Citrus House Guidebook
Theme Parks
Pretty much everyone knows what Disneyland officially offers in terms of attractions and food spots, but what I really enjoy as an adult is the people-watching. If you're not intent on riding every ride (i.e., standing in a lot of lines), you can quite easily grab a churro, find a quiet enclave with a bench, and just enjoy seeing how everyone else spends their time at the happiest place on earth.
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Disneyland Park
Pretty much everyone knows what Disneyland officially offers in terms of attractions and food spots, but what I really enjoy as an adult is the people-watching. If you're not intent on riding every ride (i.e., standing in a lot of lines), you can quite easily grab a churro, find a quiet enclave with a bench, and just enjoy seeing how everyone else spends their time at the happiest place on earth.
Knott’s Berry Farm is a world-renowned theme park built from the humblest of beginnings. What started as a small berry farm soon began to grow into a family theme park destination thanks to famous fried chicken dinners, boysenberries and an Old West Ghost Town. Knott’s Berry Farm now bursts with attractions and entertainment for all ages, including first-class roller coasters, stage shows, interactive experiences, delicious food creations and family-friendly fun featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. The once small family farm has grown into today's family fun destination; home to the Knott's Berry Farm theme park, Knott's Soak City Waterpark and Knott's Berry Farm Hotel.
Be sure to grab some Boysenberry jam while you're there!
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott’s Berry Farm is a world-renowned theme park built from the humblest of beginnings. What started as a small berry farm soon began to grow into a family theme park destination thanks to famous fried chicken dinners, boysenberries and an Old West Ghost Town. Knott’s Berry Farm now bursts with attractions and entertainment for all ages, including first-class roller coasters, stage shows, interactive experiences, delicious food creations and family-friendly fun featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. The once small family farm has grown into today's family fun destination; home to the Knott's Berry Farm theme park, Knott's Soak City Waterpark and Knott's Berry Farm Hotel.
Be sure to grab some Boysenberry jam while you're there!
Neighborhoods
Old Towne Orange has a very unique vibe. Chapman University is just down the street from "the circle," which is a roundabout and surrounding streets filled with antiques stores, coffee shops, and restaurants of many cuisines.
The historic buildings, the plethora of boutique shops, and the nearby campus make for a very inviting neighborhood.
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Old Towne
Old Towne Orange has a very unique vibe. Chapman University is just down the street from "the circle," which is a roundabout and surrounding streets filled with antiques stores, coffee shops, and restaurants of many cuisines.
The historic buildings, the plethora of boutique shops, and the nearby campus make for a very inviting neighborhood.
Beaches
Huntington beach is a super popular mid-range beach that's always kept clean. This is the beach I recommend visiting while you're here. I suggest using a rideshare service to get to and from though, as parking is almost always a nightmare.
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Huntington Beach
Huntington beach is a super popular mid-range beach that's always kept clean. This is the beach I recommend visiting while you're here. I suggest using a rideshare service to get to and from though, as parking is almost always a nightmare.
Newport beach is a nice place to hang out, but it's not upkept quite as well as Huntington or Laguna. Parking is usually better here though, and there are often fewer other people taking up spaces along the shore.
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrNewport beach is a nice place to hang out, but it's not upkept quite as well as Huntington or Laguna. Parking is usually better here though, and there are often fewer other people taking up spaces along the shore.
Laguna beach is probably the nicest beach within a reasonable range of the house. It's gorgeous, and I really suggest checking it out. Parking is rough here, and pretty large portions of the beach don't allow public access.
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Laguna Beach
Laguna beach is probably the nicest beach within a reasonable range of the house. It's gorgeous, and I really suggest checking it out. Parking is rough here, and pretty large portions of the beach don't allow public access.
Food scene
Felix is a local favorite Cuban restaurant located in the Circle. They have comfy outdoor seating and a great menu.
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Felix Continental Cafe
36 Plaza SquareFelix is a local favorite Cuban restaurant located in the Circle. They have comfy outdoor seating and a great menu.
If you're up for a fancy meal with some absolutely beautiful views, this is your place.
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Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveIf you're up for a fancy meal with some absolutely beautiful views, this is your place.
Johnie's Jr. is my go-to simple burger place. It's not fancy. It's not expensive. It's just simple, good food. They serve breakfast as well.
I really suggest getting some horchata or Orange Bang as your drink!
There's also a historic drive-through dairy (convenience store) next door.
Johnie's Jr Burgers
1062 North Tustin StreetJohnie's Jr. is my go-to simple burger place. It's not fancy. It's not expensive. It's just simple, good food. They serve breakfast as well.
I really suggest getting some horchata or Orange Bang as your drink!
There's also a historic drive-through dairy (convenience store) next door.
Green China is a traditional family-style Chinese restaurant that's never let me down. Great service and consistently delicious, fresh food.
Green China
595 North Tustin StreetGreen China is a traditional family-style Chinese restaurant that's never let me down. Great service and consistently delicious, fresh food.
Sightseeing
I've never been inside, but the "Crystal Cathedral" is a stunning example of beautiful architecture. It's cool just to drive past, honestly.
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Christ Cathedral
13280 Chapman AveI've never been inside, but the "Crystal Cathedral" is a stunning example of beautiful architecture. It's cool just to drive past, honestly.
Chapman University, my alma mater, has a beautiful campus that's well worth taking a walk around—especially to see a piece of the actual Berlin Wall housed at a fountain. There's also a Holocaust museum on the third floor of the library.
And it's only about a two minute walk from the house!
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Chapman University
1 University DrChapman University, my alma mater, has a beautiful campus that's well worth taking a walk around—especially to see a piece of the actual Berlin Wall housed at a fountain. There's also a Holocaust museum on the third floor of the library.
And it's only about a two minute walk from the house!
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The OHG Farmers Market is a Must for Fresh Produce
The Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market takes place every Saturday rain or shine from 9am to 1pm weekly—and it's only a five-minute walk from the house!