historic cottage right on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park beach. Roasted French feta; Prime flat iron steak with wild-mushroomand-truffle mac; Gimme S’mores! dessert. Outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Shuttle from Los Trancos lot. B, L, D (daily). 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, 949.376.6900 $$ Map E4 BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA Original spot of Bravo Top Chef finalist Amar Santana. (The other is Vaca in Costa Mesa.) Creative “cuisine of the Americas” and great cocktails. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234 $$$ Map H15 CLAIM JUMPER Saloon-style eatery offers rotisserie chicken, baby back ribs, pot pie, six-layer Motherlode Cake and its own craft beer. Happy hour daily. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Seven locations include South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.8479; 190 S. State College Blvd., Brea, 714.529.9061; 2250 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714.836.6658 $$ Map J13, A3, G14 citizen kitchen Sports bar meets urban lounge meets grilled Spanish octopus, Prime N.Y. strip bibimbap and way-over-the-top Beast Burger with duck, foie gras, pork belly, etc., etc. L, D (daily). Hotel Fullerton, 1500 S. Raymond Ave., Fullerton, 714.635.9000 $$$ Map A3 Del frisco’s grille Creative twists on American classics extend to excellent happy hour and brunch fare (e.g., crab-cake Benedict, bananas Foster French toast). B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 772 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.341.0376 $$ Map D5

guidelines Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps on pages 61-63. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

index American................................. 32 Brewpubs/Gastropubs.......34 California.................................34 Chinese....................................36 Continental.............................36 Eclectic..................................... 37 Food Halls................................44 French....................................... 37 International........................... 37 Italian........................................ 37

Japanese..................................39 Mediterranean.......................39 Mexican/Latin.......................40 Quick Bites..............................44 Seafood.....................................41 Steak..........................................42 Thai............................................43 Vegan........................................43 Vietnamese.............................43

DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN & BAR Overlooks the sand. Whole Santa Barbara uni with hamachi and sea-urchin vinaigrette; foie-gras-stuffed Mary’s Chicken and morels. Cozy-edgy Stateroom Bar. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Pacific Edge Hotel, 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.715.7700 $$ Map I15 EAT CHOW “Chowified” fare includes Southern, French, Mexican and Cuban favorites. B, L, D (daily). 1802 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.2469; 211 62nd St., Newport Beach, 949.423.7080 $$ Map K12, N12 GRITS FULLERTON No-rules, creative Southern California—as in Southern and California—breakfast and lunch. Pancake balls; four-style pork belly; steak-and-crab “Benny”; lengua chilaquiles. B, L (daily). 133 W. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, 714.449.0939 $$ Map A3 HARVEST AT THE RANCH New. Homage to homesteaders at luxury resort showcases California organic farming (there’s a half-acre garden), ranching, brewing, distilling and oenology; patio seating with golf and canyon views. B, L, D (daily). The Ranch at Laguna Beach, 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.499.2271 $$ Map I16 HOLSTEINS Shakes and BUNS High-end burgers —Rising Sun, El Caliente, off-menu Billionaire with foie gras—and Bamboozled alcoholic milkshakes such as A-Chocolypse Now. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.352.2525 $$ Map J13 HOPDODDY New. One of “the best burgers in America,” says Food & Wine. More than a dozen versions include bison, Akaushi beef and tuna; we like the K-Town Belly. L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.2337 $$ Map L15 Juliette Kitchen + Bar Chic New American bistro with adjacent wine shop highlights locally sourced fare and innovative cocktails. L (M-Sa), D (Tu-Sa). 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.752.5854 $$$ Map J13 Leatherby’s Café Rouge Chic, sleek affair inside stunning concert hall presents chef Ross Pangilinan’s cutting-edge cuisine and special Broadway-themed menus. Ideal for pre- or post-performance. D (Tu-Su). 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.429.7640 $$$ Map J13 LIGHTHOUSE BAYVIEW CAFÉ New. Burgers, bánh-mì buns and bouillabaisse in a lighthouse-shaped harbor-view restaurant in Marina Park. Start or end any meal with the beignets. B, L, D (daily). 1600 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.933.1001 $$ Map N14 LILLIE’s Q Outpost of Charlie McKenna’s Chicago eatery brings his national-competition-winning ribs plus other Southern fare and moonshine cocktails. L, D (daily). 240 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, 714.482.2001 $$$ Map A3

El Adobe in San Juan Capistrano is in two adobes, a home (1797) and a jail (1812), the latter now a wine cellar and rumored home to a ghost. p. 40

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DINING picked daily on the Ranch’s own farm. D (nightly). 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.817.4200 $$$ Map I11

some of the shakes now come with booze. B, L, D (daily). 116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.363.3773 $$ Map J11

RESTAURANT MARIN Owners of adjacent Arc restaurant offer breakfast all day, and equally sophisticated lunch and dinner, at their chic, petite new venue. B, L, D (daily). 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.402.3974 $$$ Map J12

ZIMZALA Surfer-chic spot at hip Shorebreak Hotel offers “American/beach comfort” cuisine—and Cal-Med. B, L (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.960.5050 $$ Map N9

Foie gras dumplings at Citizen Kitchen in Fullerton

OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE New. Chicago-style barbecue, moonshine cocktails and live country music on weekends at new Pacific City. It feels cavernous but isn’t; beach and pier views. L, D (daily). 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.536.0381 $$ Map N9 OLD VINE CAFÉ Regional and seasonal; a pleasure any time of day, be it for its caramel apple French toast, beef-tongue panini or any of several ever-impressive fourcourse tasting menus. B, L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.1411 $$ Map J13 PARK AVE Owner-chef David Slay’s creative renditions of classic American fare feature house-made and homegrown specialties. Most produce meticulously grown on premises; visit the garden! Architecture is Googie, decor midcentury retro. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL Restaurateur Paul Fleming (P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse) serves mesquite-grilled items amid dark woods and balsawood chandeliers. L, D (daily). Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.453.1144 $$ Map D5 PLAYGROUND Owner/chef Jason Quinn, whose Lime Truck won Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, offers New American small plates: cauliflower nachos; Uncle Lou’s fried chicken; wagyu tri-tip. D (daily). 220 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.560.4444 $$ Map H13 THE QUIET WOMAN Cozy, very pricey local fixture serves sophisticated comfort food such as center-loin swordfish and baseball-cut steaks. The busy bar is open from lunch to close. 3224 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.640.7440 $$$$ Map M16 RAINFOREST CAFE Creative decor, animatronics and special effects bring the rain forest indoors; dine among lightning storms and wild animals. Expansive menu; kids’ menu. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1515 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.772.0413 $$ Map I10 RALPH BRENNAN’S JAZZ KITCHEN Creole cuisine and New Orleans jazz. Pasta jambalaya, Gumbo YaYa, bananas Foster. Beignets at Jazz Kitchen Express; romantic dining upstairs; casual meals downstairs. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.776.5200 $$ Map I10 RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ One of the county’s best restaurants serves O.C.’s best breakfast on the covered patio of an 1881 house next to the train tracks in the historic Los Rios district. B, L (Tu-Su). 31752 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342 $$ Map I17 THE RANCH Sophisticated restaurant and super-fun saloon. Chef Michael Rossi offers escargot with hazelnut spaetzle, fried Petaluma quail, glorious bone-in cowboy rib-eye; try brother David Rossi’s pecan pie. Most produce

SADDLE RANCH CHOP HOUSE Rock-western experience with mechanical bull; look for the stagecoach on the roof! Extensive American menu, south-of-the-border accents. B, L, D (daily). The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.287.4652; Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 657.221.3136 $$ Map K12 and J11 SAINT MARC PUB-CAFE, BAKERY & CHEESE AFFINAGE New. Indoor-outdoor bar. Bacon bar features bacon flights. Cheese and barrel wines sold by the ounce. B, L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington beach, 949.629.2591 $$ Map N9 SANDY’S HB SoCal vibe, vibrant setting steps from the sand at Huntington Beach Pier. Regionally inspired cuisine and huge patio. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273 $$ Map N9 SEASONS 52 Lower calorie. Lots of flavor. Fab piano bar, stylish decor, eclectic seasonal menu, Mini Indulgences desserts, superior wine list. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.437.5252 $$ Map J13 SKYLOFT Scenic rooftop dining atop the historic Heisler building hits its stride with dishes such as spicy chopped salad and the California smoked spare ribs. Local brews, live music. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 422 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.1550 $$ Map I16 SOCIAL Intriguing cuisine and cocktails near the Triangle. Wood-fired oysters; fried cauliflower; Akaushi-beef Drive Thru Burger; wagyu tri-tip. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 512 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.642.2425 $$ Map K12 STONEHILL TAVERN Michael Mina’s urbane ode to New American dining in shimmering room at Monarch Beach Resort. D (Tu-Su). 1 Monarch Beach Resort Drive, Dana Point, 949.234.3318 $$$ Map J17 TEMPO URBAN KITCHEN Jorge Cueva marches to his own beat with signatures such as short-rib tacos with Guinness mole and abuelita chocolate tortilla. New executive chef Chris Tzorin. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). 1060 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.529.2900 $$ Map A3 THREE SEVENTY COMMON Chef Ryan Adams offers winning fare such as halibut with peas, mint, onion and preserved lemon. Apple fried pies. Family-style Sunday Night Social dinners. D (nightly). 370 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map H15 320 MAIN Chef Jaime Carrano offers elevated fare such as citrus-cured salmon bite, roasted bone marrow with braised oxtail marmalade; owners Jason and Rebecca Schiffer fashion cutting-edge cocktails. D (nightly). 320 Main St., Seal Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map C1 WATERTABLE Chef Manfred Lassahn pulls out the stops at restaurant and “gastro bar” in inspired “living rooms” and on redone ocean-view patio. Shareable Bar Jars; honey-lavender Berkshire pork entrée. B, L, D (daily). Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.698.1234 $$ Map N9 WATSON’S SODA FOUNTAIN & CAFE On the site since 1899; California’s original soda fountain. Though newly hip, it retains its retro vibe. Fun, expansive menu;

Brewpubs and Gastropubs HAVEN GASTROPUB Adventurous fare and palate-provoking handcrafted beers on tap. Superlative burgers, Jidori chicken-liver toast, whole roasted suckling pig, B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.221.0680 $$ Map C4 JT SCHMID’S RESTAURANT AND BREWERY Beers brewed on-site and brewpub cuisine: wood-fired pizzas, Prime steaks, burgers, jambalaya and sashimi! L, D (daily). 2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.634.9200; 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.0333 $$ Map I11, D4 MRK PUBLIC Three chefs—two from Laguna’s late Tabu Grill—offer elevated pub fare, notably Tuscan Toast, Vietnamese Sticky Wings and fried chicken sandwich, and craft beers (all $5). L, D (Tu-Su). 1402 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.441.7621 $$ Map south of F6 SIDE DOOR Superb spot shares replica of England’s oldest inn with landmark Five Crowns. Artisanal cheese, charcuterie, seasonal plates and world-class brews—plus elevated British pub fare. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.717.4322 $$ Map M16 SLATER’S 50/50 Superior brew list plus DYO Burgers. Or try house favorites Peanut Butter & Jellousy or Fritos Crunch versions. L, D (daily). 8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.594.5730; 6362 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, 714.685.1103 $$ Map L9, B5

California Cuisine K’YA BISTRO BAR Chef Craig Connole has created more than 50 small plates for lively spot inside historic La Casa del Camino Hotel; sharing is encouraged. D (nightly). La Casa del Camino, 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.9718 $$ Map I16 NAPA ROSE Wine country at Disney Resort is a celebration of beauty in the bottle and the bounty of nature; chef Andrew Sutton offers sophisticated seasonal fare; staff includes dozens of sommeliers. D (nightly). Grand Californian Hotel, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.635.2300 $$$ Map I10 OAK GRILL Meticulous creative chef Marc Johnson delivers from start to finish. Slow Smoked Sundaze barbecue on Sundays. Fifty wines by the glass; superb cocktails. Shares huge patio with Aqua Lounge. B, L, D (daily). Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 $$$$ Map L15 PROVENANCE Cathy Pavlos’ wine-country-farmhousethemed spot has raised-bed patio garden; produce is the star. Pan-roasted cauliflower kung pao; Snake River Farms heritage pork tender; S’more in a Jar dessert. Fantastic brunch. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477 $$ Map L14 SEALEGS WINE BAR Seasonal California share plates—e.g., Pig and Fig Flatbread, Stinky Fries, bananas Foster French toast—plus limited-production wines and craft beers amid Hamptons-style nautical decor. D (nightly), Br (Su). 21022 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.536.5700 $$ Map M9 SEASALT WOODFIRE GRILL The SeaLegs Wine Bar team channels California’s Santa Maria Valley: tri-tip steaks over red-oak coals; house-made flavored sea salts, “craft rim” cocktails. D (Tu-Su). 21214 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.804.5545 $$$ Map D2

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RUBY’S DINER Vintage-inspired family-magnets serve burgers, fries and shakes. Three of 17 locations are at the end of piers. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Pier, 949.675.RUBY; Huntington Beach Pier, 714.969.RUBY; Seal Beach Pier, 562.431.RUBY $ Map N15, N9 and west of N7

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DINING SHADES Casual elegance, deft Cal-Continental menu and ocean views make this a popular boutique-steak and seafood destination. Lavish brunch on poolside patio. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Waterfront Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.8444 $$ Map N9 SPLASHES RESTAURANT AND BAR Indoors by the fireplace or on the patio steps from the sand, the water’s-edge Pacific view provides a dramatic backdrop for meals meant to be gorgeous memories. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Surf & Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.4477, ext. 550 $$$ Map H15 STUDIO Airy bluff-top Arts and Crafts-style bungalow with stunning azure and endless Pacific view oozes an offhand luxury befitting its premium resort setting. Chef Craig Strong reaches far beyond the predictably posh. D (Tu-Su). Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 866.271.6953 $$$$ Map I16 TANGATA Lunch spot off Bowers Museum’s Missionstyle courtyard offers Pacific Rim-inflected cuisine. Spam taco, Laughing Bird shrimp salad, Korean marinated skirt steak, banana spring roll. L (Tu-Su). 2002 N Main St., Santa Ana, 714.550.0906 $$ Map G13 URTH CAFFÉ New. Organic heirloom coffee destination serves wide array of items plus pastries, cakes, juices and boba drinks in landmark restored nearly century-old cottage. B, L, D (daily). 308 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 213.797.4527 $ Map H15 THE WINERY Chef/partner Yvon Goetz offers seafood, wild game, USDA Prime steaks plus cigar patios and extensive wine cellars. Tustin: L (M-F), D (nightly); Newport: D (nightly), Br (Su). District at Tustin Legacy, 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600; 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.999.6622 $$$ Map D4, N13

Chinese DIN TAI FUNG Taiwan icon known for xiao long bao— Shanghai-style soup dumplings—now has venue at South Coast Plaza. New York Times included the original in its world’s top 10; the L.A. Times’ Jonathan Gold pegged the Glendale location in his top 101. L, D (daily). 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, 714.549.3388 $$ Map J13 TWENTY EIGHT Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung—former executive chef at China Poblano by José Andrés—offers modern Chinese in stylish digs. Singapore-style chili lobster; slow-braised oxtail. L, D (daily). 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.852.2828 $$ Map K14

Continental FIVE CROWNS Lawry’s spot in English inn replica recently marked its 50th anniversary with a dramatically expanded menu—nearly triple the items—and new bar. Prime rib and other favorites stay. Superb SideDoor Gastropub is adjacent. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331 $$$ Map M16 THE HOBBIT Transporting dinners at homey hacienda revered for special occasions. Multicourse prix-fixe affair: cocktails upstairs, elaborate appetizers in the wine cellar, new Continental classics in elegant dining rooms. Menu changes weekly. Reservations essential. D (W-Su). 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.1972 $$$$ Map J11 ORANGE HILL Hilltop hideaway with endless city-light views; traditional and updated fare includes seafood, prime rib, lobster. Orange Bar has retro orange theme and orange piano. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6410 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.2910 $$ Map C5 21 OCEANFRONT Romantic restaurant with sunset views, cozy bars, servers in black tie. Abalone, crab legs, steaks and osso buco. Live entertainment in the lounge. D (nightly). 2100 W. Oceanfront (Newport Pier), Newport Beach, 949.673.2100 $$$ Map N13

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Eclectic EATS KITCHEN & BAR Burgers, regional specialties and tapas-style small bites by chef Jason Montelibano. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.225.6780 $$ Map D4 MIX Hilton Anaheim executive chef Frederic Castan oversees the globally influenced menu at the strikingly redone atrium lobby restaurant and lounge and impressive chef’s table in the kitchen. B, L, D (daily). 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, 714.740.4412 $$ Map I10 SAPPHIRE LAGUNA Chef Azmin Ghahreman offers inspired, and globally inspired, dishes at stylish spot with excellent bar program, popular patio and gourmet pantry for takeout. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1200 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9888 $$$ Map I15 TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Healthful globally inspired fare in cheery room and on inviting patio with linear fire pit. More healthful cocktails; biodynamic wines. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Fashion Island, 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.2400 $$$ Map L15

French MARCHÉ MODERNE Chef Florent Marneau and pastry chef wife Amelia raise the bistro to delicious heights. Amelia’s desserts are transcendent. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.7900 $$$ Map J13 MOULIN Cheery bistro-epicerie-café offers rotisserie chicken, baguette sandwiches, pastries, charcuterie, cheeses, wine and beer—all French amid French logo decor. B, L (daily); prix-fixe D (Tu). 1000 N. Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.474.0920 $$ Map K13

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INTERNATIONAL IRENIA New. Former Taco Maria sous chef offers classic Filipino dishes (e.g., adobo pork belly) elevated with unexpected ingredients in the former North Left space. Dessert and cocktails excel as well. L (W-Sa), D (Tu-Sa). 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 657.245.3466 $$ Map H13 MARRAKESH Moroccan multicourse prix-fixe feasts including b’stilla (phyllo-chicken pie), sans silverware. Great value. Belly dancing (W-Su). D (nightly). 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.645.8384 $$ Map L13 MOZAMBIQUE African fortress gone hip and stylish offers Cal-Portuguese-South African cuisine such as piri piri prawns. Veranda rooftop dining. Complimentary safe ride within 3 miles—in really nice vehicles. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777 $$ Map I16

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ROYAL KHYBER Spot often cited as O.C.’s best Indian marks 30 years. Warm eggplant salad; lobster masala; signature Khyber’s Nectar, lamb shanks simmered 14 hours. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza Village, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13

Italian ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE Italian steakhouse in 1909 manor; refined cuisine elaborately presented amid fresco recreations. Consider white-chocolate salmon, peppered hanger steak and game dishes. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.772.1381 $$$ Map I10

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DINING ANDREA Elegant but unstuffy. Spectacular views of elysian vistas and the ocean. Superb northern Italian cuisine. Julia’s handmade gnocchi; wagyu chateaubriand for two. Pasta and gelato made in dedicated rooms. L, D (daily). Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800 $$$$ Map L17

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ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Well-regarded Dana Point spot opens in Irvine and expands its menu beyond its Neapolitan pies. L, D (daily). Los Olivos Marketplace, 8573 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.536.5200; Monarch Bay Plaza, 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.429.1102 $$ Map D5, J16 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE Totally redone, top-notch, romantic northern Italian restaurant; don’t miss the osso buco with risotto milanese, or the ricotta gnocchi. Enoteca Lounge and bar menu. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.751.7153 $$$ Map J13 BRUNOS ITALIAN KITCHEN Contemporary spot offers memorable dishes such as hamachi with sweet-and-sour shallots, wild-boar-sausage bucatini, caramel-chocolate budino, and house-made limoncello liqueur. D (nightly). 210 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.257.1000 $$$ Map A3 CUCINA ENOTECA Cal-Ital plus wine shop amid fun decor. Vasi (filled jars), lobster gnocchi neri, guanciale bucatini, house-infused liquors. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000; Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.861.2222 $$ Map L15, D5 ECCO Hip spot at the Camp serves up sophisticated wood-fired pizzas, ricotta gnocchi with grilled prawns, sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and chilies. New at Anaheim Packing House. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.444.ECCO; 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, eccopizza.com $$ Map J13, H10

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DINING 2929 E. Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, 949.675.2932 $$$ Map M16 PIZZERIA MOZZA Culinary stars Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich replicate their acclaimed L.A. and Singapore spots. Pizzas use distinctive dough. Start with bone marrow al forno; finish with caramel copetta with marshmallow sauce. L, D (daily). 800 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.945.1126 $$ Map M13 PIZZERIA ORTICA Spot owned by L.A. chef David Myers (Comme Ça) offers refined authentic Neapolitan fare using intriguing ingredients beneath soaring arched ceilings and frescoes. L (M-F), D (nightly). 650 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.445.4900 $$ Map J13 QUATTRO CAFFÉ Antonio Cagnolo of nearby, much-lauded Antonello Ristorante rejuvenates shoppers with stylish fare. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.0300 $$ Map J13 SAPORI RISTORANTE Charming spot near Balboa Island; O.C. Register’s restaurant of the year. Penne otero, polenta e porcini, scalloppine Gorgonzola. Adjacent pizzeria. L (M-F), D (nightly). 1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.4220 $$$ Map N14 VITALY Bolognese owners offer croissants, piadine and tigelle sandwiches, espresso, beer, wine, gelato and gelato flights in tiny cones. B, L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.662.5500 $$ Map J13

Japanese BENIHANA The original exhibition kitchen—at your table! Fun dining experience, fun date. L (M-F), D (nightly). 4250 Birch St., Newport Beach, 949.955.0822; 2100 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.774.4940 $$ Map K13, I10

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DINING organic local ingredients; sibling to Provenance in Newport Beach. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6507 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, 949.725.1773 $$ Map D5 MESA Young chef Niki Starr Weyler oversees stylish spot. Hip scene, retractable glass roof, unisex restrooms. Ahi-tuna “tacos,” cast-iron-skillet mussels, wine-braised short ribs; superb cocktails. D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 $$ Map J13 MEZZET Small plates and big flavors from Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, Greece and the South of France in an airy bar and open dining room (the former Nello Cucina space). L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, Crate & Barrel Wing, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.3365 $$ Map J13 ZOV’S Zov Karamardian’s passion propels her spots; Louie Jocson is the executive chef. Acclaimed Med cuisine; bakery-café in Tustin. L, D (M-Sa). Enderle Center, 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.838.8855; 1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.280.9687; 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 714.734.9687; 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, 949.760.9687 $$$ Map C5, I11, C4, L17

Mexican/Latin AVILA’S EL RANCHITO Family-owned spots (12 locations) mark 50 years of traditional Mexican fare. 2101 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.642.1142; 2515 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.644.8226 $ Map D3, M16 ANEPALCO’S Chef Daniel Godinez applies French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients, with sophisticated, artfully presented results. Tilapia with serrano chili-infused beurre blanc; cuitlacoche-topped burger. Innovative cocktails. L, D (daily). 3737 Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.456.9642 $$ Map B4

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CHA CHA’S TACOS & TEQUILA Contemporary spot on pedestrian-friendly promenade. Prickly pear margarita; rotisserie meats and wood-fired dishes; tres-leches cake with toasted coconut and raspberrykiwi salsa. L (W–F), D (Tu–Su), Br (Sa-Su). 110 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.255.1040 $$ Map A3

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EL ADOBE State historical landmark serving traditional Mexican fare is housed in a 1797 adobe and 1812 jail. L (M-Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1163 $$ Map I17 GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Old Towne daytrippers and tequila connoisseurs duck into this rustically stylish haven for spirited takes on regional Mexican fare far beyond tacos and burritos. L, D (daily). 141 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3038 $$ Map C4

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HABANA Hip setting, hip clientele and nuevo Latino cuisine by candlelight. Signature dishes include paella and ropa vieja (shredded pot roast). Great patio. L, D (daily). The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.556.0176 $$ Map J13 LAS BRISAS Window-lined, elegant cliff-top spot with renowned guacamole and superb coastal views. Snapper Veracruzana; Yucatán chicken. The patio is packed. B, L (M-Sa); D (nightly); Br (Su). 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.497.5434 $$$ Map H15 OLA MEXICAN KITCHEN New. Pacific City spot offers items including surf & turf lobster-filet mignon taco, posole and El Rey del Salmón Agave with ocean views from nearly every seat. L, D (daily). 21040 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.969.7300 $$$ Map N9 POUR VIDA Jimmy Martinez (former chef at L.A.’s Boa Steakhouse) offers creative tacos such as pineapple skirt steak, tempura oyster and heirloom cauliflower. L, D (daily). 185 W. Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, 657.208.3889 $$ Map H10

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DINING with green olives and garlic; pork belly with sea scallops and cauliflower crema—amid folclórico-style decor. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.340.5775 $$ Map D5 PUESTO New. Acclaimed spot in San Diego offers artisanal tacos such as zucchini-and-cactus and lamb barbacoa. L, D (daily). Los Olivos Marketplace, 8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, eatpuesto.com $$ Map J12 RAYA Sophisticated global cuisine from chef Richard Sandoval, spectacular ocean views. Sweet-corn soup with cuitlacoche puree, roasted halibut with truffled boniato and crispy jalapeños; the churros are a must! B, L, D (daily). Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000 $$$ Map J16 RED O Sexy design with Moroccan accents, menu by Mexican cuisine guru Rick Bayless. Ceviches, guacamole tasting, lamb chops mole negro. Extensive tequila list. L, D (daily). 143 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0300 $$$ Map L15 SOL COCINA Stylish spot overlooking harbor canals offers vibrant Baja-inspired dishes by Deborah Schneider (Amor y Tacos, Salsas and Moles). Chorizo and mushrooms con queso; Hot & Raw tropical ceviche; taco Vampiro; grilled Kobe skirt steak. L, D (daily). 251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800 $$ Map M14 SOLITA Sol Cocina spinoff offers tacos (e.g., chorizo, bacon and sweet potatoes; chili tofu; wood-grilled carne asada) and margaritas. Start with queso al forno. L, D (daily). Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.894.2792 $ Map C2  TACO ASYLUM Spot serving unusual tacos, excellent brews and small-batch soda. Bánh mì taco, corn off the cob, dessert nachos. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.922.6010 $ Map J13 TACO MARÍA Carlos Salgado serves up meticulous and always fascinating “Chicano cuisine” at OC Mix, e.g., piloncillo pork belly with pencil-cob grits, cherry and dandelion. Memorable, truly distinctive tacos at lunch; dinner is four-course prix-fixe. L (Tu-Sa), D (W-Sa). South Coast Collection, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.538.8444 $$$ Map J12 VACA Amar Santana, Bravo Top Chef finalist this season and owner/chef at acclaimed Broadway in Laguna Beach, and partner Ahmed Labbate open Spanish spot serving tapas, paellas, house-made charcuterie, 50-day aged steaks and superb cocktails. L, D (daily). 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 619.806.0553 $$$ Map J13

SEAFOOD BLUEWATER GRILL Fresh seafood selection at handsome spots changes daily. Grilled Australian barramundi, Costa Rican mahimahi, farm-raised Mississippi catfish. L, D (daily); Br (Su). The District at Tustin Legacy, 2409 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.FISH; 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, 949.675.FISH $$ Map D4, N13 1

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DINING MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB Bluff-top, ocean-view spot. Dry-ice enshrouded Seafood Tower; freshest seafood in majestic proportions; and the don’t-miss signature warm butter cake. Glass-topped grand piano in the O Bar. D (nightly). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 8112 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.376.6990 $$$$ Map M17 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Citified fish house offers simply prepared fresh seafood. Old-school cocktails, legendary happy hour; microbrews on tap at Irvine’s Pilsner Room. L (M-F), D (nightly). 2000 S. Main St., Irvine, 949.756.0505; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.535.9000 $$$ Map J14, I10 THE RITZ PRIME SEAFOOD The Ritz, a Newport Beach institution, gets new life in a breathtakingly updated incarnation on the water. Lobster and squid-ink pasta with uni butter; whole branzino; coconut cake. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 880 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.1800 $$$ Map N13 ROY’S Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian fusion fare amid stylish tropical decor. D (nightly). Fashion Island, 453 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.7697; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.7697 $$$ Map L15, I10 SHUCK Oyster bar offers meticulously shucked selections. Superb grilled cheese sandwich, seafood stew. Bubblies and brews. L, D (daily). OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.420.0478 $$ Map J12 TAPS FISH HOUSE AND BREWERY Excellent seafood and steaks, oyster bar, gold-medal-winning brews. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Birch Street Promenade, 101 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.257.0101; the Market Place, 13390 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 714.619.0404 $$$ Map A3, C5 WATER GRILL Opening presently. Grande dame of L.A. fine-dining seafood destinations opens in a sleek redo of the former Scott’s space opposite South Coast Plaza. Wild Tahitian bigeye tuna, wild Barents Sea red king crab, 1-pound Prime rib-eye, indulgent desserts. L, D (daily). 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, watergrill.com $$$ Map M13

WATERLINE “Water to table” fresh local seafood experience overlooks harbor. Crab eggs Benedict at breakfast; halibut BLT at lunch; scallops “Peas & Carrots” at dinner. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 888.894.2788 $$$ Map M13

Steak AGORA CHURRASCARIA Choice cuts at Brazilian steakhouse cooked over fire pit, seasoned with rock salt. Gaucho-garbed waiters offer 16 sumptuous cuts, from picanha (a sirloin specialty) to coração (delicate chicken hearts). Elaborate hot and cold bar. L (M-F), D (nightly). 1830 Main St., Irvine, 949.222.9910 $$$ Map J13 BLK EARTH SEA SPIRITS Akaushi Kobe-style Prime steaks and burgers (and one Japanese Kobe) plus seafood amid whimsical and sophisticated industrial-chic decor and on O.C.’s largest ocean-view patio. L, D (daily). 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 202, Huntington Beach, 714.960.0096 $$$ Map N9 THE CAPITAL GRILLE Elegant steakhouse offers dry-aged beef amid portraits of local historic figures. Panfried calamari with cherry peppers; bone-in kona-crusted dry-aged sirloin; ethereal cheesecake. 5,000 wines; classic cocktails. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.432.1140 $$$$ Map J13 FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Sleek venue; prime everything, and that includes the seafood. Classy feel extends to bustling bar with 100 wines by the glass. Prime rib on Sundays. Br (Su), D (nightly). 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9633 $$$ Map L15

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MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Swanky spot offers largerthan-life portions and white-jacket service. Wet-aged hand-cut bone-in filet; off-the-menu crab gnocchi; and— oooh—warm butter cake. Bar offers generous cocktails, fine live music. D (nightly). 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.546.7405 $$$$ Map J13 MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Classy bastions of beef: service-plus, colossal portions. Double filet, Cajun rib-eye, retro filets Oscar and Diane. Show-and-tell menu recitation. Bar 1221. Anaheim: D (nightly); Santa Ana: L (M-F), D (nightly). 1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.621.0101; South Coast Plaza Village, 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.444.4834 $$$$ Map I10, J13 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Bone-in cowboy ribeye; caramelized banana cream pie. Soaring ceilings, modern sculpture, colorful glass at Anaheim location. Anaheim: D (nightly); Irvine: L (F), D (daily). 2041 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.750.5466; 2961 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.252.8848 $$$$ Map I10, K14 SELANNE STEAK TAVERN Hockey legend Teemu Selänne’s upscale spot, several settings in historic cottage. Pacific diver scallops; scarlet beet ravioli; Lord Stanley Cut (bone-in rib-eye) wagyu steak for two; Bloomsdale spinach side; monkey bread dessert. D (Tu-Su). 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9881 $$$ Map I16

Thai ROYAL THAI CUISINE Casually elegant family-owned spots on the coast for more than 30 years. Honey duck; Lady Thai prawns. L, D (daily). 4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.8424; 1750 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8424 $$ Map N13, I16

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THAI NAKORN Local fixture, long considered one of O.C.’s best Thai spots. Fried fish with mango salad; clam in chili paste and basil. L, D (daily). 11951 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.799.2031; 12532 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, 714.583.8938 $$ Map I8, K10

VEGAN AU LAC Traditional dishes revisited make for amazing plant-based dishes, many centered on “shrimp” (salt-and-pepper shrimp), “chicken” (kung pao chicken) or “beef” (beef watercress). Plus “living” raw menu. L, D (Tu-Su). 16563 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714.418.0658 $$ Map C3 GRATITUDE New. Upscale spot from Café Gratitude chain. Elaborate organic, plant-based dishes get affirming names such as “Welcoming” and “Authentic.” Don’t- miss items include the tostada and the smoking gin and tonic. B, L, D (daily). Westcliff Plaza, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.386.8103 $$$ Map L14 HEALTHY JUNK Good eats. Eat happy. Reimagined plant-based snack junk and comfort foods; excellent burgers, Tex-Mex and pizza plus organic-everything bar. L, D (daily). 201 W. Center Street Promenade, Unit B, Anaheim, 714.772.5865 $$ Map H10 SEABIRDS KITCHEN Eye-opening organic, plant-based and seasonal dishes such as purple taquitos, artichoke drumsticks, enoki reuben on ciabatta, chaffle (churro waffle). L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.549.2584 $$ Map J13

Vietnamese ANQI Innovative small plates in sexy setting with backlit bar and glass catwalk over running stream. Mango-chili shrimp; galbi hanger steak with crispy kimchee polenta; amazing garlic noodles. Secret-recipe garlic crab on Tuesdays. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13

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DINING BREAK OF DAWN Iconic but off-the-beaten-path spot in a strip mall is known for generous portions of chef Dee Nguyen’s superb Vietnamese-inflected American breakfast fare. Cauliflower veloute; duck-fat omelet; beef brisket. B, L (W-Su). 24351 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.587.9418 $$ Map G17

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BRODARD CHATEAU Elegant two-story venue serves the regional specialty dishes of Hanoi, Hue and Saigon. Baked clams; Phuket-style pho; seafood bird’s nest. Lots of vegetarian options. L, D (daily). 9100 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, 714.899.8273 $$$ Map K8

FOOD HALLS ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE Historic citrus hub— the Sunkist building—hosts two dozen foodie vendors including Urbana for Mexican; Adya for Cal-Indian; Rolling Boil for hot pots; Georgia’s for Southern; Hammer Bar & Tool Shed for cocktails; Black Sheep for distinctive grilled cheese sandwiches; Ecco Pizza; the Iron Press for savory waffles; Popbar for gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.635.1350 $$ Map H10 4TH STREET MARKET Fifteen foodie tenants in the East End include Electric City Butcher, Touch S’more Co., Mar, Stockyard Sandwich, Dos Chinos, Front Porch Pops, KTCHN DTSA, Portola Coffee Lab and Recess Libations for cocktails on tap. New: Jinny’s Pizzeria, Pig Pen Delicacy, Sit Low Pho and Terra. L, D (daily). 201 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.486.0700 $$ Map H13 LOT 579 New. Impressive tenant list at new marketplace includes American Dream for burgers and beers, Burnt Crumbs for artisanal sandwiches, Il Barone Italian Street Food, Bear Flag Fish Co. for poke, Pie-Not for savory Aussie pies and PopBar for gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, gopacificcity.com $$ Map N9 UNION MARKET MISSION VIEJO Dining collection on upper level of entertainment center includes Anchor Hitch Seafood & Raw Bar (the city’s finest dining?), Oyu Shabu for shabu-shabu, Hummus Bowl, Dry Society for craft cocktails and Milk Box for craft boba tea. L, D (daily). Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, unionmarketmissionviejo.com $$ Map E6

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UNION MARKET TUSTIN Diverse dining experiences include Hatch for creative sliders and Tiki drinks, Cubed for poke, Kettlebar Steam Cooking for pan roasts and other seafood stews, the Kroft for marketinspired sandwiches and poutine, and the Dirty Cookie. L, D (daily). The District, 2493 Park Ave., Tustin, unionmarkettustin.com $$ Map D4

Quick Bites BRUXIE O.C.’s original waffle sandwiches. Hot tickets: Pastrami Bruxie, Creamsicle float. B, L, D (daily). The Strand, 180 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 657.215.3559; 292 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3900; 215 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.255.1188 $ Map N8, C4, A3 BURGER LOUNGE New. Grass-fed burgers with emphasis on healthful ingredients; salted caramel pretzel shake. L, D (daily). 279 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.764.1780; 8553 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.450.0440 $ Map M13, D5 BURGER PARLOR New in Orange. Chef with Michelin star experience focuses on burgers such as the baconforward Smokey and Frito Chili Cheeseburger. L, D (daily). 149 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.602.8220; 204 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, 714.441.2003 $$ Map B4, A3 C4 DELI: THE CURE FOR THE COMMON Localcentric kitchen with wine-and-craft-beer bar and even more distinctive craft sodas; ciabatta-roll sandwiches include the standout porchetta. B, L, D (daily). 200 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.263.1555 $$ Map H1

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DINING CROW BURGER KITCHEN Casual sibling to the Crow Bar + Kitchen in Corona del Mar offers Angus and Prime beef burgers in intriguing configurations. Try Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!. L, D (daily). 3107 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.673.2747 $ Map N12 DORY DELI Deli food with a contemporary spin and a beachside setting. Sandwiches, burgers, and beerbattered fish and chips using the historic Dory Fleet’s catch of the day. B, L, D (daily). 2108 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949.220.7886 $ Map N13 GD BRO BURGER Yearling spot started as acclaimed food truck, serves memorably creative burgers on housemade bright red brioche buns. B, L (daily). 2321 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana $$ Map G14

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KRAVE KOBE BURGER GRILL Consider the Ultimate Kolossal Kobe: two 5-ounce patties from Imperial Wagyu in Nebraska, add-ons from Niman Ranch. Fries come with habanero ketchup, sweet-potato fries with marshmallow sauce. B, L (daily). 21133 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, 949.719.7770 $$ Map J11 LEMONADE Huge array of distinctive salads, sandwiches and stews in fast-casual cafeteria setting. L, D (daily). 2967 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.396.1560; Fashion Island, 987 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.717.7525; Pacific City, 21016 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.604.1072 $ Map J14, L15, N9

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LINX Artisanal sausages in Old Towne: “Haute LinX” plus 15 condiments and 15 sauces; apple strudel ice cream sandwich with salted caramel sauce. L, D (daily). 238 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.744.3647 $ Map B4 MCDONALD’S By the numbers it’s America’s favorite hamburger restaurant; this one’s near the Disney theme parks. B, L, D (daily). 1500 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.491.0563 plus 70 other county locations. $ Map I10 PROVISIONS MARKET Specialty market and bottle shop offers new take on classic deli foods. Smoked-marlin starter; CB&J—roasted cashew butter, stout-apricotbacon jam and banana chips. L, D (daily). 143 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.997.2337 $$ Map C4 SESSIONS WEST COAST DELI Creative sandwiches— Gangnam Korean meatball, El Cubano—and tasty salads. B, L, D (daily). 414 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 714.594.3899; 2823 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.220.9001 $ Map N9, N13 SLAPFISH Boat-to-table cuisine: Lobster grilled cheese, lobster roll and “clobster cake.” L, D (daily). 3405 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 657.444.2291; 2727 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.723.0034; 19696 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.963.3900 $$ Map M13, H15, A3 TACKLE BOX Top Chef alumnus Brian Huskey’s unlikely “local grub shack” at sand’s edge on Corona del Mar State Beach. Chowder chicharrón; Maine lobster on squid-ink roll on weekends. W-Su 9 am-sunset; L (Tu). 3029 E. Shore Ave., Newport Beach, 949.723.0502 $$ Map M16

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UMAMI BURGER Much lauded burgers; off-menu “tater tots.” Nine-course cocktail-pairing tasting menu Umami 101 at the Anaheim location. L, D (daily). Irvine Spectrum Center. 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.396.1830; 338 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.991.8626; The Camp, 2981 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.957.8626 $ Map G15, I10, J13

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OCDINING ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Andrei’s, the Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant,” thinks responsibly in its sourcing and commitment to sustainability. Enjoy grass-fed buffalo sliders, panko-crusted portobello mushroom fries or famous chop salad in the contemporary dining room or on the citrus-and-herb garden terrace. Andrei’s is known for craft cocktails such as their oak barrel-aged Manhattan. Silver Oak Saturdays offer the vineyard’s bottles at less than half price: Alexander Valley Cabernet for $55, Napa Valley Cabernet for $89. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 pm, Sat. 5-7 pm. Events and private dining available. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

2607 Main St., Irvine 949.387.8887 • andreisrestaurant.com

JT SCHMID’S JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery, Orange County’s preferred brewhouse, steakhouse and clubhouse, has two locations, in Anaheim opposite the Honda Center and in Tustin at The District. Enjoy handcrafted microbrews and contemporary California cuisine including Angus steaks, burgers, salads, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, pastas and seafood. Numerous widescreen televisions mean you’ll never miss the big game. Banquet and meeting facilities for 20 to 250 people. Enjoy the new outdoor patio in Anaheim or the full bar and premium cigars at both locations. Happy hour Monday-Friday. L, D (daily).

2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim • 714.634.9200 2415 Park Ave., Tustin • 714.258.0333 jtschmids.com

HOLSTEINS SHAKES AND BUNS Holsteins first originated at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, but has since established itself as the acclaimed contemporary burger concept new to South Coast Plaza. It offers “BamBoozled” alcoholic shakes, small bites, entrees and a craft beer list to serve any discerning palate. Menu highlights include the Gold Standard, a dry-aged beef sirloin burger with smoked bacon, aged goat-cheddar cheese, tomato confit, arugula and garlicchive aioli; and the El Caliente, served with pickled jalapeño, pepper jack cheese, pork chicharrones and tequila-cilantro mayo. Holsteins’ fun and inviting ambiance welcomes you with a life-size neon-pink cow and brightly colored art like “A Good Life,” which pays homage to the O.C. lifestyle. Private dining available. Happy Hour M-F 4-7 pm, 9 pm-close and Sa 9 pm-close. L, D (daily) South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714.352.2525 • holsteinsburgers.com

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OCDINING THE WINERY RESTAURANT & WINE BAR The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar pairs contemporary California cuisine with a hip, vibrant and sophisticated setting to create a wine-country dining experience at the District in Tustin and Newport Beach, which boasts a Sunday brunch on the waterfront. The OC Concierge Association named the destination its 2014 restaurant of the year, its fourth such award since opening in 2007. Executive chef and partner Yvon Goetz has been called an “unprecedented culinary genius.” The extensive wine cellars—6,000 bottles in Newport Beach, 7,500 in Tustin— complement the freshest and finest line-caught fish, USDA Prime steaks and exotic wild game. 2647 Park Ave., Tustin • 714.258.7600 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach • 949.999.6622 thewineryrestaurant.net

THE HARBOR GRILL Since 1984, proprietors John, Wanda and Keegan Hicks have taken pride in the sincere friendly attitude of the staff and the quality of food. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast, the Harbor Grill offers a delicious array of fresh seafood cooked in a variety of styles including Southwestern, Pacific Rim, Caribbean, Cajun and Mediterranean. With its reasonably priced menu, premium cocktails and extensive wine list, the Harbor Grill has become a favorite with locals and a popular destination for visitors who are made to feel like “regulars.” Whether they’re enjoying the cozy dining room or the colorful terrace, the view of the harbor sails encourages a leisurely meal while a pianist adds the perfect background music each evening.

34499 Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.240.1416 • harborgrill.com

21 OCEANFRONT Looking out onto the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, 21 Oceanfront offers breathtaking sunset views from three beautifully appointed dining rooms. 21 Oceanfront is known for its baseball-cut swordfish, tender California red abalone, Alaskan king crab legs, fresh cuts of beef and its extensive wine list. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two as well as for corporate gatherings, the local favorite has been consistently recognized as one of O.C.’s best and most romantic restaurants. Complimentary transportation for groups of eight or more. Live entertainment and happy hour in the Oceanfront Bar and Lounge. D (nightly).

2100 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach 949.673.2100 • 21oceanfront.com

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OCDINING ZOV’S Established in 1987 by Chef Zov Karamardian, a James Beard award winner, Zov’s has earned the respect of local, regional and national food critics as well as the dining public. Zov’s offers American favorites with a Mediterranean influence: salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Signature dishes include tahini chicken tacos and nachos, kebab two ways, burgers, “pitza” pies, and sumac-dusted sea bass with shaved Brussels sprouts and caper-citrus sauce. Dining at Zov’s-in Anaheim, Newport Coast, Irvine or Tustin-is a must-do when visiting Orange County. Happy hour daily 3-6 pm; banquet and meeting facilities with full-service catering for groups of 10 or more. 1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim • 714.280.9687 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast • 949.760.9687 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin • 714.838.8855 zovs.com

NORTH ITALIA A contemporary love letter to Italy, North Italia is a soaring space with lots of glass, a convivial marble-topped bar, an exhibition kitchen and a lemon-tree-studded patio. Turning a modern lens on traditional Italian cooking, its menu standouts include truffle garlic bread topped with house-made ricotta and grana padano; squid-ink mafaldine with white shrimp, calamari, acqua pazza, mint, fennel pollen and Calabrian chilies; a prosciutto pizza with mission fig, goat cheese and arugula; and, for dessert, a salted caramel budino. Start with any of an array of cocktails, such as the Quiet Italian Gentleman, inspired by classic aperitivos. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su).

2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine 949.629.7060 • northitaliarestaurant.com

SOLITA TACOS & MARGARITAS Solita Tacos & Margaritas, from the team behind acclaimed SOL Cocina, presents another unique interpretation of contemporary Mexican food reflecting the soul of coastal Baja California. A wood-fired open grill and oak smoker provides the inspiration for executive chef Deborah Schneider’s seasonally changing takes on Mexican favorites, created with premium fresh ingredients and served with delicious house-made salsas. Solita’s bar menu takes an equally fresh approach, offering fresh-fruit-based and agave-sweetened margaritas made with blue-agave tequilas as well as an extensive selection of artisan, premium and ultrapremium sipping tequilas. Experience the simplicity, ruggedness, timelessness and warmth of Mexico in the lively dining room, on the all-weather patio, or at the indoor/outdoor bar. Bella Terra, 7631 Edinger Ave., Suite 1508, Huntington Beach 714.894.2792 • solitatacos.com

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RESTAURANTS City Index Our superguide by area, with cross reference to listings by cuisine. ANAHEIM

MARRAKESH (Moroccan).............................................37

ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA (Italian)..............................38

THE RITZ PRIME SEAFOOD (Seafood)...............42

ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE (Food Hall)..........44

MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE (Steak).......................43

BURGER LOUNGE (Quick Bites).........................44

ROYAL THAI (Thai).........................................................43

ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE (Italian)......................37

MESA (Mediterranean-American)...................................40

CUCINA ENOTECA (Italian)......................................38

ROY’S (Seafood).................................................................42

BENIHANA (Japanese)...................................................39

MORTON’S (Steak).........................................................43

EATS KITCHEN (Eclectic).............................................37

RUBY’S DINER (American)..........................................34

CATAL / UVA BAR (Mediterranean).........................39

OLD VINE CAFE (American)......................................34

IL FORNAIO (Italian)......................................................38

SAPORI (Italian).................................................................39

ECCO (Italian).....................................................................38

PIZZERIA ORTICA (Italian).........................................39

LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45

SESSIONS DELI (Sandwiches).....................................45

HEALTHY JUNK (Vegan).............................................43

PUEBLO (Spanish).............................................................40

LUCCA CAFE (Mediterranean)....................................39

SLAPFISH (Quick Bites)..........................................45

J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) . ...................................34

QUATTRO CAFFE (Italian).........................................39

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood).............42

SOL COCINA (Mexican)................................................41

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood).............42

RESTAURANT MARIN (American)..........................34

NORTH ITALIA (Italian).................................................38

SUSHI ROKU (Japanese)...............................................39

MCDONALD’S (Quick Bites)...............................45

ROYAL KHYBER (Indian).............................................37

PAUL MARTIN’S (American).......................................34

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (Eclectic)...........................37

MIX (Eclectic).......................................................................37

SADDLE RANCH (American)......................................34

PUESTO (Mexican)...........................................................41

21 OCEANFRONT (Continental)...............................36

MORTON’S (Steak).........................................................43

SEABIRDS KITCHEN (Vegan)...................................43

TAPS FISH HOUSE (Seafood)....................................42

WATERLINE (Seafood)....................................................42

NAPA ROSE (California)................................................34

SEASONS 52 (American)..............................................34

TWENTY EIGHT (Chinese)...........................................36

THE WINERY (California)..............................................36

POUR VIDA (Mexican)...................................................40

SHUCK OYSTER BAR (Seafood)..............................42

UMAMI BURGER (Quick Bites)..................................45

NEWPORT COAST

RAINFOREST CAFE (Themed)..................................34

SOCIAL (American)...........................................................34

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

RALPH BRENNAN’S (American)..............................34

TACO ASYLUM (Mexican)...........................................41

BABETTE’S (American)...................................................32

THE RANCH (American)................................................34

LAGUNA BEACH

TACO MARIA (Mexican)...............................................41

THE BEACHCOMBER (American)...........................32

ROY’S (Seafood).................................................................42

BREAK OF DAWN (Vietnamese Fusion).................44

UMAMI BURGER (American).....................................45

BLUEFIN (Japanese).........................................................39

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE (Steak).............53

BROADWAY (American)................................................32

VACA (Spanish)...................................................................41

KRAVE KOBE BURGER (American).......................45

SLATER’S 50/50 (Burgers/Brew Pub) ..................34

DRIFTWOOD (American)..............................................32

VITALY (Italian)...................................................................39

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB (Seafood)...................42

UMAMI BURGER (American).....................................45

HARVEST AT THE RANCH (American)................32

DANA POINT

K’YA BISTRO BAR (American)...................................34

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA (Italian)..............................38

LAS BRISAS (Mexican)...................................................40

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HARBOR GRILL (Seafood)...........................................41

MOZAMBIQUE (South African)............................37

ANEPALCO’S (Mexican-French)..................................40

BRUNOS TRATTORIA (Italian).................................38

RAYA (Latin Fusion)..................................................41

ROYAL THAI (Thai).........................................................43

BRUXIE (Belgian)...............................................................44

STONEHILL TAVERN (American).............................34

SAPPHIRE (Eclectic).........................................................37

BURGER PARLOR (Quick Bites)...........................44

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

SELANNE STEAK TAVERN (Steak)......................43

FRANCOLI GOURMET (Italian)...............................38

SKYLOFT (American).......................................................34

GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN (Mexican)..........40

SPLASHES (California)....................................................36

HAVEN GASTROPUB (Brew Pub).......................34

ZOV’S ANAHEIM (Mediterranean)...........................40

CHA CHA’S TACOS (Mexican)..................................40 CLAIM JUMPER (American)........................................32 LILLIE’S Q (American).....................................................32

AU LAC (Vegan).................................................................43

SLAPFISH (Seafood).........................................................45

FULLERTON

TAPS FISH HOUSE (Brew Pub/Seafood)..............42

BURGER PARLOR (Quick Bites)...........................44

TEMPO URBAN KITCHEN (American)................34

CITIZEN KITCHEN (American)..................................32

ANDREA (Italian)..............................................................38

STUDIO (California)..........................................................36

THE HOBBIT (Continental)............................................36

TANGATA (American)......................................................36

LINX (Quick Bites)....................................................45

THREE SEVENTY COMMON (American)..............34

MARKET BROILER (Seafood)....................................41

GRITS (American)...............................................................32

URTH CAFFÉ (California)..............................................36

GARDEN GROVE

ORANGE HILL (Continental)........................................36

IL GARAGE (Italian)........................................................38

MISSION VIEJO

PROVISIONS (Quick Bites)....................................45

PARK AVE (American).....................................................34

BRODARD CHATEAU (Vietnamese).......................44

THAI NAKORN (Thai)...................................................43

CORONA DEL MAR

HUNTINGTON BEACH

FIVE CROWNS (Continental).......................................36

BLK EARTH SEA SPIRITS (Steak)..........................42

PIROZZI (Italian)................................................................38

BRUXIE (Belgian)...............................................................44

THE QUIET WOMAN (American)...........................34

DUKE’S (Seafood)..............................................................41

SIDE DOOR (Gastropub)................................................34

LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45

TACKLE BOX (Quick Bites). ..................................45

LOT 579 (Food Hall). ..............................................44

COSTA MESA/ SOUTH COAST METRO

RUBY’S DINER (American)..........................................34

BUENA PARK

ANQI (Vietnamese Fusion).......................................43 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE (Italian)...................38 ARC (American)...................................................................32 BURGER LOUNGE (Quick Bites) . .......................44 THE CAPITAL GRILLE (Steak)..................................42 CLAIM JUMPER (American)........................................32 DIN TAI FUNG (Chinese)..............................................36 EAT CHOW (American)..................................................32 ECCO RISTORANTE (Italian)....................................38 HABANA (Latin)................................................................40 HAMAMORI (Japanese).................................................39 HOLSTEINS (American).................................................... 32

MARKET BROILER (Seafood)....................................41 SAINT MARC PUB-CAFÉ (American)...................34 SANDY’S HB (American)...............................................34 SEALEGS WINE BAR (California)............................34 SEASALT WOODFIRE GRILL (California)...........34 SESSIONS DELI (Sandwiches)............................................. 45 SHADES (American).........................................................36 SLAPFISH (Quick Bites)..........................................45 SLATER’S 50/50 (Brew Pub) ................................34 SOLITA (Mexican) .............................................................41 THAI NAKORN (Thai)...................................................43 WATERTABLE (American).............................................34 ZIMZALA (American).......................................................34

UNION MARKET (Food Halls)....................................44

NEWPORT BEACH

SADDLE RANCH (American)......................................34 WATSON’S SODA FOUNTAIN (American).......... 34

A RESTAURANT (American).......................................32

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

BACK BAY BISTRO (American)................................32

BAD TO THE BONE (American)..............................32

BAYSIDE (American)........................................................32

EL ADOBE (Mexican)......................................................40

BENIHANA (Japanese)...................................................39

PASCAL (French)................................................................37

BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood)...................................41

RAMOS HOUSE CAFE (American).........................34

CROW BURGER KITCHEN (Gastropub)...............45

SANTA ANA

CUCINA ENOTECA (Italian)......................................38

C4 DELI (American)..........................................................44

DORY DELI (Quick Bites).......................................45

4TH STREET MARKET (Food Halls). ..................44

EAT CHOW (American)..................................................32

GD BRO (Quick Bites)......................................................45

FIG & OLIVE (Mediterranean)......................................39

IRENIA (Filipino)......................................................37

FLEMING’S (Steak)..........................................................42

PLAYGROUND (American)..........................................34

GRATITUDE (Vegan).......................................................43

TANGATA (California)......................................................36

HOPDODDY (American)...............................................32

SAN CLEMENTE

IL BARONE RISTORANTE (Italian).......................38 JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR (American)...............32 LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45 LIGHTHOUSE BAYVIEW CAFÉ (American)............32

MRK PUBLIC (Gastropub).............................................34

SEAL BEACH 320 MAIN (American).....................................................34

MOULIN (French)..............................................................37

TUSTIN

NANA SAN (Japanese)..................................................39

BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood)...................................41

OAK GRILL (California)....................................................34

J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) . ..................................39

IL DOLCE PIZZERIA (Italian).....................................38

IRVINE

PIZZERIA MOZZA (Italian).........................................39

UNION MARKET (Food Halls). ............................44

LEATHERBY’S CAFE ROUGE (American).............32

AGORA CHURRASCARIA (Brazilian)....................42

PROVENANCE (California)..........................................34

THE WINERY (California)..............................................36

MARCHÉ MODERNE (French).................................37

ANDREI’S (American)......................................................32

RED O (Mexican)...............................................................41

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

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special events FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN Sept. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25. One hundred weekend family events. Vocal and dance performances, arts and crafts activities. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 877.492.5437, festivalofchildren.org Map J13 TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL Sept. 9-11. Music, pirate encampment, mock cannon battle, tallship tours and rides. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point; park at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, tallshipsfestival.com Map J16 OKTOBERFEST Sept. 11-Oct. 30. German food, music and activities including yodeling and dachshund races. Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020, oldworld.ws Map C2. STYLE WEEK Sept. 15-17. O.C.’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celeb guests. Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, styleweekoc.com Map E4

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The Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda reopens Oct. 14 following a $15 million renovation and with nearly 70 major new exhibits; among them are an exact replica of President Richard Nixon’s Oval Office and another that focuses on his historic trip to China. Also featured: 30 multimedia and a dozen digitally interactive experiences, 11 original films, 10 archival film sequences, more than 600 photographs, 8,000 square feet of wall murals and 300 artifacts. The library originally opened in 1990; a president (George H.W. Bush), three former presidents (Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan) and more than 50,000 others attended the ceremony. This is the first major reimagining of the venue since. p. 52

ROMANCE OF THE MISSION Sept. 16. Mission San Juan Capistrano benefit gala dinner and concert in the ruins of the Great Stone Church by season 14 American Idol finalist Clark Beckham. $350. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map I17 FASCINATION OF ORCHIDS Sept. 24-25. Exhibit and sale features many orchid vendors and presentations by experts. 10 am-5 pm. Free. South Coast Plaza Village, 1631 W. Sunflower, Santa Ana, 949.735.2930, fascinationoforchids.com Map J13 KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Sept. 24-Oct. 31. Snoopy’s favorite theme park turns sinister on select nights during the Halloween season. This year, its 43rd, includes new live shows, mazes and 1,000 monsters lurking throughout the park. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com Map G8 NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Sept. 29-Oct. 2. Restaurant samplings, mixology classes, cooking demos by chefs Amar Santana and Yvon Goetz. One day $175, weekend pass $295. Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com Map E4 ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Oct. 6-9. Iconic event features 2016 production-model debuts—you can test drive 100 of them—plus concept, custom and exotic cars. $10-$12, under 13 free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950, motortrendautoshows.com MapJ10 WINTER FANTASY Weekends beginning Nov. 19. Sawdust Art Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland; 175 artists sell their creations as holiday gifts. Plus food, art classes, petting zoo and Santa Claus. 10 am-6 pm. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, sawdustfestival.org Map G15. TURKEY TROT Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Day run tours the beaches, cliffs and coves of Dana Point. 6-11 am. $35-$50; Kids’ Gobble Wobble 1-mile race, $15. Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.1555, turkeytrot.com Map J16

Theater MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Through Sept 11. Comedic celebration of women and “the change.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15

guidelines Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps on pp. 61-63. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

index Special Events.................. 50 Shopping Destinations...54 Theater............................... 50 Golf Courses......................56 Music + Dance................. 50 Active Outdoors..............56 Sports....................................51 Nightlife...............................57 Attractions..........................51 Tours + Transport.............58 Museums...........................53 Tickets................................ 60

ALL THE WAY Sept. 2-Oct. 2. Tony Award-winning Broadway hit centers on Lyndon B. Johnson and Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Act, circa 1963. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, scr.org Map J13 BEAUTIFUL Oct. 4-16. Musical about chart-topping music legend Carole King before she was famous. Hear hits such as “I Feel the Earth Move” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 BILLY & RAY Oct. 5-30. A war of creativity between two brilliant writers who nearly kill each other in the making of the classic film Double Indemnity. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 DESTINY OF DESIRE Oct. 14-Nov. 13. Comedy inspired by popular telenovelas; forbidden love, revenge, infidelity and burning passion abound. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, scr.org Map J13 WALKING THE TIGHTROPE Oct. 15-16. Critically acclaimed children’s play about the relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter after the grandmother’s death. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 THE BOXCAR CHILDREN Nov. 11-20. The story of four orphaned children in the Great Depression who call an abandoned railroad boxcar home. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 MAMMA MIA! Nov. 22-27. Enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship includes hits “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.” and “Super Trouper.” Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13

MUSIC + DANCE HONDA CENTER Sept. 17 Garth Brooks. Oct. 20 Pentatonix. Oct. 29 Five Finger Death Punch. Nov. 13 Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com Map I11 IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE Sept. 18 Relampago del Cielo Grupo Folklorico 40th Anniversary. Sept. 29 Ann Hampton Callaway. Oct. 8 Rock the Presidents. Oct. 12 National Theater Live, The Deep Blue Sea. Oct. 15-16 Festival Ballet Theatre. Oct. 22-23 Flip FabriQue: Attrape Moi (Catch Me). Oct. 27-29 Akram Khan Dance Company. Oct. 30 National Theater Live, Frankenstein. Nov. 12-20 UCI Drama, Parade. Nov. 27 National Theater Live, The Threepenny Opera. Nov. 28 An Irish Christmas. UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646, thebarclay.org Map K14

The canonization of Mission San Juan Capistrano founder Junípero Serra by Pope Francis last year was the first ever to take place on American soil.

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AT T R A C T I O N S + M U S E U M S SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Segerstrom Hall Sept. 9 Pattie LuPone. Sept. 10 Dariush. Oct. 1 The Godfather—Live in Concert. Oct. 2 Gloria Trevi El Amor. Oct. 4-16 Beautiful. Oct. 15-16 Walking the Tightrope. Oct. 20 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. Oct. 22 Lily Tomlin. Nov. 11-13 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert. Nov. 18-20 Mikhailovsky Ballet. Nov. 22-27 Mamma Mia! Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Sept. 9 Soprano Kathleen Battle. Sept. 13 Pacific Symphony, soprano Renée Fleming. Sept. 30 A Whole New World of Alan Menken. Oct. 1 Shanghai Acrobats. Oct. 4 Philharmonia Orchestra. Oct. 7 SFJazz and Jazz 100. Oct. 8 Kamasi Washington. Oct. 9 Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center. Oct. 27 Zakir Hussain. Oct. 29 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Nov. 9 The Havana Club All-Stars. Nov. 20 Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Sir Simon Rattle. Samueli Theater Oct. 11 Auryn Quartet. Oct. 27-29 Betty Buckley. Oct. 30 Pacific Symphony. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org Map J13 SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sept. 23 Trio Da Paz with Maucha Adnet. Sept. 24 Trio Da Paz. Sept. 25 Geoffrey Keezer & Friends. Sept. 27 Pianist Yefim Bronfman. Oct. 8 Peace Gala. Oct. 15 Emerson String Quartet. Oct. 22 Tesoro. Oct. 28 La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc. Oct. 29 Herb Ohta, Jr. & Friends. Nov. 4 Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Nov. 6 Califore String Quartet. Nov. 13 John Cruz & Ernie Cruz, Jr. Nov. 18 A Tribute to Roy McCurdy. Nov. 20 Pacific Symphony with Fei-Fei Dong. Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4278, soka.edu Map E6

Sports ANGEL STADIUM Sept. 9-11 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Texas Rangers. Sept. 12-14 Angels vs. Seattle Mariners. Sept. 15-18 Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays. Sept. 26-28 Angels vs. Oakland Athletics. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Angels vs. Houston Astros. 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.940.2000 Map I9

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HONDA CENTER Oct. 4 Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings (preseason). Oct. 21 Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns (preseason). Oct. 23 Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Oct. 26 Ducks vs. Nashville Predators. Oct. 28 Ducks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. Nov. 2 Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Nov. 4 Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes. Nov. 6 Ducks vs. Calgary Flames. Nov. 15 Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers. Nov. 17 Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils. Nov. 20 Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings. Nov. 22 Ducks vs. New York Islanders. Nov. 25 Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks. Nov. 29 Ducks vs. Montreal Canadiens. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500 Map I11

attractions AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC One of the largest aquariums in the U.S.; highlights include Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest and ethereal sea jellies. Daily 9 am6 pm. $17.95-$29.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map west of C1

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BIG AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Bounce off the walls: indoor jumping surfaces include trampoline dodgeball courts, plus rock-climbing wall and mechanical bull. Open daily; call for hours. 8320 On the Mall, Buena Park, 844.550.5867. 23251 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.305.9788 Map B2, G16 CHOCXO Bean-to-bar chocolatier and factory. Tours Tu-Sa (ages 6 and up) with samples of cocoa nibs, cocoa liquor and products; call for schedule. 9461 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.825.5781 Map D5 CHRIST CATHEDRAL Architect Philip Johnson’s glass cathedral and other architectural must-sees by Richard Neutra and Richard Meier. Tours M-Sa 10 am and 1 pm. Free. 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 949.375.5763 Map J10

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AT T R A C T I O N S + M U S E U M S DISCOVERY CUBE Hands-on exhibits and live shows in the science center and Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater. Daily 10 am-5 pm. $12.95$17.95, under 3 free. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.542.2823 Map G13 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s first theme park celebrates 60th anniversary through September with nighttime spectaculars including “Paint the Night” parade along Main Street, U.S.A., and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show. Tomorrowland looks to the future with Star Wars. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $93-$99, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE Park marks Disney’s diamond 60th anniversary through September. Soarin’ Over California; California Screamin’; “World of Color—Celebrate!” water-and-light show tells Walt Disney’s story. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $89-$119. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre pedestrian promenade adjacent to Disney parks offers dining, shopping, cinema and nightlife, including Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Sanuk for casual shoes and ESPN Zone. Non-gated, free admission. 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10 FLIGHTDECK FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER Aerial dogfights use very realistic F-16 fighter jet cockpit simulators. No experience necessary. Minimum age 11, height 4 feet 11. Starts at $59. Tu-Su 11:30 am-8:30 pm. 1650 S. Sinclair, Anaheim, 714.937.1511 Map I11 FULLERTON ARBORETUM The county’s largest botanical garden; more than 4,000 plant species set amid ponds and streams. Four main collections: Mediterranean, woodland, desert and cultivated. 8 am-4:30 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 657.278.3407 Map A3 K1 SPEED Indoor kart racing offers challenging track for speed enthusiasts. Call for hours. Arrangements for private parties or corporate events possible. $20. 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.250.0242; 1000 N. Edward Court, Anaheim, 714.632.6999 Map J14, B4 KNOTT’S BERRY FARM More than 165 rides and attractions include Voyage to the Iron Reef. Premier collection of coasters includes Silver Bullet and Xcelerator. Camp Snoopy for younger children. Call for hours and prices; under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map G8 LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA Theme park features some 60 rides, shows and attractions. Call for hours. $85-$91, under 3 free. Sea Life Aquarium, add $18. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.LEGO Map south of F6 MEDIEVAL TIMES Dinner theater show with jousting knights, Pure Spanish stallions, swordsmanship and falconry, four-course feast. Plus Medieval Torture Museum. $36.95-$61.95. 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 866.543.9637 Map G8 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM Reopens Oct. 14 after a $15 million renovation. Some 70 new exhibits include a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office, another focusing on his historic China trip. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714.983.9120 Map A4 OCEAN INSTITUTE Aboard tall ship Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor. Tide-pool sessions; marine-mammal cruises; blue-whale safaris. Sa-Su 10 am-3 pm; tour Th-F 3:30 pm. $4.50-$6.50, under 3 free. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274 Map J16 ORANGE COUNTY ZOO Rustic zoo; animals of the Southwest. M-F 10 am-3:30 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-4:30 pm. $2, under 3 free. Parking $3-$5. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6847 Map C5

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AT T R A C T I O N S + M U S E U M S PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE Venue offering swordplay, pyrotechnics, comedy, romance aboard Spanish galleon replica marks 10th anniversary. Call for hours. $36.95-$59.95, under 3 free. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.690.1497 Map G8 QUEEN MARY SHIP AND SEAPORT Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!—berthed in Long Beach Harbor. Shops, dining, art deco lounge; Russian Foxtrot Submarine adjacent. Self-guided/guided tours, Daily 10 am-6 pm. $14.95-$30.95, under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562.435.3511 Map northwest of C1 THE RIDE 7D Interactive motion-ride experiences combine roller coaster simulation and laser-blasting game. Su-Th 11 am-9 pm; F-Sa 10 am-11 pm. $9; three rides $20. Irvine Spectrum Center, 746 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.769.6772 Map D5 ROCKREATION Indoor climbing facility with instruction at all levels. M-Th noon-10 pm; F noon9 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm. $11-$16. 1300 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.556.7625 Map J12 SAFARI PARK Wildlife preserve with vast enclosures resembling African and Asian plains. $48; children 3-11 $38; kids 2 and under free. Cars $10-15. Open daily, call for hours. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702 Map southeast of F6 SAN DIEGO ZOO Renowned zoo has 4,000 rare and endangered animals in state-of-the-art environments. $48; 3-11 $38; 2 and under free. Free parking. Open daily, call for hours. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.231.1515 Map southeast of F6 SANTA ANA ZOO Modest, idyllic zoo. Attractions include the Crean Family Farm and Zoofari Express Train Ride. Daily, 10 am-4 pm. $7-$10, under 3 free. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 714.836.4000 Map H14 SEAWORLD Marine-themed attractions include white manatee, Explorer’s Reef, thrill ride Journey to Atlantis and Blue Horizons show. Open daily. Call for hours, combo rates. $83-$89, under 3 free. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, 800.25.SHAMU Map southeast of F6 SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS Intimate 10-garden botanical collection. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. Research library open M-F 10:30 am-4 pm. $1-$3, under 12 free. Free first Monday of the month. 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.2261 Map M16 TEATRO MARTINI Cabaret experience for couples and groups; comedy, acrobatics, magic, singing, dancing and dining. Th-F 8 pm, Sa 9 pm, Su 8 pm. $69.95. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 844.249.7865 Map G8 THE TRIANGLE Dining and entertainment destination. Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl, nightclub Sutra, Starlight Cinemas plus restaurants La Vida Cantina, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Black Knight Gastro Lounge. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.0732 Map K12  UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD New: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Rides at movie-based theme park include Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem; tram tour takes in King Kong 360 3-D. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map north of A1

There’s always something new to see and learn at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Touch sharks. Feed lorikeet birds. Watch penguins play. Over 11,000 animals await you. Don’t miss the new exhibit, Horses and Dragons. AquAriumofpAcific.org 562.590.3100 100 AquArium WAy, Long BeAch, cA 90802

VANS SKATEPARK Skateboard mecca has combi pool and open street course; Vans store is adjacent. Daily 10 am-10 pm. $12 weekdays; $15 weekends. 20 City Blvd. West No. 2, Orange, 714.769.3800 Map J11

Museums BOWERS KIDSEUM Interactive ethnic arts and culture for children near Bowers Museum. First Sunday celebrations. Sa-Su 10 am-4 pm. $6, under 2 free. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.480.1520 Map G13

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SHOPPING BOWERS MUSEUM Dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of world cultural arts. Shows often mounted in partnership with venerated museums around the world, plus displays with a California focus. Dining at the Patina Group’s Tangata. Through Sept. 5 Mummies of the World. Opening Oct. 8 Virgin of Guadalupe: Images in Colonial Mexico. Ongoing Mystery From the Tomb; California Bounty; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands; Ancient Arts of China. Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. $10-$15, under 12 free. Separate admission for some exhibits. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana 714.567.3600, bowers.org Map G13 FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER Dynamic exhibits often center on pop culture; one gallery is devoted to electric-guitar pioneer Leo Fender. Continuing Six Strings as Canvas: Art Guitars From the Fender Custom Shop. Tu-W, F-Su noon-4 pm; Th noon-8 pm. $1-$10, under 6 free. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545 Map A3 HILBERT MUSEUM New. Chapman University venue near the train station features art in many genres focusing on California history and culture by 20th-century California artists. 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, hilbertmuseum.org Map C4 HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM Board culture: Duke Kahanamoku, classic surfboards, Endless Summer film. Su-M noon-5 pm; Tu until 9 pm; W-F until 7 pm; Sa 11 am-7 pm. Free. 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483 Map N8 LAGUNA ART MUSEUM California Impressionism and contemporary cultural art. Through Sept. 25 Peter Krasnow: Maverick Modernist; Anthony Friedkin: The Wave Portfolio. Opening Oct. 16 Miss Hills of Laguna Beach; Phillip K. Smith: Bent Parallel. M-Tu, F-Su 11 am-5 pm; Th 11 am-9 pm. $5-$7, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971 Map H15 LYON AIR MUSEUM Very rare operational 20thcentury aircraft and other historical vehicles on airport perimeter. Daily 10 am-4 pm. $6-$12, under 5 free. 19300 Ike Jones Drive, Santa Ana, 714.210.4585 Map J13 MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Exhibits at jewel of the California missions (1776). Swallows Walk and Talk Tour, daily 1 pm. Ongoing Legacy of Saint Sierra; Mission Treasures; Native American Museum; Plein Air Art Reproductions; South Wing of the Mission. Digital audio tour free with admission. Daily 9 am-5 pm. $6-$9, under 3 free. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map I17 MUZEO Intimate exhibition space on Center Street Promenade. Through Sept. 11 Vitality of Line: Works by Nicolay Paskevich; Bridge to Expression. Sept. 16-Nov. 6 Anaheim Art Association Juried Exhibition. Opening Nov. 11 Clay & Glass. Opening Nov. 26 Holiday Model Trains. Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. $6-$10. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936 Map H10 ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART California modern and contemporary art. Through Dec. 4 American Mosaic: Picturing Modern Art Through the Eye of Duncan Phillips; Brian Bress: Make Your Own Friends; Li Hui: V; The Pacific Project: Zheng Chongbin. W-Su 11 am-5 pm; F 11 am8 pm. $10-$12, under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122 Map L15

SHOPPING DESTINATIONS ANAHEIM GARDENWALK Retail, entertainment and dining destination near Disneyland. Stores include Skechers, Harley-Davidson and Kensington Luggage. 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.635.7410 Map I10 BELLA TERRA Striking Italian-themed open-air center features Whole Foods Market, REI outdoor-sports specialist and 20-screen cinema. 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.897.2534 Map C2

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SHOPPING BREA MALL O.C.’s second-largest mall is home to Nordstrom and Macy’s and 174 other retailers including a Tesla store. Kidgets, Nature Republic, Pink and Kayla’s Cake are new. 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.990.2733 Map A3 THE CAMP Green-oriented enclave for outdoors enthusiasts includes eco store SEED People’s Market and dining options Taco Asylum, Ecco and Old Vine Cafe. 2937 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa Map J13 CORONA DEL MAR PLAZA Boutiques include Tommy Bahama, Diane’s swimwear, Gail Jewelers and Jack’s Surfboards. Other draws: Sprinkles Ice Cream. 800-984 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach Map M15 CRYSTAL COVE SHOPPING CENTER Ocean views amid Tuscan setting. Upscale boutiques Coastal Cool and new Atelier 7918, fine dining including Bluefin, Babette’s and Mastro’s Ocean Club. 78458085 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast Map M17 THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY Sprawling destination (1 million square feet) offers lots of shopping (Denim Lab), dining (the Winery) and leisure activities (Pinot’s Palette—color me wine!). Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, Tustin, 714.259.9090 Map J14 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre complex includes Build-A-Bear, Studio Disney 365 and Ridemakerz. (See Attractions.) 1510-1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10 FASHION ISLAND Elegant open-air center with anchors Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. Restaurants include Sushi Roku, Fig & Olive and Hopdoddy. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map L15 5 POINTS PLAZA Neighborhood center offers Loft, Vans, Charming Charlie jewelry, Cloudmover Day Spa and Hashigo Sushi; barking lot for dogs! 18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 5pointsplaza.com Map D2 IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER Moorish-themed center includes nation’s most visited movie complex, Nordstrom and lots of restaurants. The Ride 7D is new. Giant Ferris wheel visible from freeways. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180 Map D5 THE LAB Youth-skewed boutiques, hip environment. Urban Outfitters, Eye Society and Crew Salon; dining includes Habana, Gypsy Den. 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6661 Map J13 LIDO MARINA VILLAGE New. Clare V. and Jenni Kayne boutiques, Alchemy Works gallery and Nobu restaurant are inaugural tenants at revitalized harborside pedestrian-friendly shopping village. 400 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 949.675.8662 Map M15 LOS OLIVOS MARKETPLACE Blue-Eyed Girl, SwimSpot and Newport Colony Home join Whole Foods Market and a dozen restaurants at new center. 86738697 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.720.3100 Map D5 MAINPLACE Indoor million-square-foot center offers Nordstrom, 190 shops and 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport with rooftop basketball and open-air swimming. 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.547.7000 Map G13 NEWPORT COAST SHOPPING CENTER Neighborhood center includes Blue Eyed Girl, Jeanni Champagne and the Passionate Collector. 21101-21185 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.3100 Map L17 THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE Includes DKNY, Levi’s, Nordstrom Rack, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Vans Skatepark for indoor boarding. 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.4001 Map J11 OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE New. Beautiful Spanish-inspired center with ocean views. Stores

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GOLF include H&M, Calvin Klein, Vans, Guess and Nike. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, outletsatsanclemente.com Map south of F6 PACIFIC CITY New. Beautiful center on 30 acres with beach views from every plaza, deck and patio. H&M, the Wearhouse, West of Camden, Heirlooms & Hardware, Saint Marc Pub-Cafe. 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.930.2345 Map N9

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GOLF COURSES ALISO CREEK GOLF COURSE Picturesque nine-hole course in canyon with coastal breezes and 19 bunkers. M-Th $29, F $34, Sa-Su $38. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.499.2271 Map I16 ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE “The Hills.” Fine golf value, with 18 holes set amid vistas, valleys, streams, oaks and sycamores. M-Th $52, F $59, Sa-Su $70. Includes cart and GPS. Twilight rates available. 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, 714.998.3041 Map B5 DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE Tiger Woods’ home course during high school; for beginning to intermediate golfers. M-Th $29, F $36, Sa-Su $41. 430 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim, 714.765.3481 Map G8 MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS Ocean views abound at 18-hole course. M-Th $185, F-Su $210. Includes cart with GPS system. Twilight rates available. Monarch Beach Resort, 50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point, 949.240.8247 Map J16 OAK CREEK GOLF CLUB Tapered fairways, bull-nose carved bunkers and picturesque greens on Tom Fazio course. M-Th $130, F-Su $175. Includes cart. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 949.653.5300 Map D5

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Active Outdoors AIR COMBAT USA Dogfight training in high-performance small planes. Instructors handle takeoff and landing. Fullerton Municipal Airport, 3815 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 800.522.7590 Map A2 CA SURF ‘N’ PADDLE Year-round surfing and stand-up-paddleboard lessons. Free parking. 689 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.1423 Map H15

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NIGHTLIFE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SURF LESSONS Schools include Endless Sun Surf, 949.533.1022; Newport Surf Camp, 866.787.3267; and Surf Newport Now, 949.505.5500 newportbeachca.gov Map D3 PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES Electric bike rentals $14 per hour with two-hour minimum or $50 per day. Tour three piers and Newport Harbor for $69. 301 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.2782; 2515 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.612.7989; 4624 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, 949.274.7944 Map N9, M16, D5 SKYTHRILLS Aerobatics in biplanes. Receive instruction, assume control of the aircraft, execute maneuvers such as a loop, roll, spin or inverted pass over the coast —no experience necessary! Gentler flights in opencockpit 1930s biplane. Includes recorded DVD. 230 Dale Place, Fullerton, 866.484.7455 Map A2

NIGHTLIFE A&O Waterfront Anchors & Oceans bar with gastropub fare. Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.630.4285 Map M14 AQUA LOUNGE Waved ceiling, 360-degree bar, huge patio, street-food-inspired menu ... and group cocktails! DJs Th-Su. Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 Map L15 BOWLMOR Hip, state-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounge with sports bar and global cuisine. The District at Tustin Legacy, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.783.2810 Map D4, I10 THE BUNGALOW New. Expansive ocean views, sweeping decks, lush gardens, rustic interiors and seasonal bites by Bear Flag Fish Co. Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0399 Map N9 CALAVINO WINE BAR Rotating fine wines and craft beers, and eclectic New American (spinach wontons, pork-belly burger, beignets) near Angel Stadium. 2410 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.939.7735 Map I11 COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL State-ofthe-art bowling alley with sports viewing and a strike beyond bowling-alley dining. The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320 Map K12 THE DISTRICT LOUNGE Retro spot near Newport Pier has 100-foot mahogany and copper bar. Orange location is in original 1920s post office. 121 McFadden St., Newport Beach, 949.673.4470; 223 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.639.7777 Map N13, C4 HEAT ULTRA LOUNGE Vegas-style club near Disneyland. Th-Sa. Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.4328 Map I10 HOLIDAY New. Vintage Southern decor, low lighting, classic craft cocktails, and a bar within a bar—the Red Room—in a Westside strip mall. 721 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.278.8728 Map K12 IRVINE IMPROV Top comedy. Two-item minimum; Umami burgers. Irvine Spectrum Center, 572 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455 Map D5 LA VIDA CANTINA Lively, spacious outdoor palapa bar dotted with fire pits. The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.612.2349 Map K12 LOLA GASPAR Endearingly hip bar and kitchen. Open until 2 am M-Sa, Su until midnight. 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13 MARINE ROOM TAVERN Laid-back bar; live rock and blues on weekends. Open M-F 3 pm-2 am, Sa-Su 10 am-2 am. 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.494.3027 Map H15

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TO U R S + T R A N S P O RT MULDOON’S DUBLIN PUB Cozy spot with fun Irishthemed events in the Celtic Bar. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 Map L15 THE OBSERVATORY Live rock, alternative, jazz, blues and food. More acts in the Constellation Room. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600 Map I15 ROOFTOP LOUNGE Hot spot for sunset cocktails on wraparound patio with panoramic coastal views atop La Casa del Camino hotel. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446 Map I15 SILVER TRUMPET BAR AND LOUNGE Super-stylish spot opposite Segerstrom Center for the Arts is ideal for pre- or post-theater cocktails. 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.442.8593 Map J13

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METROLINK Train system connects to San Diego, Los Angeles; stops in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park. $10 weekend day pass (Sa-Su) for Metrolink rails and SoCal public transportation. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com

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TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR Celebrity haunts and scandal sites aboard state-of-the-art bus. $53-$63. Starline Tours, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 855.486.9868, tmz.com

Tickets BARRY’S TICKET SERVICE Hard-to-get and premium tickets for local and national events. 675 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.751.9800 Map J12 714 TICKETS Sporting events, shows and concerts, opposite Honda Center. Local delivery. 2620 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.842.5387, 714tickets.com Map I11 TITANIUM TICKETS Specializes in tickets for seats in the first 10 rows. 18685 Main St., 108, Huntington Beach, 714.848.1632 Map D2

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The Celect boutique, new at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.500.5073

Sculptures at Elaine Cohen Studio in Laguna Beach. 818.943.9378

Handbag at Gucci, South Coast Plaza. 714.557.9600

Warby Parker eyewear at Alchemy Works at new Lido Marina Village. 323.487.1497

New Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University in Orange. 844.626.8726

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Belo Blow Dry Bar in Laguna Beach. 949.494.9714

The barbecue sauce at Bad to the Bone BBQ in San Juan Capistrano. p. 32

Maine lobster squid-ink roll, weekends at Tackle Box on Corona del Mar State Beach. p. 45

Sci-fi tchotchkes at Anaheim GardenWalk’s Geeky Mamas boutique. 714.332.1111

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Wine tasting at Colony Wine Merchant in Anaheim. 657.208.1860

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