Best of Orange County

Brett & Kira
Brett & Kira
Best of Orange County

Food scene

Great local New American restaurant with outdoor seating only. Don’t miss the Gochujang fried chicken!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Benchmark
601 E Santa Ana Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Great local New American restaurant with outdoor seating only. Don’t miss the Gochujang fried chicken!
California cuisine / huge menu, breakfast/lunch/dinner. In the Old Towne Orange Circle.
131 recommandé par les habitants
Urth Caffé
100 W Chapman Ave
131 recommandé par les habitants
California cuisine / huge menu, breakfast/lunch/dinner. In the Old Towne Orange Circle.
Fresh salads/soups/sandwiches in downtown Santa Ana. Really fresh and tasty! Great for takeout too.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh salads/soups/sandwiches in downtown Santa Ana. Really fresh and tasty! Great for takeout too.
Healthy eclectic fare in Old Towne Orange. Very hippie and fun!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Rutabegorz
158 W Main St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Healthy eclectic fare in Old Towne Orange. Very hippie and fun!
If you have a sweet tooth, The Pie Hole is one of our favorite local spots in Old Towne Orange.
118 recommandé par les habitants
The Pie Hole
714 Traction Ave
118 recommandé par les habitants
If you have a sweet tooth, The Pie Hole is one of our favorite local spots in Old Towne Orange.
One of our favorite upscale Mexican restaurants. In Tustin about 15 minutes away.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Chaak
215 El Camino Real
8 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite upscale Mexican restaurants. In Tustin about 15 minutes away.
If you like Thai food, this local spot in Old Towne Orange is great!
Thai Towne Eatery
152 North Glassell Street
If you like Thai food, this local spot in Old Towne Orange is great!
This food hall in downtown Santa Ana has something for everyone. A good spot for lunch or dinner when you can’t decide what sounds good!
41 recommandé par les habitants
4th Street Market
201 E 4th St
41 recommandé par les habitants
This food hall in downtown Santa Ana has something for everyone. A good spot for lunch or dinner when you can’t decide what sounds good!
One of our favorite local coffee shops. Great coffee and pastries; 5-minute drive from our house.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Hidden House Coffee
511 E Santa Ana Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite local coffee shops. Great coffee and pastries; 5-minute drive from our house.
One of our favorite local coffee shops, in downtown Santa Ana about 10 minutes from our house
Hopper & Burr
202 W 4th St
One of our favorite local coffee shops, in downtown Santa Ana about 10 minutes from our house
If you are looking for a splurge dinner in Orange County, make it Taco Maria. One of only two Michelin-rated restaurants in Orange County, Taco Maria is high-end, creative Mexican food like you’ve never had. Tasting menu only except Tuesdays when they offer a la carte menu.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Taco María
3313 Hyland Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
If you are looking for a splurge dinner in Orange County, make it Taco Maria. One of only two Michelin-rated restaurants in Orange County, Taco Maria is high-end, creative Mexican food like you’ve never had. Tasting menu only except Tuesdays when they offer a la carte menu.
Farmhouse is the restaurant at Roger's Gardens in Newport, which is a very upscale garden shop / nursery. The food at Farmhouse is exquisite! Super fresh, seasonal. Everything on the menu is good.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Farmhouse is the restaurant at Roger's Gardens in Newport, which is a very upscale garden shop / nursery. The food at Farmhouse is exquisite! Super fresh, seasonal. Everything on the menu is good.
Porto’s is a legend in Southern California, and this new Buena Park location is very convenient after a day at Knott's Berry Farm or Disneyland. Great pastries, coffee, cakes, etc.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach Blvd
104 recommandé par les habitants
Porto’s is a legend in Southern California, and this new Buena Park location is very convenient after a day at Knott's Berry Farm or Disneyland. Great pastries, coffee, cakes, etc.
Pour Vida tacos in Anaheim is one of our favorite nearby taco spots. Try the Brussels sprouts taco!
15 recommandé par les habitants
Pour Vida Latin Flavor
215 S Anaheim Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Pour Vida tacos in Anaheim is one of our favorite nearby taco spots. Try the Brussels sprouts taco!
Kean Coffee in Tustin is one of our favorite local coffee spots.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
13681 Newport Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
Kean Coffee in Tustin is one of our favorite local coffee spots.
Some of the best doughnuts you will ever have. A must-stop if you are headed to the Newport/Costa Mesa area.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St
60 recommandé par les habitants
Some of the best doughnuts you will ever have. A must-stop if you are headed to the Newport/Costa Mesa area.
Best cinnamon rolls ever!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Jill's Bakery
5001 2nd St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Best cinnamon rolls ever!
The original Portola Coffee Lab location is in the OC Mix shopping area—a fun collection of upscale restaurants and boutiques in Costa Mesa.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
The original Portola Coffee Lab location is in the OC Mix shopping area—a fun collection of upscale restaurants and boutiques in Costa Mesa.
If you are looking for a great dinner spot on the coast, this French restaurant is tops in Orange County. Tip: try the Monday night 3-course prix-fixe menu for a good value meal!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Marché Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast Hwy
9 recommandé par les habitants
If you are looking for a great dinner spot on the coast, this French restaurant is tops in Orange County. Tip: try the Monday night 3-course prix-fixe menu for a good value meal!
Vying for best donuts in California, or the nation!
JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee
31878 Del Obispo Street
Vying for best donuts in California, or the nation!
Best local taco spot!
Taco Mesita
Best local taco spot!
This is our favorite local pizza place. Great salads too!
Pitfire Pizza
This is our favorite local pizza place. Great salads too!
Great coffee in a beautiful old bank building in old towne orange
Play Coffee Orange
Great coffee in a beautiful old bank building in old towne orange

Neighborhoods

Old Towne Orange is a quaint little slice of retro America. Great restaurants and cafes, a quaint town circle, lots of antique stores. A great area to walk around!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Old Towne
63 recommandé par les habitants
Old Towne Orange is a quaint little slice of retro America. Great restaurants and cafes, a quaint town circle, lots of antique stores. A great area to walk around!
Downtown Laguna Beach is a must-visit if you are looking for an iconic Orange County beach city.
845 recommandé par les habitants
Laguna Beach
845 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Laguna Beach is a must-visit if you are looking for an iconic Orange County beach city.
Seal Beach is one of the closest beaches to our house by drive time (about 25 min. drive). Don’t miss the lovely downtown area with shops and must-try food (Beachwood BBQ) and desserts (try the cinnamon rolls at Sweet Jill’s Bakery).
88 recommandé par les habitants
Seal Beach
88 recommandé par les habitants
Seal Beach is one of the closest beaches to our house by drive time (about 25 min. drive). Don’t miss the lovely downtown area with shops and must-try food (Beachwood BBQ) and desserts (try the cinnamon rolls at Sweet Jill’s Bakery).

Sightseeing

The Back Bay Loop is a great spot for running, biking, and walking!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Back Bay Loop
Back Bay Loop
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Back Bay Loop is a great spot for running, biking, and walking!
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.
182 recommandé par les habitants
Disneyland Park
182 recommandé par les habitants
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.