THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
ORANGE COUNTY Vol. 5
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ORANGE COUNTY
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ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY LGBTQ Orange County Orange County is a diverse area with a wide variety of suburban cities. Laguna Beach is the most “gay friendly” community with a gay beach and a number of bars and restaurants. Just one hour south of LA, this quaint and artistic beach town is nestled in the heart of otherwise conservative Orange County (“The OC”). For years, Laguna has attracted all types with its sandy beaches, high end lodging, numerous art galleries, and its well-known Laguna Playhouse. Daytime means hitting the popular West Street gay beach just south of town. Climb down the stairway at the end of West Street and down another stairway at the Coast Royale condo complex, then walk a bit down the beach. The friendly and good looking crowd is well worth the walk. Newport Beach/ Irvine has a new Hamburger Mary’s bar and restaurant that is drawing a nice gay crowd at night and on the weekends.
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BAR GU ID E VLVT | Velvet Lounge LGBT-friendly bar & restaurant featuring American comfort fare along with DJs, dancing & cocktails. 416 W 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA
Executive Suite Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows. 3428 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
Tin Lizzie Saloon Victorian-style gay & lesbian bar draws guys & gals for themed nights, happy hours & pool tables. 752 St Clair Street, Costa Mesa, CA
The Circle OC Great music, good vibes and open smoking patio area. 8901 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA The Wayfarer Awesome music venue with an intimate atmosphere. 843 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Main Street - Bar & Cabaret Bar & cabaret with a hip gay scene, a rotating roster of DJs & plenty of dancing. 1460 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Surf City Hookah Lounge Hookah lounge with great vibes. 19092 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA
Frat House Gay bar with a mostly male crowd for dance beats, cocktails, pool table nights & weekend drag shows. 8112 W Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Palmz Hookah Lounge Great atmosphere, hookah, music, and service. 17823 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA
Club Ripples Late-night, high-energy gay bar with a patio featuring cocktails, live entertainment & DJ nights. 5101 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
San Clemente Vape Lounge Premium products in an atmosphere unlike any other. 401 S El Camino Real, Unit G, San Clemente, CA
Bravo Night Club Bi-level dance club with mostly Latin acts & theme nights ranging from goth to gay and salsa. 1490 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Taco Maria
il Barone Ristorante
Locally sourced Californian-Mexican fare 3313 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA
Italian trattoria serving sophisticated dishes in a contemporary setting 4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA
Playground
Irenia
Modern gastropub offering American fare & top-shelf drinks 220 E 4th Street, #102, Santa Ana, CA
Hip Filipino restaurant offering great cocktails in a cozy setting 400 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
The Ranch Restaurant
Lola Gaspar
Sophisticated mainstay featuring farm-fresh, seasonal steak & seafood 1025 E Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA
A cozy tapas joint serving up Latin & Spanish small plates, plus creative cocktails 211 W 2nd Street, Santa Ana, CA
Orange Hill Restaurant
L’Hirondelle Restaurant
Upscale hilltop venue dotted with koi ponds & waterfalls 6410 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA
Belgian-French bistro fare & brunch served in an old-world setting 31631 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County Mining Co
Traditional steakhouse with rustic decor & panoramic views of Orange County 10000 S Crawford Canyon Rd, Santa Ana, CA
Water Grill South Coast Plaza
Posh place, live sophisticated music and excellent service 3300 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Zinc Cafe & Market
Delicious bites and casual atmosphere 350 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA
Rutabegorz
Dizz’s As Is
Beach-side grill 2794 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Regulars dig the relaxed hippie vibe at this casual eatery devoted to health-inspired eclectic fare 264 N Glassell Street, Orange, CA
El Torito Grill
Shiki Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant offers teppanyaki, a sushi bar, sake & lively service 1936 E Katella Avenue, Orange, CA
Stylish local Mexican chain 951 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Nirvana Grille
OC Brewhouse
Eatery boasting inviting rooftop seating & an innovative menu of Californian dishes 303 Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA
Casual lounge serving Southern California microbrews & pub eats 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
Jagerhaus
“New Gay Spot to eat & drink!” 858 South Coast Hwy , Laguna Beach, CA
Goulash, bratwurst, strudel & other German specialties are served in a quaint space 2525 E Ball Road, Anaheim, CA
Anepalco Restaurant
French-inspired Mexican cuisine 415 S Main Street, Orange, CA
LinX
The Beachcomber Cafe
Beachside eatery serving California favorites 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Exposed-brick eatery & patio offering inventive artisanal sausages, Belgian fries & craft beer 238 W Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA
Marche Moderne
Peter’s Gourmade Grill
Specialty burgers, sandwiches, gyros & salads round out the menu at this unassuming takeaway joint 14311 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA
Chic French establishment 7862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
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2020 EVENT SCH EDULE market next to a cute little Christmas tree lot with plenty of FREE parking. Our event is always family friendly and FREE to attend! Enjoy- handmade jewelry, bath and body goodies, papergoods, clothing, handbags, accessories, art, pottery, garden finds, home goods, plushies, crochet & knit items, pet gear, kits & patterns, cottage food items and more! Learn more at eventbrite.com
OCTOBER OCT 18
OFF THE ROAD MARKET
WE ARE a space for makers, creators, musicians and collectors. Come spend some time shopping and hanging out while listening to some live music. Enjoy lots of handmade items ranging from handmade soaps to upcycled goods while listening to some music and enjoying street flavors from local food trucks. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER DEC – JAN
OCT 23
WINTER FEST OC
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
Enjoy the magic of winter at Winter Fest OC with Santa, snow, carnival games, delicious food, and more. Stroll through ten holiday themed lands in the Festival of Lights, build a snowman in the snow play area, and explore Alpine Village where guests will enjoy a snow tubing slide, inflatable maze, craft tent, and food trucks. There’s a tree lighting ceremony every night at 5:30 with fresh falling snow and a parade, with fireworks to light up the sky.
Get outside and enjoy fresh, delicious food from local food trucks, on select Friday from 5:30 to 9pm! In an effort to support small businesses and the local community we are hosting a socially distanced outdoor food truck event with live music, alcohol and outdoor seating available! Details at eventbrite.com.
NOVEMBER NOV 9
MONDAY NIGHT MARKET
Kids will delight in the magic that Winter. Fest offers including the petting zoo, bounce houses, and Meet & Greets with favorite characters like Thomas the Train, PAW Patrol, and Rusty Rivets. The whole family will feel the spirit of the season as they wander through the winter wonderland. Find us on Facebook.
FarmersMarket meets street fair - family friendly with live music, family games and bubbles. ;) Hungry? we’ve got you covered. Vegan? no problem. lots to do and lots to see. make mondays fun again! Visit eventbrite.com.
NOV 14
OC YOGA FESTIVAL
Join us for a weekend full of yoga and the mindful community! Enjoy a variety of yoga classes with some of the best yoga teachers from OC. Listen to music and chill on the lawn/steps or beach for free, must have a ticket to enjoy a class and sign a liability release form. Details at eventbrite.com.
JANUARY
JAN 2 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM FARMERS MARKET
A destination marketplace for chefs and at-home cooks. It sells items ranging from hard-to-find fruits and vegetables to scratch-made baked goods.
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JAN 3
MODERN MAKERS MART
Featuring creative, unique, local artisans. This is both an indoor and outdoor
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SUMMER JAZZ SESSIONS
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT CENTER OC
LGBT organization providing services to the community from HIV testing to support 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA (714) 953-5428 | www.lgbtcenteroc.org Q-CARE CLINIC
Quality Health Care for LGBTQ Youth & Families 800 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 480-3501 TREVOR PROJECT
Suicide Prevention www.thetrevorproject.org Trevor Line (866) 488-7386 PFLAG ORANGE COUNTY
P.O. Box 1100, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 Phone: (949) 459-2834
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ADULT TOYS Rainbow Depot.com ................................................ 8
INTERIOR DESIGN Atlee + Co ............................................................. 14 Details A Design Firm .............................................. 8
AUTO DEALERSHIP West Coast Toyota ................................front cover, 11
JANITORIAL WestCoast Exhibit Services Inc .............................. 19
AUTO REPAIR Henley Enterprises .........................front inside cover
KITCHEN DESIGN & REMODELING Roomscapes Inc ............................back outside cover
BUSINESS LITIGATION Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP .................... 9
LICENSING AND TECHNOLOGY Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP .................... 9
CLEANING The Maids ................................................................ 4
MEDIATION Yolanda Victoria Torres- Attorney at Law................. 19
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP .................... 9
MOLD REMEDIATION ServPro of East Fullerton / Placentia ...................... 13
CUSTOM BRANDED HAND SANITATION STANDS WestCoast Exhibit Services Inc .............................. 19
NEW CONSTRUCTION Roomscapes Inc ............................back outside cover
DANCE STUDIO Phill’s Ballroom Dance Studio ................................. 9
NON PROFIT Stand Up For Kids .................................................. 17
DENTIST Dental House ......................................................... 12 Melvin Cohen DDS .................................................. 9
OIL CHANGES & TRANSMISSIONS Henley Enterprises .........................front inside cover
DUI DEFENSE Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry Inc......................... 7
PERSONAL INJURY Pacific Coast Injury Law Center .............................. 15
EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION Bravo Productions.................................................. 17
PLUMBING Orange County Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning.... 19
FAMILY LAW Yolanda Victoria Torres- Attorney at Law................. 19 Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz, Benavente Law....... 13
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Rainbow Depot.com ................................................ 8 REAL ESTATE Jerry Koller- International home Realty ................. 17
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Nailah Khan- Edward Jones ..................................... 1 Umbarger & Kollenborn .......................................... 5
RESTORATION ServPro of East Fullerton / Placentia ...................... 13
FINANCIAL ADVISORS Mike Lockwood CFP Lincoln Financial Advisors ..... 14
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Umbarger & Kollenborn .......................................... 5
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Orange County Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning.... 19
WINE CELLARS Roomscapes Inc ............................back outside cover
HOME CARE Assistance in Home Care ....................................... 13 INSURANCE Victor Gomez - All State............................................ 3
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE regulations and being socially distant from others? Bistango welcomes diners to its open-air patio where you can listen to live music. More details at eventbrite.com.
JAN 30-31
RIVERSIDE LUNAR FESTIVAL
Our event will host over 100+ food and merchandise vendors, spectacular live performances, and fun Lunar surprises. Best of all entry is FREE! Details at pannaevents.com
FEBRUARY FEB 13 2:00 PM
90S THEMED MARGARITA CRAWL Bar Crawl Unlimited is a small business that has one goal… Create memories that will last a lifetime! Our events are immensely popular, but for this theme we will keep the numbers lower to enhance the experience of the ticket holders. This means that this event WILL SELL OUT WAY IN ADVANCE. 21+ event, photo ID required all day. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEB 26 1:00 PM
TINYFEST CALIFORNIA 2021
On Sale Dec 1 At 12:30 AM Celebrate TINY living in a BIG way! Connect. Learn. Be Inspired. Bring your family and friends to tour tiny houses, van conversions, backyard cottages (ADUs), shipping container home, adventure rigs and more! Meet the builders and people who are living and traveling tiny every day. Enjoy a full line-up of speakers and workshops, plus a variety of vendors who will guide you to minimize your clutter, debt, and carbon footprint. Shop the Simple Living Marketplace. Indulge in good food, live music and so much more! TinyFest California is bringing together like-minded people
from all over Southern California who value the ideals behind building small and living large!
MARCH MAR 7
CALI BRIDAL & WEDDING EXPO
Our event features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows and live DJ demos, plus tons of prizes and giveaways. Visit our website for showcase dates and times. We’ll see you at the show!Learn more at cabridalshows-of.com.
MAR 13
LUCK OF THE IRISH PUB CRAWL
Come join our already established customer base for a time in which you will not soon forget. Follow the rainbow with us this St Paddy’s weekend and ring in the Spring season with with the best bars and drink specials in Newport Beach! Visit PubCrawls.com.
APRIL APR 20
EARTH DAY FEST
Enjoy our weekly Farmer’s Market and special sustainable food booths in addition to Earth Day activities from 30+ organizations from campus and the greater Los Angeles area. Don’t miss our other activities including Protect the Planet Trivia Rounds, Earth Day Booth Bingo, free e-waste, battery, and shoe recycling, and our tree planting and time capsule burying ceremony at 2:30pm. Learn more at eventbrite.com