Best of Orange County
Food scene
Great local New American restaurant with outdoor seating only. Don’t miss the Gochujang fried chicken!
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Benchmark
601 E Santa Ana BlvdGreat 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.
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Urth Caffé
100 W Chapman AveCalifornia 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.
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Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StFresh 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!
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Rutabegorz
158 W Main StHealthy 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.
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The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveIf 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.
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Chaak
215 El Camino RealOne of our favorite upscale Mexican restaurants. In Tustin about 15 minutes away.
Thai Towne Eatery
152 North Glassell StreetIf 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!
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4th Street Market
201 E 4th StThis 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.
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Hidden House Coffee
511 E Santa Ana BlvdOne 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 StOne 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.
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Taco María
3313 Hyland AveIf 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.
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Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills RdFarmhouse 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.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdPorto’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!
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Pour Vida Latin Flavor
215 S Anaheim BlvdPour 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.
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Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
13681 Newport AveKean 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.
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StSome of the best doughnuts you will ever have. A must-stop if you are headed to the Newport/Costa Mesa area.
Sweet Jill's Bakery
5001 2nd StBest 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.
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Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland AveThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marché Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast HwyIf 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!
JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee
31878 Del Obispo StreetVying for best donuts in California, or the nation!
Taco Mesita
Best local taco spot!
Pitfire Pizza
This is our favorite local pizza place. Great salads too!
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!
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Old Towne
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.
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Laguna Beach
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).
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Seal Beach
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!
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Back Bay Loop
Back Bay LoopThe Back Bay Loop is a great spot for running, biking, and walking!
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.
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Disneyland Park
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.