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16 COASTAL MOMENTS PHOTO ESSAY Enduring images of Orange County beaches.

26 JETLINER VIEWS ARCHITECT PAUL MCCLEAN Projects in Laguna Beach and— offered for $500 million—Bel-Air.

BY ROGER GRODY

BY BENJAMIN GINSBERG

38 MERCHANT MARINA LIDO MARINA VILLAGE A new center in Newport Beach has it all over online shopping.

BY ROGER GRODY

32 SOFT TOUCH 24 TRUE SUCCESS TWILA TRUE The mogul, known for her jewelry and chic salons, goes hip-hop.

THE TREND IS TO TEXTURE Swimwear gains dimension with fluttering, smocking, embroidery and crochet.

BY KAT NGUYEN-DE ANGELIS

36 YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST ARTS SCOOPS The county presents far more than its share of world premieres.

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44 HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU! SPECTACULAR COCKTAILS New libations that look as good as they taste.

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10 FIRST LOOK MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS County-defining attractions include golf, theme parks and museums.

50 NEIGHBORHOODS CITY GUIDE A dozen of the county’s most noteworthy communities, from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano.

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55 SPENDING TIME SHOPPING Profiles of Orange County’s major shopping destinations and select boutiques and galleries.

63 CHOW TIME DINING A guide to the county’s recommended restaurants, from landmarks to the latest.

81 PLAY TIME ATTRACTIONS Get out! Performing arts, beaches, museums, nightlife and tours.

92 PARTING SHOT Blue skies, still waters in Huntington Beach.

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Golf Orange County ranks high on the national scene as a golf destination. Entire vacations can be planned around a single day on the greens at one of its immaculately designed and groomed public courses, yet the number of excellent clubs in the county would allow a golfer to play daily for a month and never play the same course twice.

Some clubs feature two courses. Several offer fine dining. Many offer fabulous views. Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast boasts two courses, fine dining and unforgettable ocean views. Sweeping coastal views are also a draw at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, seen here. Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine reveals rolling greens, a picturesque canyon, wetland vistas, O.C.’s longest hole—and a barn and windmill. Virtually all can provide fodder for stories that can be retold for a lifetime. See listings pp. 86-87.

Fashion Island The outdoor coastal center offers the most relaxed and sophisticated shopping experience as can be imagined.

Boutiques such as Alice + Olivia for women and Robert Talbott for men, both new—not to mention a reimagined Anthropologie, the first in California with a home store— complement anchors Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. Swimwear options are impressive, among them Seafolly, new ViX and SwimSpot, the nation’s largest dedicated swim retailer. Scores of tenants are county exclusives. Best of all? Complimentary personal shoppers, no obligation and no tips. Sushi Roku, Fig & Olive and Red O make it a fine-dining destination as well. Trolleys circle the parking lots; there’s wine service at Island Cinema. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000, shopfashionisland.com

Listen to the mission bells. View museum exhibits. Take any of a number of tours, including audio tours downloadable to your smartphone.

The jewel of the California missions, the birthplace of Orange County, was founded by Spanish padres in 1776, the seventh of the state’s 21 missions. The Great Stone Church was begun in 1796, completed in 1806 and destroyed by an earthquake in 1812. The Serra Chapel is the oldest church in California. You can visit all of those sites, as well as the padres’ quarters, soldiers’ barracks and cemetery, and wander about 10 acres of lush gardens and fountains. A few descendants of the indigenous Juaneño tribe still work at the mission. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, missionsjc.com

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Disneyland Resort Disneyland, the original

Disney theme park, recently celebrated its milestone 60th anniversary and now looks to the future: Coming soon is a Star Wars-themed land that enhances the existing eight. “Disneyland will never be completed … as long as there is imagination left in the world,” Walt Disney said when he opened the park, and the resort has stayed true to his word. At sister park Disney California Adventure, the thrills never end at Soarin’ Around the World, California Screamin’ and new Guardians of the Galaxy— Mission: BREAKOUT! World of Color is a spectacular light-and-water show and Frozen—Live plays at the Hyperion. Between the two parks is Downtown Disney, an admission-free promenade with shops, cafés and entertainment venues.

1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565, disneyland.disney.go.com

Bowers Museum

Bowers develops blockbuster exhibitions with renowned venues around the world, among them the Shanghai and British museums. This year, it presents shows including Knights in Shining Armor and First Americans: Tribal Art From North America. The county’s largest museum is also its most diverse. More than 130,000 artifacts and works of art make up collections of pre-Columbian art, Asian art, art of the Pacific, art of Africa and Orange County history. Ongoing displays include Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands and Ancient Arts of China: A 5,000-Year Legacy. The world’s indigenous peoples, and cultural art, remain the focus, yet many consider the California-themed exhibitions to be the highlight.

Bowers Kidseum is nearby. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600, bowers.org

Segerstrom Center for the Arts The center offers the best in the performing arts. This season, Segerstrom Hall, its largest venue, offers Broadway shows including Hamilton and dance troupes such as the American Ballet Theatre and the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan.

The Cesar Pelli-designed Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall is home to the Pacific Symphony and its music director, Carl St.Clair; touring ensembles including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and instrumentalists such as pianist Yuja Wang, presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County; and the Pacific Chorale and new artistic director Robert Istad.

There’s jazz in both halls. More intimate presentations—cabaret and chamber music—take place in the Judy Morr and Samueli theaters. A fountain, cafe and new stage for free year-round performances have just been unveiled on the plaza. 600 Town

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South Coast Plaza

A state-designated tourist attraction, the center has been dubbed the ultimate shopping resort. The nation’s highest-grossing planned retail venue also boasts its highest concentration of shopping’s most iconic names—you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a list of elite retailers that aren’t here. At 3 million square feet, it includes high-end anchors such as Bloomingdale’s, and several hundred boutiques such as new Stella McCartney and Dior Homme. More than 30 restaurants include some of the county’s best, among them renowned Din Tai Fung and gorgeous AnQi; Barilla Restaurant and the Tsujita Artisan Noodle are new. It’s within walking distance of the county’s major performing-arts venues. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888, southcoastplaza.com

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MOMENTS Enduring images of Orange County beaches. / TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BENJAMIN GINSBERG /

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spent time between the Connecticut shore and the mountains of Vermont. After college, I spent a year on the warm shores of Australia, where I learned to surf and fell in love with the coastal lifestyle. Returning to the states, I worked in New England as an urban planner and freestyle ski coach, dabbling in photography … until I discovered the laid-back, down-to-earth lifestyle on the West Coast, surf communities on endless expanses of beaches, miles and miles of uninterrupted sand, wide swaths that went on farther than I could see, so different from the beaches where I grew up. I moved first to Newport Beach, then, with my wife, to Huntington Beach, and embraced a photography career

centering on the ocean. Now that I’ve been here a decade, I’ve also grown to love the incredible variety of the county’s beaches—those endless stretches from Newport Beach north, the rocky, secluded, sometimes hidden coves of Laguna Beach, and the state parks to the south. I’m obsessed with big-wave surfing. The deadly shore break the Wedge is here. I’m also in striking distance of two of the world’s premiere big-wave breaks: Mavericks south of San Francisco and Todos Santos off the coast of Baja California, both the stuff of legends. I’m traveling more these days. Whether taking a photograph in the Australian deserts or the Alps or on the beaches of Orange County, I am always striving to make it timeless.

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GOLDEN SUNSET REFLECTS OFF WAVES NEAR HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER RIGHT: LOCAL SURFER BOBBY OKVIST IN THE PIT OF A MONSTER WAVE AT THE WEDGE IN NEWPORT BEACH

WINTER IN SEAL BEACH OFTEN MEANS MOODY SKIES AND HEAVY SHORE BREAKS

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THE RENOWNED HUNTINGTON BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM GRADUATES MORE THAN 1,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR OPPOSITE: POUNDING SURF MEETS A STEEP SANDBANK AT THE WEDGE

Twila True, known for her fine jewelry store in Newport Beach and a string of chic salons, ventures into the entertainment industry. by KAT NGUYEN-DE ANGELIS

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WILA TRUE, self-made mogul with an eponymous line of fine jewelry, nail salons and beauty products, now dips her perfectly manicured toes into the recording industry. She laughs when talking about her latest endeavor, Volume Ventures LLC, in an industry she wasn’t an expert in; she had to ask her kids who Drake was.

Still, she’s aligned with some of the music industry’s hottest producers, specifically Grammy Award winners James Fauntleroy and Rance Dopson, songwriters and producers who have crafted chart-toppers for artists from Adele and Bruno Mars to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

“I get pitched [business proposals] everyday, but ... I loved this right away,” True says. “These guys were running a tiny little studio in Inglewood and they had major artists coming to them to produce their albums. I want to help take them to the next level.”

A 19,000-square-foot facility for Volume that will house multiple recording studios, a green room and a library—a one-stop shop for recording artists—is in the works.

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“I went to Snoop [Dogg]’s party the other day. It was my first time going to an industry type of event— there were ... aromas I’d never experienced before,” she says with a grin.

An interesting turn for a woman who worked her way up from the finance department at a computer circuit board manufacturing company to become its CEO at the age of 27. She remembers the dominant white-male culture in corporate environments.

She recalls one board meeting in particular. “I was not only the only female but the only person of color in the room,” True says. “Someone asked my opinion and after I spoke, the No. 3 person at the company dismissively waved off what I said.

It motivated me even more.” By the following year, she had his job.

Since then, True and her husband, Alan, have owned, and sold, multiple companies in the U.S. and in Asia; she’s also expanded her two real estate investment firms.

Her trajectory is even more dramatic given her background.

True is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; her parents were born on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, one of the poorest regions in America.

Those origins not only fueled her

drive to succeed, but also her commitment to give back. True has championed a number of philanthropic efforts: She’s helped orphans in China to receive medical treatment to facilitate adoption; she launched True Sioux Hope Foundation to address critical issues—such as housing, drug abuse, alcoholism and suicide—facing those on the Pine Ridge reservation.

A recent gala at Balboa Bay Resort raised nearly $500,000 for the tribe, providing firewood, infant formula, food and clothing. Funds also went toward the reservation’s first Children’s Safe Home and established two college scholarships.

True is also proud of the diverse work environment she’s cultivated for her own employees. Her True Family Enterprises website proudly notes that it’s a woman- and American Indian-owned real estate investment company. “There’s no glass ceiling here for our employees,” she says. “I believe firmly in seeding talent and making sure we embrace and celebrate diversity.”

Her chic salon, Polished Perfect

by Twila True, has five locations in

the county, including three in Costa Mesa. Twila True Fine Jewelry is on Mariners Mile in Newport Beach.

True’s sleek corporate headquarters are also in Newport Beach.

A sculptural staircase with backlit panels makes for a dramatic entry.

Upstairs, in her executive offices, white marble walls contrast with charcoal gray-painted walls, futuristic light fixtures and walnut beamed ceilings. A massive gray marble slab tops the conference table.

Seated in a tall black leather chair, True shares an image from her latest jewelry collaboration— with Volume Ventures: a diamondand-gold-encrusted grill to be worn over the teeth. She’s created luxury hip-hop pieces including blingedout chains and bejeweled Rolex watches.

True also recently launched Type Lab to handle her marketing and public relations needs. And she’s set her sights on additional locations of Polished Perfect. As for her beauty and fragrance products, which are already in Costco stores, she’s working on a new line featuring indigenous ingredients with another major retailer.

“I feel very fortunate that I’ve been able to choose what projects to pursue, projects that celebrate authenticity and the talents of others across a wide range of business genres,” True says.

“Who would have thought that a Native American girl like me could be a part of all that?”

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AT HOME WITH TWILA TRUE. OPPOSITE: 18-CARAT WHITEGOLD RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE AT TWILA TRUE FINE JEWELRY, ABOVE, AND TWILA TRUE BEAUTY NAIL LACQUERS AT HER POLISHED PERFECT SALONS.

WITH FAUX TUSCAN VILLAS and French chateaux falling out of favor, sleek modern homes with seamless expanses of glass have become the new signature of Southern California success. For those seeking the largest and most opulent of these glitzy neo-manses, Paul McClean has emerged as an architect of choice.

From his modest studio in quaint Old Towne Orange, McClean has become the master of the sizzling residential market above Sunset Boulevard in the Hollywood Hills known as the Bird Streets.

Fueled by demand from celebrities, tech tycoons and Brazilian petro-billionaires looking for sexy party houses, streets such as Mockingbird Place and Warbler Way have become a showcase for prominent architects including Richard Landry and Zoltan Pali.

McClean also designed Opus—the priciest home in Beverly Hills, with an asking price of $100 million—and The One, a massive residence on a coveted site in Bel-Air, so named for both its unprecedented size and initial asking price of $500 million.

Founded in 2000, McClean Design experienced its breakout during the Great Recession: a 7,000-square-foot home on Blue Jay Way that sold for $10 million. One enters the property via a dramatic glass skywalk over a series of water features. Subsequent McClean homes on the Bird Streets were met with a similar success; about a dozen McClean projects helped transform the area.

Although these residences often are portrayed as elaborate bachelor pads, such as those featured on TV’s Entourage, McClean says that assorted buyers appreciate his signature style. “Celebrities are among the buyers, but so are business people and families. In fact, children respond very well to these designs,” says McClean, citing floor plans that accommodate both family life and entertaining.

Jetliner VIEWS ORANGE COUNTY ARCHITECT PAUL MCCLEAN HAS DESIGNED LUXURY HOMES FROM THE BLUFFS OF LAGUNA BEACH TO THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS ... AND A $500 MILLION ABODE IN BEL-AIR. BY ROGER GRODY

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THE GREAT ROOM OF THE ELLIS RESIDENCE IN LAGUNA BEACH

ELLIS HOUSE ARCHITECT PAUL M CCLEAN, OPPOSITE ABOVE, USED A DARKER PALETTE IN THE EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM. ONE OF JOANNA ELLIS’ FAVORITE FEATURES IS THE STEPPED ENTRYWAY AND GLASS DOOR, OPPOSITE BELOW.

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Color dramatically influences a home’s vibe, with bright colors and shiny metal appealing to one clientele, while others find darker tones and matte finishes to be homier. “Some of the Bird Street homes can seem extreme in terms of finishes,” he says. “With different materials and a warmer palette, a home can read much quieter.”

An example of that is a 3,500-square-foot house in Laguna Beach that McClean designed for an emptynesting couple moving from a traditional Mediterranean home in Irvine. Clients Mike and Johanna Ellis wanted to embrace a dramatic contemporary design, not an austere environment.

“Johanna asked for the home to be warm, inviting

and homey,” McClean says. The house is a seductive study in grays, with long expanses of glass breaking up charcoal-colored meteorite quartzite, introducing a darker palette not often seen in contemporary ocean-view homes. The textures are more honed and matte-finished than the sleek, shiny surfaces in some Hollywood Hills projects.

In the great room of the Ellises’ home, a massive fireplace clad in dark quartzite is offset by lighter shades on the walls and flooring. Yet the fireplace is overshadowed by panoramic ocean views through seamless glass. “The dark tones do a great job of bringing the ever-changing ocean inside,” McClean notes.

At less than 3,000 square feet, this house was meant to be more a family home than a celebrity showplace.

Nevertheless, it has plenty of sexy McClean signatures: soaring spaces, a 30-foot retractable glass wall and sleek surfaces of black metal, stainless steel, aluminum and stone. A darker palette again creates a sense of warmth, with the glossy white marble and glimmering metallic finishes of the Bird Streets homes.

Orange County coastal areas and the Hollywood Hills share similar architectural challenges, among them tight lots and rugged topography—so McClean’s Bird Street expertise easily applies to Newport Beach or Laguna Beach. “Many parts of Orange County are planned, which limits people’s opportunity to express themselves architecturally,” McClean says. “Laguna Beach, though it has a very restrictive design review process, doesn’t impose any stylistic restraints.”

The wave of modernism McClean is riding has its roots in the midcentury-modern movement that began before most of his clients were born. That enduring legacy demonstrates the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright protégés

“Our inspiration for colors was ‘stormy skies’—grays, blues and purples, the colors we enjoy when we look through our windows,” client Johanna Ellis says. “But the way they were incorporated in our home, these colors feel very happy and warm.”

Asked to name her favorite architectural feature, Ellis identifies the entrance to the home. “The stairs to our front door float over the water feature to a beautiful glass door,” she says. As for the great room, where a full wall of glass slides open to a large balcony, she says, “All this is the stage for our amazing city and ocean views.”

McClean made a more intimate statement at another Laguna Beach home, this one just blocks from the ocean.

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BLUEJAY WAY HOMES BY PAUL MCCLEAN HELPED TRANSFORM THE BIRD STREETS IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS.

DOHENY HOUSE OPPOSITE: THIS STUNNING HOME IN LOS ANGELES ABUTTING A MOUNTAIN INITIALLY SEEMED UNBUILDABLE.

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Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra. Inspired by the Southern California climate and environment, they created an ageless style that still resonates with buyers.

Modernism blurred the lines between indoors and out while providing jetliner views from hillside perches or coastal bluffs.

“When I was in school, I would leaf through architecture books and all of the most interesting residential projects were in California,” recalls McClean, who was born and trained in Ireland. He was particularly inspired by the clean lines of Neutra’s work, and McClean’s own reasons for coming to Southern California paralleled those of the Viennese master. Both recognized the unlimited design potential offered by the region’s spectacular coastline, rugged hills and desert.

“I grew up in a cold and often gray climate and was always attracted to Los Angeles, which for a century has been the crucible of contemporary residential architecture,” McClean says. “Southern California’s benign,

mild climate ... allows you to be more creative and blur the distinction between inside and out. Another enabling factor is the people. There are so many creative people here and they encourage designers to be creative on their behalf.” He also cites as inspirational the timeless quality of the work of other midcentury-modernists such as Craig Ellwood and Pierre Koenig.

Contemporary construction techniques and new technologies work in McClean’s favor. The glass-ensconced homes of Neutra, for instance, absorbed heat like greenhouses; but modern glazing techniques and manufacturing processes allow even larger expanses of glass to be incorporated without compromising comfort.

McClean-designed homes, even those on small mountain or coastal lots, are known for spaces with considerable volume. Despite their sharp angles and clean lines, the homes feel integrated with nature—which may have come from McClean reading about Frank Lloyd Wright as a young boy.

“Our homes are really about breaking down barriers between inside and out,” says McClean, who incorporates water features such as reflecting pools partially influenced by ancient Moorish architecture. “Water has a way of transmitting coolness, which is very inviting in desert climates and creates intriguing mirroring effects.”

Design review procedures can be a challenge. Clients in Laguna Beach, known for its rigorous design review procedures, especially appreciate the soft-spoken architect’s ability to deftly navigate the complex, often excruciating regulatory process in local jurisdictions, especially in coastal zones. The process has become particularly contentious in recent years and McClean has actually backed out of some projects. He doesn’t want clients to be disappointed by the conditions imposed, nor does he want the integrity of his designs to suffer, he says.

McClean’s high-profile commission for The One, designed for a Bel-Air site with rare 360-degree views, has boosted his caché. The One’s asking price, half a billion dollars, has generated both awe and incredulity.

The 100,000-plus-square-foot home has indulgences including a bowling alley, IMAX theater, 5,000-squarefoot master suite and a spa that rivals that of any five-star hotel. Many of McClean’s homes are considered massive by typical American standards, but this home is of such a magnitude that the architect looked not just at large houses but also resorts and palaces.

The One’s size is obscene, some critics say. But McClean insists that the home feels much smaller than it really is, with the space distributed on multiple levels and across four acres. “I enjoy designing houses for families on a more intimate scale,” he says, “but this project allowed us to explore ideas we couldn’t imagine in most residential settings.”

As grand as the home is, McClean finds it more rewarding to interact with his clients.

“Building a home is one of the most exciting times for any couple or family, when they are embarking on a unique adventure,” he says. “It’s wonderful to be involved in the creative process at such an important moment.” McClean is expanding his geographic reach to projects near Vancouver and on Hawaii’s Big Island.

“Paul’s homes are very sculptural, well thought out and complex,” says Drew Fenton, a prominent agent at Hilton & Hyland, a real estate agency in Beverly Hills.

“He’s very good at capturing views and maximizing space.”

McClean homes command a significant premium in

the marketplace, says Fenton, who has sold numerous McClean-designed properties and is the listing agent for Opus in Beverly Hills and The One in Bel-Air. Says Jeff Hyland, president of Hilton & Hylan, “Paul has been a leader in setting the bar and his clients have fortunately given him the latitude to get to that next level.

Many investors just want to replicate the last project but Paul stays ahead of the curve. That’s what sets him apart.”

Although some McClean projects might suggest a luxury market spiraling out of control, Hyland points out that Southern California properties remain a bargain compared to those in New York or London. “We’re still one of the strongest markets globally,” he says.

For an architect whose portfolio is usually described with adjectives such as “sleek,” “showy” and “sexy,” McClean stays remarkably grounded.

“For us, a house is a home, a background for your life and not simply an object to focus on,” McClean says.

Not surprisingly, the 48-year-old architect lives with his family not far from his office in relatively sleepy Tustin, not in Malibu or the Hollywood Hills.

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YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST ORANGE COUNTY OFTEN PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERES MORE LIKELY TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW YORK OR LOS ANGELES.

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SCR, DEBORA ROBINSON. ABT, GENE SCHIAVONE

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spring 2017 gala at New York’s Lincoln Center featured a performance of the company’s Whipped Cream, a lavish ballet that depicts a boy’s feverish dream after he overeats and falls asleep in a confectioner’s shop. Choreographed by ABT artist-in-residence Alexei Ratmansky to music by Richard Strauss, with opulent, fanciful sets and costumes by pop artist Mark Ryden, the production drew rave reviews and raised a record-setting $3.4 million.

Another great night in NYC, and a local premiere. But Orange County audiences had enjoyed the world premiere of Whipped Cream two months earlier in Costa Mesa.

Best known for Disneyland, surfing and highend shopping, Orange County often presents world premieres you’d more likely expect to take place in New York or Los Angeles.

Other ABT world premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts include The Firebird in 2012 and The Sleeping Beauty in 2015. In 2014, the original cast members of the 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods, joined by composerlyricist Stephen Sondheim and librettist-director James Lapine, reunited at the center seven months before regrouping in Brooklyn. A Segerstrom cocommission, Steve Reich’s Double Sextet, won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for music.

Margaret Edson’s play Wit, which won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for drama, premiered at neighboring South Coast Repertory.

“The center has been very, very ambitious in its artistic programming,” says Segerstrom Center President Terrence W. Dwyer. “We’ve created a reputation—artists want to come here. Classical dance companies are an expensive art form. World premieres take a lot of financial investment. When you have a supportive board as we do, you can move much more quickly—almost immediately— than many other performing arts centers.”

Resident companies Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony regularly commission and premiere new works at the center. The Philharmonic Society of Orange County often presents the U.S.

SOUTH COAST REPERTORY COMMISSIONED LUCAS HNATH’S A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2, TONY AWARD-NOMINATED FOR BEST PLAY IN 2017.

OPPOSITE: O.C. AUDIENCES ENJOYED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S WHIPPED CREAM MONTHS BEFORE NEW YORKERS SAW IT AT ABT’S LINCOLN CENTER GALA.

debuts of orchestras from around the world.

The center’s association with New York-based American Ballet Theatre began in 1988 with the world premiere of a production of Swan Lake choreographed and produced by Mikhail Baryshnikov. Among other dance firsts: Kings of the Dance in 2006, a co-commission featuring the world’s leading male dancers, and the world premiere in 2011 of Reflections, a co-commission of works showcasing Bolshoi Ballet prima ballerinas.

Segerstrom Executive Vice President Judy Morr is the guiding force behind the dance coups. “My skill set is the pre-production,” says Morr, in whose honor Founders Hall, used for an ABTrelated educational program, has been renamed Judy Morr Theater. “The most important thing we can offer a new production is rehearsal space.”

“Judy provides the accommodation of time to prepare,” agrees ABT artistic director Kevin McKenzie. “In New York, we have to rent our space, which is costly. Judy offers that to us. It takes a week for a new production to get everything right in rehearsal—the lighting, the design, costumes, the choreography. In New York or on tour, we have 36 hours. I can’t underscore enough

how important Judy is to our preparation.”

The remarkable Into the Woods reunion came about through the center’s relationships with producers and a tour manager. When a producer asked, “I can pull this [event] together, are you interested?,” the answer was a resounding yes.

The center’s chamber music series in the Samueli Theater benefits by works co-commissioned by patrons Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.

“They’re the reason the term ‘angel’ exists,” Dwyer says. “They’re visionary philanthropists, investing in the creation of new works.”

Adjacent South Coast Repertory has commissioned more than 300 works from about 200 playwrights. About one-quarter of those go through the development process to make it to full production, according to artistic director Marc Masterson. “We’re doing four, five or six world premieres a year,” he says. “We’re particularly looking for a variety of new voices.”

Adds SCR associate artistic director John Glore: “We commission playwrights, not projects. We find playwrights whose work excites us.

We talk to the writer about what subjects might be [of interest] and arrive at an agreement of what’s good for South Coast Repertory. We look at it as an investment in a writer’s career.”

Two recent commissions were Qui Nguyen’s 2015 Vietgone, which later played off-Broadway, and Lucas Hnath’s 2016 A Doll’s House, Part 2, Tony Award-nominated for best play in 2017.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Wit, about a cancerstricken professor reflecting on her life as it ebbs away, was not a commission. “It was one of the rare over-the-transom submissions that caught our eye,” Glore recalls. “Martin Benson [a founding SCR artistic director] guided playwright Margaret Edson through the process and directed the production.”

The Segerstrom Center’s newly expanded Julianne and George Argyros Plaza adds a fifth performance space to the campus—the others are Segerstrom Hall, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and the Judy Morr and Samueli theaters—and paves the way for additional innovative programming. “When we sense an extraordinary opportunity,” says center president Dwyer, “we leap at it.”

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IN THE MOST CHALLENGING RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN DECADES, THE REVITALIZATION OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE IN NEWPORT BEACH REENERGIZES BRICK-AND-MORTAR SHOPPING.

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THE DEMISE With its waterfront, the city’s last connection to its roots as a modest fishing village, Lido’s boardwalk and views imbue the shopping center with “an innate charm that can’t be duplicated,” says Lindsay Parton, president of DJM Capital Partners. The San Jose development company is responsible for the popular Pacific City shopping center in Huntington Beach, also reimagined through innovative design, tenant selection and event programming.

With the Newport site, “we watched this former gem of the local waterfront languish for decades,” Parton says of the area that had flourished during the 1970s, attracting stars such as Robert Goulet and John Wayne. DJM saw the potential for a harborside luxury enclave. “It was ready for burnishing and enhancement,” he says.

“One of our central goals was to ... stay true to its coastal traditional ambiance, while adding visually appealing and architecturally appropriate elements for a contemporary twist,” he says.

The 17-acre site’s cobblestone streets and harbor frontage help attract consumers weary of megamalls with predictable tenants. Brick-paved streets are punctuated by wood-planked crosswalks; the boardwalklined marina is accessed via pedestrian walkways and courtyards. A brick pathway, for instance, leads to charming indie Lido Village Books.

Vital to the village’s success is its carefully curated selection of prestigious retailers, most of them unique to Orange County, and dining destinations such as Nobu Newport Beach.

Elyse Walker’s clothing boutique is one of the village’s most stunning. The 12,000-square-foot store, designed by influential architectural firm Marmol Radziner, sits in a former bank. Bold art—paintings by prominent contemporary artists such as RETNA, Paul Rusconi and Stephanie Hirsch available for purchase—lines the walls. Glitzy Marmol Radziner-designed chandeliers hang from a soaring timbered ceiling. The bank’s vault has been transformed into an elegantly appointed salon showcasing fine jewelry from celebrity-favored designers such as Loree Rodkin and Eva Fehren.

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HAND-PAINTED SIGNS ENHANCE THE AMBIANCE AT LIDO MARINA VILLAGE. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: THE "GARDEN," WITH RAW AND COOKED VEGETABLES AND HAZELNUT, AT LIDO BOTTLE WORKS; HARBOR VIEWS BETWEEN BOUTIQUES; SUSHI BAR AT NOBU; JEWELRY AT BROKEN ENGLISH

Interior elements are inspired by the travels of designer/entrepreneur Walker, with the denim and beach stores influenced by Ibiza and Saint-Tropez and the designer sections informed by her favorite shops in Paris. “I want the shopper to feel as though they’re walking into a friend’s living room and they can’t wait to come back,” she says.

With fashions from dozens of top designers such as Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Jimmy Choo and Isabel Marant and its experienced stylists, Elyse Walker has quickly become one of O.C.’s premier boutiques.

“I love South Coast Plaza,” says Walker of the venue where one would expect a shop like hers to be located.

“That said, Lido Marina Village has a very different vibe—there’s a nice feeling of community that I really love.”

Home furnishings store Serena & Lily blends comfort, style and approachable pricing with a casual, easy elegance associated with the Hamptons, Santa Barbara or Sausalito, Calif., where the company is headquartered. At Lido Marina Village, beachy-chic outdoor furniture and hanging lanterns grace a lovely patio that’s part of Serena & Lily.

“What we love about the village is the thoughtfulness that has gone into creating a wonderful gathering place ... celebrating the beauty of Southern California,” says Jane Stier, Newport Beach design shop leader. “We’ve taken our design cues from the nearby marina by using a color palette of various shades of blue paired with white and natural tones along with a liberal use of rattan, raffia and brass.... We encourage customers to take their time—to enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of rosé on our patio.”

Alchemy Works: Harbor House, the Lido outpost of Alchemy Works, a retailer that sells everything from keychains to rare sports cars at its original store in downtown Los Angeles, is less edgy and more coastalthemed, offering artisanal Southern California products such as Gabriela Artigas jewelry, Chris Earl furniture and Clare V. handbags.

Co-owner Raan Parton views Lido Marina Village

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of the mall is real. Many consumers simply prefer shopping digitally in their pajamas.

Architects and developers now need to create environments engaging enough to lure them out of their homes. Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach is doing just that.

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“The area was the essence of California cool in the 1970s,” says Raan Parton of Alchemy Works: Harbor House. “This project has an opportunity to create a real community around that nostalgia.”

as a refreshing departure from the formula-driven, controlled environments of most retail developments.

“The area was the essence of California cool in the 1970s, and this project has an opportunity to create a real community around that nostalgia,” he says. Adds wife Lindsay Parton, “This place channels more of the coastal aesthetic that our brand is centered on.”

Their store was among the first to open at Lido Marina Village, so the Partons did not know who many of their neighboring tenants would be, but a true synergy has emerged. “Each store complements the next,” Lindsay says.

The store, designed by Raan, reflects the site’s residential legacy dating to the 1940s. The space is enhanced with vintage fixtures both quirky and luxurious sourced from across the country. “We often have only one of a vintage or found item,” Lindsay notes, “creating a sense of urgency for customers to invest in pieces they love. They might not be available again.”

One room of Alchemy Works is dedicated to value-chic eyewear brand Warby Parker.

The village blends prestigious designer brands with eclectic niche retailers. Among the latter is Sweaty Betty, a London-based brand specializing in “athleisure,” the booming market of high-end fitness apparel. Charlie & Me is a chic boutique providing fashions, edible treats and grooming products for hipster canines. Despite the headwinds of the digital age, stationery store Sugar Paper succeeds in making paper—from journals and thank-you cards to embossed invitations—not only relevant but trendy, too.

Few dining establishments deliver more culinary cred than Nobu, the high-end restaurants established by celebrity sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro. This edition takes a modernist approach.

“Lido Marina Village is beautiful and serene but also has a modern vibrancy that is perfect for Nobu,” Matsuhisa says. “We’re serious about the quality of our food and service, but the third ingredient in the overall experience is the setting, and we couldn’t have created a better place for Nobu Newport Beach.”

SIGNAGE REFLECTS THE SPIRIT OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: THE BOARDWALK-LINED MARINA IS ACCESSED VIA PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND COURTYARDS; SPECTACULAR ELYSE WALKER BOUTIQUE; AND LINDSAY AND RAAN PARTON OF ALCHEMY WORKS: HARBOR HOUSE.

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A sweeping staircase, flooded with light from an elliptical skylight, ascends to an upper level that maximizes the sensational harbor views from a wrap-around terrace. The octopus carpaccio at the sushi bar and the New York strip toban in the dining room are local favorites.

Another notable dining spot is Lido Bottle Works, an upscale wine and craft beer bar that presents a sophisticated culinary style without pretenses. Chef Joel Harrington specializes in fun, farm-to-table fare with global influences that pairs well with the eatery’s 40 craft beers and intriguing collection of California wines.

Its chic-rustic ambiance derives from redwood walls and brass-clad tables set with Dirilyte flatware sourced from families all over the country; the intimate patio is steps from slips occupied by yachts and party boats.

Highlights include charred eggplant hummus with lavash, pork belly bao and a great cheese-and-charcuterie board; at night, snacking morphs into more serious dining, with items such as rack of lamb and steak frites.

“We want to open our customers’ eyes to the joys of taking ordinary ingredients and transforming them into something unexpected and extraordinary,” says operating partner/general manager Brett Karas.

Constant events such as live music, pop-ups and fundraisers enhance the village’s sense of community. DJM has maximizied marina views in spaces where shoppers and diners are encouraged to gather and linger.

The Main Deck, where communal picnic tables, plush outdoor furniture and festive lighting foster a convivial attitude, encourages alfresco dining, huddling over an outdoor fire pit or simply sharing a sunset. Children too young to appreciate the Valentino handbags at Elyse Walker or the caviar-topped monkfish pâté at Nobu can pilot miniature vessels at a boat pond.

With its waterfront location, intimate scale and thoughtfully curated collection of unique tenants, Lido Marina Village seems better positioned to prevail over the Internet.

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SAME SAME Casamigos tequila, lime juice, Coco López, Thai basil syrup, yellow curry and Fresno peppers.

Nestled inside the Irvine Marriott, bespoke bar YNK offers a changing menu of cocktails themed to various regions around the world; YNK stands for “you never know.” Owner Chris Adams created the cocktail, which he and bartender Ravin Buzzell, YNK’s only employee, serve in a miso soup bowl.

“Same same but different!” Adams says.

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HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU! COCKTAILS AS DAZZLING AND DRAMATIC AS THEY ARE DELICIOUS.

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simple classic libations, some hearkening back nearly a century, to intricately crafted cocktails as spectacular as they are sophisticated.

There is no doubt that purely visual elements affect our perceptions of taste and smell— chefs often say that you eat with your eyes first. This generation of cocktails suggests that you drink with your eyes first as well.

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DESPACITO Hibiscus-infused Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Olmeca Altos Plata tequila, watermelon syrup, lemon and chili tincture—plus spear ice cube, black lava salt rim and cucumber rose-lavender garnish.

Recess Room offers modern American tapas in Fountain Valley. Bar manager Thomas Sorrentino named this drink for the Justin Bieber remix of the Latin American hit, the most-streamed track of all time, but his inspiration was simpler: “I wanted to feel the same way as an adult that juicy watermelons made me feel as a kid.” It pairs ideally with the PB&J foie gras seen here.

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THE CASTAWAY Rum, scotch, absinthe, cognac, pineapple, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, sugar, lemon, chai and whole milk.

It takes three days to make this clarified milk punch at the Blind Rabbit, a speakeasy-themed bar at Anaheim Packing House. Ying Chang-Adamson’s cocktail arrives on a sea-colored rock bed in a terrarium amid dry ice. “The first time I tried a clarified milk punch,” she recalls, “I was blown away by its full flavors, creaminess and the fact that it was completely clear. Three years later, I’m still blown away.”

THE SIGNATURE Vodka, plum-lemongrass-vanilla syrup, ginger, lemon and tonic, garnished with flowers.

Ross Pangilinan, chef-owner of globally influenced, highly acclaimed Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Santa Ana, created this cocktail for his wedding. The color of his wedding was lilac, and he went to Santa Monica Farmers Market for menu inspiration. When he passed a table of Santa Barbara plums, the cocktail was born. (The flowers at the wedding were violets.)

Ideal pairing: tuna tartare with ripe peaches, jalapeĂąo-lime aĂŻoli and calamansi granita.

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THE ITALIAN WOLF Montelobos mezcal, Galliano L’Autentico, Trinacria marsala, citrus, agave, almond extract and clove smoke.

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El Mercado Modern Cuisine in Santa Ana serves “Mexico’s great cuisine, one bite at a time.” Barman Cesar Cerrudo has a guideline for creating cocktails: Think outside your comfort zone. In this case, he says, “When the Italian spirit Galliano meets the Mexican spirit mezcal and marries the citrus in a nightgown of smoke ... it’s magical.” Sipping it alongside cinnamon-smoked octopus, huitlacoche hash and xoconostle salsa is even more magical.

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Neighborhoods

ANAHEIM Disneyland, which recently marked its 60th anniversary, put Anaheim— and Orange County—on the global map. Disney California Adventure shares the spotlight, thanks to attractions such as the water, light and sound show World of Color.

Between the parks is pedestrian shopping, dining and entertainment zone Downtown Disney. Nearby are the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim GardenWalk, an “eatertainment” center with a new House of Blues. The historic Anaheim Packing District includes Center Street shops and iconic Anaheim Packing House food hall. Angel Stadium is home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball; the Honda Center hosts Anaheim Ducks ice hockey, Disney on Ice and pop acts such as Imagine Dragons.

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BUENA PARK Roller-coaster, fried-chicken and boysenberry-jam enthusiasts flock to Knott’s Berry Farm, which predates Disneyland as the nation’s first theme park. Ghost Town recently turned 75. What started as a berry stand along Highway 39 now centers on attractions for thrill-seekers—the Xcelerator coaster rockets to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds—as well as Camp Snoopy for youngsters. Enjoy chicken dinners just outside the park.

There’s Knott’s Scary Farm in the fall, water park Soak City in the summer and seasonally changing ice shows. Also on Beach Boulevard is a family entertainment row that includes Medieval Times and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure. Nearby Stanton boasts Googie-style eatery ParkAve and adjacent Il Garage.

COSTA MESA The county’s premier performingarts venues, some of the region’s finest dining destinations and one of the nation’s most successful retail centers arguably make Costa Mesa the county’s heart and cultural soul.

South Coast Plaza’s several hundred stores and boutiques represent the highest concentration of elite retailers anywhere. The center’s owners donated the land and most of the millions to build nearby Segerstrom Center for the Arts—home of Segerstrom Hall and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and future home of the Orange County Museum of Art—and South Coast Repertory theater. The city’s other huge draws include the South Coast Collection and its OC Mix, and a trendy shopping and dining stretch featuring the Lab and the Camp.

DANA POINT Among the most picturesque cities in California, Dana Point combines Cape Cod style with a surf and yacht lifestyle. It’s best known for its harbor—2,500 yachts are in its two marinas—and as a departure point for whale- and dolphin-watching excursions, sport-fishing expeditions and trips to Catalina Island. Doheny State Beach is popular, too. The town, and spots such as the Killer Dana surf break, are named for 19th century seafaring writer Richard Henry Dana, who described the headlands in his book Two Years Before the Mast. Classes at the Ocean Institute take place aboard a replica of the tall ship Pilgrim, on which Dana sailed.

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ORANGE COUNTY IS MADE UP OF MANY DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES. HERE ARE THE MOST VISITED.

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FULLERTON Fullerton used to be the city visitors passed through on their way to Disneyland; these days, they might pass through Disneyland on their way to Fullerton. Music spills out from the bars; dining options are many and varied; the shopping is distinctive and vintage. The city blends historic architectural styles and a savvy vibe thanks to its university and city college. Plummer Auditorium presents concerts and shows. Fullerton Museum Center offers intriguing exhibits, including one devoted to native son and electric-guitar pioneer Leo Fender.

Fullerton Arboretum is the county’s largest botanical garden. To the north is the beautifully renovated Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda.

HUNTINGTON BEACH Surf City USA has a surfer statue, a quirky surfer museum and a surfer walk of fame, and hosts the U.S. Open of Surfing every summer. Getting more attention of late is the city’s transformation along Pacific Coast Highway— the luxury hotels and the new ocean-view Pacific City—but the beachy vibe remains. With good reason. Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach are two of the cleanest beaches in California, drawing the fun- and sun-loving throngs each summer.

The pier is one of the longest on the West Coast; also along Pacific Coast Highway are restored wetlands that attract bird-watchers.

Main Street intersperses dining options with its surfwear shops.

There are more attractions inland: Its Central Park and library are among the county’s finest; Bella Terra is an outdoor Tuscan-themed entertainment and shopping destination; 5 Points Plaza is a winning neighborhood center.

IRVINE The Irvine Spectrum Center, where the 405 and 5 freeways meet, is a shopping, dining and entertainment magnet with Moorish architecture that claims more visitors per year than Disneyland; you can’t miss its giant Ferris wheel from the freeways. You’ll find more dining options at the Los Olivos Marketplace (such as Puesto, above) and TRADE food hall. Irvine has been the nation’s safest city for a decade and its largest planned urban community, all of it impeccably manicured.

Look for the tethered orange balloon to find the Orange County Great Park, a work-in-progress whose attractions include rides in the balloon and a farmers market.

The University of California’s Irvine campus is also huge.

LAGUNA BEACH The beaches and coves along this stretch of the coast are stunning, chief among the lures that first drew artists to the now sophisticated village. Today the city boasts the county’s most expensive real estate but art remains its soul.

Galleries are everywhere. Laguna Art Museum offers fun and provocative exhibitions. Crowds jam the town each summer as they head to the art festivals along Laguna Canyon Road. At the Pageant of the Masters, volunteers remain motionless to re-create artistic masterpieces of the past.

The Laguna Playhouse presents theater fare from comedic to profound. Fine restaurants and one-of-a-kind boutiques abound.

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ORANGE Plaza Square, the picturesque traffic circle—actually an oval— is at the center of Old Towne Orange, bustling with antique shops and fine restaurants. Older buildings are steadfastly preserved, so the historic district appears often in movies and commercials.

Homes date from the late 1800s to the 1940s. Chapman University, founded in 1861, recently unveiled the Musco Center for the Arts, above, and the off-campus Hilbert Museum of California Art. To the west is the Outlets at Orange, where the likes of Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue have upscale discount venues. Farther west, in Garden Grove, is spectacular Christ Cathedral. To the east is the equestrian neighborhood Orange Park Acres.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Orange County’s birthplace reveals a vast panorama of history: the Shoshone tribe of Indians; the founding in 1776 of the jewel of California missions by a Spanish expedition; the Mexican rancho era in the 19th century; the area’s development in the 20th century into an agricultural center that preserved its heritage; and the charming, sophisticated but still laid-back burg of the 21st century.

Los Rios Street is much as it was two centuries ago, and the original families still own many of the homes. Downtown retains the distinctive flavor of the rancheros.

Homes in the $10 million-plus range and lavish horse stables dot the hills above downtown.

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SANTA ANA Long known primarily as the county seat, the city now has a hip factor and a vibrant night scene.

It’s dedicated to the arts: Bowers Museum hosts blockbuster exhibitions mounted with museums around the world; downtown hosts a thriving contemporary art scene amid its restaurants and bars. Colorful East End Promenade along Fourth Street includes the Yost Theater, a live-music venue.

The civic center’s Old County Courthouse has been used for dozens of movies. MainPlace is a million-square-foot shopping center. Discovery Science Center, above, is nearby. Santa Ana is Orange County’s only city with its own zoo.

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NEWPORT BEACH A harbor lined with gorgeous homes with docks for yachts; wide, sandy beaches; huge homes on the bluffs and hills behind with endless ocean views.... Newport Beach is an oceanfront paradise.

Balboa Peninsula and seven manmade islands house the rich and often famous. Summer beach visitors along the Newport peninsula number more than a million.

There’s distinctive shopping at new Lido Marina Village, on charming Balboa Island and in lovely Corona del Mar. Up the hill in Newport Center is relaxed and sophisticated Fashion Island, one of the county’s premier retail destinations, and nearby Corona del Mar Plaza. To the south, in affluent Newport Coast, is Crystal Cove Shopping Center.

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SHOPPING ANAHEIM GARDENWALK “Eatertainment” destination near the Disney Resort features Cali-style brands O’Neill and Skechers, HarleyDavidson, a spectacular new House of Blues; Go VR Gaming, Bowlmor bowling lounge and restaurants Grasslands Meat Market, Roy’s and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.635.7410, anaheimgardenwalk.com

BAGGAGE YOU WANT There’s traveling in style, and then there’s traveling in style. For jet-setters who demand the very best, it doesn’t get more stylish than the bespoke leather luggage pieces at Rodd & Gunn. The menswear boutique, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, pairs sporting tradition and refinement.

The handsome weekender bag ($1,295) is handcrafted in New Zealand using supple Italian leather. For the ultimate in luxury, Rodd & Gunn offers, by request, a set of Australian crocodile leather bags—$17,500 for the large weekender, above, $12,500 for the briefcase—that comes with a lifetime guarantee. Rimowa at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa delivers more technological styling with sleek rolling cases such as the 100-plus-liter Topas Sport Multiwheel Electronic Tag ($1,355). Rimowa has been making luxury aluminum cases, engineered and manufactured in Germany, for 80 years.

BELLA TERRA Open-air Tuscan-themed center with cobblestone walkways boasts an attractive roster including outdoorsports and activewear specialists REI, Huntington Surf & Sport and Diane’s Beachwear, plus Whole Foods Market, a 20-screen cinema and Solita for tacos and margaritas. 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.897.2533, bellaterra-hb.com

CENTER STREET PROMENADE Innovative owners of the Lab and the Camp work their hip retail magic with J.Mac Jewelers; Rare by Goodwill; BarBeer Shop, a barbershop serving beer; and casual dining favorites Pour Vida Latin Flavor for tacos and vegan Healthy Junk.

Center Street and Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, 714.966.6661, centerstreetanaheim.com CORONA DEL MAR PLAZACL0000022719 Boutiques reflecting the area’s casual yet sophisticated coastal lifestyle include Gail Jewelers, Jack’s Surfboards, Diane’s Beachwear, Marmi for footwear and Tommy Bahama. Other draws: Tommy Bahama’s Island Grill and Sprinkles Ice Cream. 800-984 Avocado Ave., Corona del Mar, 866.491.7864, shopirvinecompany.com

BREA MALL The county’s second-largest mall is home to Nordstrom, Macy’s and Macy Men Children & Home; more than 175 other retailers including Guess, Everything but Water, Kiehl’s Since 1851 and Pink; plus the Spa at the Glen, Kayla’s Cake and a children’s play area. 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.990.2733, breamall.com

CRYSTAL COVE SHOPPING CENTER Exclusive boutiques and restaurants reflect the gorgeous coastal community. Find Atelier 7918, Coastal Cool, Millie and Novecento boutiques plus fine-dining options Bluefin, Mastro’s Ocean Club and newly relocated Marché Moderne. 7845-8085 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.494.1239, shopirvinecompany.com

THE CAMPCL0000022718 The outdoorsy center is geared to action-sports and dining enthusiasts.

Hip spots set amid woods, Airstream trailers and pleasant nooks include eco department store SEED People’s Market and Active Ride Shop and dining venues Old Vine Café, Taco Asylum, Ecco Pizzeria and Vitaly.

2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6661, thecampsite.com

THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACYCL9000006878 Center offers 1 million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment including Denim Lab, Ulta Cosmetics, Pinot’s Palette—color me wine!—and Union Market dining and shopping vendors; anchored by an impressive Whole Foods. Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, Tustin, 714.259.9090, thedistricttl.com

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DOWNTOWN DISNEYCL0000022721 Outdoor 20-acre esplanade at Disney Resort features family favorites such as Studio Disney 365; stores also include Disney Vault 28, Fossil and Sanuk. Among dining options are Catal Restaurant and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. 1565 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800, downtowndisney.com 5 POINTS PLAZACL000022724 Surf City’s de facto town center boasts apparel from the likes of Loft, Vans, Charming Charlie jewelry, Cloudmover Day Spa and Hashigo Sushi; there’s a barking lot for dogs!

18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.841.6631, 5pointsplaza.com FASHION ISLANDCL0000022722 The sophisticated outdoor center, Southern California’s premier coastal shopping experience, recently marked its 50th anniversary. It features O.C.’s only Neiman Marcus as well as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom and boutiques including the Celect, Traditional Jewelers and new Rodd & Gunn for men, AG denim and ViX swimwear. Fine-dining options include Sushi Roku, Fig & Olive and Red O. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000, shopfashionisland.com IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTERCL0000022724 Outdoor center has ornate walkways, courtyards, campaniles and fountains inspired by Moorish architecture. Nordstrom anchors about 120 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues including the nation’s most popular cinemas and IMAX theater. The Giant Wheel is visible from nearby freeways. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180, shopirvinespectrumcenter.com

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THE LABCL0000022725 Alternative retail center offers the kinds of youth-skewed boutiques and hip environment you might find on L.A.’s trendy Melrose Avenue: Urban Outfitters, Eye Society and Crew Salon; dining includes Habana, vegan Seabirds Kitchen and Calipoke.

Sibling destination the Camp is opposite. 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6660, thelab.com LIDO MARINA VILLAGE The harborside pedestrian-friendly shopping village offers a fascinating mix: boutiques including Elyse Walker for couture to contemporary, Sweaty Betty for athleisure and Sugar Paper for stationery, plus Alchemy Works gallery and Nobu restaurant. 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 858.587.8888, lidomarinvillage.com MAINPLACECL0022726 The million-square-foot center offers nearly 200 retailers including Nordstrom, Forever 21 and H&M, plus a 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport with rooftop basketball and open-air swimming. Dozens of restaurants include Cinnabon and Boudin SF. 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.547.7000, shopmainplacemall.com THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE Huge shopping, dining and entertainment center at the confluence of the 5, 57 and 22 freeways. More than 120 value draws include DKNY, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Also there: Lucky Strike Lanes for bowling, Vans Skatepark for indoor boarding, lots of dining options—and a very popular Krispy Kreme. 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.4000, outletsatorange.com THE OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE Browsing meets ocean breezes along Interstate 5 at this sibling of the landmark Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles.

Suggesting a Spanish village, the beautiful center offers scores of retailers including Calvin Klein, Guess,

H&M, Levi’s, Nike, Papaya, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Vans and White House Black Market. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, 949.535.2323, shoposc.com PACIFIC CITY Beautiful center on 30 acres with beach views from every plaza, deck and patio. Tenants include boutiques Kin, West of Camden and the Wearhouse; Cherry Hills Market and Heirlooms & Hardware as well as Saint Marc Pub-Cafe, Old Crow Smokehouse, Lot 579 food hall and the Bungalow lounge. 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.930.2345, gopacificcity.com SOUTH COAST COLLECTION0000022726 Called SoCo for short. Twenty interior-design-skewed showrooms, such as Pirch and Lightopia, and creative studios. Centerpiece OC Mix features diverse vendors Miel boutique and the Mixing Glass for cocktail ware as well as top eatery Taco María.

3303-3323 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.760.9150, socoandtheocmix.com SOUTH COAST PLAZACL0000022726 The “ultimate shopping resort” is the highest-grossing planned retail venue in the U.S. It includes high-end department stores Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, hundreds of boutiques including new Stella McCartney and Dior Homme and more than 30 restaurants. It’s within walking distance of major performing-arts venues. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888, southcoastplaza.com

SHOPS & BOUTIQUES ADAM NEELEY FINE ART JEWELRYCL9000006886 Modern lines and sensuous forms showcase rare gemstones and precious metals in creations fusing fine jewelry and fine art. Specialties include custom design, appraisal and advanced goldsmithing; Adam Neeley developed Iris gold, a color gradient of gold.

352 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.0953, adamneeley.com

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A’MAREE’SCL9000006934 Lofty boutique in expansive standalone quarters overlooking Newport Harbor. Look for fashion-forward couture from Paris and Milan. 2241 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.642.4423, amarees.com ANASTASIA Chic boutique offers creative fashion-forward clothing (Vivienne Westwood, Helmut Lang), jewelry and accessories plus objets d’art.

Breakfast in the café. 460 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.497.1212, anastasiaboutique.com ANTHROPOLOGIE The Fashion Island location of the boho-chic womenswear, shoes and accessories destination is the chain’s first store in California to have a home department, adding a dozen décor-inspired rooms. The footwear and beauty offerings have dramatically expanded, too. 823 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9946, anthropologie.com

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AREO06876 Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary gift? Areo offers a beguiling mix of jewelry, books and housewares, all appealing to the artistic eye.

Gift-wrapping is free and beautiful: corrugated boxes wrapped in blue ribbon and sealed with French gold wax. 207 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.376.0535, areohome.com ASSOULINE Branch of the legendary bookstore in Paris specializes in sumptuous volumes on travel, fashion and art.

Gifts from stationery to a $20,000 trunk. Browsing becomes a lofty experience. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.1882, assouline.com BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEARCL9000006888 All sexy, all the time! Each lingerieinspired suit at the provocative spot on Mariner’s Mile gets its own mannequin. 950 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.548.0348, beachbunnyswimwear.com

BLUE-EYED GIRL Bohemian-chic boutiques feature 100 designer lines including Free People, Lucca Couture and True Religion.

1200 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.4646; 21159 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, 949.640.2206; Village at La Floresta, 3381 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.983.7782. shopblueeyedgirl.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTINCL9000006890 A glimpse of the red-lacquer soles of Parisian designer Christian Louboutin’s sexy pumps, sandals and boots, or of his innovative handbags, can set a fashionista’s heart aflutter. The boutique is among Orange County’s most stylish. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.9200, christianlouboutin.com

BRIONICL9000006888 Known for the Italy craftsmanship and sartorial excellence of its men’s suits, Brioni has dressed countless Hollywood personalities, business leaders and heads of state—even James Bond in some films. Entrylevel suits run about $5,000; custom suits run up to $48,000. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.427.0945, brioni.com

DAINESE The go-to place for motorcycle enthusiasts with a sense of style. The Italian line offers fine and fitted leather garments such as pants, gloves and racing and touring jackets for men and women. Other premium gear includes sleek AGV helmets. 1645 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.650.2300, dstoreorangecounty.com

CHANEL The boutique features gold wall panels, silk curtains, rock-crystal chandeliers and the latest from designer Karl Lagerfeld: fashions, accessories, shoes, jewelry, watches, cosmetics and fragrances. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.7455, chanel.com CAMELLIA BOUTIQUE Comfortable, fun and edgy Cali-style women’s clothing and accessories for the beach or a night out: cotton tops, rompers, denim, dresses, swimwear, shoes, leather totes, jewelry and soy candles. Lines include Faithfull the Brand, Stillwater and Bella Dahl.

25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.218.3899, camelliaboutiques.com CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA The British designer’s retro-chic boutique has leopard-print midcentury-style seating and a room dedicated to her handbags. Handcrafted in Italy, her fascinating shoes combine classic Hollywood glamour with an intelligent sense of humor. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 657.232.4622, charlotteolympia.com

DIOR HOMME The exclusive new men’s boutique offers Dior Homme-branded fashion, with every exquisite item reflecting the elegance and heritage of the Christian Dior label.

Merchandise ranges from dress apparel to leisurewear, shoes to fragrances, all accompanied by world-class service. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 657.900.4887, dior.com ELYSE WALKER Second location of a Pacific Palisades celeb destination presents 12,000 gorgeous square feet of boutique.

Designer and on-trend contemporary apparel as well as jewelry, footwear and handbags—and there’s still room for a jewelry vault and a hair salon.

3444 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 949.612.2646, elysewalker.com EVERYTHING BUT WATER Swimwear, cover-ups, sundresses, hats, jewelry, sandals and travel accessories. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.8523; 2058 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.529.2485; the Shops at Mission Viejo, 555 the Shops Blvd., Mission Viejo, 949.364.1832. everythingbutwater.com

FETNEH BLAKECL9000006891 The namesake owner, known for seemingly effortless chic, showcases forward-thinking designers at her portal to runway and ready-to-wear.

427 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.3787, fetnehblake.com HARLEY-DAVIDSONCL9000006896 The boutique exhibits vintage bikes, and the interior suggests a motorcycle engine. Virtually everything bears the bar-and-shield logo: hats, jeans, T-shirts, poker chips, belt buckles— even teddy bears. Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.399.0080, harleyfullerton.com THE HEARTHSTONECL0000022734 The venerated fireplace specialist offers the finest French, English and American antique, reconditioned, contemporary and original components. The huge showroom displays custom fixtures in brass, bronze, steel, chrome, aged silver plate and wrought iron. 2711 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.7065, orangecountyfireplace.com HERON HABERDASHERYCL0000022734 Boutique features fine resort menswear in silhouettes combining traditional East Coast and casual West Coast sensibilities and crafted in Italy. Scottishcashmere sweaters come in an array of styles; the shop also carries accessories, jeans, footwear, loungewear and swimwear. 2700 E. Coast Hwy., Suite 103, Corona del Mar, 949.791.8623, heronhaberdashery.com JACK’S SURFBOARDS Boarders—surfers, skateboarders or snowboarders—come for the extensive inventory of surfboards, wetsuits, clothing, sunglasses, footwear, swimwear, skateboards and surfing accessories for men, women and kids. Five county locations include 101 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.536.4516; Corona del Mar Plaza, 900 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, 949.718.0001; 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.276.8080. jackssurfboards.com

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Since 1833, this Swiss watchmaker has been known for its elegance and technological innovation.

Iconic watches include the Grande Reverso, the technologically advanced Duomètre and a line using dazzling jewelry. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.955.4048, jaeger-lecoultre.com JAMES PERSE James Perse, whose father operated influential L.A. boutique Maxfield, offers his own collections for women, men and children, inspired by a minimalist aesthetic. The women’s line features well-tailored jackets, skirts and dresses with a chic simplicity; menswear is similarly approachable.

1803 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.722.1601, jamesperse.com JOLIE Chérie D’Sa offers clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags, eyewear, accessories and homewares at her new boutique, a neighborhood favorite adjacent to Lido Marina Village. Top lines such as A.L.C., Helmut Lang and RtA appeal to stylish women of any age. 3400 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 949.723.0091 KATE SPADE NEW YORK An exuberant approach to the everyday—crisp colors, graphic prints and playful sophistication—is its hallmark.

Love the polka dots! The boutique offers a range of merchandise including handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, stationery, eyewear, babywear, fragrance, tabletop, bridal and gifts. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.662.3956, katespade.com KIN Want to make a head-turning style statement? Los Angeles trendsetter offers fashion-forward handbags, shoes, accessories and apparel for men and women from brands including Tibi, Phillip Lim, T by Alexander Wang and Opening Ceremony.

Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.536.4544, kinlosangeles.com

2700 EAST COAST HWY #103 CORONA DEL MAR 92625 tel 949.791.8623 368 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS 90210 tel 310.734.7304 HERONHABERDASHERY.COM

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LAGUNA SUPPLY Boutiques embrace effortless fashion with styles both “classic but beachy, sophisticated but natural, proper but fun ... simple but genius.” Clothes, accessories and footwear from more than 80 designers. 210 Beach St., Laguna Beach, 949.497.8850; 3250 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.644.6026. lagunasupply.com LUGANO DIAMONDS Exquisitely cut and presented diamonds and other precious gems are given classic or custom-designed contemporary settings in gold, titanium or platinum. 620 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.1258; the Montage, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6233. luganodiamonds.com

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OC MIX Centerpiece of the South Coast Collection, the hip venue features more than 30 shops and vendors under one roof: Miel, Eva’s Trunk and Denim Bar, Cloth & Metal and Van Brunt Optical Haus as well as the Cheese Shop, the Mixing Glass for cocktail enthusiasts and We Olive & Wine Bar. Dining options include Shuck for oysters and acclaimed Taco María. 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, socoandtheocmix.com OMEGACL9000006927 It took 162 years for the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, now part of the Swatch Group, to open its first boutique in Orange County. The brand is known for its world-record accuracy, the Moon Watch—the only watch worn on the moon—since 1969, and the first diver’s watch.

South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.850.0558, omegawatches.com

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ON QUE STYLE Stylist Kirsten Prosser’s “walk-in closet” boutique studio, a luxury consignment and resale store, is the place to find distinctive couture pieces as well as remarketed luxury

designer and vintage clothing and accessories. 2900 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.717.7795, onquestyle.com RED FOX GOOD CLOTHES Eclectic, extremely well edited mix at intimate spot nods at trends, with classic and bohemian styles comfortably coexisting alongside tailored simplicity. Quality is the common thread: Owner Jeremy Scruggs is a retail veteran of Armani, Donna Karan and Tom Ford. 3500 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.371.3376; 1500 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.371.3376. redfoxgoodclothes.com RIMOWA 006891 Based in Cologne, “the luggage with the grooves” has a 118-year history and is manufactured in Germany and other countries throughout Europe and the Americas. Offered in aluminum or light, strong polycarbonate, it’s the choice of celebrity travelers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian as well as savvy civilians. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.662.6990, rimowa.com RODD & GUNN 006891 Known for garments with contemporary style but timeless qualities that suggest the beauty and spirit of the brand’s native New Zealand. A sporting tradition is paired with a sense of refinement, presented in a rustically elegant boutique. Fashion Island, 1129 Newport Center Drive., Newport Beach, 949.706.2677, roddandgunn.com ROLEX Business is brisk at Rolex—which opened its first boutique in the United States at South Coast Plaza—never mind price tags venturing well into six figures. The boutique showcases one of the world’s largest selections of Rolex, more than 1,000 of the timepieces. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.241.8088, rolex.com

SAVORY SPICE SHOPCL0000022740 The foodie paradise offers an amazing array of fresh-ground spices and seasonings—in quantities as little as a half-ounce and packaged in choice of bags or bottles—as well as extracts and sauces. O.C. Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.284.0576, savoryspiceshop.com STELLA MCCARTNEY Contemporary and sophisticated women’s ready-to-wear, lingerie and swimwear in a three-story space. Iconic Falabella bag and Elyse shoes; kidswear, fragrances and Adidas by Stella McCartney sportswear. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 657.273.5727, stellamccartney.com TRADITIONAL JEWELERS Luxurious store, prominent for more than 30 years, in a stunning contemporary space offers exquisite jewelry from Stephen Webster, Marco Bicego and Mikimoto and timepieces from Patek Philippe, Cartier and Rolex.

Fashion Island, 817 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.9010, traditionaljewelers.com VIX BY PAULA HERMANNY The young designer of this celebfavored swimwear brand combines the sexiness of a Brazilian beach with the casual elegance of coastal California. In addition to swimwear—daring bikinis as well as flattering one-pieces—ViX offers sandals, hats, wraps and jewelry.

Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.600.4490, vixpaulahermanny.com

GALLERIES DAWSON COLE FINE ARTCL0000022745 Gorgeous venue features sculptor Richard MacDonald, whose pieces include The Flair, honoring the 1996 Olympics, and Momentum, marking the 100th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

The gallery and sculpture garden also show works of Robert Heindel and Henry Moore. 326 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.497.4988, dawsoncolefineart.com

FOREST & OCEAN GALLERY Fine-art gallery representing about 30 artists is dedicated primarily to photography but also other media; it serves as the resident gallery for the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Among the venue’s featured artists are Robert Hanson, Andrew C. Ko and Tom Lamb. 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, 949.371.3313, forestoceangallery.wordpress.com

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JOANNE ARTMAN GALLERY0000022751 Aptly named owner JoAnne Artman offers an eclectic mix of photographs, pastels, watercolors, oils, acrylics and sculpture by award-winning artists based in Laguna Beach and New York that are shown and collected by museums here and abroad. 326 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.510.5481, joanneartmangallery.com LEN WOOD’S INDIAN TERRITORY Distinctive gallery specializes in Hopi kachinas, Zuni fetishes, Navajo textiles and Mission Indian baskets and artifacts. Also for sale: Navajo, Zuni and Hopi jewelry as well as books and weaponry. Its Museum of the First People displays weavings dating to 1870 and baskets from 1850 to 1929.

305 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.5747, indianterritory.com MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES0000022751 Premier fine-art gallery presents paintings, sculpture and limit-edition graphics by 20th century masters such as Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, living artists including Takashi Murakami and Philippe Bertho, and the best of emerging artists. The gallery has lent hundreds of works to the museums of the world for their exhibitions. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 949.759.0134, martinlawrence.com NAT GEO FINE ART GALLERY Limited-edition fine-art prints by the professional photographers who document the world for the National

Geographic Society and National Geographic magazine. Print provenance verified by trusted.com.

218 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.627.8232, natgeofineart.com.

NING ZHOU GALLERYCL0000022751 Photography with a focus on outdoor images, “visual poems” by the venue’s namesake artist, a leader among Chinese photographers and photography educators since the 1980s.

357 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 714.726.1763, ningzhougallery.com.

PETER BLAKECL0000022751 The prestigious modern and contemporary fine-art gallery has been a definitive resource for art, mostly abstract, for more than two decades.

Edgier than most Laguna Beach galleries, Peter Blake displays paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography; among the showcased artists are Lita Albuquerque, Tony DeLap and Ed Moses. 435 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.376.9994, peterblakegallery.com

SUSAN SPIRITUS GALLERY00022751 Owner Spiritus has shared her passion for fine-art photography for four decades; her catalog presents works by luminaries including Ansel Adams as well as contemporary artists such as Camille Seaman, with strong representation from overseas. 20351 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, 714.

754.1286, susanspiritusgallery.com WYLAND GALLERIES Preeminent showcase for marine-life art offers works in a variety of media— originals and reproductions including oil and watercolor, abstracts, Sumi-E, Chinese brush paintings, photography and sculptures—but the subject is always the sea and its creatures.

Wyland is well-known for his Whaling Wall murals; one is outside the gallery.

509 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.8000, wylandgalleries.com FOR MORE SHOPPING DESTINATIONS, SEE WHERE ORANGE COUNTY MAGAZINE, SOCALPULSE.COM OR THE WHERE TRAVELER APP

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From casual treats to a night on the town, GardenWalk has you covered with a mix of restaurants and entertainment for any taste.

GardenWalk offers a variety of eateries, including: Bowlmor Lanes Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. California Pizza Kitchen The Cheesecake Factory FiRE + iCE Grill + Bar

Grasslands Meat Market BBQ & Churrasco House of Blues Anaheim Johnny Rockets McCormick & Schmick’s Grille McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon

ANAHEIMGARDENWALK.COM | 714.635.7410 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

P.F. Chang’s Roy’s Restaurant Snowopolis Sockerbit Sweet & Swedish

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DINING THERE ARE SUPER-TRENDY SPOTS AND ENDLESS ETHNIC POSSIBILITIES, BUT THE FOCUS IN ORANGE COUNTY IS ON TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION AND MARKET-DRIVEN, SUSTAINABLE AND OFTEN ORGANIC CUISINE. HERE ARE MANY OF ITS BEST RESTAURANTS.

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GREAT CHOICE Orange County is a world leader when it comes to food halls, convivial venues that often serve as concept incubators for foodie entrepreneurs. Anaheim Packing House, in a historic citrus hub,

AGORA CHURRASCARIACL9000006236 Brazilian. Choice cuts cooked over a fire pit with rock salt. Waiters dressed as gauchos offer 16 sumptuous cuts, from picanha (a sirloin specialty) to coração (delicate chicken hearts); it’s carnivore heaven. An elaborate hot and cold bar features vegetable and seafood specialties. L (M-F), D (nightly). 1830 Main St., Irvine, 949.222.9910, agoranow.com

remains the benchmark, with two dozen vendors such as Adya for Cal-Indian (above), Urbana for Mexican and Hammer Workshop & Bar for cocktails. Union Market in Tustin features diverse experiences such as Hatch for sliders and Tiki drinks and Mr. Holmes Bakehouse for creative pastries. Among tenants at 4th Street Market, in bustling East End Santa Ana, are Dos Chinos, Falasophy and Jinny's Pizzeria.

New: McFadden Public Market, also in Santa Ana, offering En Tu Boca for Asian-flaired tacos, Milk Man ice cream and vintage arcade-bar Mission Control, and TRADE food hall in Irvine, home to Pig Pen Delicacy, Two Birds chicken and Sweet Combforts desserts. Take your pick!

ANDREACL9000006861 Italian. Elegant but unstuffy setting offers one of the county’s most spectacular views, of elysian vistas and the Pacific Ocean beyond, and northern Italian cuisine such as barrel-aged Acquerello risotto with forest mushrooms for two. Pasta and gelato are handmade in dedicated rooms. L (W-Su), D (daily). Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 800.820.6800, pelicanhill.com ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS American. Sophisticated fare—e.g., crab cones, venison shank—and cocktails amid contemporary decor at the Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant” and outside on a citrusand-herb garden terrace featuring fire “tornadoes.” L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887, andreisrestaurant.com

ANEPALCO’S Mexican-French. Chef Daniel Godinez brings French technique and artistic presentations to traditional Mexican ingredients, with sophisticated results. Innovative cocktails are also a draw. L, D (daily).

3737 Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.456.9642, anepalcoscafe.com ANQICL9000006860 Vietnamese fusion. Small plates in sexy setting with back-lit bar and glass catwalk over running stream. Amazing garlic noodles at adjacent noodle bar. Garlic crab on Tuesdays. Lovely cocktails. L, D (daily). Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679, anqibistro.com ANTONELLO RISTORANTECL002659 Italian. Top-notch northern Italian for more than 35 years. Don’t miss the lobster ravioli, osso buco, ricotta gnocchi or Non Plus Ultra, O.C.’s largest steak (50 ounces). Separate Enoteca Lounge and bar have their own menu and live music. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 S. Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.751.7153, antonello.com ARCCL0000022660 American. Noah and Marin Blum present “flame, flavor, finesse” cuisine—e.g., duck leg with lentils, egg and parsley; Butcher’s Love for four, arguably O.C.’s best steak— amid rustic apothecary decor. Cocktails are among the county’s best, too.

L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.500.5561, arcrestaurant.com AVEO TABLE + BARCL00260 Mediterranean. Coastal bounty amid cool chandeliers and expansive

ocean views. Eggs al forno breakfast, porchetta sandwich, Spanish paella for two. Cocktails beneath vaulted ceiling showcase resort-grown herbs.

B, L, D (daily). 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3915, monarchbeachresort.com BACK BAY BISTROCL0000022658 American. Snazzy spot at the Newport Dunes with panoramic Back Bay view and retractable roof.

Seafood, prime steaks, excellent brunch plus dog-friendly waterfront patio. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su).

Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.1144, newportdunes.com THE BEACHCOMBER American. Spot in historic cottage on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park. Huli huli tofu; braised short ribs with walnut gorgonzola ravioli; Gimme S’mores. Outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Shuttle from Los Trancos parking lot. B, L, D (daily). 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, 949.376.6900, thebeachcombercafe.com BLK EARTH SEA SPIRITS022665 American. Japanese Kobe and Akaushi Kobe-style steaks and seafood in industrial-chic digs with ocean-view patio. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 3300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.960.0996, blkearthseaspiritshb.com BLUEFINCL0000022661 Japanese. Master sushi chef Takashi Abe offers exquisite sushi and hot entrées. Toro tartare with osetra caviar; filet mignon with mixed mushrooms. Opt for omakase. L, D (daily).

Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 952 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.7373, bluefinbyabe.com

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A RESTAURANTCL9000006302 American. Stylish spot—“classically hip since 1926”—with red leather booths. Chef Jon Blackford’s menu includes watermelon and burrata, Kentucky-fried quail and an Imperial wagyu culotte steak. Café/market is adjacent. L (M-F), D (nightly). 3334 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.6505, arestaurantnb.com

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food stew, lobster paella and grilled steaks as well as creative cocktails.

B, L, D (daily). 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.774.4442, patinagroup.com/catal

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CHART HOUSECL0000022665 Seafood. Creative seafood, choice beef, salads, desserts such as the molten chocolate-liqueur Lava Cake and seaside vistas. On a clear day you can see La Jolla! D (nightly). 34442 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.1183, chart-house.com CRAB COOKERCL0000022665 Seafood. Motto: “Eat lots a fish.”

Highlights: “Clam Chowder World’s Best,” Alaskan King crab, “Hot Plump Mussels on the Half Shell.”

Casual (but not inexpensive) family dining and fish market for 65 years.

L, D (daily). 2200 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.673.0100; 17260 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.573.1077. crabcooker.com BLUEWATER GRILLCL9000006300 Seafood. Seafood so fresh—grilled Australian barramundi, farmraised Mississippi catfish—that the menu changes daily. Waterfront patio. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, 949.675.3474, bluewatergrill.com BREAK OF DAWNL0000022665 Breakfast. Excellent Vietnameseinflected American breakfast fare.

Some dishes skew to the unusual; everything skews delicious. B, L (W-Su). 24351 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.587.9418, breakofdawnrestaurant.com BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA American. Original spot of former Bravo Top Chef runner-up Amar Santana. (The other is Vaca in Costa Mesa.) New American cuisine, great cocktails amid New York-themed décor. D (M-Sa). 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234, broadwaybyamarsantana.com

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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.CL0000054534 Seafood. Casual, kid-friendly spot near Disney Resort and convention center offers shrimp every way imaginable: coconut, drunken, fried, in pasta or po’boy sandwich. Other specialties: ribs, burgers, fried chicken, crab legs. L, D (daily).

Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.635.4867, bubbagump.com

CUCINA ENOTECAL0000054534 Italian. Cal-Italian fare and wine shop amid whimsical decor. Vasi (filled mini-mason jars), short-rib pappardelle, foraged-mushroom and truffle-oil pizza. Wine: retail plus $10. L, D (daily). 951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.706.1416; Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.861.2222. cucinaenoteca.com

CAPITAL GRILLECL9000006868 Steak. Elegant steakhouse offers dryaged beef amid portraits of local historic figures. Pan-fried calamari with cherry peppers, bone-in kona-crusted dry-aged sirloin. 5,000 wines; classic cocktails. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.432.1140, thecapitalgrille.com

DIN TAI FUNG Chinese. Taiwanese restaurant renowned for Shanghai-style soup dumplings. The New York Times tapped the original for its world’s Top 10; Jonathan Gold had L.A’s in his top 101. Truffle-oil xiao long bao; pot stickers. L, D (daily). 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, 714.549.3388, dintaifungusa.com

CATAL RESTAURANT000022665 Mediterranean. Elegant dining room and sprawling balcony with panoramic Downtown Disney views.

Specialties include suckling pig with smoked cider jus, tapas, Catalan sea-

DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN + BAR0000022665 American. Overlooks the sand. Octopus “a la plancha” taco, shareable whole fried Texas redfish; whiskeys in the Stateroom Bar. B, L, D (daily);

Br (Sa-Su). Pacific Edge Hotel, 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.715.7700, driftwoodkitchen.com EL MERCADO MODERN CUISINECL0 Mexican. Anepalco chef Danny Godinez puts his spin on shared-plate specialties from each of Mexico's states in a hip, comfortable space.

Cesar Cerrudo adds top-notch mezcal cocktails. L (Sa), D (Tu-Sa).

301 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 714.338.2446, mercadomodern.com FIG & OLIVECL0000022670 Mediterranean. Pascal Lorange’s ode to olive oil presents sophisticated fare from crostini and crudos to crème brûlée cheesecake in a setting studded with olive trees. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 151 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.877.3005, figandolive.com FIVE CROWNSCL0000022671 Continental. Venerated, newly renovated Lawry’s-owned spot in replica of England’s oldest inn has a new chef and an ever evolving and ever more creative menu—but the prime rib and other favorites aren’t going anywhere. Superb SideDoor gastropub is adjacent. D (nightly).

3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331, lawrysonline.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BARCL0000022672 Steak. Prime everything! More than 100 wines by the glass and in flights; renowned happy hour. Prime rib on Sundays. D (nightly), Br (Su). Fashion Island, 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9633, flemingssteakhouse.com GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHENCL0000022673 Mexican. Chef-owner Gabbi Patrick draws on Mexico’s rich culinary heritage to offer dishes that rarely fail to fascinate, e.g., pozole verde with sea bream and littleneck clams. L, D (daily). 141 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3038, gabbipatrick.com

A sumptuous addition to Monarch Beach Resort, AVEO blends the best of two worlds— serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a spectacular Pacific Coast setting with ocean views.

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ways—and more unusual fare such as chicken knees and durian mochi.

L, D (daily). The District, 2601 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.8833, jzhouorientalcuisine.net LAS BRISAS0000022678 Mexican. Window-lined, elegant cliff-top spot with superb coastal views. Highlights: chili garlic mussels; two-mole Mary’s Chicken; snapper Veracruzana. The menu on the packed patio goes well beyond the acclaimed guacamole and has its own cocktail list. B, L (M-Sa); D (nightly); Br (Su). 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.497.5434, lasbrisaslagunabeach.com=

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GRATITUDE0006928 Vegan. Chic flagship of the Café Gratitude chain features elaborate organic, plant-based dishes with affirming names such as “Welcoming” and “Authentic.” Creative cocktails.

B, L, D (daily). Westcliff Plaza, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.386.8103, cafegratitude.com HARVESTCL0000022673 California. New restaurant at the Ranch at Laguna Beach looks out onto golf and canyon views. Much is house-made and grown in the garden and orchard. B, L, D (daily).

31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.499.2271, theranchlb.com HAVEN GASTROPUBCL9000006859 Brewpub. Chef Greg Daniels, a culinary force, offers adventurous fare—Jidori chicken-liver toast, whole roasted suckling pig—plus superlative burgers and palate-provoking beers. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.221.0680, havengastropub.com

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THE HOBBITCL0000022675 Continental. Transporting experience at homey hacienda revered for special occasions. The seven-course prix-fixe affair includes aperitifs upstairs, hors d’oeuvres in the wine cellar and new Continental classics in elegant dining rooms. Menu changes weekly. Reservations essential. D (WSu). 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.1972, hobbitrestaurant.com JT SCHMID’SCL0 Brewpub. Popular spots known for beers brewed on-site and extensive menu: wood-fired pizzas, prime aged steaks, pastas, burgers, sashimi, blackened-fish tacos and jambalaya.

L, D (daily). 2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.634.9200; the District at Tustin Legacy, 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.0333. jtschmids.com J ZHOU ORIENTAL CUISINECL Chinese. Flamboyant Cantonese dim-sum destination offers specialoccasion fare such as abalone of several species or lobster offered 16

LEATHERBY’S CAFÉ ROUGE22686 Californian. Chic and sleek affair from the renowned Patina Group at the glittering Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Curvilinear glass sets the scene for sophisticated and cutting-edge pre- or post-performance cuisine. Menus often themed to the center’s musicals. D (Tu-Su).

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.429.7640, patinagroup.com LIDO BOTTLE WORKS22686 Californian. Chef Joel Harrington relocates from Harlem’s famed Rooster Cafe to fashion a provocative menu: a wreath of cauliflower, trumpet mushrooms and golden raisins; salmon belly with bacon, clam and dill gel. Cool vintage design touches.

L, D (daily). Lido Marina Village, 3408 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 949.529.2784, lidobottleworks.com LSXOCL0 Vietnamese. Intimate restaurant within Bluegold restaurant offers Saigon cuisine, intoxicating décor and servers clad in black eveningwear.

Standouts include assemble-yourself imperial rolls; bo kho hot pot; peanut butter & jelly cheesecake; and spectacular cocktails. B, L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21016 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0083, dinebluegold.com L0

MARCHÉ MODERNECL9000006303 French. Chef Florent Marneau and pastry-chef wife Amelia, who have offered one of SoCal’s finest bistro experiences for a decade, are in stunning new quarters. Braised veal and crayfish blanquette; lamb couscous royale; caramelized peach financier cake. L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7862 Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 714.434.7900, marchemoderne.net MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUBCL0 Seafood. Seafood flown in daily served in majestic proportions at bluff-top, ocean-view spot. Start with Seafood Tower; end with warm butter cake. Glass-topped grand piano in the O Bar. D (nightly). Crystal Cove Promenade, 8112 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.376.6990, mastrosrestaurants.com MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSECL0000022682 Steak. Portions at swanky spot are larger than life: wet-aged hand-cut bone-in filet; excessively good sides such as the off-the-menu crab gnocchi; and the warm butter cake. Whitejacket service. Fine live music in the bar. D (nightly). 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.546.7405, mastrosrestaurants.com MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S82 Seafood. Daily-changing menu of regionally inspired fresh seafood and steaks; the casual bars are acclaimed for their happy hours.

Irvine L (M-F), D (nightly). Anaheim L, D (daily). 2000 Main St., Irvine, 949.756.0505; 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.535.9000. mccormickandschmicks.com MEIZHOU DONGPOCL0 Chinese. Sichuan spot with 120 locations in China opens here in a splendid space where every dish is an artfully presented adventure.

Known for roasted duck, dim sum, and bold and fiery cuisine. L, D (daily). Culver Plaza, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, 949.433.5686

MIXCL0 Californian. Hilton Anaheim executive chef Frederic Castan oversees the globally influenced menu at the strikingly redone atrium lobby restaurant and lounge and the impressive chef’s table in the kitchen. B, L, D (daily).

Hilton Anaheim, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, 714.740.4412, hiltonanaheimhotel.com

NAPA ROSECL0000022687 Californian. The Disney Resort’s ode to the wine country is a celebration of beauty in the bottle and the bounty of nature wherein ace chef Andrew Sutton creates sophisticated seasonal dishes. Dozens of sommeliers on staff draw on one of the region’s finest wine cellars. D (nightly). Grand Californian Hotel, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.3463

MIX MIX KITCHEN BARCL0MNIX Filipino fusion. Ross Pangilinan, at sophisticated Leatherby’s for seven years, opens spot widely considered O.C.’s best new restaurant of 2016.

Yellowfin tuna ceviche, New York steak with calamansi-soy hollandaise, Silly Rabbit cocktail. D (Tu-Sa), Br (Su). 300 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.836.5158, mixmixkitchenbar.com

NAPLES RISTORANTE0000022665 Italian. Family-friendly restaurant and pizzeria features southern Italian and other regional dishes; branzino (Mediterranean sea bass) is the specialty. Observe lively Downtown Disney from the patio. L, D (daily).

1510 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.776.6200, patinagroup.com

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSECL85 Steak. Classy bastion of beef offers service-plus, colossal portions and mahogany booths. Double filet; Cajun rib-eye; filet Oscar. Show-and-tell tableside menu recitation. Bar 1221.

Santa Ana: L (M-F), D (nightly).

Anaheim: D (nightly). South Coast Plaza Village, 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.444.4834; 1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.621.0101. mortons.com

NOBUCL0 Japanese. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro open an outpost of their globally renowned chain. Gorgeous lounge centers on an oval bar and spills out onto a patio overlooking a harbor canal; fullmenu dining and sushi are offered at sushi bar and at tables upstairs. L (SaSu), D (nightly). Lido Marina Village, 3442 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 949.429.4440, noburestaurants.com

MOZAMBIQUE African. Flavors of sub-Saharan Africa on three marvelously labyrinthine levels, romantic patio and Veranda rooftop deck. Peri-peri prawns, Moroccan-style Chilean sea bass and wood-fired steaks. Live music on weekends, complimentary shuttle available. L, D (daily); Br (Su).

1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, mozambiqueoc.com

OAK GRILL1 Californian. Fine contemporary fare with classical influences in an oakladen dining room and on a striking patio shared with Aqua Lounge.

Fifty wines by the glass and superb cocktails. B, L, D (daily). Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920, oakgrillnb.com

MRK PUBLIC0000022665 Gastropub. Three chefs offer elevated pub favorites, notably Tuscan Toast, Vietnamese Sticky Wings and Fried Chicken Sandwich, and craft beers (all beers $5). L, D (Tu-Su). 1402 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.441.7621, mrkpublic.com

OLD VINE CAFECL0000022665 American. Regional, seasonal and a pleasure any time of day, be it for chef Mark McDonald’s caramel apple French toast, his beef-tongue panini or any of several ever impressive fourcourse tasting menus with wine pairings. B, L (daily); D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.1411, oldvinecafe.com

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PACIFIC HIDEAWAY0000022665 California. Chef J.T. Walker presents share plates with Southeast Asia or Latin American influences amid décor including vibrant mural of Frida Kahlo. Lao sausage wraps, whole crispy snapper, Kite Surfer cocktail.

B, L, D (daily). Br (Sa-Su). Shorebreak Hotel, 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.965.4448, pacifichideawayhb.com PARK AVE RESTAURANTCL9000006304 Steak. Owner-chef David Slay’s spot serves creative renditions of classic American cuisine featuring housemade and homegrown specialties.

Most produce is meticulously grown on-site. Googie architecture, midcentury retro décor. Slay’s Il Garage for Italian is adjacent. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400, parkavedining.com PIZZERIA MOZZA CL0000022693 Italian. Spot from Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich serves transcendent pizzas. Start with squash blossoms with ricotta or bonemarrow al forno; end with caramel coppetta with marshmallow sauce and Spanish peanuts. L, D (daily).

800 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.945.1126, pizzeriamozza.com PLAYGROUND American. Owner/chef Jason Quinn, whose Lime Truck once upon a time won the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, offers outstanding New American small plates such as cauliflower nachos, Uncle Lou’s fried chicken and Wagyu tri-tip. D (daily).

220 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.560.4444, playgrounddtsa.com

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PROVENANCE Californian. Cathy Pavlos’ winecountry-farmhouse-themed spot has elaborate patio garden. Pan-roasted cauliflower kung pao, s’more in a jar dessert. Fantastic brunch. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477, provenanceoc.com

PUEBLOCL0000022704 Spanish. Cozy, upbeat spot offers tapas, such as grilled Spanish octopus, pimentón potato and mojo verde, and cheese and charcuterie boards indoors and on a winning patio. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.340.5775, pueblotapas.com PUESTO Mexican. Acclaimed San Diego artisan kitchen and bar opens striking flagship at Los Olivos Marketplace.

Artisanal tacos on blue-corn tortillas including zucchini-and-cactus with crispy cheese, and shrimp tamarindo; crab guacamole; and don’t-miss seasonal camote & huitlacoche. L, D (daily). 8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.608.9990, eatpuesto.com RAINFOREST CAFECL002694 Themed. Animatronics, aquariums and special effects bring rain forest adventure indoors. Seafood, beef, chicken, pastas, salads, sandwiches, pizza and Volcano dessert amid lush vegetation, lightning and wild animals. L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1515 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.772.0413, rainforestcafe.com RALPH BRENNAN’S JAZZ KITCHENCL0000022695 American. Creole cuisine and New Orleans jazz. Pasta jambalaya, Gumbo Ya-Ya, bananas Foster.

Beignets at Jazz Kitchen Express; romantic dining upstairs; casual meals downstairs. B, D (daily); L (M-Sa); Br (Su). Downtown Disney, 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.776.5200, rbjazzkitchen.com RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉCL0000022696 American. Captivating ramshackle abode in historic district offers delectable daytime fare: superlative contemporary breakfasts and lunches with a Southern accent befitting the alfresco setting and rumble of passing trains. B, L (Tu-F); Br (Sa-Su). 31752 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342, ramoshouse.com

THE RANCHCL0000054534 American. Sophisticated restaurant and glittering saloon. Signature popovers, Kobe beef carpaccio, Skuna Bay salmon, and massive and massively flavorful bone-in cowboy rib-eye for two, among the county’s best steaks.

D (nightly). 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.817.4200, theranch.com RED O Mexican. We go for the sexy Moroccan-inflected design—not to mention the taquitos stuffed with crispy Sonoma duck, the pork-belly sopes, margaritas and that peachcolored habanero salsa! L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). Fashion Island, 143 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0300, redorestaurant.com ROYAL THAICL0000022697 Thai. Casually elegant family-owned eateries, local favorites for 30 years.

Specialties include deep-fried honey duck, enormous Lady Thai prawns with tamarind-curry sauce, and Royal Thai fish, fried pompano with spicy chili or sweet-and-sour sauce. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.8424; 1750 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8424. royalthaicuisine.com RUSTY PELICAN3 Seafood. Contemporary American menu includes crab cakes, swordfish with Cajun spices and Kentucky bourbon sauce, pastas, prime rib and steaks. Waterfront location has a romantic patio. L, D (daily); Br (Su).

2735 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.642.3431, rustypelican.com SAINT MARC PUB-CAFE, BAKERY & CHEESE AFFINAGE American. Innovative concept with indoor-outdoor bar, bacon bar, 100 cheeses, 32 draft wines and 32 craft canned beers. Highlights: Choco Cro chocolate croissant, A-1 Ahi hot stone, Kobe chili cheese fries. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.1101, saintmarcusa.com

SAPPHIRE LAGUNACL9000006917 Eclectic. Chef Azmin Ghahreman offers sophisticated, globally inspired dishes at stylish restaurant with popular patio overlooking Coast Highway.

Burmese fermented tea salad, Russian zharkoe with braised beef cheek, and a fantastic burger. Gourmet pantry for takeout. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1200 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9888, sapphirellc.com SELANNE STEAK TAVERN Steak. Ice hockey legend Teemu Selänne proves to be an all-star restaurateur, offering several distinct settings within a historic cottage and a distinctive menu. Pacific diver scallops, scarlet beet ravioli, Lord Stanley cut wagyu steak for two and the monkey bread dessert. D (Tu-Su). 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9881, selannesteaktavern.com

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SHADESCL0000022701 Californian. Casual elegance, ocean views and winning Cal-Continental steak-and-seafood menu. The poolside patio is favored for the lavish Sunday brunch. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.8000, waterfrontresort.com SILVER TRUMPET9000006916 American. Creative fare, stylish design near performing arts. Crispy cheese-filled squash blossoms, achiote skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.

Seductively illuminated lounge; lakeside-view patio. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.442.8593, silvertrumpetrestaurant.com SOCIALCL0000022704 American. Hipster spot offers knockout cuisine and cocktails near the Triangle. Wood-fired oysters, fried cauliflower, Akaushi-beef Drive Thru Burger, Wagyu tri-tip, and excellent cocktails, notably the signature Gunslinger. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su).

512 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.642.2425, socialcostamesa.com

$1.50 Oysters $5, $7 & $9 Dishes $3 Beer $5 Select Margaritas & Wines $7 Sangria $8 Cocktails

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SOL COCINACL9000006916 Mexican. Stylish spot overlooking the harbor canals features the fare of Deborah Schneider, author of cookbooks Amor y Tacos and The Mexican Slow Cooker. Vibrant Baja-inspired dishes and cocktails. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800, solcocina.com SPLASHESCL0000022700 Californian. Indoors by the fireplace or on the patio steps from the sand, crashing waves and stunning sunsets at this posh spot provide the backdrop for alluring menu and gorgeous memories. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su).

Surf & Sand Resort, 1555 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.2779, surfandsandresort.com STONEHILL TAVERNCL0000022703 American. Michael Mina’s urbane ode to New American dining in shimmering room at Monarch Beach Resort. Maine lobster pot pie, misoglazed black cod and chocolate toffee bar. Elaborate tasting menus change weekly. D (W-Su). 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3900, monarchbeachresort.com

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STUDIOCL0000022704 Cal-French. Airy bluff-top Arts and Crafts-style bungalow with gorgeous azure and endless Pacific view oozes an offhand luxury befitting its premium resort setting. Chef Craig Strong reaches far beyond the predictably posh. On-site garden. D (Tu-Su).

The Montage, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6420, studiolagunabeach.com SUSHI ROKUCL0000022704 Japanese. Gorgeous spot from Cal-Japanese sushi pioneer. Fluke kumquat sashimi, premium tofu three ways, blue-crab tartare, prime rib-eye steak Japonais, spectacular zen s’mores dessert; sake tasting flights. L, D (daily). 327 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.706.3622, innovativedining.com

TACO MARÍA Mexican. Carlos Salgado, two-time semifinalist for the James Beard Award for best chef in the West, serves up meticulous, always fascinating “Chicano cuisine” at OC Mix. Memorable, distinctive tacos at lunch; dinner is a four-course prix-fixe that changes weekly. L, D (Tu-Sa); Br (Sa-Su). South Coast Collection, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.538.8444, tacomaria.com TANNER'SCL0000022660 American. Pool and ocean views, open-fire fare—plus stunning rooftop Treehouse Lounge with a superb cocktail list—at Paséa Hotel & Spa. Poke omelet, grape & burrata, roast salmon with coconut forbidden rice pudding. B, L, D (daily). 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.698.6130, tannershb.com TEMPO URBAN KITCHENCL0 Mexican. Jorge Cueva’s distinctive creations include bone marrow with chimichurri kimchi slaw; short-rib mole taco on abuelita-chocolate tortilla; Mayan grilled salmon; Cueva the Killer cocktail. Brea: L, D (daily), Br (Su); Anaheim L, D (Tu-Su), Br (Su). 1060 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.529.2900; 731 S. Weir Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, 714.312.5973. tempourbankitchen.com THREE SEVENTY COMMONCL0000022704 American. Chef Ryan Adams’ winning fare includes short-rib grilled cheese, nightly foie gras, 10-napkin burger, Sunday fried chicken, Presley dessert for two. D (nightly).

370 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8686, 370common.com TORTILLA JO’S0000022665 Mexican. Festive south-of-the-border spirit fills this Downtown Disney favorite. Chile relleno de lentejas, Barbacoa nachos and seafood del mar enchiladas; 100 tequilas. Terraces and balconies with views. L, D (daily).

1510 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.535.5000, patinagroup.com

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THE WINERYCL9000006911 Californian. Chef Yvon Goetz offers seafood, game and prime steaks plus cigar patios and extensive wine cellars at two striking spots, one overlooking Newport Harbor. Tustin: L (M-F), D (nightly). Newport: D (nightly), Br (Su). The District at Tustin Legacy, 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600; 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.999.6622. thewineryrestaurant.net ZOV’S Cal-Med. Zov Karamardian’s acclaimed spots. Her bakery-café in Tustin offers jewel-like desserts, premium breads and gourmet products. Meals served vary by location. Enderle Center, 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.838.8855; 1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.280.9687; 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, 949.760.9687; 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 714.734.9687. zovs.com

TWENTY EIGHT Chinese. Jay Lacuesta offers modern Chinese fare, including unforgettable Kurobuta “char siu” pork shoulder —in a cosmopolitan dining room.

L, D (daily). 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, twentyeightoc.com

WATER GRILL Seafood. Fine dining in sprawling, dramatic space opposite South Coast Plaza. Wild Barents Sea red king crab, 1-pound prime rib-eye, indulgent desserts. L, D (daily). 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, watergrill.com

UVA BAR & GRILL0 000022665 Cal-Med. Alfresco breakfasts, salads and burgers at lunch, exceptional snacks all day. Cocktails and craft beers; house-made ice-cream sandwiches for the kids. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.774.4442, patinagroup.com

WATERLINECL0000022670 Seafood. Water-to-table experience at Balboa Bay Resort showcases local seafood at every meal, e.g., crab eggs Benedict, halibut BLT, crabcrusted salmon with truffle caviar and seafood foam. B, L, D (daily). 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.630.4145, balboabayresort.com

VACACL0000022708 Spanish. Tapas, paellas, house-made charcuterie, 50-day-aged steaks and superlative cocktails (Vaca Tonic) in striking space from Amar Santana, owner/chef at Broadway in Laguna Beach and former Bravo Top Chef runner-up. L, D (daily). 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.463.6060, vacagroup.com

WATERTABLE American. “West Coast comfort food with attitude” in “living rooms” and on ocean-view patio. Shareable Bar Jars; Wagyu burger with lambbelly confit; lemon-fennel-thymestuffed branzino. B, L, D (daily).

Hyatt Regency Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.4776, watertablehb.com

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FOOD HALLS ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE Various. Historic citrus hub hosts two dozen foodie vendors including Urbana for Mexican, Adya for Cal-Indian, Rolling Boil for hot pots, Georgia’s for Southern, Hammer Workshop & Bar for cocktails, Black Sheep for distinctive grilled cheese sandwiches, Popbar for gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.635.1350, anaheimpackingdistrict.com 4TH STREET MARKETCL0000022671 Various. Fifteen foodie tenants include Alta Baja Market, Falasophy, Jinny’s Pizzeria, Electric City Butcher, Dos Chinos, Stockyard Sandwich, Front Porch Pops and Portola Coffee Lab, plus cocktails on tap. L, D (daily). 201 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.486.0700, 4thstreetmarket.com LOT 579CL0000022671 Various. Tenants at Pacific City hall include American Dream for burgers and beer, Burnt Crumbs for artisanal

sandwiches, Bear Flag Fish Co., The Dudes Brewing Co. and Popbar gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, gopacificcity.com OC MIXL0000022671 Various. Centerpiece of South Coast Collection intersperses quirky retail with dining experiences including Taco María for Chicano cuisine, Shuck for oysters, Bistro Papilotte, the Cheese Shop, Temakira hand rolls and Portola Coffee Lab. L, D (daily). 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.375.0749, southcoastcollection.com MCFADDEN PUBLIC MARKET000022671 Various. Fun food hall/vintagearcade bar includes Rooster Republic fried chicken, En Tu Boca fusion tacos, Milk Man housemade ice cream (in unusual flavors) and Mission Control bar. 515 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 657.232.3338, mcfaddenmarket.com TRADE FOOD HALL000022671 Various. Local entrepreneurs launch new concepts at center anchored by outstanding Ootoro Sushi restaurant near airport. Tenants include Two Birds chicken, Butterleaf vegetarian, Megadon Japanese-Hawaiian fusion and Sweet Combforts desserts. L, D (daily). 2222 Michelson Drive, Irvine, tradefoodhall.com UNION MARKET TUSTIN0TT000022671 Various. Diverse experiences include Hatch for sliders and Tiki drinks, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse for creative pastries, Kettlebar for pan roasts, the Kroft for market-inspired sandwiches, and the Dirty Cookie, which fills shot glasses made of cookies with cold flavored creams. L, D (daily).

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BLUEWATER GRILL Bluewater Grill is the place for fresh and sustainable seafood! The popular restaurant serves up to 40 varieties of sustainably caught or Seafood Watchapproved seafood and shellfish daily, such as locally harpooned swordfish or snapper, Alaskan halibut and wild king salmon in season. It also features delicious salads, burgers, pasta and steak, and has a fresh oyster bar and lively bar scene. Sit on Newport’s waterfront terrace, or visit the location in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island. L, D (daily); brunch (Sa-Su).

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Exquisite Thai dining in casually elegant surroundings is offered at this familyowned establishment, which has presented the tranquility of Thai cuisine and culture for more than 40 years. Dishes such as honey duck and enormous Lady Thai prawns from the Chao Praya River reflect the beguiling flavors of Thailand.

The proprietors have served Thailand’s Royal Family and they roll out the red carpet for yours. The Sunset Dinner— four courses for $15.95—is offered from 5 to 7 pm; full-service bar. L, D (daily); Br (Su).

Just steps away from the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza, Silver Trumpet gets a standing ovation for its symphony of seasonal, sustainable flavors. This restaurant features modern American cuisine sourced from the local market using fresh and freerange ingredients and housemade pastries, pastas and desserts. A local favorite and popular pre-show stop for theatergoers, the elegant dining room hits a high note with its warm modern décor and seamless glass windows providing fabulous lake or city views. It’s complimented by the contemporary bar and unmatched outdoor dining experience on the patio.

B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).

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AGORA CHURRASCARIA

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Table-Served Side Dishes Fried Bananas Brazilian Cheese Bread Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Bar Selections Caesar Salad Baby Greens Eggplant Salad Hearts of Palm Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella Marinated Artichokes Pickled Shiitake Roasted Beets Selection of Cold Cuts and Cheeses Salmon Gravlax Shrimp Cocktail Hot Dishes Chicken Stroganoff Baked Salmon Feijoada (Black Bean Stew) Mussels Sauteed Collard Greens

“Agora Churrascaria, a meat lover’s paradise, is the next best thing to dining in Brazil.”

—The Orange County Register Agora Churrascaria, located in the heart of Irvine, is a traditional Brazilian steakhouse where restaurant patrons are offered a fixed-price menu. It includes a selection of the finest beef, lamb, pork and chicken cuts, which gaucho-dressed waiters carve tableside.

All of the meats are prepared and cooked as they have been for centuries: seasoned with rock salt to accent the individual tastes of each cut and slow-roasted over an open-flame mesquite charcoal pit. Also included in the fixed-price menu are the tableserved side dishes, the sumptuous salad bar and a selection of hot dishes. A salad bar-only option is also available. Agora’s full bar features classic and specialty cocktails along with an extensive wine list. Valet and public parking available in the adjoining lot.

Reservations are recommended. L (M-F), D (nightly).

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SINGING THE BLUES The House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk marks the first new House of Blues to be built in the U.S. in a decade. The venue spans 44,000 square feet, offering live music in four distinct entertainment venues under one roof: the main concert hall, the intimate Parish, the exclusive Foundation Room and the House of Blues Restaurant and Bar. The four spaces feature the most advanced sound systems of any House of Blues, and live entertainment occurs nightly. The roof-raising Gospel Brunch on Sundays is not to be missed; the World Fabulous Drag Brunch takes place the first Saturday of each month. Executive Chef Jeremy Cantwell puts his spin on the brand’s soulful comfort fare. Folk art and sculptures are displayed throughout; great touches include portraits of David Bowie and Prince near the Parish restrooms. Look for the massive steel water tower atop the House of Blues roof.

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC CL0000022606 The venue boasts 11,000 sea animals of nearly 500 species. The focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. The sea dragon and jelly exhibits are especially fascinating. Draws include Shark Lagoon, where you can pet the sharks and rays, and Lorikeet Forest, where you can feed the birds. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100, aquariumofpacific.org CHRIST CATHEDRALCL0000022600 The stunning glass edifice formerly known as Crystal Cathedral and its campus are now owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.

Adjacent architectural treasures include Richard Neutra’s Tower of Hope and Richard Meier’s International Center for Positive Thinking.

13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 714.971.2141, rcbo.org DISCOVERY CUBECL0 More than 100 hands-on displays: Create a tidal wave; make music with lasers; lie on a bed of nails. The iconic huge tilting cube looming next to Interstate 5 houses the Boeing Rocket Lab. ExplorOcean in Newport Beach has joined the Discovery Cube family. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, discoverycube.org

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURECL0000022603 Disneyland’s state-themed counterpart recently marked the resort’s 60th anniversary. Highlights include Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT!, the World of Color water-and-laser spectacular, Frozen— Live at the Hyperion, Soarin’ Around the World and California Screamin’.

1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565, disneyland.com DISNEYLANDCL0000022602 Mickey Mouse’s theme park recently marked its 60th anniversary.

There are 55 attractions in eight lands. Main Street looks back with Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln; Tomorrowland looks to the future with Star Wars—construction has begun on a Star Wars-themed land.

A mountain range of thrill rides includes Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain.

1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.7290, disneyland.com FLIGHTDECK FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER F-16 flight simulators that deliver the ultimate “Top Gun” adventure. Takeoffs, aerial maneuvers and landing on an aircraft carrier provide exhilarating experiences in the “cockpit” that few civilians can imagine. Minimum age 11. 1650 S. Sinclair St., Anaheim, 714.937.1511, flightdeck.com FULLERTON ARBORETUMCL9000006937 The county’s largest botanical garden at 26 acres, sets more than 4,000 plant species, and the Victorian-style Heritage House, amid ponds and streams. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 657.278.3407, fullertonarboretum.com

HONDA CENTERCL0000022604 The entertainment and sports venue hosts blockbuster concerts by acts such as Imagine Dragons and Janet Jackson, the latest Disney on Ice show, Anaheim Ducks home hockey games and L.A. Lakers basketball exhibition games. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2400, hondacenter.com KNOTT’S BERRY FARMCL0000022605 More than 165 attractions at the world’s first theme park include top-notch roller coasters such as Xcelerator and Coast Rider; GhostRider reopened in time for the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town.

Camp Snoopy skews young. In fall, the park becomes Knott’s Scary Farm. Dining options include Spurs steakhouse in Ghost Town and Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner. Knott’s Soak City water park is open in the summer. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA CL0000022606 Theme park, miniature park, aquarium and water park south of Orange County are the setting for more than 60 rides, shows and attractions inspired by the Lego toy brand, among them Dune Raiders and the Land of Adventure.

1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.

LEGO, california.legoland.com MEDIEVAL TIMES CL0000022607 Dinner theater show presents jousting knights, Pure Spanish stallions, swordsmanship and falconry as well as a four-course feast; the engaging pageantry unfolds in an 11th-century castle setting and arena. The gift shop offers elaborate swords and knives.

7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.523.1100, medievaltimes.com

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ANGEL STADIUM CL0000022599 Home of Major League Baseball team the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 2002 World Series and often American League Western Division winner.

The halo atop the 23-story “Big A” in the parking lot lights up for wins.

Saturday night fireworks. Tours Tu-W 9:30 am, 11 am and 1 pm when the team is away, off-season on Tuesdays.

2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.634.2000. Tours: 714.940.2070, angelsbaseball.com

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SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS2 Ten themed gardens on 2.2 acres tucked behind Coast Highway include patios and conservatories linked by brick walkways, flower beds and burbling tile fountains. The library is devoted to the Pacific Southwest.

Café Jardin offers a Cal-French lunch.

2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.2261, slgardens.org

MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The jewel of the California missions, founded in 1776 and the birthplace of Orange County, is a destination for architecture, gardens, history and exhibitions. Priests celebrate Mass in the Serra Chapel, the oldest church in California, where father Junípero Serra once presided. Free audio tours can be downloaded to your smartphone.

26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, missionsjc.com ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARKCL90000 The huge fledgling park includes the Palm Court Arts Complex, Farm + Food Lab and a tethered orange balloon ride that goes up 400 feet. Sand Canyon Avenue and Marine Way, Irvine, 866.829.3829, ocgp.org PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE2610 Join the crew of an 18th century Spanish galleon on an adventure including daredevil stunts, cannon blasts, the Port of Call Feast and swashbuckling,

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musical fun. Legend of the Lochness Monster is the latest show. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.640.1497, piratesdinneradventure.com RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUMCL0000022611 A glimpse into events and people that shaped, and were shaped by, the 37th president. A $15 million renovation added 70 exhibits including a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office and another focusing on his China trip.

You can arrange to listen to Nixon’s infamous White House tapes. Garden tours Saturdays. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714.933.5075, library.nixonfoundation.org SAN DIEGO ZOOCL9000006922 The venue provides habitats for 4,000 creatures from around the world modeled after their natural homes (e.g., Elephant Odyssey). A longtime leader in care and conservation, it recently marked its 100th year. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.231.1515, sandiegozoo.org

THE TRIANGLECL9000006922 Entertainment and dining destination on a triangular block. Among highlights are Time Nightclub—formerly Sutra—as well as Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl and Starlight Cinemas.

Restaurants include La Vida Cantina, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Black Knight Gastro Lounge. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.0732, go2triangle.com UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOODCL0000022350 The world’s biggest motion picture/ TV studio features rides, shows and a behind-the-scenes studio tour. The latest addition, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, is spectacular. Other rides include Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem; the tram tour takes in King Kong 360 3-D. The VIP Experience gives you a private guided tour and allows you to skip lines for attractions. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801, universalstudioshollywood.com WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR Three-hour excursion on electric carts through the studio responsible for such classics as Casablanca and

TV shows including The Big Bang Theory and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The tour changes daily based on where the action is. 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 877.492.8687, wbstudiotour.com

PERFORMING ARTS IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE CL0000022615 Eclectic offerings at this cultural gem range from an annual flamenco festival to string quartets to hip-hop. The intimate hall wins loyal audiences for its intriguing programming; it also hosts emerging local ensembles. UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646, thebarclay.org LAGUNA PLAYHOUSECL0000022616 One of the West Coast’s oldest continuously operating professional theaters presents works from profound to hilarious. Season highlights include Hershey Felder as Beethoven and Nathan Gunn Flying Solo. Moulton Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, lagunaplayhouse.com MUSCO CENTER FOR THE ARTSCL0000022614 Gorgeously designed and featuring acoustics by renowned Yasuhisa Toyota, the new Chapman University hall, which opened in 2016, combines concert hall, theater and dance venue.

It boasts seating for 1,044 on three levels and a stage suitable for both spectacle and symphonic sound.

1 University Drive, Orange, 844.626.8726, muscocenter.org SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTSCL0000022614 O.C.’s premier performing-arts venue offers Broadway musicals such as Hamilton and dance troupes including American Ballet Theatre in Segerstrom Hall, concerts by the Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale and touring orchestras in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. More intimate events are in Founders Hall and Samueli Theater.

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org

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SAFARI PARK3 Southern California’s Serengeti! More than 3,500 animals—elephants, giraffes, gorillas, lions, antelopes, zebras and rhinos—roam the 1,800acre grounds, designed to resemble natural habitats such as savannas, forests and lakes. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702, sdzsafaripark.org

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SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER4 Los Angeles Times music critic Mark Swed declared Soka’s “the best concert hall of its size in Southern California.... It seems an exception to the laws of physics.” The acoustically marvelous venue’s season includes concerts by touring orchestras and the Pacific Symphony as well as a jazz series. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4000, soka.edu SOUTH COAST REPERTORYCL0000022617 One of America’s foremost producers of new plays, the Tony Awardwinning SCR now begins its second half-century. The venue has germinated such acclaimed productions as Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Wit and presents a wide range of classics as well. The more intimate Julianne Argyros Stage often hosts world or West Coast premieres. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, scr.org

MUSEUMS BOWERS MUSEUM CL0000022619 Cultural-arts venue hosts blockbuster shows in partnership with museums around the world and houses art and artifacts of indigenous peoples. This season: Knights in Shining Armor and American Visionary: John F. Kennedy's Life and Times. Permanent exhibits include Ancient Arts of China and Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands and several that are California-themed, among them California: The Golden Years. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600, bowers.org EXPLOROCEAN Museum housed in two facilities near the Balboa Fun Zone: the Richard and Betty Steele Model Pavilion, with its superb collection of model ships, and the East Wing Gallery, displaying such exhibits as Extraordinary People, which focuses on iconic heroes of the sea.

600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach, 949.675.8915, explorocean.org

FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER History, science and art exhibits, often with a pop-culture bent. The Leo Fender Gallery celebrates the native son and legendary electricguitar maker. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545, cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum HILBERT MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART The Chapman University venue is actually off campus, across from the train station. It houses a permanent collection of works by 20th-century artists—oil paints, watercolors, sketches and lithographs of the state’s urban and industrial scenes, the coast, farms and ranches and landscapes— and changing exhibitions. 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, 714.516.5880, hilbertmuseum.com

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Enjoy a couple hours or a full day on a Pedego Electric Bike.

This 19 mile round trip selfguided tour will be the highlight of your California stay.

HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM Think of a Dick Dale guitar riff and you’ve got this shrine’s good vibe. The intimate venue includes photos, ukuleles and surfboards, including one that belonged to Duke Kahanamoku, who popularized surfing in the 1920s.

411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483, surfingmuseum.org IRVINE MUSEUMCL0000022622 Modest venue in an office building focuses on California Impressionism.

Artists include Paul De Longpré, Franz A. Bischoff, Anna Althea Hills and Granville Richard Seymour Redmond. Guided tours Thursdays.

18881 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.476.2565, irvinemuseum.org LAGUNA ART MUSEUMCL0000022623 With roots dating to 1918, this may be O.C.’s oldest cultural institution, but the eclectic museum attracts a younger and edgier set with exhibits that celebrate pop culture: video games, custom cars, comic books, surfing and tattoos. Plus California art of the late 19th century. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971, lagunaartmuseum.org

You can pedal normally (or not), and get assistance through the ocean breeze. Our bikes give you the freedom to go farther and explore more—with or without working up a sweat—your choice! You’re empowered to conquer hills and headwinds with ease.

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LYON AIR MUSEUM940 Some of the world’s rarest operational 20th century aircraft, e.g., the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress,” and other historical vehicles such as Adolf Hitler’s 1939 Mercedes-Benz, displayed on the perimeter of John Wayne Airport.

19300 Ike Jones Drive, Santa Ana, 714.210.4585, lyonairmuseum.org MARCONI AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM940 $30 million car collection features rare historic race, exotic and muscle cars in pristine condition, Ferraris as well as the “Louie the Lizard” dragster and an Ahrens-Foxfire fire truck. 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, 714.258.3001, marconimuseum.org MUZEOCL9000006940 Museum and cultural-arts center hosts three traveling exhibitions with children’s programs each year. One on holiday model trains and Pacific Standard Time are among highlights this year. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936, muzeo.org ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ARTCL0000022624 Premier visual-arts venue highlights modern and contemporary art and culture. The museum’s exhibitions have traveled to about 20 museums in the last decade. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122, ocma.net

GOLF ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE Course features hillside vistas, graceful valleys and a stream that meanders past stands of stately oaks and sycamores. Fees include a cart and a GPS system. The 30,000-square-foot, Mediterraneanthemed clubhouse adds to one of the county’s best golfing values. 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim Hills, 714.998.3041, playanaheimgolf.com

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COYOTE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB7 North County course designed by Cal Olson and PGA Tour legend Payne

Stewart shares nearly 250 acres with flowing streams, gnatcatchers and coyotes. There’s also a lighted driving range, chipping and sand play area.

Fees include cart and GPS system.

1440 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, 714.672.6800, coyotehillsgc.com MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKSCL0000022629 The Robert Trent Jones-designed course next to the Monarch Beach Resort offers sweeping ocean views.

The seventh hole traverses Salt Creek twice; the third and fourth holes play adjacent to the soft-sand beach. Fees include cart. The pro shop was named one of America’s best by Golf World Business. 50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive N., Dana Point, 949.240.8247, monarchbeachgolf.com OAK CREEK GOLF CLUB7 This graceful Tom Fazio design, with its rolling doglegs and fairways lined with California wildflowers and other native vegetation, has wide fairways and large, open-fronted greens. Fees include a cart. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 949.653.5300, oakcreekgolfclub.com PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUBCL0000026134 Two gorgeous courses are the setting for some of the best golf in the U.S. The Tom Fazio-designed layouts, adjacent to the Resort at Pelican Hill, are on coastal bluffs. The clubhouse, on a terraced hillside, looks out onto sweeping ocean panoramas. Fees include a cart. 22800 Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast, 949.467.6800, pelicanhillgolfclub.com STRAWBERRY FARMS GOLF CLUB Eighteen-hole course developed by former Angel third baseman Doug DeCinces boasts rolling greens, a picturesque canyon, wetland vistas, O.C.’s longest hole—and a barn and windmill. Fees include a cart.

11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, 949.551.1811, sf-golf.com

TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB The course presents more than 6,800 yards of classic, resort-style Ted Robinson Sr. design. The layout’s meticulous, challenging greens include cascading falls and lakes; the signature 11th hole requires a solid iron shot to a green with water on all sides. 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, 714.730.1611, tustinranchgolf.com

NIGHTLIFE AQUA LOUNGE9000006943 Stylish spot at the Island Hotel has a waved ceiling, 360-degree bar, huge patio with pedestrian access, a street-food-inspired menu, excellent cocktails ... and group cocktails! DJs Th-Su. 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920, aqualoungenb.com BOWLMOR LANESCL9000006943 State-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounges known for their sports bars and global cuisine. The District, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.783.2810. bowlmor.com THE BUNGALOW9000006943 Nightlife guru Brent Bolthouse creates a second edition of his Santa Monica nightspot. The Pacific City version is an inviting indoor-outdoor lounge with superhip décor where a beautiful crowd enjoys music by the county’s hottest DJs and food from Bear Flag Fish Co. 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0399, thebungalowsm.com COLONY WINE MERCHANTCL9000006943 Tasting lounge and wine retailer celebrates Anaheim’s wine history— appropriate, given its location in the historic Anaheim Packing District— and showcases small producers. Also: craft beers and artisan cheeses and, often, live entertainment by co-owner Mike Kelsen. Open Tu-Su. 280 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, 657.208.1860, colonywinemerchant.com

COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL State-of-the-art bowling alley with 10 lanes, sports viewing and a menu that goes well beyond typical bowling-venue fare. The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320, tavernbowl.com

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HEAT ULTRA LOUNGECL9000006909 Las Vegas-inspired nightclub near the Disney Resort known for plush décor, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, its VIP sections and a luxurious indoor patio. Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.4328, heatultraloungeoc.com HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM CL0000022649 The first new House of Blues to be built in the U.S. in a decade presents live music in four entertainment venues: the main music hall, the intimate Parish, the exclusive Foundation Room and the House of Blues Restaurant and Bar. 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.778.2583, houseofblues.com THE IMPROV Comedy showcase and dinner theater.

Pros bring down the house, amateurs launch careers. Pre-show diners get priority seating. 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, 714.482.0700, breaimprov.com; Irvine Spectrum Center, 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455, irvineimprov.com MESA Trendy lounge at the Camp has retractable glass roof, menu of New American share plates and excellent cocktails. Kitchen open until 1 am, bar until 2 am. Tu-Sa. 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700, mesacostamesa.com MULDOON’S DUBLIN PUBCL9000006945 Cozy, lively spot near Fashion Island hosts Irish-themed events such as kilt and fiddle contests in the Celtic bar, and serves really good food—Irish as well as American dishes. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110, muldoonspub.com

Lee Blair, “Mary by the Sea,” 1934, oil on canvas.

Discover the beauty and artistry of California’s finest painters at the Hilbert Museum of California Art. With a focus on the California Scene painting movement of the mid-20th century, the Hilbert Museum also spotlights American illustration and Hollywood movie production art.

Enjoy works by Millard Sheets, Emil Kosa Jr., Mary Blair, Rex Brandt, Phil Dike and many more.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Disneyland.

Free and open to the public. Free parking. Open Tuesday–Saturday 11am–5pm 167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866 | 714-516-5880 | HilbertMuseum.com

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ROOFTOP LOUNGE Local favorite—and a must-hit spot for visitors—it’s a front-row seat for spectacular sunsets and ocean views.

Enjoy cocktails, lunch and appetizers atop La Casa del Camino hotel.

Heat lamps and blankets available.

Call for hours. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446, rooftoplagunabeach.com SKYLOFT9000006942 Scenic rooftop dining atop historic Heisler building, with Coast Highway and ocean views, hits its stride with dishes such as spicy chopped salad and smoked spare ribs. Local brews, live music. 422 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.1550, skyloftoc.com TIME NIGHTCLUBCL9000006942 Vibrant dance club (formerly Sutra) in impressive space presents intriguing musical acts and big-name deejays that have included Ludacris, Nelly and Snoop Dogg. Smartcasual attire. Th-Sa. The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103, timenightclub.com

BEACHES & PARKS ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK 3,350-acre park is home to superb mountain-biking terrain and hiking; its canyons have an idyllic feel unmatched in Orange County. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, 949.923.2200, ocparks.com CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH Large, sandy beach—with volleyball courts—below beautiful homes.

Lifeguards, fire pits and all amenities.

Waveless cove adjacent. Fee for parking. Ocean Boulevard and Marguerite Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151, parks.ca.gov

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CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK Hiking and biking trails, sandy coves and beaches. Historic district with beach cottages and, on the sand, the

Beachcomber and outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge offshore. Lifeguards, restrooms. Fee for parking. East Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, 949.494.3539, crystalcovestatepark.org DOHENY STATE BEACH Popular swimming beach, protected tide pools and interpretive center.

All amenities including picnic area with barbecues and fire rings. Fee for parking. Dana Point Harbor, along Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, dohenystatebeach.org HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH Expansive, sandy beach adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier is the site of the U.S. Open of Surfing. Amenities include fire pits. Bolsa Chica Wetlands are opposite. Fee for parking.

Along Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Ana River and Main Street, Huntington Beach, 714.536.1454, parks.ca.gov LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK Sycamore-shaded canyons and high ridges at 7,000-acre natural habitat offer spectacular ocean views, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and a nature center. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.923.2235, ocparks.com LITTLE CORONA BEACH Steep paved path leads to picturesque cove and tide pools filled with anemones and starfish.

Ocean Boulevard and Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151, visitnewportbeach.com MAIN BEACH Large popular beach close to shops and restaurants is known for great people-watching, basketball, volleyball and chess. All amenities. Metered parking. Broadway and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400, visitlagunabeach.com

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NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL BEACH Popular golden strand with numerous fine surfing spots. All amenities, including fire pits. Metered parking.

Along Oceanfront at Newport Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371, visitnewportbeach.com

THE WEDGE World-renowned bodysurfing and bodyboarding spot. Dangerous break; just watch unless you’re an expert.

Free parking lot. West Jetty View Park, Balboa Peninsula, end of Channel Road, Newport Beach, 949.644.3309, visitnewportbeach.com

NEWPORT DUNES RESORT Beach at RV park on the Back Bay has lifeguards, giant inflatable in-water novelties and water vessels for rent.

1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.DUNE, newportdunes.com

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SAN CLEMENTE CITY BEACH 1,200-foot pier (1920s), wide beach, good surf. All amenities. Metered parking. The train stops near the pier, goes right by the beach. 620 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.8219

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SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH Popular mile-long beach below sandstone bluffs has all amenities, a nature trail and butterfly trail. Fee for parking. 225 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, 949.492.3156 THOUSAND STEPS BEACH More than 200 concrete steps lead down to a small beach—and are a workout on the way back up. Free street parking. Ninth Avenue and South Coast Highway, South Laguna, 714.834.2400, visitlagunabeach.com UPPER NEWPORT BAY NATURE PRESERVE Coastal wetlands, one of the finest birding sites in North America, aka the Back Bay. Interpretive center open Tu-Su, 10 am-4 pm. 2301 University Drive (University Drive and Irvine Avenue), Newport Beach, 949.923.2290, ocparks.com

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VICTORIA BEACH Laguna’s prettiest beach has a tower fit for Rapunzel and a man-made, high-tide swimming pool circa 1926.

Metered parking. Victoria Street off Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400, visitlagunabeach.com

ANAHEIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL CENTER (ARTIC) Architecturally spectacular hub for Metrolink and Amtrak trains, OCTA buses, Anaheim Resort Transportation, shuttles, taxis and charter buses.

Upper levels house restaurants and shops. 1750 S. Douglass Road, Anaheim, 877.99.ARTIC, articinfo.com ANAHEIM RESORT TRANSPORTATION (ART) Don’t worry about traffic or directions: Routes serve Disney Resort, Angel Stadium hotels, shopping centers and performing arts. Passes available at hotels, kiosks and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). 714.563.5287, rideart.org BALBOA BOAT RENTALS AND PARASAIL Boat, kayak, stand-up-paddleboard rentals. Parasailing (choose your altitude!) offers panoramic beach and harbor views. 510 E. Edgewater, Balboa, 949.673.7200, boats4rent.com BEST CHAUFFEURED WORLDWIDECL9000006936 Customized travel option features experienced chauffeurs, an extensive fleet and first-class service; pickup from hotels and airports. 7472 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, 866.323.2378, bestchauffeured.com BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Breathtaking driving experiences for rent: late-model exotic, luxury and sport cars including Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis and Porsches. Pickup service available.

3939 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.250.4386, bhrentacar.com CA SURF ’N’ PADDLE Surf and paddleboard lessons, rentals of beach chairs, surfboards and other beach and water equipment. 689 and 695 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.1423 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SURF LESSONS Several certified schools teach surfing; it’s the quintessential SoCal sport.

Endless Sun Surf, 949.533.1022; Newport Surf Camp, 866.787.3267; Surf Newport Now, 949.505.5500. newportbeachca.gov CAPTAIN DAVE’S DOLPHIN & WHALE SAFARI Dolphin- and whale-watching aboard a catamaran with underwater viewing pod; look for blue whales, fin whales and Minke whales. Departures daily; charters available. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, dolphinsafari.com CATALINA EXPRESS Round trip from Dana Point and Long Beach to Catalina Island. Captain’s Lounge offers plush seating, beverages, snacks and privacy with surcharge.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 3475 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point; 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, 800.481.3470. catalinaexpress.com CATALINA FLYER West Coast’s largest passenger catamaran, the fastest way to Catalina Island. The Flyer departs at 9 am daily at Balboa Pavilion from March through November and returns at 5:45 pm. (Winter months more sporadic.) 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 800.830.7744, catalinainfo.com DANA WHARF WHALE WATCHING Harbor location makes it ideal for accessing spots where whales are seen year-round. Tour options include 2-hour luxury catamaran cruises and

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sunset whale-watching cruises. 34675 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, danawharf.com

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HORNBLOWER CRUISES Dine aboard a luxury yacht on a relaxing cruise. Take in the beautiful harbor views, feast, then dance under the stars on the deck. Choose from dinner or Champagne brunch options. 2431 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 101, Newport Beach, 949.631.2469, hornblower.com JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT The pleasant ambiance and ease of departure and arrival at Orange County’s airport makes it vastly superior to LAX. The Thomas F. Riley Terminal has vaulted ceilings, skylights and Jura stone marble flooring with fossils.

Local art is displayed throughout the airport. 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, 949.252.5200, ocair.com LIDO MARINA VILLAGE ELECTRIC BOAT RENTAL Posh surried watercraft up to 22 feet long accommodate as many as 10 people. Perfect for intimate parties and picnics. Noiseless; no boating license required. 3424 Via Oporto, Suite 101, Newport Beach, 949.612.8248, eboatsrental.com PEDEGO ELECTRIC BICYCLES Electric bicycles for sale or rent. Builtin electric hub motors allow cyclists to cruise coastal bluffs and scenic trails with ease. 301 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.2782, pedegohb.com SKYTHRILLS Aerobatics in biplanes. Receive instruction, assume control of the aircraft, execute maneuvers such as a loop, roll or spin over the coast—no experience necessary! Gentler flights in open-cockpit 1930s biplane. Includes recorded DVD. 230 Dale Place, Fullerton, 866.484.7455, skythrills.com FOR WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY, SEE WHERE ORANGE COUNTY MAGAZINE, SOCALPULSE.COM OR THE WHERE TRAVELER APP

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DAZZLING ORANGE COUNTY

make for a retail landscape like no other. Stunning

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new stops include Lido Marina Village in Newport

Fullerton Arboretum is the

Beach, Pacific City in Huntington Beach and the Outlets at San Clemente.

I love following the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Anaheim Ducks, two of the nation’s

county’s largest botanical garden, boasting more than 4,000 plant species.

U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.

I love how luxury resorts line the South County coast, the perfect counterpart to family-friendly North County, and how, like a string of emeralds,

DO On the boardwalk outside Jenni Kayne boutique at

one of the world’s great collections of golf courses

hardborside Lido Marina

stretches from one end of the county to the other.

Village in Newport Beach.

I love the galleries of Laguna Beach, the antique shops in Old Towne Orange and the antiquities at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. I love Disney’s Soarin’ Around the World and the parks’ digitally delivered MaxPass. I love the

TASTE Asian barbecue lamb ribs with crispy shallot, papaya

Xcelerator and all the other coasters at Knott’s

and mint at Mix Mix

Berry Farm in Buena Park.

Kitchen Bar in Santa Ana.

The summer nights are forever, too. I love the cocktails and sunset views from the Bungalow in Huntington Beach and Rooftop Lounge in Laguna Beach and the cool clubbing at the Triangle in Costa Mesa and Anaheim GardenWalk.

I love that our rock history includes Dick Dale, Social Distortion and No Doubt—and that we can hear Janet Jackson and Imagine Dragons at the Honda Center.

I love that so many of the county’s finest restaurants are in shopping destinations and hotels, big pluses for visitors.

There are reasons celebs such as Justin Bieber and sports legends Kobe Bryant and Teemu Selänne have homes here; you’ll likely discover many of those reasons during your visit. In fact, you might consider extending your stay.

Enjoy your summer here in the O.C., whatever season the rest of the world thinks it is. I hope that this time and next, you’ll find it all as amazing as I do.

— Jeff Levy, Publisher

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most vibrant sports franchises. I love watching the