Orange county Guidebook
Food scene
Best sushi.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
(949) 553-0747
https://goo.gl/maps/AnXSnCmEsfXNnMrMA
Kula Revolving Sushi Bar
2700 Alton PkwyBest sushi.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
(949) 553-0747
https://goo.gl/maps/AnXSnCmEsfXNnMrMA
Olives Branch Express
5365 K Alton ParkwayAwesome Mediterranean / middle eastern food! Owned by a sweet lady.
Dave's Hot Chicken
15463 Culver DriveYummiest Nashville style chicken. Halal too .
Always a longggg line . But worth the wait. A very happening place .
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Gelato Paradiso
448 S Coast HwyAlways a longggg line . But worth the wait. A very happening place .
Please your palate with a variety of international flavors at Diamond Jamboree. With over twenty-one restaurants it is a must-see for all who like to explore the cuisines and cultures of the Pacific Rim.
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Diamond Jamboree
2700-2750 Alton PkwyPlease your palate with a variety of international flavors at Diamond Jamboree. With over twenty-one restaurants it is a must-see for all who like to explore the cuisines and cultures of the Pacific Rim.
Sip afternoon tea or a signature cocktail in the Bow Room of the Hello Kitty Grand Café. Hello Kitty Grand Cafe inside the Irvine Spectrum Center is not your average cafe. Underneath the neon Bow Room sign and behind the white door marked with a simple gold bow is an area found only in Irvine, California. The Irvine Bow Room is the Hello Kitty themed oasis, providing traditional Afternoon Tea by day and signature drinks at night.
Hello Kitty Grand Cafe
860 Spectrum Center Dr
Sip afternoon tea or a signature cocktail in the Bow Room of the Hello Kitty Grand Café. Hello Kitty Grand Cafe inside the Irvine Spectrum Center is not your average cafe. Underneath the neon Bow Room sign and behind the white door marked with a simple gold bow is an area found only in Irvine, California. The Irvine Bow Room is the Hello Kitty themed oasis, providing traditional Afternoon Tea by day and signature drinks at night.
Nice little spot to grab a quick bite. They have really good grilled cheese sandwiches. A bit on the expensive side .
The Melt Irvine Spectrum
665 Spectrum Center DriveNice little spot to grab a quick bite. They have really good grilled cheese sandwiches. A bit on the expensive side .
They have excellent Pakistani/Indian food.
Highly recommend the chicken tikka masala paired with the garlic naan.
Mint Restaurant
25381 Alicia ParkwayThey have excellent Pakistani/Indian food.
Highly recommend the chicken tikka masala paired with the garlic naan.
Do check out this infusion of Afghani, Pakistani and Indian cuisine mixed with some world class service and fantastic ambiance. This is Michelin guide Bib Gourmand restaurant .
Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen
229 East Commonwealth AvenueDo check out this infusion of Afghani, Pakistani and Indian cuisine mixed with some world class service and fantastic ambiance. This is Michelin guide Bib Gourmand restaurant .
Carmelita's
217 Broadway StVery good mexican food. The vibe here is excellent.
EXCELLENT Service, selection, quality, and food are spot on! You can't go wrong at Nick's Laguna Beach. Reservation is recommended as it fills up quickly.
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Nick's Laguna Beach
440 S Coast Hwy EXCELLENT Service, selection, quality, and food are spot on! You can't go wrong at Nick's Laguna Beach. Reservation is recommended as it fills up quickly.
Great place to enjoy great service, good drinks and amazing food! Perfect location near Disneyland and other outside attractions.
The portions are a bit conservative but will still hit the spot and leave you feeling content and not overstuffed.
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Roy's Restaurant
321 W Katella AveGreat place to enjoy great service, good drinks and amazing food! Perfect location near Disneyland and other outside attractions.
The portions are a bit conservative but will still hit the spot and leave you feeling content and not overstuffed.
Detention is fantastic! We love it. Food and drinks are superb! Can't say enough about it. Each dish is so creative!
Reservations are recommended as this place is always full.
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Playground
220 E 4th StDetention is fantastic! We love it. Food and drinks are superb! Can't say enough about it. Each dish is so creative!
Reservations are recommended as this place is always full.
We love Laguna beach and we love Adonis. It’s like a match made in heaven for us. Do take cash. As they don’t take credit card. They do have an atm machine but better to take your own cash.
Adonis Restaurant
We love Laguna beach and we love Adonis. It’s like a match made in heaven for us. Do take cash. As they don’t take credit card. They do have an atm machine but better to take your own cash.
Sightseeing
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrThe Great Park Balloon Ride in Irvine is a wonderful, family friendly attraction for all ages (with adult accompaniment for those under 13). Best of all, since it’s sponsored by FivePoint, the ride is completely free! Do call and check if the ride is working , cause the weather effects it . Make sure to check in at the park office first, where you’ll sign waivers online and obtain your tickets. Then you can head over to the balloon. The line can get a bit long, and it seems 10-12 people are allowed on the balloon per ride, with each ride lasting about 10 minutes to an hour. With a beautiful view of the city, as well as the open-air thrill of riding in a balloon, the Great Park Balloon Ride is a must for visitors and locals alike.
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Great Park Balloon Ride
8307 Great Park BlvdThe Great Park Balloon Ride in Irvine is a wonderful, family friendly attraction for all ages (with adult accompaniment for those under 13). Best of all, since it’s sponsored by FivePoint, the ride is completely free! Do call and check if the ride is working , cause the weather effects it . Make sure to check in at the park office first, where you’ll sign waivers online and obtain your tickets. Then you can head over to the balloon. The line can get a bit long, and it seems 10-12 people are allowed on the balloon per ride, with each ride lasting about 10 minutes to an hour. With a beautiful view of the city, as well as the open-air thrill of riding in a balloon, the Great Park Balloon Ride is a must for visitors and locals alike.
Catalina Island is one of the best tourist spots on West Coast. A day trip would be perfect unless you want to pay a ton of money on hotels to stay in the Island. We take a ferry from long beach. The island is beautiful and its amazing how the people who live there relying so much on the ferries even for smaller day to day activities.
Scenic views can be enjoyed driving a golf cart around the island. The place is filled with beautiful houses .The houses are all painted in different colors making the place even more merrier. There are small shops to walk around.
The island is full of incredibly nice people and the view is storybook beautiful.
It has lot of activities like snorkeling, para sailing, zip lining, glass boats and submarines..There's lots to do but Parasailing is a MUST try.
Lastly before booking tickets first check on groupon website, so that you can save some bucks. One day is more than enough.
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Santa Catalina Island
Catalina Island is one of the best tourist spots on West Coast. A day trip would be perfect unless you want to pay a ton of money on hotels to stay in the Island. We take a ferry from long beach. The island is beautiful and its amazing how the people who live there relying so much on the ferries even for smaller day to day activities.
Scenic views can be enjoyed driving a golf cart around the island. The place is filled with beautiful houses .The houses are all painted in different colors making the place even more merrier. There are small shops to walk around.
The island is full of incredibly nice people and the view is storybook beautiful.
It has lot of activities like snorkeling, para sailing, zip lining, glass boats and submarines..There's lots to do but Parasailing is a MUST try.
Lastly before booking tickets first check on groupon website, so that you can save some bucks. One day is more than enough.
A must visit if you have time. Its very close to Irvine.Strolling the complex you will feel transported into Spain - there is so much history and atmosphere here.
They do an excellent job maintaining everything here, including the gardens. The admission price of $14 for adults is reasonable given the level of restoration they have to keep.
Parking is best done across the street in the Los Rios area.
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Misión San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyA must visit if you have time. Its very close to Irvine.Strolling the complex you will feel transported into Spain - there is so much history and atmosphere here.
They do an excellent job maintaining everything here, including the gardens. The admission price of $14 for adults is reasonable given the level of restoration they have to keep.
Parking is best done across the street in the Los Rios area.
Grocery
Target
24500 Alicia PkwyWhole Foods Market
8525 Irvine Center DrNina's Indian & British Groceries
23542 El Toro RdIt’s the closest grocery /convenience store. Just a few minutes walk. It has all the things you would need and more, but it’s a bit on the expensive side. It’s open from 8am to 10 pm weekdays and till 11 pm on weekends. They also have hot food and pizza .
You can get things delivered by calling them on 949-387-2000.
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Irvine Village Market
41 PrismIt’s the closest grocery /convenience store. Just a few minutes walk. It has all the things you would need and more, but it’s a bit on the expensive side. It’s open from 8am to 10 pm weekdays and till 11 pm on weekends. They also have hot food and pizza .
You can get things delivered by calling them on 949-387-2000.
Shopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StIts not the best outlet store, but they do have some good stores . And its pretty close to Irvine. Do check the website to see if any store interest you.
Nonetheless the beach close by is beautiful.
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Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista HermosaIts not the best outlet store, but they do have some good stores . And its pretty close to Irvine. Do check the website to see if any store interest you.
Nonetheless the beach close by is beautiful.
Awesome outlet with lots of shops. You would love it here.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteAwesome outlet with lots of shops. You would love it here.
Kids interest
Lots of places to shop and a fun place for kids . It has a nice and interesting climbing structure for kids, carousel, and Ferris wheel. My kids wants to come here all the time.
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Lots of places to shop and a fun place for kids . It has a nice and interesting climbing structure for kids, carousel, and Ferris wheel. My kids wants to come here all the time.
Museo Infantil de Pretend City
29 HubbleGranjas Tanaka
5380 3/4 University DrIrvine regional has so much. Trails if your a hiker, the OC Zoo, bike rentals, lake for fishing, paddle boats, and the Railroad (If you go online you can get a discount on rides), as well as pony rides. Horse rentals and trails also. Lots of peacocks and birds. A great place to take the family!
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Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park RdIrvine regional has so much. Trails if your a hiker, the OC Zoo, bike rentals, lake for fishing, paddle boats, and the Railroad (If you go online you can get a discount on rides), as well as pony rides. Horse rentals and trails also. Lots of peacocks and birds. A great place to take the family!
This is such an awesome playground. Our kids have an absolute blast every time they come here. Giant Legos, concrete slides, climbing walls, castle playground, sand pits, water faucets, mud.Perfect for all ages. 💯 You should bring extra Clothes and lots of snacks for your kids. Best it's FREE! Bathroom are close by too .
Adventure Playground
1 Beech Tree LnThis is such an awesome playground. Our kids have an absolute blast every time they come here. Giant Legos, concrete slides, climbing walls, castle playground, sand pits, water faucets, mud.Perfect for all ages. 💯 You should bring extra Clothes and lots of snacks for your kids. Best it's FREE! Bathroom are close by too .
We loved visiting the San Diego zoo. It's world famous for a reason. Its not only a zoo but also a botanical garden. It is stunning to walk around. There is so much nature and beauty aside from the animals.
They grow so many different plants and trees there.
The bus tours are well worth it to check out the outside of the entire zoo and see animals along the way. Plan to be here for at least 3 hours if not more. Also the zoo allows you to bring food and snacks so you don't have to worry.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWe loved visiting the San Diego zoo. It's world famous for a reason. Its not only a zoo but also a botanical garden. It is stunning to walk around. There is so much nature and beauty aside from the animals.
They grow so many different plants and trees there.
The bus tours are well worth it to check out the outside of the entire zoo and see animals along the way. Plan to be here for at least 3 hours if not more. Also the zoo allows you to bring food and snacks so you don't have to worry.
Who doesn't love Disneyland??? I can go there anytime. My daughter loves the Disneyland because of alllll the princesses and my son loves the California Adventure because of the CARS land. Dont forget to download the Disney App on your phones as its really helpful. Do plan ahead about food, as the restaurants could have a long waiting line.
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrWho doesn't love Disneyland??? I can go there anytime. My daughter loves the Disneyland because of alllll the princesses and my son loves the California Adventure because of the CARS land. Dont forget to download the Disney App on your phones as its really helpful. Do plan ahead about food, as the restaurants could have a long waiting line.
A little bit of Disney fun without the heavy ticket price. We love going here with our kids to enjoy the Disney vibe and food and ofcourse the fireworks. The fireworks start at around 9:30 pm.
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Distrito Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland DrA little bit of Disney fun without the heavy ticket price. We love going here with our kids to enjoy the Disney vibe and food and ofcourse the fireworks. The fireworks start at around 9:30 pm.
Bike/walk trail
A spectacular trail for walking and cycling, very well paved and surrounded by local fauna and flora.
Google this exact name to get the location.
“San Diego creek bike/walk trail “
Or paste this on google
https://goo.gl/maps/Ye3PWq8KsRQTu7oE6
San Diego Creek Trail
San Diego Creek TrailA spectacular trail for walking and cycling, very well paved and surrounded by local fauna and flora.
Google this exact name to get the location.
“San Diego creek bike/walk trail “
Or paste this on google
https://goo.gl/maps/Ye3PWq8KsRQTu7oE6
Beaches
We love going to the beach as it is super scenic and has good food options . It has nice little play ground that my kids love! Parking could get difficult during weekends. There is a free trolley during summer months , that takes you from one side to the other side of the Laguna beach.
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Laguna Beach
We love going to the beach as it is super scenic and has good food options . It has nice little play ground that my kids love! Parking could get difficult during weekends. There is a free trolley during summer months , that takes you from one side to the other side of the Laguna beach.
Very serene . Lots of wild life. And lots of hiking trails. You have to pay around $20 dollars to go this beach. It almost feels like private beach.
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Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayVery serene . Lots of wild life. And lots of hiking trails. You have to pay around $20 dollars to go this beach. It almost feels like private beach.
A nice playground along side the beach. Decent amount of parking .
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Playa Aliso
2 Monterey StA nice playground along side the beach. Decent amount of parking .
Great beach for little ones. The water is pretty calm. Parking, showers and bathroom are very close.
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Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada PlGreat beach for little ones. The water is pretty calm. Parking, showers and bathroom are very close.