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CONTENTS December 2014 | Volume 37 | Issue 12

WELCOME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Attractions 6 SoCal Listings 8 Behind the Scenes 10

Arts & Culture 14 Bowers Museum 15 The Reagan Museum 17

Dining & Shopping

Local Souvenirs 20

Seaside Excursions 28 Hornblower Cruises 29 Waterfront 30 Beach Listings 32

Our selection of SoCal museums will be a treat for the whole family.

Explore 34 Starline Tours: See the best of LA 35 Local Value 39 Map of Orange County & Los Angeles 43 Map of San Diego 44

TV Listings 45

This taste of local restaurants is sure to please your inner foodie.

Go out and explore at select events on our calender for this month.

Whether you are here for some Los Angeles Hollywood star sightings, the Orange County’s beautiful picturesque landscapes, or San Diego’s laid-back atmosphere, you have traveled to the right place. We're in full gear here in Southern California and would like to provide you with all the must see and things to do while you are here! Enclosed you will find all of the necessary tools to lead you on your adventures and help you enjoy your visit. With the tips, events, and maps found in these pages, we make it easy for you to make Southern California your personal playground. Looking for things to do? Check out the color coded categories including: Attractions; Arts & Culture; Dining & Shopping; Explore, and TV Listings. We hope to make you feel at home, and keep you exploring everything from the beaches, mountains, the best thrills and attractions – while soaking up the Southern California sun! Are you traveling on a budget? No problem! We have hand-picked the best coupons to help you save money so you can enjoy even more of what Southern California has to offer. And with just a short drive with the wind in your hair, Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego events are never too far away from where you are. Check out he web at placesmagazine.net to download even more special offers from our friends here in Southern California. Get the scoop by liking our Facebook page: fb.com/placesmag and while there, enter for a chance to win some of our fabulous monthly giveaways. Follow us @placesmag on Twitter & Instagram. We appreciate your support. Thank you for being a valued reader and friend of Places. // Samantha Stuber, Director

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A RIDE TO REMEMBER

One of the sweetest things about our collection of SoCal amusement parks is that they’re always evolving. Seriously. Yes, you’ll find all the fan favorites, but you’ll also discover brand-new and revamped attractions popping up all over the place. Take a peek and check out what we’ve got in store for you this Summer. We’re re-imagining SoCal’s theme parks. Shouldn’t you?

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DECEMBER 13 - JANUARY 4 CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THE ANIMALS Put a new twist on your holiday celebrations this year at the San Diego Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jungle Bells. Enjoy seasonal treats and a host of other wild activities for the whole family. December 13 to 23, 25 to 31, and January 1 through 4. Visit sandiegozoo.org for more information.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 562-590-3100 | aquariumofpacific.org

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUMMER ATTRACTIONS

Disneyland Resort

1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 714-781-4565 | disneyland.com

LEGOLAND California Resort

1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad 760-918-5346 | california.legoland.com

Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 323-798-1670 madametussaudshollywood.com

Medieval Times

8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park 714-220-5200 | medievaltimes.com

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park 714-690-1497 neradventureca.com

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT

Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A and home to exciting thrill rides. At Universal CityWalk, an outdoor entertainment complex adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, unique shops and a dynamic selection of restaurants for any taste.

For awesome hands-on playtime, Carlsbad’s LEGOLAND California is the ticket. Enjoy more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, interactive LEGO features, themed play areas, family pool and kid’s entertainment! Don't miss the LEGO sculptures too!

DISNEYLAND RESORT

SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO

The Happiest Place on Earth just got happier! Picture two amazing Disney Parks — the world-famous Disneyland Park and the newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park — plus three incredible Resort hotels and Downtown Disney.

Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld San Diego is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and beautiful landscaping. Don't miss 'Operation: Vacation', a live 20-minute musical.

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN

PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE

Known for amazing coasters like the recently launched Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom, the world’s tallest vertical drop ride, but it certainly hasn’t forgotten its youngest guests. Inside the park, you’ll find Bugs Bunny World, a six-acre, interactive wonderland where children get to enjoy pint-sized thrills.

Set aboard an authentically replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon measuring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting. Adventure unfolds with a cast a dozen actors, singers and stunt performers.

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego 619-231-1515 | sandiegozoo.org

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido 760-747-8702 | sdsafaripark.org

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad 760-918-5346 visitsealife.com/california

SeaWorld San Diego

500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego 800-25-SHAMU sandiego.com

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Six Flags Magic Mountain

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia 661-255-4111 sixflags.com/magicmountain

Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City 800-UNIVERSAL universalstudioshollywood.com

Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour 3400 Riverside Dr., Burbank 818-972-8687 | wbstudiotour.com Scan with your QR reader for extra savings with Southern California CityPass. Or give them a call at 888-330-5008.

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FACE TO FACE WITH

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Connect with the sea and go on amazing adventures and exhilarating rides at SeaWorld® San Diego. Be inspired by spectacular shows or go hands-in at the all-new attraction, Explorer’s Reef.™ Experience up-close animal encounters and learn about the incredible rescues and groundbreaking research that make SeaWorld a world leader in animal care. For more than 50 years — SeaWorld Cares.® PLACES

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GET AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS STUDIO BACKLOTS IN THE WORLD

STEP BEHIND THE SCENES

Ever wonder how your favorite TV shows or movies are filmed and made? Just hop on a tram at the Warner Brothers V.I.P. Studio Tour in Burbank, California. Our guide was full of information and told us inside secrets of the studio back lot. As stepped out of the tram for our first stop, we got to walk the “streets of New York City”. Of course, these streets can take on the look of any city in actuality. Construction crews can come in and change the outside of a slate building and construction a fake brick building from the same structure. A tree can be replaced or completely taken out, and the whole scene can change. In fact, while walking around I would have never thought that the filming of favorite show, "2 Broke Girls", uses this street. I would have never known…how much they can change this street around. For all you Spiderman fans out there, you even get to see the alley where the infamous upside-down kiss between Toby McGuire and Kristen Dunst took place. These scenes look bigger on the big screen but in reality these are small places that look nothing like the sizes they portray on film. It’s all an illusion…just an illusion. Hopping back on tram we saw scenes from the WB show “Hart of Dixie”, NBC’s “ER” and even got to sit on the famous couch in Central Perk from the show “Friends”. We learned another exciting fact while driving around in our tram. All the business building on the studio lot are made to look like different exteriors. These exteriors can portray a hospital, motel, high rise building and much more. In fact, some of these business exteriors have

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been used in the “Hart of Dixie”, “The Mentalist” and “Entourage”. We also got to experience the “The Batman Exhibit” in the studio museum. Different Batman masks graced a glass case as soon as we entered the museum and as we walked around we saw the different costumes from the Batman movies. We saw Catwoman, The Riddler, The Joker and The Penguin and their bandits of bad guys costumes. To be looking at movie history right before your very eyes, is just awe inspiring. We then went into a studio that help all the Batman cars and motorcycles used in the movies. Boy, this could be a guy's paradise. Everything from the Batmobile (in different forms) to high-octane motorcycles surrounded us, as we got a close up look inside the cars. How many people can say they saw the actual Batmobile? The end of our tour was over, and we were on our way back. We were passing the studio’s that housed “Big Bang Theory”, “Mom”, “Two and Half Men” and “2 Broke Girls”. We all had our star struck moment when we saw Jim Parsons (or 'Sheldon' as he is most commonly known as on the hit TV show “Big Bang Theory") walking to the studio. The tour was one of those attractions that you need to experience to appreciate truly and make your memories. You have a new awareness and appreciation for your TV shows and movies after participating in the tour. I promise this is something not to miss. Who knows? You just might see something being filmed or even see a celebrity or two while touring the grounds of the Warner Brothers Studios.

What should I expect on the studio tour? EXERCISE

There's about an hour of walking around all of the studios. This constitutes approximately half of the tour.

REAL PROPS

Get up close and personal with one of a kind props used in the movies!

GET STARSTRUCK

It's possible during your tour people may be filming. You might even see a celebrity!

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HIDDEN TREASURES

Southern California has it all. From new to old, modern to contemporary, there is something for everyone. Take a journey through one of the architecturally stunning museums such as The Getty in Los Angeles, or see a musical at the South Coast Repertory in Orange County. There are endless options as just about every neighborhood is hiding a bit of its one culture tucked within it.

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LEARN THE SECRETS OF THE EAST AT

THE BOWERS MUSEUM

o most, visiting a museum is always an eye opening experience. You learn, read and see how people have lived all over the world. Right in Orange County’s backyard stands one of the most prestigious museums’ that Orange County has to offer. The Bowers Museum, located in Santa Ana, California, has been enriching lives through the world of art and culture for many years now. Founded in 1936 by the City of Santa Ana, the Bowers Museum is one of California's finest and Orange County's largest museums. In 1992, a new cultural center and Kidseum opened. To live up to its mission, the Bowers offers exhibitions, lectures, art classes, travel programs, children's art education programs, and other special community programs. Bowers Museum has held such exhibits as; “Beethoven: The Late Great”, “Faberge: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars” and “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor’, just to name a few. I had a chance to take a look around and look at some of the wonderful exhibits they are showing. “Heavenly Horses: Two Thousand Years of Chinese and Japanese Equine Art” was the first exhibit I walked into and was taken back by the beauty and at times fine detail to these horses made. According to Chinese and Japanese culture, the horse was embraced as companion and participant in leisure and recreational activities including polo, horse "dancing," and hunting. Horses also figure prominently in the mythology, philosophy, religion, and folklore of both China and Japan. Also on display was the “Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands”, the first thing that took my breath away was a unique necklace …made of human teeth. After gazing at this piece of tribal wear, I wondered around the hall. There I found, beautiful bags made of feathers, marvelous tribal arm bands made from shell and complicated yet distinct wood carvings of tribal men in a long boat. Where were they going? Who were they? We may never know, but these carvings tell stories through art of the Pacific Islands of our past. In October, Bowers Museum welcomed a new exhibit called

The exhibit also features 'the ninth wonder of the world'.

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“China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui. This exhibit features treasures and riches from around the world and includes objects from the discovery termed "the ninth wonder of the world". It's known by many scholars as one of the greatest archaeological finds ever to be unearthed. Excavations at Sanxingdui reveal the remains of a refined culture that were advanced in their bronze making abilities. These cast bronzes were far larger and stranger in appearance than anything seen in another ancient world. The three largest masks are in the form of human heads with supernatural features such as large wing-like ears and much more. Other bronzes reveal traces of paint or are covered with gold. The Sanxingdui culture left no written record or human remains and appears to have existed for only about 350 years before it vanished. This exhibit is one on the biggest and most notable exhibits that the bowers museum will be able to present. If you are looking some adventure and seeing history, take a trip to the Bowers Museum. I promise you won’t regret your experience. //by Maegan Castro-Flores

China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui. Which will run from October 19, 2014 to March 15, 2015.

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MUSEUMS OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST COLLECTIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SOCAL

A CULTURE BLEND OF MODERN AND HISTORIC AWESOME

The Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd (213) 765-6800 grammymuseum.org Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr (323) 913-4688 griffithobs.org Huntington Library and Gardens 1151 Oxford Road (626) 405-2100 huntington.org Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd (323) 857-6000 lacma.org

Ronald Reagan Library 40 Presidential Dr (805) 522-2977 reaganfoundation.org

Bowers Museum 2002 N Main St (714) 567-3600 bowers.org

Balboa Park 1549 El Prado (619) 239-0512 balboapark.org

The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr (310) 440-7300 getty.edu

Laguna Museum of Art 307 Cliff Dr (949) 494-8971 lagunaartmuseum.org

San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado (619) 232-3821 sdnhm.org

Architecture + Design Museum 6032 Wilshire Blvd (805) 522-2977 aplusd.org

Richard Nixon Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd (714) 983-9120 nixonfoundation.org

USS Midway Museum 910 N Harbor Dr (619) 544-9600 midway.org

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LIMI T E D E NGA GE M E NT – NO W OPE N

Cars of at the Reagan Library

THE REAGAN LIBRARY

10Best and USA Today announced the Reader’s Choice winner for the #1 Presidential Attraction in the United States. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum placed first in the list of Presidential Libraries and homes listed and ranked second behind Mt. Rushmore as the best presidential attraction in the country. “The American Presidency comes alive at the Reagan Library,” said John Heubusch, executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. “Guests to the Library walk on-board an actual Air Force One aircraft that flew seven U.S. presidents, touch an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall, and pay their respects at President Reagan’s Grave Site. Readers could vote between eighteen different presidential attractions. Mount Rushmore was the only presidential attraction to receive more votes than the Reagan Library. Ronald Reagan’s path to the White House. Using Green Screen technology, visitors call a Cubs game, introduce a GE Theater episode, and even act in a movie with Ronald Reagan. Visitors also travel the world on diplomatic missions on board Air Force One and explore the White House Oval Office and East Wing. Visitors may also enjoy the Library’s outdoor grounds, including replicas of the White House Rose Garden West Lawn and dine in one of two restaurants. Located in Simi Valley, California the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum houses 63 million pages of Gubernatorial, Presidential and personal papers and over 60,000 gifts and artifacts chronicling the lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. It also serves as the final resting place of America’s 40th President. The Reagan Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, California. Public hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.reaganlibrary.com PLACES

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DINING & SHOPPING TAKE A DEEP BREATH

No you’re not in heaven...it just may seem like it with all the delicious food and superb shopping. Dozens and dozens of amazing malls surround the freeways as you pass through Southern California, but don’t forget to pull off one of those exits to explore an unknown city’s hidden foodie restaurants and fun boutiques. One of our favorite cities in central Southern California is Anaheim. Not only does this city host one of the most famous amusement parks of all time, Disneyland, but it also hosts some of our favorite sports teams, shopping malls, and outstanding restaurants.

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T H E D I ST R I C T AT T U ST I N L E G AC Y

SANTA PHOTOS

NOV. 21 – DEC. 11

DEC. 12 – DEC. 24

MON – THURS | NOON – 7:00 PM FRI & SAT | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM SUNDAY | NOON – 5:00 PM

DAILY | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

Break Times: Mon. - Sat. | 3:00 – 3:30 PM Sunday | 2:00 –2:30 PM

Break Time: 3:00 – 3:30 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Break Time: 1:00 – 1:30 PM

Santa photos will be held in The District Promenade next to G-Stage 2473 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92628

PHOTO PACKAGE PRICE $24.99 (2) 5X7, (1) 4X6, (4) WALLETS, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD & $10 ONLINE CREDIT* *Promotional use only, must use in one order. Online credit not valid with any other offer or towards sales tax or shipping & handling. One pose per package. MyAlbumPics.com | Credit expires January 11th, 2015. We kindly request guests refrain from using any personal camera device within the confines of the Santa set.

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SHOPPING WHAT'S HOT IN RETAIL AND BOUTIQUES AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BECAUSE WE KNOW YOU LOVE THOSE VACATION SOUVENIRS

Black Market 2023 - 2025 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles 310-966-1555 blackmarketla.com Cusp 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 310-552-0300 cusp.com Handmade 14556 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks 818-382-3444 handmadegalleriesla.com Long Beach Towne Center 7575 Carson Boulevard, Long Beach longbeachtownecenter.net Milk 8209 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 323-951-0330 shopatmilk.com Nanette Lepore Boutique 114 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 310-281-0004 nanettelepore.com Polkadots and Moonbeams 8367 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8381 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 323-651-1746 polkadotsandmoonbeams.com Satine Boutique 8134 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 323-655-2142 satineboutique.com Scout 1646 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood 323-658-8684 scoutla.net

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Sportie LA 7751 - 7753 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 323-651-1553 sportiela.com Tarina Tarantino 7957 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 323-651-5155 tarinatarantino.com Terra 8226 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 323-653-1500 terraonthird.com Vanity Room

13217 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles 310-821-3088 shopvanityroom.com Varga LA 2714 Main St., Santa Monica 310-310-8811 vargastore.com

Bazaar del Mundo 4133 Taylor St., Old Town 619-296-3161 bazaardelmundo.com Carlsbad Premium Outlets placesmagazine.net

5620 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 760-804-9000 premiumoutlets.com/carlsbad Cedros Design District Solana Beach cedrosdesigndistrict.net Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Markets sdfarmbureau.org Fashion Valley 7007 Friars Rd., San Diego 619-297-3381 simon.com/mall Flashbacks 3847 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest 619-291-4200 flashbackintime.com Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Records 434 North Coast Highway 101, Leucadia 760-753-1382 lousrecords.com Museum Stores of Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park 619-239-0512 balboapark.org Ocean Beach Antique District Newport Ave., Ocean Beach antiquesinsandiego.com Offtrack Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 760-942-3636 offtrackgallery.com Quint Contemporary Art 7739 Drury Ln., La Jolla 858-454-3409 quintgallery.com Seaport Village 849 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego 619-235-4014 Viejas Outlet Center PLACES

5005 Willows Rd., Alpine 619-659-2070 shopviejas.com Westfield Horton Plaza 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego 619-239-8180 westfield.com/hortonplaza

Anaheim GardenWalk 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim 714-635-7410 anaheimgardenwalk.com Anaheim Plaza 530 N. Euclid St., Anaheim anaheimplaza.net Asian Garden Mall 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster 714-891-2122 asiangardenmall.com Balboa Island Jamboree and Bayside, Newport Beach 800-94-COAST visitnewportbeach.com Buena Park Downtown 8308 On the Mall, Buena Park 714-828-7722 buenaparkdowntown.com The CAMP 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-444-4CMP thecampsite.com Citadel Factory Outlet 100 Citadel Dr., City of Commerce 323-888-1724 citadeloutlets.com

7845 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach shopneighborhoodcenters.com The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin 714-259-9090 thedistricttl.com Fashion Island 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 949-721-2000 fashionisland.com Irvine Spectrum Center 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine 949-753-5180 shopirvinespectrumcenter.com The LAB Antimall 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-966-6660 thelab.com Old Towne Orange Historical District Chapman Ave. and Glassell St., Orange 714-744-2225 cityoforange.org South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 800-782-8888 southcoastplaza.com Stanton International Marketplace 10401 Beach Blvd., Stanton 714-527-1234 indoorswapmeet.net The Strand 155 5th St., Huntington Beach 714-465-4528 atthestrand.com

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RALPH BRENNAN'S JAZZ KITCHEN

American-Cajun Creole | $$ 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim 714-776-5200 | rbjazzkitchen.com Celebrate New Orleans' dual legacies food and jazz, served up in a whimsical setting depicting the charm and hospitality of New Orleans complete with a lush courtyard, festive dining rooms and a grand balcony overlooking the revelry of Downtown Disney. Our menu pulses with the bold flavors of south Louisiana with favorites like Gumbo Ya Ya, Pasta Jambalaya and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Oh, did we mention there is live music nightly? Even if you can't dine in, don't miss Beignets and more at the adjacent Jazz Kitchen Express.

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ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT

Gourmet Italian/Seafood Bistro | $$$ 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim 714-772138 anaheimwhitehouse.com Before even walking through the doors, arriving at the Anaheim White House Restaurant is already a special experience. The National Historical Landmark building is unlike any other in the area, with its welcoming patio and regal façade outlined with hundreds of twinkle lights shining in the evening sky. It’s the kind of place where everyone is treated like a special VIP guest, from the gracious host who greets you to the incredibly professional wait staff who cater to your every need, no matter how big or small. Upon being seated we had the honor of being visited by the owner Bruno Serato, who educated us on the history of the restaurant, its authentic Italian influences, such as the one-of-a-kind wall murals, and all of the important people who have graced its tables. Even more impressive is the charity work that Bruno does with the underprivileged children in the Anaheim area. Each night he delivers fresh pasta to 1,000 children who wouldn’t otherwise have food on their table, so every purchase made at this establishment helps keep this amazing program going. CNN, People Magazine, and the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric have all reported on this ongoing outreach of community support that continues to do such good for the children of Orange County. After this intellectual and spiritual education, we moved on to the culinary

schooling. We were treated to special appetizers ranging from a delicious and tender Carpaccio, to individualized sampler platters of their rich and flavorful pasta items. The wine selection is diverse and extensive, with enough selections to please even the pickiest of wine connoisseurs! The main course made for some tough choices, but everyone at our table was beyond pleased with their selections, which made for a lot of sharing and passing around of plates. The waiters are all well-informed, and were able to explain in detail how each dish is prepared and offered good suggestions to the indecisive ones in our group. The fresh local vegetable sides were a perfect companion to the meat and fresh seafood.

Thanks to over 30,000 voters, Anaheim White House Restaurant was named in the 2013 OC Hot List as the Best Fine Dining in Orange County! We didn’t think we’d have room for dessert, until we saw the menu and (of course) had to order one of everything. Everyone left satisfied, and already planning our next excursion at the White House Restaurant. //by Samantha Stuber placesmagazine.net

SELANNE STEAK TAVERN

American Steakhouse | $$$ 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach 9881 selannesteaktavern.com

949-715-

As I drove down Pacific Coast Highway the smell of the ocean air instantly hit me. With the ocean to the right of me, I remembered why I love California so much. I got caught up in all the art shops, people and activity that surrounded me but I finally found my destination to Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach, California. Owned by hockey legend and 2007 Stanley Cup winner and star player for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Teemu Selanne converted long time Laguna Beach eatery French 75 into Selanne Steak Tavern. When I valet parked my car, I wasn’t sure how formal Selanne Steak Tavern was going to be; as I walked in I instantly adored the look of the place. The inside of the restaurant looked like a house you would see in the Hamptons. When I say house, I really mean house. This newly transformed restaurant was also a historic 1934 home. The inside features upstairs and downstairs dining, a warm tavern-style bar and beautiful outdoor dining. We checked in and immediately got seated upstairs. Selanne’s is upscale, but had a comfortable and inviting feeling. I didn’t feel like it was over the top formal and maybe that had to do with the beachcomber vibe that was felt throughout the restaurant. If you are looking for hockey and Ducks memorabilia to grace the walls

of Selanne, think Chef-driven again. The walls menus are made are washed in gray, with fresh, sustainare adorned with art able, ingredients and black and white procured locally photographs. wherever possible. We sat in front of the upstairs wine cellar that holds 500 bottles. As our waiter noticed us admiring the “wall of wines” we got a lesson about Selanne’s extensive wine collection. Selanne’s has two other wine storage rooms and focus their wine list primarily on Napa cult wines and wines from vineyards throughout California. There approximately 25 reasonable wines and “The BlackList," which offers eight high-end, hardto-find wines from around the world. As we got settled and chatted over our drinks, our waiter came back to explain the menu to us. Our waiter, Jesse, knew everything there was to know about the menu. Everything on the menu appeared grain-feed, freerange, organic, or freshly caught that very day. Jesse made everything seem too appealing but didn’t rush us, and his timing was impeccable.

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We ordered our first course, Cream of Cauliflower and the Chef “Signature” Pacific Diver Scallops. We both immediately took a bite and melted every time we ate some more. We switched plates, only to experience new flavors and tastes that popped in our mouths. We finished the first course, only to be introduced next to palate cleanser held in a clear glass bowl with passion fruit sorbet immersed in champagne. The entrees came and we were blown away. The beef was so tender while the seafood was the freshest seafood I had ever tried. Yet again, we had to try each other’s meals and were taken back by the presentation and portion size. The vegetables’ were Al La Carte and there was enough for four people. The entrees did not disappoint. After dinner we had a cup of coffee and shared a dessert called “Chocolate Decadence” which was the conclusion of a fine meal. After all was said and done, we walked out of the restaurant into the warm balmy summer night. We found our way back to the valet and as I got into the car, I noticed something on my dashboard, a quick Thank-you note from Selanne Steak Tavern with two-chocolate mints. A final touch of class that Selanne Steak Tavern provided for a perfect ending to our night. //by Maegan Castro-Flores December 2014 |

CHEESECAKE FACTORY American Cuisine | $$ 321 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 714.533.7500 | thecheesecakefactory.com Dining at the Cheesecake Factory can be for any occasion. That’s what makes it so wonderful. You can be celebrating a birthday, anniversary, on a dinner date with that special someone or getting together with your friends and family to have a great meal. Since the Cheesecake Factory is known for their amazing cheesecakes, I thought I’d give a quick background on how these amazing desserts started off. Evelyn Overton created her Original Cheesecake recipe that everyone loved. By the 1940’s, she opened a small cheesecake shop in Detroit. Evelyn ended up closing the shop to raise her kids but moved her baking kitchen into her basement and continued to bake. In the 1970’s, the moved their business to Los Angeles and opened a 700 square foot store, “The Cheesecake Factory”. By 1978, the Overton’s son opened The Cheesecake Factory restaurant and set out to provide an innovative menu selection and comfortable dining experience. There are Cheesecake Factory’s all over the United States, so you might have one right in your backyard like I do. I had the opportunity to dine at the Cheesecake Factory at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim, California. As soon as you walk in your attention immediately goes to rows of cheesecakes in the dessert case. They look so amazing, for a second you think of actually forgoing your meal and just having dessert, but then you snap back to reality and smell the aromas that fill the air. In the evening, the Cheesecake Factory becomes a bit more intimate with the dimmed lights. The ambiance completely changes from its daytime rush of guests. They do a perfect job of setting the scene for their evening guests. Although there might be the hustle and bustle the staff

taking care of their table, you feel like you're still in your own world. We walked in and got seated and after some light small talk our waitress came by to take our orders. The Cheesecake Factory has such an array of delectable cocktails that it was I had to try something different yet simple. I tried the Strawberry Martini that is infused with fresh strawberries. The Strawberry Martini was a treat for my taste buds. During our cocktails, we ordered our appetizer, and if you love avocado’s, you will love the Avocado Eggrolls. It is a mix of avocado, sun-dried tomato, red onion and cilantro fried in a crisp wrapper, and it’s served with an amazing tamarind-cashew dipping sauce. Next our main dishes came our I wanted to order something I had never tried before…something new. So when my Hibachi Steak came out, I was totally blown away by the wafting sent of the hibachi steak, garlic mashed potatoes and tempura asparagus. My guest got the Chicken Piccata. The aroma of the lemon and caperas from her pasta smelled amazing. As a side note, the portions are huge at the Cheesecake Factory. They do not cut back. Finally, Dessert! I’m a simple girl, and

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I’ve had my share The dessert recof different and inommendation from credible cheesecakes our waitress was from the Cheesecake the Pumpkin Pecan Factory. All of them Cheesecake, and it are so delicious, but did not disappoint! this time I decided to Dine in or take some take the old favorite, home to share... The Original cheeseyeah, 'share'. cake. My guest tried something totally scrumptious and just in time for the holidays, the Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake. If you’re looking for a taste of the season and the holidays, then you must try this cheesecake. //by Maegan Castro-Flores

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From Los Angeles to San Diego, Southern California contains some of the most famous beaches with year round warm weather. If you want to do more than just soak up the sun, look through this section for exciting and unique things to do around the beaches. One of our favorite beach cities is Newport Beach, where you can rent bikes to ride on the board walk, visit Balboa Island for fun and games, rent kayaks to explore through the bay, or for more adventure on the water take a whale watching cruise to spot one of the hundreds of whales and dolphins right off the coast! Every beach city has it’s own culture; so don’t be shy to check them all out. If you’re looking for more recommendations, take a look at page 28 for some our favorite beaches. Now that we’ve taken care of where to go and what to do, all there is that is left to do is close your eyes, feel the sand beneath your feet, and don’t feel bad about ordering that extra drink!

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surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, The South Coast Wilderness comprises wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, 20,000 contiguous acres of parks, includphotography, and so much more. ing Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Aliso The festival grounds will is transformed and Wood Canyons Wilderness Parks, into a winter wonderland where 175 art- Crystal Cove State Park and the City ists create, display and sell original cre- of Irvine Open Space South. Managed ations for the holiday season. The Winter and supported by various government Fantasy offers unique holiday shopping in and nonprofit entities, these areas link all of Southern California. Art media in- seamlessly to provide miles and miles of cludes jewelry, clothing, fused and blown pristine wildlife habitat. Surrounded by glass, ceramics, woodwork, forged metals, Orange County’s busiest freeways and citpainting, photography, sculpture, cloth- ies, the South Coast Wilderness provides ing and textiles. an increasingly rare and You can experience valuable refuge for urban unique artwork, live holresidents seeking natuiday entertainment, great ral beauty and solitude. Between the festivals outdoor cafes, art classVisitors can discover the and nature trails, es and demonstrations, county’s only natural there's something for petting zoo, Santa and so lakes, a thriving wildmuch more! life community, nature everyone in Laguna Visitors are attracted centers and, recreational to the art village located activities from hiking and in the canyons of Laguna birding to mountain bikBeach. From small galing. So get out and see a leries to art festivals, the artist village is rare form of nature that you can find right something that is not to miss. here in Orange County. Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Canyon Foundation is dedicated to preserving, protecting, enhancing and promoting the South Coast Wilderness – a network of open space that includes Laguna Coast Wilderness Park & Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

The Beauty of Laguna Aside from the art, shopping and natural wilderness, take a walk along the board that will lead you down Laguna sandy shore. Take in the beauty, the sounds of the ocean crashing and at night the evening glow that will surround you.

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CATALINA ISLAND: AN ADVENTURE PARADISE Here are a few of our favorite - L ounging, kayaking and snorkeling. - Soaring through the sky with Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour. - Explore the island on a Segway. - Hiking up to Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens. - Finding foodie delights at Antonio’s, M.Restaurant, and more. Getting there is part of the fun. Catalina Express will get you safely to the island from San Pedro, Long Beach or Dana Point. It will only take a little over an hour to reach Avalon. Check catalinaexpress.com or call 800-738-3597 for booking and to view departure times.

A N I L A T CA D ISLAN Catalina Island is just one hour from Southern California ports, but feels a million miles away. Catalina Express makes it convenient to visit Catalina Island for the day or for an overnight stay. Check out our hotel and boat packages online!

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Newport Beach With two piers and 8 miles of beach, Newport Beach is not only a great beach, but also fun to go shopping. While you are here, check out Balboa Island for over 70 specialty shops and phenomenal restaurants. visitnewportbeach.com Laguna Beach With some of the best waves, Laguna Beach offers a place for both locals and tourists to swim, surf, skim board to stay active. lagunabeachinfo.com Dana Point Seven miles of coastal bluffs, scenic rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. Scope out world-famous surfing, and the best spot to camp, picnic, swim and more. danapoint.org San Clemente If it’s family fun you’re looking for, San Clemente Beach is the perfect destination, with a youngster to adult ratio here of about 75/25. thebeachcities.com Oceanside Perfect for a more relaxed and less crowded beach experience. Enjoy some

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Wildcat Canyon Rd.

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December 13 Dan: A Christmas Gathering Christmas in Ireland is celebrated by the acclaimed ensemble, Dan. Many Irish people living abroad come home for the holidays to gather in local celebrations. Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium 332 S. Michigan Ave. Pasadena, CA 91125 $10-$32

December 18-22 Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade FREE to the public. The boat parade will light up the harbor for five consecutive nights. The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately two and a half hours over 250 ships participate in the parade along with hundreds of water front estates. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participatFind out ing boats. Over million and half about local people view the festivities, parade each year.

December 1-31 LegoLand Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights Come build Holiday memories during the month of December at LEGOLAND California Resort. Play in real snow, build snowmen and throw snowballs at LEGO targets. See the world's largest LEGO Christmas tree and watch the nightly tree lighting ceremony. LegoLand California Resort Free with admission

Dec. 10 - Jan. 4 Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Celebrate!” Make an ordinary day extraordinary when Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! - Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, comes to Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and Long Beach bringing more than 50 Disney characters from 16 beloved Disney stories together in the Southland for one colossal party on ice! This fun-filled show features a magical montage of celebrations, holidays and festivals from around the globe. STAPLES Center Dec 10 – Dec. 14 Anaheim, Honda Center Dec. 16 – Dec. 21 Citizens Business Bank Arena Dec. 25 – Dec. 28 Long Beach Arena Dec. 31, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015

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December 1-24 Discovery CubePresents: Science of Gingerbread Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! Don’t miss your chance to meet Santa Claus and decorate your own holiday cookies on select dates! Discovery Cube 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 714-542-2823

December 7 2014 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook Off Join us for local restaurant chili in handspun ceramic bowls, great holiday gifts and crafts from local artisans, live music on two stages, a kids' activity zone, a craft beer and wine garden and more. Free Admission Chili Bowl and 5 tastings $5 December 12-13 La Mesa’s Christmas in the Village The Holiday Parade starting at 5:00 PM both nights has strolling minstrels, carolers and street entertainers, food and commercial vendors. Live Music is featured in a number of stage areas and Bonfires fill the Boulevard. The kids will love Santa, the Carnival Rides, Ponies and the Puppet Shows. La Mesa Blvd & Spring St 5pm-10pm placesmagazine.net

SNOW TUBING. ICE SKATING. PRETTY COOL!

Snow has fallen at LEGOLAND® California Resort! That means Nov. 22nd through Jan. 4th, Holiday Snow Days are back! Build a snowman with LEGO® accessories. Throw real snowballs at colorful targets. Ride snow tubes down a hill. And brand new for Winter 2014, Ice Skating! Guests of all ages and skills can skate on our new Holiday Ice Rink.* But don’t worry, we don’t judge.

And here’s Our Gift To You: Nov. 1–Jan. 4, redeem a paid one-day admission and return a second day for free between Jan. 5– Mar. 1, 2015.* See details and ticket offers at LEGOLAND.com *You must receive your second-day ticket on the day of your first visit. Second-day ticket must be used between January 5, 2015 and March 1, 2015. Ice Skating is an additional fee and includes skate rental. Located in Carlsbad just off I-5, LEGOLAND Park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but is open daily during specific periods. Prices, times and schedules subject to change without notice. Visit LEGOLAND.com or call 877-LEGOLAND (534-6526) for details LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2014 the LEGO Group. LEGOLAND is part of Merlin Entertainments plc.