Chandra's Guidebook for South Orange County
Parks & Nature
Nice trail for hiking and biking. Goes out to the ocean.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia PkwyNice trail for hiking and biking. Goes out to the ocean.
Nice park for large group gatherings for BBQ's, picnics, etc.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Laguna Niguel
28241 La Paz RdNice park for large group gatherings for BBQ's, picnics, etc.
One of the best beaches in OC. Much less crowded that Newport Beach or Huntington Beach. Hourly parking rate if you park over by the Ritz Carlton. Free parking if you park at the official "Salt Creek State Beach" parking lot on Selva Road.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrOne of the best beaches in OC. Much less crowded that Newport Beach or Huntington Beach. Hourly parking rate if you park over by the Ritz Carlton. Free parking if you park at the official "Salt Creek State Beach" parking lot on Selva Road.
This park at the beach features camping grounds, RV parking, picnic tables volleyball courts. Can also rent all sorts of beach and water sports gear too.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doheny State Beach
This park at the beach features camping grounds, RV parking, picnic tables volleyball courts. Can also rent all sorts of beach and water sports gear too.
Arts & Culture
Sawdust is one of the three art festivals open during July and August each year in Laguna Beach. Has the most Indie flare of all the art festivals.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Festival de Arte de Aserrín
935 Laguna Canyon RdSawdust is one of the three art festivals open during July and August each year in Laguna Beach. Has the most Indie flare of all the art festivals.
Festival of the Arts is another one of the three art festivals open during July and August in Laguna Beach. It is home to the historic Pageant of the Masters show.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon RdFestival of the Arts is another one of the three art festivals open during July and August in Laguna Beach. It is home to the historic Pageant of the Masters show.
Home to America's 37th President, the Nixon Library offers not just a historical archive, but also features many current, prominent media personalities for lecture & book signing events.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda BlvdHome to America's 37th President, the Nixon Library offers not just a historical archive, but also features many current, prominent media personalities for lecture & book signing events.
This is another one of the Laguna Beach art festivals open during the months of July & August. Definitely worth a stop when you're visiting Laguna Beach.
Art A Fair
777 Laguna Canyon RdThis is another one of the Laguna Beach art festivals open during the months of July & August. Definitely worth a stop when you're visiting Laguna Beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Dana Point Harbor is home of a number of restaurants and shops. Plus, if you wish to go whale watching, deep sea fishing, etc. it is where the boat chartering services are located.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Harbor is home of a number of restaurants and shops. Plus, if you wish to go whale watching, deep sea fishing, etc. it is where the boat chartering services are located.
Disneyland is the most well known attraction in Orange County. No visit to OC is ever complete without spending some time going through Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney.
3085 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is the most well known attraction in Orange County. No visit to OC is ever complete without spending some time going through Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney.
During July & August, the Orange County Fair takes place in Costa Mesa. It is the largest county fair in CA and definitely worth a stop if you're into all that county fairs have to offer.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrDuring July & August, the Orange County Fair takes place in Costa Mesa. It is the largest county fair in CA and definitely worth a stop if you're into all that county fairs have to offer.
For whale watching tours that run nearly 365 days a year, head to this location to book a tour.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
34675 Golden LanternFor whale watching tours that run nearly 365 days a year, head to this location to book a tour.
Everything Else
Another local park for hiking. Has a great ocean view as you hike up the hill. This park features a 4 mile and an 8 mile loop hiking trail.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayAnother local park for hiking. Has a great ocean view as you hike up the hill. This park features a 4 mile and an 8 mile loop hiking trail.
This is the shopping center in Aliso Viejo. Plenty of different restaurants, shops, grocery stores and also the movie theaters.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aliso Viejo
This is the shopping center in Aliso Viejo. Plenty of different restaurants, shops, grocery stores and also the movie theaters.
Food Scene
Local favorite restaurants
Casual setting, ocean view from the patio, this restaurant features great seafood Mex at a very reasonable price.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coyote Grill
31621 Coast HwyCasual setting, ocean view from the patio, this restaurant features great seafood Mex at a very reasonable price.
Good food, reasonable price and fantastic ocean view.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Driftwood Kitchen
619 Sleepy Hollow LnGood food, reasonable price and fantastic ocean view.
Fun, western style restaurant & bar just across from Dana Point Harbor. Great gourmet style American food that's reasonably priced.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
25001 Dana Point Harbor DrFun, western style restaurant & bar just across from Dana Point Harbor. Great gourmet style American food that's reasonably priced.
Upscale, Asian fusion restaurant with an "old school" bar/lounge vibe. The food, desserts and hand crafted cocktails are a to die for experience. Highly recommend to those that consider themselves "foodies".
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starfish-Laguna Beach
30832 S Coast HwyUpscale, Asian fusion restaurant with an "old school" bar/lounge vibe. The food, desserts and hand crafted cocktails are a to die for experience. Highly recommend to those that consider themselves "foodies".
This is a long time, local favorite for a variety of grilled seafood. Located at Dana Point Harbor, you'll can always count on enjoying fresh seafood cooked to perfection.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbor Grill Restaurant at Dana Point
34499 Golden LanternThis is a long time, local favorite for a variety of grilled seafood. Located at Dana Point Harbor, you'll can always count on enjoying fresh seafood cooked to perfection.
Stella's Serious Italian is a local favorite for a fine Italian dining experience. The restaurant has an elegant, old world style decor. They frequently feature live music as well.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stella's
17 Monarch Bay PlazaStella's Serious Italian is a local favorite for a fine Italian dining experience. The restaurant has an elegant, old world style decor. They frequently feature live music as well.
Hidden gem right across from Dana Point Harbor that offers fresh, healthy, but good size portions of salads, soups, sandwiches, various apps and also adult beverages.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
What A Dish Cafe & Catering
24921 Dana Point Harbor DrHidden gem right across from Dana Point Harbor that offers fresh, healthy, but good size portions of salads, soups, sandwiches, various apps and also adult beverages.
Charming place in the historic Los Rios Distric perfect for afternoon tea or Sunday brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
The Tea House On Los Rios
31731 Los Rios StCharming place in the historic Los Rios Distric perfect for afternoon tea or Sunday brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Great, healthy seafood in a casual environment. Good value for the price with indoor and outdoor seating as well as take out.
Fish District
26541 Aliso Creek RoadGreat, healthy seafood in a casual environment. Good value for the price with indoor and outdoor seating as well as take out.
Excellent indoor and outdoor setting for breakfast, brunch and lunch featuring a Hawaiian based menu. Come with your appetite!
Plumeria Cafe by Stacks Pancake House
Excellent indoor and outdoor setting for breakfast, brunch and lunch featuring a Hawaiian based menu. Come with your appetite!
Essentials
Albertsons
29941 Alicia PkwyThis is the closest grocery store to my place. Just right up the street about 1/2 mile.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine store with wine tasting available all hours that they're open. Plus they have always have a great selection of cheese platters and hot appetizers to serve up along with their wine. Usually have live music Friday & Saturday nights.
Salt Creek Wine Co
30100 Town Center DrGreat wine store with wine tasting available all hours that they're open. Plus they have always have a great selection of cheese platters and hot appetizers to serve up along with their wine. Usually have live music Friday & Saturday nights.