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CONTENTS

departments

the guide

5 Editor’s Note

32 DINING Restaurants by cuisine

It’s all about me!

6 Hot Dates

49 ENTERTAINMENT Special events, performing arts and sports

Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim

64 30 Things We Love

50 ATTRACTIONS + MUSEUMS Theme parks, cultural venues and exhibitions

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54 SHOPPING The county’s major retail destinations

8 Dining Latin invasion! Urbana in Anaheim and Kutsi in Santa Ana for Mexican and Centrál Coastal Peruvian in Laguna Beach.

56 GOLF The most beautiful and most interesting courses 57 BEACHES + PARKS Paradise found, on the trail and on the coast

10 Shopping Cavalli, Céline, Chanel, Charlotte Olympia.... Lots new to C at fashionable South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

58 NIGHTLIFE Hottest clubs, lounges, bars and wine bars

12 The Arts 42nd Street and Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts; contemporary bamboo at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.

ON THE COVER Flame crepe bateauneck swing-cape dress, from the fall collection of designer Tadashi Shoji. Photo

by Enrique Badulesu.

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59 TOURS + TRANSPORT Getting out, and getting from here to there

14 Tadashi Shoji’s workspace

features 14 The Beauty of Flying Fashion designer Tadashi Shoji talks about his latest inspiration, differences between his Costa Mesa and Shanghai boutiques and what kind of shoes to wear on a long Pacific flight. BY SUZANNE ENNIS

18 A Woman’s Touch The gender gap in the county’s kitchens still hasn’t been closed, but a handful of top female chefs, including a Top Chef finalist, indicate it’s narrowing. BY JOSEPH ELLIOTT

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Visit Wyland Galleries Laguna Beach

A note from the editor

flagship gallery of California’s most beloved nature artist.

OnLy in LaGuna Beach.

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME

Selfies are huge—and they seem to be getting huger all the time. At a recent party at gorgeous private zoological gardens in Silverado Canyon, arriving guests were given selfie sticks; they could also email or post results from photo stations with picture-perfect backdrops from elsewhere.

Several hotels similarly offer a ”touch-screen concierge” that allows guests to take selfies with local attractions without ever leaving the hotel and instantly share them across social media. While that may defeat the purpose of travel, it certainly does save time! We’ll assume our readers would rather experience O.C.’s landmarks firsthand. Top selfie spots include Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, with Main Beach and the coast behind you; the patio at Orange Hill restaurant, with the city lights beyond; 400 feet up in the tethered balloon at the Orange County Great Park, offering up to 40 miles of 360-degree views; and, for sports lovers, the gigantic baseball helmet near the entrance to Angel Stadium.

Note, however, that selfie sticks, aka “narcis-sticks,” are not allowed during baseball games or at Honda Center concerts; they’re considered intrusive when it comes to views and a nuisance in large crowds.

They’re also banned at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure due to safety issues on rides. At new Twenty Eight restaurant in Irvine, so many people take pictures of themselves in the atrium that the staff calls it the selfie room; for more about its executive chef, Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung, and her new Chinese cuisine, see page 18. Designer Tadashi Shoji touches on differences in shopping in China and Costa Mesa on page 14. The rest of the magazine could land you in a multitude of places ideal for selfies. If you get a good one, post it on Instagram— ideal for those seeking instant gratification—at #whereorangecounty.

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WHERE CALENDAR FALL 2015 Search the full calendar at whereoc.com

HOT DATES

Top Stops EVERYBODY NEEDS A HEALTHY OUTLET, ONE THAT CAN HELP RECHARGE AND REPLENISH BRAIN AND BODY. FOR SOME, IT MIGHT BE A WALK OR A RUN. FOR MANY SHOPPERS, THE BEST OUTLET IS ...

AN OUTLET!

OCT. 15-18 WATCH THOSE CURVES! The Orange County International Auto Show fills the Anaheim Convention Center inside and out with 500 new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport utility vehicles and specialty vehicles, including ultra-high-end exotics—such as the Lamborghini Huracan, above—electric vehicles, pre-production models and hot customs.

Check out the latest new vehicles in a non-selling environment: Sit behind the wheel, inspect engines, experience new technologies and even take a test spin in any of more than 100 new models. Activities for children, too. p. 49

7 HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Check out our Weekend Roundup at WhereOC.com for the up-to-the-minute lowdown on the coolest concerts, sporting events, festivals, art exhibits and restaurants.

GREAT THINGS NOT TO BE MISSED

4 KNOTT'S SCARY FARM > SEPT. 24-OCT. 31 Theme park turns sinister on select nights with shows, mazes, monsters. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com

1 FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN > SEPT. 7-27 One hundred family events on weekends in September. Vocal and dance performances plus arts and crafts. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 877.492.5437, festivalofchildren.org

5 SOLAR DECATHLON > OCT. 8-11, 15-18 Collegiate teams design, build and operate solarpowered homes. Orange County Great Park, Sand Canyon Avenue and I-5, Irvine. solardecathlon.gov

2 STYLE WEEK > SEPT. 10-19 Runway shows and celeb guests. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine; Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin. styleweekoc.com

6 KURIOS > OCT. 15-NOV. 29 Reality is relative under the blue and yellow big top at Cirque du Soleil’s new Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities. O.C. Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 877.924.7783, cirquedusoleil.com

3 OKTOBERFEST > SEPT. 13-NOV. 1 The 38th annual event features German food and music, activities including yodeling and (left) dachshund races. Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020, oldworld.ws

7 DUCKS VS. BLACKHAWKS > NOV. 27 Last time they met, Anaheim’s hockey team lost in the playoffs to Chicago’s, the 2015 Stanley Cup winner. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2400, hondacenter.com

THE OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE Browsing meets ocean breezes along I-5 when this sibling of L.A.’s landmark Citadel Outlets opens in late fall. Suggesting a Spanish village, the center offers scores of retailers such as Calvin Klein, Guess, H&M, Levi’s, Nike, Tilly’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and White House Black Market; see one look below.

Dining tenants include Panera Bread and Ruby’s Diner.

THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE Formerly known as the Block at Orange, this open-air center offers Last Call by Neiman Marcus, OFF 5th by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom Rack, DKNY, Hurley, Forever 21 and Converse as well as Thrill It Fun Center, Lucky Strike Lanes and Vans skatepark.

Eateries include Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Market Broiler and, a big draw on the perimeter, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. p. 55

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Must present an out-of-town I.D., Passport, or hotel room key.

OVER 200 SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES TO CHOOSE FROM

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Latin Revolution Latin restaurants—from the Old World and New—are all the rage. This latest wave began last year with the highly regarded Pueblo, featuring modern Spanish tapas at the South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa (p. 41).

Opening in Costa Mesa in late fall, and also offering Spanish cuisine, is Vaca, from Amar Santana of acclaimed Broadway (p. 32) in Laguna Beach. Several focus on Mexican fare. Kutsi, seen here, serves regional dishes amid stunning Mexican tile work and light fixtures at the former Memphis space in downtown Santa Ana (p. 41). Urbana offers innovative recipes at Anaheim Packing House (p. 44). More traditional El Cholo opens a third location, this one in Corona del Mar (949.777.6137). Yearling Eqeko's small plates offer a taste of Peru in Santa Ana (714.547.7868); Centrál Coastal Peruvian opened in Laguna Beach (949.715.0801).

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Pork belly and fried egg slider at Hatch

STATE OF THE UNION Restaurants roll out alongside the hip retail tenants at Union Market (p. 44), new at the District in Tustin. Find sliders and tiki drinks at Hatch, the latest concept from restaurateur Leonard Chan; choose your protein and build your own slider or opt from a menu of the chefs’ own concoctions. Kettlebar Steam Cooking offers seafood stews and soups cooked in stainless-steel pumped-steam kettles, notably pan roasts, bouillabaisse, jambalaya, gumbo and étouffée; the house pan roast features snow crab, lobster, shrimp, chicken and rice in a tomato-cream base. The Kroft offers marketinspired sandwiches and the Canadian-French specialty fries known as poutine; all its produce and meats come from local farmers. The Dirty Cookie reinvents the milk-and-cookie experience, filling shot glasses made of cookies with cold housemade flavored creams. The original locations of Kettlebar and the Kroft—as well as the Iron Press and the Blind Rabbit from Chan—can be found at the Anaheim Packing House.

TAPS on Tap HATCH, 100EATS.COM; TAPS, A BORING PHOTO

Renowned seafooder and brewer opens second O.C. location in Irvine.

Fans of TAPS in Brea (p. 43) know that the flavors of France, Asia and New Orleans play very well together. Now the landmark restaurant, also known for its signature and seasonal ales and lagers as well as its elaborate Sunday brunch, opens at the Market Place in Irvine. Already popular on

the new menu: sizzling Japanese hamachi, shortrib meatball and whole branzino. Oysters—on the half shell, charbroiled or Rockefeller—make for an ideal start, and tableside s’mores Alaska for two provide a finish with a flourish.

More than a dozen of the 20 taps are devoted to TAPS

Chilean sea bass at new TAPS

brews, consistent beercompetition winners.

Signature cocktails include the Nolet’s Gin Old Fashioned on draft, and the liquid-nitrogen Siberian Mule, prepared table-side.

Proprietor Joe Manzella’s other restaurants include the Catch in Anaheim and Lillie’s Q in Brea.

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Designers in the Bag In its perpetual bid to outdo itself, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa adds to its ever-amazing luxury-fashion roster. The elegant-retro-chic new boutique from British designer Charlotte Olympia features leopard-print midcentury-style seating and a room dedicated to her newly launched leather handbags; her recent shoe collection is inspired by artists such as Kandinsky and Cocteau. Five years after departing, Paris fashion house Céline, offering ready-to-wear in one area and leather goods in the other, is back for its 70th anniversary; Chanel’s stunningly expanded new digs, with their abstract gold wall panels, silk curtains and rock-crystal chandliers, are a few doors down. Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, renowned for stylistic originality, split the Williams-Sonoma space when the high-end cookware specialist relocated to even larger quarters.

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The Tree of Life, Disney's The Lion King

The Circle of Musicals

Revivals at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa include Lion King and 42nd Street Two classic Broadway shows enjoy new productions at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 42nd Street, Nov. 10-22, is based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie. About a starry-eyed young dancer who comes to New York to audition for the new musical Pretty Lady, it includes some of Broadway’s greatest songs, among them “We’re in the Money,” “Dames” and “42nd Street.” More than 70 million people have experienced Disney’s The Lion King, Oct. 6-Nov. 1, winner of six Tony Awards, including best musical. Director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against a backdrop of stunningly creative visuals; unforgettable songs by Elton John and Tim Rice include “The Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” p. 49

Though it is an abundant natural resource that helps to shape Japan’s social, cultural and spiritual landscape, bamboo is a challenging artistic medium. Mastering it requires decades of meticulous practice learning to harvest, split and plait the plant; there are fewer than 100 professional bamboo artists working in Japan. Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana features 17 of these artists and explores the innovative

shape the genre has taken since the mid-20th century. Opening Sept. 19, Modern Twist displays works from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California, including rare wall-hung installations, as well as pieces never before seen in the United States.

Curated by Dr. Andreas Marks of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and organized by International Arts and Artists, it both engages and educates viewers about a vibrant cultural art form. p. 53

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On the road and on the runway with Tadashi Shoji.

By SUZAN N E EN N IS

For more than 30 years, Tadashi Shoji’s namesake collection of special-occasion dresses has made women around the globe—Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, first lady Michelle Obama and countless weddingparty members among them—look and feel beautiful.

Between trips to his offices in New York and Los Angeles and boutiques in Shanghai, Beijing, Las Vegas and Costa Mesa—and a new one in Jakarta—the Japanese-born American designer sat down with Where to discuss his inspirations and aspirations. Oh, and a few packing tips.

When did you know you wanted to be a designer?

I didn’t plan to be a fashion designer.... I wanted to be an artist since I was a kid in Japan.

But I realized that I can’t make it in this world in the art scene.

I ran away from Japan to United States as a tourist. I ended up in junior college, Trade Tech, in the fashion-design department.

I had never sewn in my life. In the first semester, they were teaching about draping, and I thought, “This is so interesting.

This is sculpting—fabric is sculpting on the woman’s body!” That hooked me.

Your most memorable fashion moment?

Maybe the second year or third year. Thirty years ago, Bullocks Wilshire was the best department store [in Los Angeles]. For the Christmas show, in the six windows facing Wilshire Boulevard, they put all my dresses.

Tadashi Shoji at his Southern California studio.

Opposite: Crepe long-sleeve bateau-neck gown with draped cowl back and minaudière

What is the inspiration behind your fall 2015 collection?

The beauty of flying. But I didn’t want to do the regular uniform, the goggles. It’s about flying and the feather and bird and mechanical flying.... That part [of the process] is fun for me. But usually, when our regular customers have to go to a cocktail party or black tie or wedding, they don’t care about my inspiration. When she puts on a dress and feels so pretty and so comfortable, that is most important.

What pieces are key for fall?

We do a lot of capes. And the capelet dress.… Always very packable, easy to wear—twopiece, so you can wear with pants, you can wear a jacket, or you can wear the miniskirt.

Who is your muse?

Everyday women.... Working women, or like soccer mom, very busy raising kids. The kind of person who loves life.

Is there anyone you would like to dress but haven’t?

When [my publicist] came to work for us last year … I told her, “You have to dress Michelle Obama.” And it happened! So maybe I can dress a queen of England. Maybe Princess Kate.

What’s next for you?

We are coming out with the mini-Tadashi Shoji girls’ line for 2 years to 10 years old.

Occasion dresses, like wedding flower girl or party dress.

Fashion advice for travelers?

If it’s a 10-hour flight [over] the Pacific Ocean, don’t wear high heels! Wear flat. Flat is in.

Any packing tips?

I never check things. You have to edit ... same thing we do for a fashion show.... It’s easiest if you do a theme of color. If you do black, then maybe accessorize with scarves or shoes in a different color.... Color coordinate, and you can interchange all the occasions, all the items.

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Clockwise: The Tadashi Shoji boutique in Costa Mesa; Neoprene sapphire and nude bateau-neck dress; crepe top, tulle and silk organza feathered skirt

What items would we always find in your suitcase?

Driver slip-on shoes, drawstring pants.

T-shirts and a cardigan in the summertime, in the wintertime a down jacket. Everything you can smash, make tight and still it doesn’t wrinkle.

What other essential item should be in every chic traveler’s suitcase?

One time, I was coming back from New York to Los Angeles and this guy [was wrapped] in his own cashmere throw.

Oh, that is so chichi, so cool, I think!

If you could wake up tomorrow anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Morocco. I did a Moorish theme one time, so maybe I should go there!

Where do you eat for a special occasion?

My favorite Chinese restaurant here in the United States is Din Tai Fung. It’s opened in South Coast Plaza. They started in Taiwan.

When I’m in Shanghai or Beijing, I go. Very light dim sum, xiao long bao—it’s a bun, juicy inside. When you bite, juice is coming out. Truffle xiao long bao is the best. That is so good!

If you forgot your overnight bag, where would you shop?

I like Ralph Lauren stuff. Like cashmere sweater, and the cardigan, bright color.

Even in China, I try to look for the less expensive cashmere stuff, but his stuff is the best. So, T-shirts and polo shirts, bright color polo shirts, those kind of stuff I can buy at Ralph Lauren.

What do you appreciate most about Orange County?

It’s real. Ethnically, it’s all mixed and all different—Little Saigon, and all those kinds of places, and then also Newport Beach.

[In Los Angeles] there’s a Hollywood mentality. I don’t want that kind of mentality, so I live in Pasadena. Orange County is very rich, chichi people, but it’s also very open ... accepting all different people.

How are your Costa Mesa and Asian boutiques different?

We have two boutiques in China. Here, it is people who are from Los Angeles or San Diego and tourists from all over the world coming to our stores. In China, it’s Chinese people—that’s it. And they’re rich people—they don’t care about the price, and they do special order. If they like it, they say, “I want to do this same style, what color is available? Can I order three different, four different colors?” There, we are catering to special customers for the custom-made kind of feeling. Here, it’s for everybody, very democratically equal. Completely different customer service.

I imagine your own relationship with your customers is different, too.

Oh, yes. If I’m not there, they don’t come sometimes! When I go back, then they make appointment and they come.

How else is the shopping experience different in China and the U.S.?

I have been in our business in China for, like, 15 years. Fifteen years ago and now, it’s completely different. Now, if you’re

blindfolded, put in Shanghai on some street, open your eyes [and I ask], “Where is this, can you tell me?” You can’t tell me. Maybe if you hear Chinese, then [you know you’re] maybe in China someplace.… In Shanghai, especially, every 30 blocks is a luxury shopping mall. Who is shopping, I don’t know!

It’s unbelievable. Not like here. In Beverly Hills and Costa Mesa, you have that kind of luxury shopping mall, but not like Shanghai—there, maybe seven, eight shopping malls, and you can walk from one to another in 10, 15 minutes.... It’s just insane.

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A Woman’s Touch The gender gap in Orange County kitchens still hasn’t closed, but gifted female chefs abound.

STARR WEYLER AND MEHRA, ANNE WATSON

By ROGER GRODY

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Female chefs are hardly a 21st-century novelty. Eugénie Brazier, who in 1933 was the first woman to earn three Michelin stars, was mentor to France’s great Paul Bocuse. Though Julia Child never presided over a restaurant kitchen, she’s inspired several generations of chefs. And the frequent appearance of female chefs on screen reinforces the notion that the professional kitchen is no longer strictly a boys’ club. There was a time not so long ago when female chefs—even women cooking on the line—were a rarity in Orange County. There are still far too few female executive chefs at its serious restaurants; here are some of the shining lights among them.

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T TWENTY EIGHT IN IRVINE, EXECUTIVE chef-partner Shirley Chung turns out an extensive menu that honors her Chinese heritage but is anything but orthodox. The chef, who gained attention on Bravo TV’s Top Chef, previously ran the kitchen at Las Vegas’ China Poblano, a progressive Latin-Asian eatery from celebrity chef José Andrés, and has opened big-budget restaurants for super-chefs Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Mario Batali.

Currently, five out of 11 people on Twenty Eight’s cooking staff are female, according to the chef, who earlier in her career was typically the only female on the line. “I feel very blessed to have worked under some amazing chefs,” says Chung, who strongly believes in paying it forward. “I want everybody who cooks for me to eventually become a great chef, not just my girls,” says the 38-year-old culinarian, who gives her staff cookbooks to foster their creative talents.

Sadly, Chung reports, the kitchen is hardly insulated from the double standard prevalent throughout the entire workforce. “When a male chef screams, he’s often praised for maintaining high standards, but when a female chef does the same thing, she’s criticized …

‘She’s such a bitch,’” they might say. In the tradition of Thomas Keller, however, Chung’s own kitchen is marked by mutual respect and civility.

Steak tartare, a hot-trending dish nationally, is assertively seasoned and served in a savory Chinese doughnut at Twenty Eight. Gulf prawns are plated with delicate spun-sugar caramel lace. A dry-aged duck features Beijing seasonings and use of classic French technique, reflecting the best qualities of two great cuisines. The restaurant's sleek, contemporary setting is a suitable backdrop for Chung’s contemporary cross-cultural cuisine.

This is the seventh restaurant Chung has opened but the first that reflects her personal perspective as an owner-chef. “I love my culture and my Chinese food, so even though I cook a New American cuisine at Twenty Eight, everything on the menu has the Chinese soul,” she says. Although Chung married elements of Chinese and Mexican cuisines at China Poblano, she credits Top Chef with giving her the confidence to translate her ideas into a signature cuisine.

SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED MESA WOULD BE JUST AS at home in Hollywood as in Costa Mesa, where a lively bar scene and dramatic fireplace are tucked beneath a soaring, retractable ceiling. Chef Niki Starr Weyler,

who polished her skills at Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, fits right into the chic space, with her smartly tailored black chef coat and lavender hair. Santana was a valuable mentor, but Weyler never had the opportunity to work under a female executive chef. Her culinary-school class had very few female students, and her greatest apprehension going into her first professional job—an internship at the once-prominent, now defunct French 75 in Laguna Beach—was whether she would be accepted by a virtually all-male staff.

Weyler, who realized she loved cooking more than the nursing career she prepared for in college, transitioned from a female-dominated profession to one in which she was in the minority. She says that female line cooks remain difficult to find in Orange County. At Mesa, there’s only one other female in the kitchen for Weyler to commiserate with, although the new general manager and office manager are women.

The Orange County native believes female chefs are more organized in the kitchen, tend to be conscious of food costs and have a good eye for presentation. “Every kitchen needs at least one female,” jokes Weyler, who adds, “There’s got to be one voice of reason.”

Weyler’s cuisine—think ahi tuna “tacos” with watermelon radish shells and braised short ribs with housemade gnocchi—combines rusticity with sophistication and incorporates a global palette of flavors. Although her techniques are refined, her philosophy emphasizes approachability. “I love fine dining, but at Mesa I like to present food that people can relate to, perfecting the simple things,” says the 31-year-old.

Weyler cites her flower-topped beet salad with whipped burrata and her sea scallops with peas three ways as dishes that reflect her personality but also have a slightly “girly” look. She regularly dropped into Mesa before she was executive chef, after her long shifts at now shuttered Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s.

Top to bottom: Niki Starr Weyler (Mesa); Shachi Mehra (Adya); Shirley Chung (Twenty Eight); Deborah Schneider (Sol Cocina, Solita); Cathy Pavlos (Provenance, Lucca)

THE ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE IS ONE OF O.C.’s hottest culinary destinations. A Disneyland of flavors from around the globe, the 100-year-old landmark has been transformed into a food hall housing an eclectic collection of eateries beneath a galleria-style glass roof. Adya executive chef-owner Shachi Mehra turns out authentic street foods from her native India, tweaked with fresh SoCal ingredients and contemporary accents.

Mehra developed her innovative approach while cooking at New York’s Bread Bar at Tabla under Floyd Cardoz, the acclaimed Indian-American chef who

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SOL COCINA CELEBRATES THE FOOD, SURF AND culture of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, and executive chefpartner Deborah Schneider has emerged as one of the county’s most prominent female chefs and restaurateurs. The look of the Newport Beach restaurant, courtesy of high-profile designer Thomas Schoos, was inspired by a coastal Mexican vacation, complete with a fire pit evocative of cooking over a beach campfire.

Schneider, a Toronto native who fell in love with Baja, acknowledges that Orange County—and most secondary markets, for that matter—has yet to see its fair share of female executive chefs, but she doesn’t obsess over it. “I think all chefs create kitchens around their personalities, and it has less to do with gender,” she says.

Although she’s always delighted to hire female cooks, talent is what attracts her attention.

Schneider is a hands-on chef who still enjoys cooking on the line, a rarity among owner-chefs. Insisting it’s an essential element of leadership, she quips, “If you want your team to follow you to the gates of hell, you’d better be willing to show them the way.”

The 59-year-old acknowledges that cooking can be rough on relationships, which is borne out by the divorce rate in the restaurant business. Always conscious to maintain a work-life balance regardless of how many restaurants she opens, this mother of two has been happily married for more than 25 years.

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Anaheim Packing House, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.533.2392 Map H1

Lucca

6507 Quail Hill Pkwy., Irvine, 949.725.1773 Map D5

Mesa

The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 Map J13

Provenance

Eastbluff Village Center, 2531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477 Map L14

Sol Cocina

251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800 Map O15

Solita

7631 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.894.2792 Map C2

Twenty Eight

19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.852.2828 Map K14

At Twenty Eight: Beijing to Paris Roasted Duck; top, Steamed Fluffy Cheesecake

These days, Schneider’s influence is felt well beyond Orange County. An authority on Mexican cuisine, she recently released her sixth cookbook and has expanded Sol Cocina to Scottsdale—with additional openings in Playa Vista and Denver in the works. And her more casual Solita concept serves up tacos and margaritas in Huntington Beach and Valencia.

At the original Sol in Newport Beach, an enduring local favorite, 70-plus tequilas are dispensed at a long, welcoming bar. A Schneider-composed meal might begin with guacamole doctored with mango, tequila and goat cheese or with Ensenada-style fish tacos, then a stack of Baja blue crab or Maine lobster.

A dish reflecting the chef’s fun-loving personality is her taco vampiro: a double tortilla stuffed with carne asada, melted cheese and serrano chilies, and topped with quacamole, Cotija cheese and a drizzle of chipotle aioli.

WHEN WHERE O.C. LAST PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE on local female chefs in 2008, candidates were scarce, but one of the featured trailblazers was Cathy Pavlos, who opened Lucca, a charming Mediterranean market/ café concept, in 2005 and Provenance last year.

Pavlos, 61, is dedicated to providing opportunities for women and employs a disproportionate number of them in her kitchens, including two trusted sous chefs.

“Several women who started with us washing dishes are now cooking on the line, doing beautifully,” notes the executive chef-owner, who balances a military regimentation in the kitchen with a generous dose of humor. “All chefs are bossy by nature,” she says. “You have to be.”

Pavlos observes that what women lack in upper body strength they more than make up for with a keen ability to multitask, a quality greatly valued in line cooks.

She has admired many female chefs—Alice Waters, Julia Child and Marcella Hazan among them—but was never mentored by one. However, she says in a nod to the female cook she loved most, “I was my Italian grandmother’s sous chef from the age of 4.”

Pavlos, who holds a Ph.D. in environmental design and taught architecture for many years before becoming a chef, continues to view every plate as a design project, approaching flavor profiles and presentation with an architectural orientation that can be difficult for young line cooks to grasp.

With Lucca well-established as an endearing Orange County institution, Pavlos brought Napa Valley to Newport Beach in the form of Provenance, where a 1,300-square-foot raised-bed garden fuels a spirit of freshness and seasonality. There, she applies French and Italian techniques to diverse flavors from Asia, Latin America and the Middle East and emphasizes the incredible diversity of Southern California. “This is the new California culinary tradition,” she insists.

Or at least one of them: The area’s increasing prominence of female chefs may lead to another.

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pioneered the application of sophisticated Western techniques to his native cuisine.

Born in India but raised in New Jersey, the 38-year-old chef is a natural ambassador for Indian cooking. “I grew up in an Indian household but ate peanut butter and jelly for lunch,” she says, adding that her goat cheese naan features authentic Indian elements but the nostalgia of an American grilled cheese sandwich as well. Mehra adds the kind of modern touches Cardoz would appreciate.

Several versions of pav bhaji, a Mumbai street food reminiscent of an American sloppy Joe, are offered, one stuffed with chicken vindaloo, another essentially an Indian-seasoned lamb slider. Easy to eat on the run are kati rolls, in which spicy minced lamb, gingery potatoes or paneer are folded into griddled wraps that can include an organic egg for an extra buck; refreshing raitas are available for cooling the palate.

Mehra believes women bring a fresh perspective to the kitchen and bemoans that O.C. has relatively few female head chefs. At Adya, female cooks are extremely well-represented; Mehra is confident that some of them have what it takes to become executive chefs.

“As a female in the kitchen, sometimes you feel you have to be better than your male peers, at least until you feel comfortable in your own skin,” says the introspective chef. There’s no yelling or aggressive behavior in her kitchen. “I expect everyone to respect and care for one another.”

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Event Calendar

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EXPLORING

Metro Cities

COSTA MESA, A RETAIL, CULTURAL AND BUSINESS CENTER, ADJOINS IRVINE AND SANTA ANA, THE COUNTY SEAT.

➺Where is the heart of Orange County? Irvine, home of the historic Irvine Ranch, is O.C.’s financial Costa Mesa

On one side of Bristol Street is South Coast Plaza, whose annual sales, nearly $2 billion, are highest among the nation’s shopping destinations. On the other is the county’s center of culture—two concert halls and its largest repertory theater—and business high-rises.

The late Henry Segerstrom and his family founded South Coast Plaza in 1967 on a lima bean field where as a youth he’d driven a tractor. Today, South Coast Plaza and its Bear Street wing, connected by the Bridge of Gardens, offer hundreds of stores, boutiques and restaurants. The state-designated tourist attraction has the nation’s highest concentration of elite retailers. Céline and Charlotte Olympia are new. Excellent dining options include Marché Moderne and Din Tai Fung.

It’s an easy walk to the “arts campus,” the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and, in the not-too-distant future, Orange County Museum of Art. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts, built in 1986 mainly with Segerstrom money on Segerstrom land, includes 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall, presenting a range of genres including dance and Broadway musicals, and the newer Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall, a 2,000seat facility designed by Cesar Pelli that hosts events as diverse as tributes to Mahler and Paul McCartney. There are two intimate

venues within the venues, Founders Hall and Samueli Theater, respectively.

Renowned South Coast Repertory, with three stages inside its David Emmes and Martin Benson Theatre Center, opened at its present location in 1978, also with Segerstrom family donations. Among Town Center’s professional buildings is one of the nation’s premier collections of outdoor art. Start, or end, at the 1.6-acre California Scenario (near Anton Boulevard) by sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

Metro Pointe and South Coast Plaza Village—whose movie theater offers top foreign films—are a crosswalk away. All three centers are accessible from North or South County hotels by dedicated taxi and motor coach service, and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner delivers visitors to the Santa Ana train station.

To the west is the South Coast Collection of design showrooms such as Design Within Reach and Pirch. Of note to foodies is Surfas Culinary District, Arc restaurant and the farmers market on Saturdays. The hip OC Mix features 30 vendors including Stoned Jewelry boutique, the Mixing Glass for cocktail ware and Taco María for sophisticated chicano fare.

South on Bristol are The Lab and The Camp. The Lab has the kinds of shops you’d likely find on L.A.’s hip Melrose Avenue; recent additions include Heirlooms and Hardware and the Celect. Opposite is the

Camp, set amid woods, aluminum and piped-in sounds of crickets. Dining options include Old Vine Café, Taco Asylum for unusual tacos and Umami Burger.

Dine-and-play center The Triangle offers bowling at Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl and dining at Black Knight Gastro Lounge, Saddle Ranch Chop House and La Vida Cantina.

The O.C. Fair & Event Center hosts events year-round, the county fair and concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre in summer.

Santa Ana

Arts-minded downtown Santa Ana offers the Artists Village, Santora Arts Complex and Grand Central Art Center. The dining scene may be the county’s most exciting, thanks to Little Sparrow, Playground and North Left. Find a dozen innovative fast-casual dining concepts at 4th Street Market. The bar scene—we favor Lola Gaspar—is burgeoning, too. A centerpiece of the East End along historic Fourth Street is the Yost Theater, now a concert venue. Historical highlights include the Queen Anne-style home of Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, and the Old County Courthouse, a setting for numerous movies.

Bowers Museum, founded in 1936, offers blockbuster exhibitions mounted with the world’s major museums. Visitors can also view pre-Columbian artifacts, Pacific Island art or artifacts from American whalers two

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hub. Santa Ana is the county seat. Tustin’s massive twin hangars are near the county’s geographic center.

But Costa Mesa residents would say their city is hands-down the county’s heart and its cultural soul.

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Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center.

(Opposite from left) Discovery Cube science Center in Santa Ana, OC Mix at South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa.

centuries back; a real gem is its permanent exhibit of local history.

Discovery Cube science center has been spectacularly expanded; its namesake tilting cube is perched seemingly inches off Interstate 5. Westfield MainPlace houses Macy’s, Nordstrom and 200 shops; a 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport with rooftop basketball court and open-air swimming pool is new. Intimate Santa Ana Zoo is in Prentice Park; highlights include a primate exhibit and children’s zoo.

Irvine

Its Giant Wheel can be seen for miles along the 5, 405 and 133 freeways. But it’s the Irvine Spectrum Center’s 150 shops, many of them entertainment-related, restaurants such as Cucina Enoteca for Cal-Ital and Capital Seafood for Chinese, and the nation’s most visited movie complex that together draw more visitors annually than Disneyland.

Irvine Barclay Theatre, at UC Irvine, presents an impressive roster of music, dance and dramatic events; there’s not a bad seat in the house. Nearby is the UCI Arboretum (Jamboree Road and Campus Drive, 949.824.5833). San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (949.261.7963) offers 10 miles of trails through coastal freshwater marshlands. The Irvine Museum houses Joan Irvine Smith’s collection of California Impressionist art on the ground floor of an office building.

The one developed corner of the Orange County Great Park offers a farmers market, an arts complex and a carousel; you can ride 400 feet up in the iconic tethered orange balloon. The restored blacksmith shop and general store of Old Town Irvine (Sand Canyon Avenue and Burt Road, 949.660.9112) now house a hotel and restaurants.

Irvine offers a relatively problem-free world carved from the Irvine Co.’s land holdings. The vibe extends to John Wayne Airport, whose pleasant ambience and ease of departure and arrival make it vastly superior to LAX.

Tustin

Forbes magazine recently listed Tustin in its Top 25 places “to live well.” The city has preserved many of its 1870s buildings along Main Street and El Camino Real.

The District at Tustin Legacy, at Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, is a sprawling shopping center. Draws include The Winery and Bluewater Grill restaurants, sip-and-paint

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venue Pinot’s Palette, a cineplex, and bowling at Bowlmor. New Union Market offers an eclectic collection of dining concepts and retailers. The nearby iconic twin hangars are 1,000 feet long and 17 stories tall.

The Market Place (714.730.4124), on Jamboree Road off Interstate 5, is older and even more sprawling. Though often called Tustin Market Place, part of it is actually in Irvine. Taps Fish House & Brewery is new.

The Marconi Automotive Museum (714.258.3001) displays 80 vehicles, notably Ferraris and historic open-wheel race cars.

For bold items, see the where guide listings.

For neighborhood maps, see page 63.

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Things change when you find yourself the mother of a fashionista toddler. Fiorella Cagnolo, best known as an owner and tastemaker at Antonello Ristorante opposite South Coast Plaza, now turns her attention to Ciao Baby Kids. There, the charismatic Italian-born Cagnolo offers new European and local brands for babies and children, including Desigual, Le Top and Aaron & Alice; “like new” and “gently used” high-end clothes, toys and books; accessories handmade by other Orange County moms; and gift-wrapping, baby-shower and child-party-planning services. 419 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.873.5300, ciaobabykids.com

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The Coast

­­ THE COUNTY’S PRIME BEACH COMMUNITIES INCLUDE NEWPORT BEACH, BALBOA, CORONA DEL MAR AND HUNTINGTON BEACH.

➺Newport Beach offers the county’s most pleasant shopping destination, countless fine restaurants and Newport Beach

Newport Beach and its environs have been called California’s Riviera. Sandy beaches and bougainvillea are a backdrop to yachts and dream homes, from cottages to some of the nation’s most expensive real estate.

Its retail center is Newport Center, near Jamboree Road, Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard. Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s are anchors at elegant and relaxed shopping destination Fashion Island.

Bonobos Guideshop for men and Sushi Roku restaurant are new. Island Cinema offers leather seats and wine service.

The Orange County Museum of Art, also in Newport Center, focuses on 20th century California artists, offers thought-provoking shows and throws hip fetes.

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, aka the Back Bay, boasts some 160 species of birds. Hike, bike or jog along 10 miles of trails. Rowing and kayaking are popular; rent equipment from Newport Aquatic Center (949.646.7725). At Newport Dunes, Moe B’s Watersports (949.729.1150) rents kayaks, pedal boats and electric boats.

Newport Beach boasts the world’s largest small-boat harbor. Mariner’s Mile, along Coast Highway, is lined with dining destinations—notably The Winery restaurant and wine bar and Pizzeria Mozza—as well as luxury-car showrooms and yacht clubs.

Private charters and narrated harbor cruises, aboard vessels including luxury dining cruisers and ro­mantic gondolas, depart from Mariner’s Mile as well as from Balboa Pavilion (see Balboa, below), and pass huge luxury abodes. All manner of boat rentals are possible, from canoes and kayaks to sailboats, motorboats and surrey-fringed electric boats.

The “beach” in Newport Beach includes two piers, Balboa and Newport, great sandy expanses and one of the cleanest and most colorful bike paths and boardwalks anywhere.

The action never stops around Newport Pier, off Newport Boulevard on McFadden Square. The Dory Fishing Fleet leaves soon after the bars close in the wee hours of the morn; you can visit the open-air fish market after the sun comes up. The fleet, begun in 1889, is the last beach-side fishing cooperative of its kind in the United States.

Balboa

To reach the Balboa Pier, continue southeast on Newport Boulevard (its name changes to Balboa Boulevard at 22nd Street), turn right on Palm Street and park in the metered lot.

The Wedge, where the peninsula meets the harbor jetty, is one of the world’s most famous bodysurfing and bodyboarding spots.

Currents and riptides can be dangerous, so don’t go in the water unless you really know what you’re doing. Watching is fun enough.

On the harbor side of Balboa Peninsula are the Balboa Pavilion and a Fun Zone, marking 75 years, whose few remaining rides include a Ferris wheel. Try a custom-dipped Balboa Bar or frozen banana. Take advantage of the Balboa Bay Front Webcam at Harbour House coffee shop; find a sunny seat outside, call friends in snowbound or humid states, have them log on to talesofbalboa.com and gloat!

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has transformed itself into ExplorOcean.

Balboa Pavilion, a 1905 gabled, cupolatopped structure, is the de­pot for boat excursions: harbor tours, whale-watching trips and Santa Catalina cruises. As classic pop-song lyrics attest, Catalina, known for its beaches, buffalo and glass-bottom boats, is “26 miles across the sea.” The city of Avalon is 75 minutes away via the catamaran Catalina Flyer.

The Balboa Island Ferry is a three-car shuttle between docks on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island, a tightknit community featuring charming cottages, shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Marine Avenue is the island’s only nonresidential street.

Corona del Mar

Heading south along Coast Highway takes you past Corona del Mar Plaza, where upscale destinations include Sienna Brown and Savory Spice Shop as well as Sprinkles Ice Cream and new Beauty Collection.

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gorgeous golf, not to mention its most coveted real estate. Along the coast, you’ll find wide sandy beaches, the world’s largest pleasure-boat harbor, renowned piers and Surf City USA.

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Corona del Mar, whose streets are named for flowers, has expansive beaches and some of the country’s most expensive real estate.

On East Coast Highway, just south of MacArthur Boulevard, is Sherman Library & Gardens, offering 2,000 plant species on two landscaped acres. Consider a repast at Café Jardin or the Tea Garden Crêperie. Coast Highway is lined with elegant design showrooms, rug dealers and boutiques.

To find Corona del Mar State Beach, head south on Marguerite from Coast Highway, turn right on Ocean Boulevard, then follow signs to the parking lot below. You’ll find bodysurfing, volleyball, fire pits and facilities.

Picturesque Little Corona Beach is just south.

South of Corona del Mar is Newport Coast. Crystal Cove Shopping Center offers boutiques from At Ease for Men to Z Collection and Babette’s, Bluefin and Mastro’s Ocean Club restaurants.

Nearby are Crystal Cove State Park, with miles of sandy coves and miles of trails, and gorgeous Pelican Hill Golf Club.

Huntington Beach

Surf City USA has gotten more sophisticated since 1963, when the Jan and Dean hit Surf City topped charts. Though Huntington Beach retains some of its sand-in-the-cracks, beachtown personality, shops along Main Street, fine-dining options and luxury hotels have resulted in a dramatic transformation.

The action is near the water. Main Street is a promenade with lots of surf-wear and beachwear shops, a Surfing Walk of Fame and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Tenants at the Strand, at Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth Street, include Forever 21, Rip Curl and Bruxie for waffles.

Newport Beach Civic Center.

(Opposite from left) Balboa Bar on Balboa Island; Huntington Beach Pier.

Adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier Plaza are restaurants including Duke’s and Sandy’s HB; the plaza hosts art shows, live music and farmers markets. A statue of a surfer at Coast Highway and Huntington Street captures the town’s spirit.

The area offers three beaches: Huntington City Beach, Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach are popular for surfing and volleyball and their fire rings. Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve (714.840.1575) offers 200 species of migratory birds in a salt-marsh setting with a 1.5-mile loop trail.

Inland, at Talbert Avenue and Goldenwest Street, is 350-acre Huntington Central Park;

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the park encompasses Shipley Nature Center (714.842.4772), an equestrian center, a Frisbee golf course, two “lakes” and the city’s Central Library (714.842.4481)—which has the largest children’s library in the state.

Tenants at neighborhood center 5 Points Plaza include Loft, Vans and Cloudmover Day Spa. Draws at Tuscan-themed Bella Terra shopping destination include outdoorsports specialist REI and Solita for excellent tacos and margaritas. Nearby is Old World Village, hub for all things German, notably Oktoberfest and dachshund races.

For bold items, see the where guide listings.

For neighborhood maps, see pages 62-63.

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Heather Joseph’s philosophy is simple: Hälth-ë is beautiful. OK, simple except for the Scandinavian-inflected spelling of her new Hälth Spa and most of its services. The venue, at Eastbluff Shopping Center, is in fact more of a salon but has a spa’s natural and holistic approach. She uses vegetable-based polishes for the Sig-nicure nail treatments for women and Man-icure for men, water-based for the kids’ Mini Mani. Other services include makeup, waxing and clothed massage. Some travelers will appreciate the dedicated supervised playroom for kids. 2503 Eastbluff Drive, Suite 204, Newport Beach, 949.612.7038

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South Coast

COLORFUL CITIES ON OR NEAR THE COAST INCLUDE LAGUNA BEACH, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND DANA POINT.

➺Four of the county’s most historic cities are nestled into its southern corner: Laguna Beach, Dana Laguna Beach

It’s fitting that you pass Laguna College of Art + Design as you enter the county’s original art colony along Laguna Canyon Road. Admire the sculptures! In fact, it is easy to spend a day along the thoroughfare before ever entering the city proper, especially during the summer, when it hosts three art festivals— Festival of Arts, Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Art Festival—and the renowned “living tableaux” presentation, Pageant of the Masters.

Acclaimed Laguna Playhouse offers both comedic and profound fare year-round.

Laguna Canyon Road becomes Broadway, then comes to a T at Main Beach and Coast Highway. Turn left toward downtown or right toward Laguna Art Museum and you’ll find galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

Laguna Art Museum presents modern and contemporary art, mostly by California painters; often explores pop culture; and displays art from Laguna’s past, including lots of seascapes. Steps away are coastal vistas at Heisler Park and a stretch of Coast Highway called North Gallery Row, where you’ll find Hobrecht Sports Gallery (350 N. Coast Hwy., 949.945.3283) and Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry (352 N. Coast Hwy., 949.715.0953).

Historical cottages dot the neighborhoods above. On a steep hillside is the Hortense Miller Garden (open by appointment, 22511 Allview Terrace, 949.497.3311, Ext. 426).

Main Beach gets action year-round.

There are volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a boardwalk popular with walkers and joggers, and one more major attraction: The beach is just across the street from scores of the shops and galleries that give the city its distinctive aura.

Must-sees in the downtown heart of Laguna, aka the Village, include the sculpture garden at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery (326 Glenneyre St., 888.972.5543). South along Coast Highway are dining options including Tortilla Republic, hockey great Teemu Selänne’s Selanne Steak Tavern, K’ya Bistro Bar at La Casa del Camino and posh Studio at the Montage.

Dana Point

Richard Henry Dana, the seaman who wrote 1840’s Two Years Before the Mast, described the area now named for him as “the only romantic spot” on the California coast, noting its “grandeur” and “solemnity.” The grandeur is still there, but you won’t find much solemnity along Harbor Drive, now bustling with boaters, diners, shoppers and those headed to see the tall clipper ships in port.

In addition to its sand and shore, Doheny State Beach offers five acres of lawn. Families picnic, couples rent bicycles. An interpretive center focuses on the underwater Doheny State Marine Life Refuge. The beach hosts a

blues festival in May and in summer, Lobsterfest, a surf competition and outrigger racing.

Busiest day of the year? Fourth of July, with fireworks launched from a barge.

Make your way along Harbor Drive to the tide pools at the end of the harbor’s rocky ledge. Public benches are a stone’s throw from seals basking on sea-logged boulders; take in both the quiet beauty of the harbor and the roar of the surf against the rocks.

Dana Point Harbor offers 2,500 slips for vessels of all sizes, three yacht clubs, a fishing pier and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, which also offers whale-watching trips. The Ocean Institute displays the Pilgrim, a fullsized replica of the brig on which Dana sailed, docked next to the fishing pier. Wharf highlights include the White Pelican for Native American jewelry (34475 Golden Lantern St., 949.240.1991) and the Harbor Grill and new Waterman’s Harbor seafooders.

North of town are luxury hotels featuring superior dining—Stonehill Tavern at the St. Regis, and Raya at the Ritz-Carlton—and pristine Salt Creek Beach Park.

San Juan Capistrano

There’s no beach in this burg, but there’s plenty of history, style and charm. And there is no passing up a visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano, often credited with being the birthplace of Orange County. It was founded

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Point and San Clemente along Coast Highway, and nearby San Juan Capistrano. Whether for shopping, dining, history or just tantalizing poetic beauty, these small burgs have spectacular offerings.

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by Father Junipero Serra in 1776, the same year America was born. It took nine years to build its Great Stone Church, completed in 1806; it took just a minute for an earthquake to destroy it six years later, killing 40 people.

The priests left the ruins, a dramatic benchmark of the struggle to build California.

The dome atop the nearby rail station was made with stones from the ruins. Priests still celebrate Mass in the Serra Chapel; the original adobe walls shelter a magnificent Baroque altarpiece decorated with 52 carved gold-leaf angels. The 10-acre site is filled with walkways, gardens, fountains and exhibits. Mission events include the renowned Swallows’ Day Parade in March.

Just across the train tracks is the Los Rios Historic District. A stroll along Los Rios Street is a most pleasant experience; 31 homes, the earliest dating to 1794, look as they did in centuries past. Near the train station is the O’Neill Museum (31831 Los Rios St., 949.493.8444), home to the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. The Ramos House Café, in an 1881 board-and-batten house, offers an unforgettable breakfast.

Camino Capistrano is lined with shops and restaurants. One of South County’s most popular taverns is the colorful Swallow’s Inn (31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188).

For a different kind of nightlife, consider the nearby Camino Real Playhouse (31776 El Camino Real, 949.489.8082). San Juan Capistrano Regional Library (31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752) is a postmodern masterpiece by architect Michael Graves.

San Juan Capistrano is the county’s equestrian center; luxurious residences, many with their own stables, surround the city. Eight miles east is Ronald W. Caspers

Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point.

(Opposite from left) Mission San Juan Capistrano; Laguna Beach gallery.

Wilderness Park (33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210).

San Clemente

La Casa Pacifica, President Richard Nixon’s “Western White House,” has long since been broken up into million-dollar homes by a private developer. But one historic home you can still see is Casa Romantica (415 Avenida Granada, 949.498.2139), once the residence of the city’s founder, oil entrepreneur Ole Hanson. On a hillside overlooking San Clemente Pier, it’s now the Cultural Center and Gardens, with galleries and a popular veranda.

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water between Catalina Island and the Dana Point bluffs—just look past the constant stream of surfers. Metrolink and Amtrak trains run alongside the beach and stop at the pier. Find shopping and dining on Avenida del Mar, lined with antique stores and galleries, and El Camino Real, and at The Outlets at San Clemente, opening in late fall with tenants such as H&M, Calvin Klein and Nike.

Talega Golf Club (949.369.6226), above the city, was designed with input from Masters champion Fred Couples. Sundried Tomato is among draws at Talega Village Center.

For bold items, see listing in the where guide.

For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 63

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The Den barbershop and shave parlor feels like an old-fashioned barbershop, only you might be watching a surf video—owner Brandon Ferguson is a surfer—while you get your haircut and shave, and there are cold beers in the refrigerator. Because Ferguson and the three other men on staff all have distinctive and meticulously groomed facial hair—four have mustaches, three have beards—they are their own best advertisements.

Services range from a beard trim to a cut and shave, with discounts for seniors. 1854 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7923

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ANAHEIM, BUENA PARK, ORANGE AND FULLERTON OFFER THEME PARKS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS.

➺Long before orange groves and Walt Disney shaped the landscape of Anaheim, and before Napa Valley

became a household name, German immigrants made the area California’s first wine country. It still fuels high times and joyful memories with world-class attractions that make it the gateway to endless fun.

Making millions of dreams come true every year, Disneyland, now marking its 60th anniversary with a diamond celebration, is beloved by children of every age. Since Walt Disney opened the main gate in 1955, families have made the pilgrimage, starting on Main Street, U.S.A., and exploring eight lands from Frontierland to Toontown.

Captured in countless vacation photographs, landmarks such as the Matterhorn, Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and the Haunted Mansion— all recently enhanced—beckon even as new attractions such as the “Paint the Night” parade, which uses projected mapping technology unprecedented for Disney, debut.

Sister park Disney California Adventure launched Cars Land, adding attractions— notably Radiator Springs Racers—inspired by the Disney-Pixar film Cars. Guests enter along Buena Vista Street, evoking the era when Walt Disney arrived in Los Angeles; Carthay Circle Theatre houses an elegant restaurant.

A new World of Color shows wows nightly with choreographed fountains, lights, lasers, music, film and animation that tell the story of Walt Disney. The thrills never end at California Screamin’, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Soarin’ Over California, a simulation of gliding above the Golden State.

There’s no admission at adjacent Downtown Disney, but it takes restraint to

avoid splurging in the lively promenade’s shops, cafés and entertainment venues such as House of Blues, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and ESPN Zone. Eateries range from fast to fancy, but none outclasses Napa Rose in the dazzling Grand Californian Hotel.

Shop, eat and play some more at Anaheim GardenWalk, a collection of shopping and dining options in an outdoor setting. For indoor entertainment, consider the new Billy Beez jungle-themed arena for kids, bowling at Bowlmor or dancing at Heat Ultra Lounge. Nearby is The Ranch, among the county’s best restaurants, and its adjacent super-fun saloon, which is modeled on the late Crazy Horse.

Boldface names and sports action are the lure at Honda Center, home for the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team and L.A. KISS football team, host to touring acts such as Ariane Grande.

Nearby is the region’s new transportation hub, the architecturally stunning Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). At Angel Stadium, “the Big A,” major-league baseball rules when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play; arena rock acts such as U2 invade when the team’s on tour. Anaheim Convention Center now has a grand Grand Plaza.

The Anaheim Packing District includes hip shops and restaurants on Center Street

Promenade. The historic Anaheim Packing House offers foodie vendors of all kinds, and it’s a smash—try several! Our favorites include Adya for Cal-Indian, Georgia’s for Southern and Hammer Bar & Tool Shed for cocktails. Muzeo is a small museum nearby.

Anaheim Ice, training facility for the Anaheim Ducks, is open for public skating.

Buena Park

Roller coaster, Old West and boysenberry jam enthusiasts flock to Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park with roots back to 1934, when farmers Walter and Cordelia Knott opened a roadside stand selling berries and a diner dishing fried chicken. Diners still feast on drumsticks and berry pie at Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant, and shoppers wander through the California Marketplace; both enjoy the Independence Hall replica (1966).

Inside the park, a daunting collection of roller coasters separates the bold from the bashful. Xcelerator rockets to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds. Silver Bullet turns riders upside down six times. GhostRider is one of the world’s longest and tallest wooden coasters.

Less hair-raising are the High Sierra Ferris Wheel and kiddie rides at Camp Snoopy. The interactive Voyage to the Iron Reef is new.

Explore bygone eras without leaving Beach Boulevard. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament revisits an 11th century castle.

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New ARTIC in Anaheim.

(Opposite from left) Antique shop in Old Towne Orange; café at Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land.

Audiences cheer jousting knights and pageantry starring Lipizzaner stallions while serfs and wenches serve a four-course feast. A banquet at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure fortifies guests for skirmishes aboard a replicated 18th century Spanish galleon in an indoor lagoon.

Orange

Old Towne Orange is often used for movies and commercials, thanks to its diligently preserved pre-1940 homes and buildings.

Anchored by a picturesque traffic circle—oval, actually—at Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, the district is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes antique shops and restaurants such as Haven Gastropub and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen. The Orange Chamber of Commerce (439 E. Chapman Ave.) offers a map of historic sights.

Chapman University is one of the state’s oldest private universities. To the east is Irvine Park; its petite Orange County Zoo and narrow-gauge train are ideal for wee ones.

Big kids go for The Outlets at Orange, where draws include high-end discount retailers Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Families fall like pins for hip bowling alley Lucky Strike Lanes and flock to Thrill It Fun Center and Vans Skatepark.

Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove— formerly known as Crystal Cathedral—is a must-tour for architecture buffs. Philip Johnson’s striking structure has 10,000 silver-tinted windows. Also there are Richard Neutra’s Tower of Hope and Richard Meier’s International Center for Positive Thinking.

Fullerton

Most visitors to Fullerton, home of sprawling Cal State Fullerton, gravitate to the historic

core along Harbor Boulevard, with its endless supply of boutiques and watering holes. South of Commonwealth Avenue, a short stroll from the historic train station, are night spots and restaurants such as Matador Cantina.

Significant sights nearby include the Fullerton Museum Center, offering dynamic exhibits including a gallery devoted to Leo Fender, native son and pioneer of the electric guitar. The museum offers maps pinpointing fine examples of architecture styles within walking distance. A short drive away, the stately Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts varied design and art events and exhibits.

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The Fullerton Arboretum at CSUF is a garden of delights, with streams, trails and a restored Victorian cottage. East in Yorba Linda is the birthplace of Richard Nixon.

The tiny home and impressive rose garden are on the handsome grounds of the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, a rich repository marking its 25th anniversary.

Birch Street Promenade in neighboring Brea offers retailers, dining destinations such as Brunos Trattoria and stand-up comedy.

New Lillie’s Q and Tempo Urban Kitchen restaurants are nearby. Brea Mall is huge.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 61.

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The indoor jumping surfaces at new Big Air Trampoline Park include trampoline dodgeball, slam-dunk and massive freestyle courts; a battle beam for one-on-one jousting over foam pits; launch pads; a rock-climbing wall; a mechanical bull; and even Lil’ Air for smaller guests—17,000 square feet of high-flying fun that has the entire family literally bouncing off the walls. Cosmic Nights on weekends feature lasers and strobes. There’s also a South County location (23251 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.305.9788). 8308 On the Mall, Buena Park, 714.828.7722, bigairusa.com.

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Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Las Brisas is proud to serve the freshest seafood, exclusive offerings of wine & margaritas, and authentic cuisine of the Mexican Riviera.

361 Cliff Drive • Laguna Beach • 949.497.5434 • lasbrisaslagunabeach.com

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Marking 60 years of magic, the Diamond Celebration at the Disneyland Resort unveils diamond decor for Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland and Carthay Circle Theatre in Disney California Adventure and three nighttime spectaculars.

In Disneyland, you’ll find the “Paint the Night” parade along Main Street, U.S.A., and dazzling effects in the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show. In California Adventure, the new “World of Color” show tells the story of Walt Disney and the Happiest place on Earth through fountains, film, music and visual surprises. p. 51

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American

Guidelines Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map

ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant” offers sophisticated fare and distinctive cocktails amid contemporary decor; the striking new citrus-and-herb garden terrace features fire “tornadoes.” L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887 $$ Map D4

H10, etc.) refer to maps on pages 61-63. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

ARC Chef Noah Blom’s “flame, flavor, finesse” cuisine (e.g., savory meatballs with garlic and whiskey, pig with black beans, maple and herbs) amid rustic-apothecary decor; superb cocktails use housemade everything.

L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.500.5561 $$ Map J12 BABETTE’S East Hampton eatery opens stylish West Coast location. Highlights of organic farm-to-table fare include barbecued tofu starter; imaginatively presented sake-soy-marinated rib-eye; and Billionaire cocktail. B, L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7962 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.9915 $$$ Map M17

Spotted at Holsteins Created for the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and credited with one of that city’s best burgers, Holsteins Shakes & Buns expands to Costa Mesa, offering its “bad-ass burgers” and “bam-boozled” shakes, with booze and without, in the former Charlie Palmer space at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza.

Meat is choice, toppings are organic, and condiments and buns are housemade. Among menu highlights: bulgogi quesadilla and poke tostada; burgers such as the Billionaire with Kobe beef and foie gras, El Caliente with pickled jalapeño, pork chicharrones and tequila-cilantro mayo, and the vegan Urth burger; and alcoholic shakes such as the Fat Boy and, above, A-Chocolypse Now. p. 32

THE BEACHCOMBER Like a weatherworn yacht on Crystal Cove State Park beach. Roasted French feta; Prime flat iron steak with wild-mushroom-and-truffle mac; Gimme S’mores! dessert. Outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Shuttle from Los Trancos lot. B, L, D (daily). 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, 949.376.6900 $$ Map E4 BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA Popular, acclaimed spot offers creative “cuisine of the Americas.” Beerbattered Florida frog legs; chocolate cavatelli pasta with spicy pork ragout. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234 $$$ Map H15 CLAIM JUMPER Craftsman-style spots offer rotisserie chicken, baby-back ribs, pot pie and six-layer Motherlode Cake. L, D (daily). Seven locations include South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.8479; 7971 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.523.3227; 2250 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714.836.6658 $$ Map J13, H8, G13 DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN & BAR Overlooks the sand.

Octopus “a la plancha” taco, shareable whole fried Texas redfish; bourbons and whiskeys in the Stateroom Bar. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Pacific Edge Hotel, 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.715.7700 $$ Map I15 HOLSTEINS SHAKES AND BUNS New. High-end burgers—Billionaire with Kobe beef and foie gras, El Caliente with chicharrones and tequila-cilantro mayo—and Bamboozled milkshakes—Fat Boy, A-Chocolypse Now— with alcohol and without. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.352.2525 $$ Map J13 JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR Superior New American fare and cocktails and adjacent wine merchant. The gifted chef is Daniel Hyatt. L (M-Sa), D (Tu-Sa). 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.752.5854 $$$ Map J13 LEATHERBY’S CAFÉ ROUGE Chic and sleek affair at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Cutting-edge cuisine and special menus themed to Broadway shows.

Ideal for pre- or post-performance. D (Tu-Su). 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.429.7640 $$$ Map J13 LILLIE’S Q Charlie McKenna opens an outpost of his Chicago eatery, bringing his ribs, which consistently win prestigious national barbecue competitions, plus other Southern fare and moonshine cocktails. L, D (daily).

240 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, 714.482.2001 $$$ Map A3 LITTLE SPARROW Improvisational bistro fare; charcuterie; superb cocktails. Recently featured on Bravo TV’s Best New Restaurant series. Look for the CAFE sign on the corner. L (W-Sa), D (W-Su), Br (Su). 300 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.265.7640 $$ Map G13

Index American................................. 32 Brewpubs/Gastropubs.......34 California.................................36 Chinese....................................36 Continental.............................36 Eclectic.....................................38 Food Halls................................44 French.......................................38 Indian........................................38

International...........................38 Italian........................................39 Japanese..................................40 Mediterranean.......................40 Mexican/Latin........................41 Quick Bites..............................44 Seafood....................................42 Steak..........................................43 Vietnamese.............................43

NORTH LEFT Ryan Adams (Three Seventy Common) and Aron Habiger (ex-the Crosby) have a hip, supercasual winner—the ambiance of a downscale bar, the cuisine of an upscale dining room. B, L, D, (M-F), D (M-Sa). 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.543.3543 $$ Map H13 OCEAN VIEW BAR & GRILL American grill with extensive menu inside Hotel Laguna offers a terrace with a 200-degree unobstructed view of Main Beach and a sports bar with TVs. B, L, D (daily). 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.1151 $$ Map I16 OLD VINE CAFE Regional and seasonal; a pleasure any time of day, be it for its caramel apple French toast, beef-tongue panini or four-course tasting menus with wine pairings. B, L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.1411 $$ Map J13 PARK AVE Owner-chef David Slay’s creative renditions of classic American fare feature housemade and homegrown specialties. Most produce meticulously grown on premises; visit the garden! Architecture is Googie, decor midcentury retro. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 PLAYGROUND Owner-chef Jason Quinn, whose Lime Truck won Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, offers New American small plates: cauliflower nachos; Uncle Lou’s fried chicken; wagyu tri-tip. Playground 2.0 is a tasting-dinner “culinary theater.” D (daily). 220 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.560.4444 $$ Map H13 RAINFOREST CAFE Creative decor, animatronics and special effects bring the rain forest indoors; dine among lush vegetation, lightning storms and wild animals.

Expansive menu; kids’ menu. Finish with the Volcano dessert. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1515 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.772.0413 $$ Map I10 RALPH BRENNAN’S JAZZ KITCHEN Creole cuisine and New Orleans jazz (beaded piano!) at spot inspired

by New Orleans’ French Quarter. Pasta jambalaya, Gumbo Ya-Ya, bananas Foster. Beignets at Jazz Kitchen Express; romantic dining upstairs; casual meals downstairs. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.776.5200 $$ Map I10 THE RANCH Sophisticated restaurant and super-fun saloon. Chef Michael Rossi offers escargot with hazelnut spaetzle, fried Petaluma quail, glorious bone-in cowboy rib-eye; try brother David Rossi’s pecan pie. Most produce picked daily on the Ranch’s own farm. D (nightly). 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.817.4200 $$$ Map I11 RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ One of the county’s best restaurants serves O.C.’s best breakfast on the covered patio of an 1881 house next to the train tracks in the historic Los Rios district. Soju bloody mary; pain perdu.

Zov’s, which has restaurants in Tustin, Newport Beach, Irvine and Anaheim and at John Wayne Airport, is O.C.’s sole winner of California’s 2015 Small Business of the Year award. p. 41

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South Coast Plaza Village

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Dining B, L (Tu-Su). 31752 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342 $$ Map I17 SANDY’S HB SoCal vibe and vibrant setting steps from the sand at the Huntington Beach Pier. Regionally inspired cuisine and huge patio. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273 $$ Map N9 SEASONS 52 No deep-frying. No dish more than 475 calories. Lots of flavor. Fab piano bar, stylish decor, eclectic seasonal menu, Mini Indulgences desserts, superior wine list. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.437.5252 $$ Map J13 SOCIAL Jeffrey Boullt (Playground’s former sous chef) delivers knockout cuisine and cocktails near the Triangle.

Thai-inflected mussels; grilled bread with bone-marrow butter; akaushi skirt steak with chimichurri; Midnight Georgia cocktail. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 512 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.642.2425 $$ Map K12 STONEHILL TAVERN Michael Mina’s urbane ode to New American dining, in shimmering room at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, turns the cozy tavern concept on its ear, bringing the ocean indoors via windows, mirrors and veranda seating. Stunning tasting menus by executive chef Raj Dixit. D (Tu-Su). 1 Monarch Beach Resort Drive, Dana Point, 949.234.3318 $$$ Map J17 THREE SEVENTY COMMON Chef Ryan Adams offers winning fare such as halibut with peas, mint, onion and preserved lemon. Apple fried pies. Family-style Sunday Night Social dinners. D (nightly). 370 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map H15 WATERTABLE Chef Manfred Lassahn pulls out the stops at restaurant and “gastro bar” in inspired “living rooms” and on redone ocean-view patio. Shareable Bar Jars; honey-lavender Berkshire pork entrée. B, L, D (daily). Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.698.1234 $$ Map N9

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ZIMZALA Surfer-chic restaurant-and-bar at hip Shorebreak Hotel offers “American/beach comfort” cuisine— and excellent Cal-Med. Br, D (daily). 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.960.5050 $$ Map N9

Brewpubs and Gastropubs HAVEN GASTROPUB Adventurous fare and palateprovoking handcrafted beers on tap. Vadouvan-crusted lamb belly with spiced rutabaga and house harissa; sticky toffee pudding with brown-butter-bourbon ice cream; superlative burgers. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily).

190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.221.0680 $$ Map C4 JT SCHMID’S RESTAURANT AND BREWERY Beers brewed on-site and brewpub cuisine: wood-fired pizzas, Prime steaks, burgers, jambalaya and sashimi! L, D (daily). 2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.634.9200; 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.0333 $$ Map I11, D4 MRK PUBLIC New. Three chefs—two of them from the late Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach—offer elevated pub favorites, notably Tuscan Toast, Vietnamese Sticky Wings and Fried Chicken Sandwich, and craft beers (all $5). It’s a winner! L, D (Tu-Su). 1402 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.441.7621 $$ Map south of F6 SIDE DOOR Superb spot shares replica of England’s oldest inn with the landmark Five Crowns. Artisanal cheese, charcuterie, seasonal plates and world-class brews—plus elevated British pub fare. D (nightly), Br(Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.717.4322, $$ Map M16 SLATER’S 50/50 Burgers! Design your own—or try Peanut Butter & Jellousy or Fritos Crunch. Superior brew list. L, D (daily). 8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.594.5730; 24356 Swartz Drive, Lake Forest, 949.460.9314; 6362 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, 714.685.1103 $$ Map L9, E6, B5

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L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (S). 531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477 $$ Map L14 SPLASHES RESTAURANT AND BAR Indoors by the fireplace or on the patio steps from the sand, the water’s-edge Pacific view provides a dramatic backdrop for meals meant to be gorgeous memories. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Surf & Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.4477, Ext. 550 $$$ Map H15 STUDIO Airy bluff-top Arts and Crafts-style bungalow with stunning azure and endless Pacific view oozes an offhand luxury befitting its premium resort setting.

Chef Craig Strong reaches far beyond the predictably posh with an ambitious menu of creative Cal-French cuisine. D (Tu-Su). Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 866.271.6953 $$$$ Map I16 THE WINERY Chef-partner Yvon Goetz offers superior contemporary cuisine—the freshest seafood, wild game, USDA Prime steaks plus cigar patios and extensive wine cellars—at two striking locations, the newest overlooking the harbor. Tustin: L (M-F), D (nightly); Newport: D (nightly). District at Tustin Legacy, 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600; 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.999.6622 $$$ Map D4, N13

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Chinese DIN TAI FUNG Taiwan icon known for xiao long bao— Shanghai-style soup dumplings—now has venue at South Coast Plaza. New York Times included the original in its world’s top 10; the L.A. Times’ Jonathan Gold pegged the Glendale location in his top 101. Shrimp and pork wonton with spicy sauce; shrimp fried rice and sautéed string beans with garlic. L, D (daily). 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, 714.549.3388 $$ Map J13 TWENTY EIGHT New. Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung— former executive chef at China Poblano by José Andrés— offers modern Chinese in stylish digs. Singapore-style chili lobster; slow-braised oxtail. L, D (daily). 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.852.2828 $$ Map K14

Continental FIVE CROWNS Venerated Lawry’s spot in English inn replica celebrates 50th anniversary with dramatically expanded menu—nearly triple the items—and new bar.

Prime rib and other favorites stay. Superb SideDoor Gastropub is adjacent. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331 $$$ Map M16 THE HOBBIT Transporting dinners at homey hacienda revered for special occasions. Multicourse prix-fixe affair: cocktails upstairs, elaborate appetizers in the wine cellar, new Continental classics in elegant dining rooms. Menu changes weekly. Reservations essential. D (W-Su). 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.1972 $$$$ Map J11

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Dining ORANGE HILL Hilltop hideaway with endless city-light views; traditional and updated fare includes seafood, prime rib, lobster. Orange Bar has retro orange theme and orange piano. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6410 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.2910 $$ Map C5 21 OCEANFRONT Romantic restaurant with sunset views, cozy bars, servers in black tie and menu featuring abalone, oysters Rockefeller and superb crab legs as well as steaks and osso buco. Live entertainment in the lounge. D (nightly). 2100 W. Oceanfront (Newport Pier), Newport Beach, 949.673.2100 $$$ Map N13

Eclectic MIX Restaurant and lounge at the Hilton Anaheim’s atrium lobby gets striking new redo and chef’s table, offers globally influenced fare using locally sourced ingredients. B, L, D (daily). 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, 714.740.4412 $$ Map I10 SAPPHIRE LAGUNA Chef Azmin Ghahreman offers globally inspired dishes at stylish restaurant. Gourmet pantry for picnic and takeout. The popular patio has a partial ocean view. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1200 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9888 $$$ Map I15

French BISTRO PAPILLOTE New. Laurent Brazier of La Cuisine Culinary Arts cooking school launches Parisian café offering the classics in former Seventh Tea Bar space at OC Mix. B, L (daily). South Coast Collection, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.641.2005 $$ Map J12

MOULIN Cheery bistro-epicerie-café offers rotisserie chicken, baguette sandwiches, pastries, charcuterie, cheeses, wine and beer—all French amid French logo decor. B, L (daily); prix-fixe D (Tu). 1000 N. Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.474.0920 $$ Map K13 VIE DE FRANCE Classic onion soup, breads (excellent croissants!) and pastries baked fresh daily, sandwiches made to order, desserts homemade at charming bistro and bakery. B, L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.1734 $ Map J13

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Habanero shrimp vindaloo; goat curry; tandoori venison.

Owner-chef Geeta Bansal recently cooked at New York’s prestigious James Beard House. L, D (daily). 15435 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, 949.552.2851 $$ Map D5 ROYAL KHYBER Spot often cited as O.C.’s best Indian marks 30 years. Warm eggplant salad; lobster masala; signature Khyber’s Nectar, lamb shanks simmered 14 hours. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza Village, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13

International DARYA Topnotch traditional Persian cuisine and service in an elegant atmosphere at South Coast Plaza Village.

Specialty stews, rices and kebabs; combination platters; live music on weekends. L, D (daily). 3800 S. Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 614.557.6600 $$$ Map J13 MOZAMBIQUE African fortress gone hip and stylish offers Cal-Portuguese-South African cuisine such as piri

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ANDREA Elegant but unstuffy. Spectacular views of elysian vistas and the ocean. Superb northern Italian cuisine. Pasta and gelato made in dedicated rooms. L, D (daily). Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800 $$$$ Map L17 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE Top-notch, romantic northern Italian restaurant in faux villa; don’t miss the osso buco with risotto milanese. Enoteca Lounge and bar menu. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.751.7153 $$$ Map J13 BRUNOS TRATTORIA Lively, contemporary spot offers memorable dishes such as hamachi with sweetand-sour shallots, wild-boar-sausage bucatini, caramelchocolate budino, and housemade limoncello liqueur.

L, D (daily). 210 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.257.1000 $$$ Map A3 CANALETTO Venetian-style restaurant offers salumeria, antipasti, wood-fired pizzas, specialty meat and seafood dishes (e.g., vermicelli Cassopipa with seafood ragu). L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 545 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.0900 $$$ Map M16 CUCINA ENOTECA Cal-Ital plus wine shop amid fun decor. Vasi (filled jars), lobster gnocchi neri, guanciale bucatini, house-infused liquors. L, D (daily), Br (Su). Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000; Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.861.2222 $$ Map L15, D5 ECCO Hip spot at the Camp serves up sophisticated wood-fired pizzas, ricotta gnocchi with grilled prawns, sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and chilies. New at Anaheim Packing House. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.444.ECCO; 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, eccopizza.com $$ Map J13, H10 FRANCOLI GOURMET Convivial, handsome northern Italian destination takes a quantum leap in quality, both in style (e.g., ornate orange-glass chandelier) and cuisine since its move to Old Towne Orange. B, L, D (daily).

100 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.288.1077 $$ Map C4 IL BARONE RISTORANTE Acclaimed chef Franco Barone and wife Donatella offer sophisticated fare at stylish spot hidden near John Wayne Airport. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, 949.955.2755 $$ Map K14 IL DOLCE PIZZERIA Artisanal Naples-style pizzas and pastas in modest spot at busy intersection. The simple pepperoni pizza may be the county’s best; the pistachio pizza, with Parmesan, red onions, rosemary and Gruyère, is a more unusual delight. L, D (daily). 1902 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.200.9107 $$ Map K12

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Dining IL FORNAIO Upscale casual trattoria and bakery features housemade and imported pastas, wood-fired pizzas and roasted meats in a romantic atmosphere.

Bocce ball courts, too! L (M-Sa); D (nightly). 18051 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.261.1444 $$$ Map J14 IL GARAGE Beguiling Italian spot from David Slay, of acclaimed ParkAve, in a garage, amid a 1924 tractor and red-checkered tablecloths; it overlooks the garden that inspires and supplies the menu. D (Tu-Sa). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 NELLO CUCINA Italian steakhouse plus thin-crust pizzas, innovative pastas in South Coast Plaza’s Bear Street wing; sibling to Antonello Ristorante. L, D (daily). 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.3365 $$ Map J13 PIZZERIA MOZZA Culinary stars Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich replicate their L.A. and Singapore spots. Pizzas use distinctive dough and beguiling ingredients. Start with bone marrow al forno; finish with caramel copetta with marshmallow sauce. L, D (daily). 800 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. $$ Map M13 PIZZERIA ORTICA Spot owned by L.A. chef David Myers (Comme Ça) offers refined authentic Neapolitan fare using intriguing ingredients beneath soaring arched ceilings and frescoes. L (M-F), D (nightly). 650 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.445.4900 $$ Map J13 QUATTRO CAFFÉ Antonio Cagnolo of nearby, muchlauded Antonello Ristorante rejuvenates shoppers with stylish fare. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.0300 $$ Map J13 SAPORI Chef-owner Salvatore Maniaci thrives on creating special meals—and memories—at ristorante tucked away near Balboa Island. New Sapori Pizza adjacent.

L (M-F), D (nightly). 1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.4220 $$$ Map N14

Japanese BLUEFIN Master sushi chef Takashi Abe offers exquisite sushi and hot entrées. Toro tartare with osetra caviar; seafood tempura with truffle sauce and matcha salt. L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Promenade, 7952 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.7373 $$$ Map M17 HAMAMORI Sparkling environment with undulating curves overlooks Bear Street. Rice-cracker-coated jumbo asparagus with yuzu sea salt; tamari-marinated black cod. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.850.0880 $$$ Map J13 SUSHI ROKU New. Cal-Japanese sushi pioneer known in Los Angeles for its hip vibe opens gorgeous spot at Fashion Island. Fluke kumquat sashimi; premium tofu three ways; blue-crab tartare; robata skewers; Prime ribeye steak Japonais; spectacular s’mores dessert; sake tasting flights. L, D (daily). 327 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.706.3622 $$ Map L15

Mediterranean FIG & OLIVE Pascal Lorange’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil and what’s on the plate—from crostini and crudo starters to crème-brûlée cheesecake—is sophisticated.

The olive tree-studded setting is stunning. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 151 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.877.3005 $$$ Map L15 LUCCA CAFE & MARKET Euro-chic bistro, deli and wine bar is a destination for foodies seeking unusual items and dishes using artisanal and organic local ingredients. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6507 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, 949.725.1773 $$ Map D5 MESA Gifted young chef Niki Starr Weyler helms the kitchen at this stylish spot at the Camp. Hip scene includes retractable glass roof, intriguing decor and

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ZOV’S Zov Karamardian’s passion propels her spots; Louie Jocson is the new executive chef. Acclaimed Med cuisine; bakery-café in Tustin. L, D (M-Sa). Enderle Center, 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.838.8855; 1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.280.9687; 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 714.734.9687; 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, 949.760.9687 $$$ Map C5, I11, C4, L17

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Mexican/Latin ANEPALCO’S Chef Daniel Godinez applies French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients, with sophisticated, artfully presented results. Tilapia with serrano chili-infused beurre blanc; cuitlacoche-topped burger. Innovative cocktails. L, D (daily). 3737 Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.456.9642 $$ Map B4

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GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Old Towne daytrippers and tequila connoisseurs duck into this rustically stylish haven for spirited takes on regional Mexican fare far beyond tacos and burritos. L, D (daily). 141 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3038 $$ Map C4 KUTSI New. Regional dishes served amid stunning Mexican tile work and light fixtures in the former Memphis at the Santoro space. Historic building; patio on pedestrian promenade. D (Tu-Sa); Br (Su). 201 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.564.1616 $$ Map G13 LAS BRISAS Window-lined, elegant cliff-top spot with renowned guacamole and superb coastal views.

Snapper Veracruzana; Yucatán chicken. The patio is packed. B, L (M-Sa); D (nightly); Br (Su). 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.497.5434 $$$ Map H15 PUEBLO Acclaimed yearling spot offers traditional and contemporary Spanish tapas—seared spot prawns with green olives and garlic; pork belly with sea scallops and cauliflower crema—amid folklorico-style decor. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.340.5775 $$ Map J12 RAYA Sophisticated global cuisine from chef Richard Sandoval, spectacular ocean views. Sweet-corn soup with cuitlacoche puree, roasted halibut with truffled boniato and crispy jalapeños; the churros are a must! B, L, D (daily). Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000 $$$ Map J16 RED O Sexy design with lots of Moroccan accents, menu by Mexican cuisine guru Rick Bayless. Ceviches, guacamole tasting, lamb chops mole negro. Extensive tequila list; the Topolo house margarita is outstanding.

L, D (daily). 143 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0300 $$$ Map L15 SOL COCINA Stylish spot overlooking harbor canals offers vibrant Baja-inspired dishes by Deborah Schneider (Amor y Tacos, new Salsas and Moles). Chorizo and mushrooms con queso; Hot & Raw tropical ceviche; taco Vampiro; grilled Kobe skirt steak. L, D (daily). 251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800 $$ Map M14 SOLITA Sol Cocina spinoff offers tacos (e.g., chorizo, bacon and sweet potatoes; chili tofu; wood-grilled carne asada) and margaritas. Start with queso al forno with bubbling, spicy Mexican cheeses. L, D (daily). Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.894.2792 $ Map C2

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Dining TORTILLA REPUBLIC Inventive fare, stylish decor. Duckconfit tacos with sour-cherry salsita; tequila-coriander-rub hanger steak; 100 blue-agave spirits at the onyx-cap bar.

Two dining terraces and courtyard patio; even the chefs have ocean views. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). 480 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.393.4888 $$$ Map I16 WHO SONG AND LARRY’S Eclectic Cal-Mex cantina with Asian accents near Honda Center: crunchy crabchicharrón-chipotle sushi; lobster mac-and-cheese enchiladas; avocado split with dulce de leche ice cream, pecan brittle, XO sauce; shareable Larry y Yo cocktail with upside-down Coronita beer. L, D (daily). 1535 W. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.639.9550 $$ Map I11

Seafood AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT Charming local favorite for almost half a century offers scampi Caesar salad, linguine with fresh bay scallops and baby calamari in marinara sauce, and cioppino. The intimate patio table is coveted. D (nightly), Br (F-Su). 311 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, 949.673.6580 $$ Map M15 BLUEWATER GRILL Fresh seafood selection at handsome spots changes daily. Grilled Australian barramundi, Costa Rican mahimahi, farm-raised Mississippi catfish.

Outdoor waterfront dining in Newport. L, D (daily); Br (Su). The District at Tustin Legacy, 2409 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.FISH; 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, 949.675.FISH $$ Map D4, N13 THE CANNERY The spot is historic—a cannery in 1921, a fine seafooder for 40 years—but what’s been coming out of the kitchen of late is better than ever. Jellyfish Lounge specializes in sushi; great happy hour. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 3010 Lafayette Road, Newport Beach, 949.566.0060 $$ Map N13 DUKE’S Hawaiian-inspired seafood, Prime steaks and beach-house ambiance. Hawaiian-inspired seafood, Prime steaks. Next to the pier; endless ocean views. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 317 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.6446 $$ Map N9 HARBOR GRILL Excellent mesquite-grilled seafood, pastas, gumbos, bouillabaisse at Dana Point Harbor; consider the rosebud martini and the sustainably farmed oysters. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 34499 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.240.1416 $$$ Map J16 MARKET BROILER Mix ’n’ match fresh fish ‘n’ sauce.

Mesquite-grilled seafood and steaks, sushi, on-site fresh fish market. L, D (daily). The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Orange, 714.769.FISH; 20111 Brookhurst St., Huntington Beach, 714.771.6655 $$ Map J11, L10 MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB Bluff-top, ocean-view spot.

Dry-ice enshrouded Seafood Tower; freshest seafood in majestic proportions; and the don’t-miss signature warm butter cake. Glass-topped grand piano in the O Bar. D (nightly). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 8112 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.376.6990 $$$$ Map M17

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Lures include superb seafood, USDA Prime steaks and fun desserts, and there’s a new cocktail list in the lounge. Live music (W-Sa). L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.979.2400 $$$ Map J13 SHUCK Oyster bar offers meticulously shucked selections. Superb grilled cheese sandwich, seafood stew. Bubblies and brews. L, D (daily). OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.420.0478 $$ Map J12

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Excellent seafood and steaks, oyster bar, gold-medalwinning brews, spectacular brunch. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Birch Street Promenade, 101 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.257.0101; the Market Place, 13390 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 714.619.0404. $$$ Map A3, C5 WATERLINE All-meal “water to table” fresh local seafood experience overlooking harbor replaces First Cabin restaurant. Crab eggs Benedict at breakfast.; halibut BLT at lunch; scallops “Peas & Carrots” at dinner. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 888.894.2788 $$$ Map M13 WOODY’S WHARF Waterfront spot with colorful history serving seafood and steaks since 1965. Cary Grant and Mickey Mantle were guests. Chuck Norris once owned it; doormen included Jean-Claude Van Damme! L (M-Sa), D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 2318 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.675.0474 $$ Map N13

Steak AGORA CHURRASCARIA Choice cuts at Brazilian steakhouse cooked over fire pit, seasoned with rock salt.

Gaucho-garbed waiters offer 16 sumptuous cuts, from picanha (a sirloin specialty) to coração (delicate chicken hearts). Elaborate hot and cold bar. L (M-F), D (nightly).

1830 Main St., Irvine, 949.222.9910 $$$ Map J13 THE CAPITAL GRILLE Elegant steakhouse offers dry-aged beef amid portraits of local historic figures. Panfried calamari with cherry peppers; bone-in kona-crusted dry-aged sirloin; ethereal cheesecake. 5,000 wines; classic cocktails. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.432.1140 $$$$ Map J13

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FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Sleek venue serves prime everything. Classy feel extends to bustling bar with 100 wines by the glass and in flights.

Superior small plates; sizzling steaks; Wine Country Brunch, prime rib on Sundays; “retro chic” and “couture” cocktails. Br (Su), D (nightly). 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9633 $$$ Map L15 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Swanky spot offers largerthan-life portions and white-jacket service. Wet-aged hand-cut bone-in filet; off-the-menu crab gnocchi; and— oooh—warm butter cake. Bar offers generous cocktails, fine live music. D (nightly). 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.546.7405 $$$$ Map J13 MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Classy bastions of beef get slick new redesign. Service-plus, colossal portions. Double filet, Cajun rib-eye, retro filets Oscar and Diane. Show-and-tell menu recitation. Bar 1221.

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

1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.621.0101; South Coast Plaza Village, 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.444.4834 $$$$ Map I10, J13 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Bone-in cowboy ribeye; caramelized banana cream pie. Soaring ceilings, modern sculpture, colorful glass at Anaheim location.

Anaheim, D (nightly); Irvine L (F), D (daily). 2041 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.750.5466; 2961 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.252.8848 $$$$ Map I10, K14 SELANNE STEAK TAVERN Ice hockey legend Teemu Selänne’s upscale spot with several settings in historic cottage. Pacific diver scallops; scarlet beet ravioli; Lord Stanley (bone-in rib-eye) wagyu steak for two; Bloomsdale spinach side; excellent desserts. D (Tu-Su). 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9881 $$$ Map I16

Vietnamese ANQI Innovative small plates in sexy setting with backlit bar and glass catwalk over running stream. Mango-chili shrimp; galbi hanger steak with crispy kimchee polenta; amazing garlic noodles. Secret-recipe garlic crab on

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Dining Tuesdays. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13 BREAK OF DAWN Iconic, recently relocated spot is known for generous portions of chef Dee Nguyen’s superb Vietnamese-inflected American breakfast fare.

B, L (W-Su). 24351 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.587.9418 $$ Map G17 BRODARD CHATEAU Elegant two-story venue serves the specialty dishes of Hanoi, Hue and Saigon.

Baked clams; Phuket-style pho; seafood bird’s nest. L, D (daily). 9100 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, 714.899.8273 $$$ Map K8

Food Halls ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE Historic citrus hub— the Sunkist building—reopens with two dozen foodie vendors including new Urbana for Mexican; Adya for Cal-Indian; Sawleaf for Vietnamese; Rolling Boil for Asian hot pots; Georgia’s for Southern fare; Kettlebar for steam-kettle-cooked seafood pan roasts; Hammer Bar & Tool Shed for cocktails; Black Sheep for grilled cheese sandwiches; Ecco Pizza; the Iron Press for savory waffles; Popbar for gelato on a stick; and Dark 180 for sophisticated hot chocolate. L, D (daily). 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.635.1350 $$ Map H1 4TH STREET MARKET New. Sixteen foodie tenants in the East End, among them Noodle Tramp, Electric City Butcher, Touch S’more Co., KTCHN DTSA, Portola Coffee Lab and three concepts from innovative Playground owner-chef Jason Quinn: PFC for chicken, Wagyu Chuck for burgers and Recess Libations for cocktails on tap. L, D (daily). 201 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.486.0700 $$ Map H10 UNION MARKET New. Restaurants joining hip retail tenants include Hatch for sliders and tiki drinks; Kettlebar Steam Cooking for seafood stews, notably pan roasts; the Kroft for market-inspired sandwiches and poutine; and the Dirty Cookie, which fills shot glasses made of cookies with cold flavored creams.

L, D (daily). The District, 2493 Park Ave., Tustin, unionmarkettustin.com $$ Map D4

Quick Bites LEMONADE New in Irvine. Seasonal SoCal comfort food in a fast-casual cafeteria setting. A huge array of distinctive salads, sandwiches, slow-simmered stews— and several lemonades, of course! L, D (daily). Park Place, 2967 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.396.1560; 987 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.717.7525 $ Map J14, L15 MCDONALD’S By the numbers it’s America’s favorite hamburger restaurant; this one’s near the Disney theme parks. B, L, D (daily). 1500 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.491.0563 plus 70 other county locations. $ Map I10 PROVISIONS MARKET Specialty market and bottle shop offers new take on classic deli foods. Smokedmarlin starter; CB&J—roasted cashew butter, stoutapricot-bacon jam and banana chips. L, D (daily). 143 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.997.2337 $$ Map C4 SESSIONS WEST COAST DELI New. Spot sandwiched between Newport and Balboa boulevards has faux-vintage surf photography, 10 sandwiches including an excellent banh mi. B, L, D (daily). 2823 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.220.9001 $ Map N13

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OCdining the harbor grill Since 1984, proprietors John, Wanda and Keegan Hicks have taken pride in the sincere friendly attitude of the staff and the quality of food. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast, the Harbor Grill offers a delicious array of fresh seafood cooked in a variety of styles including Southwestern, Pacific Rim, Caribbean, Cajun and Mediterranean. With its reasonably priced menu, premium cocktails and extensive wine list, the Harbor Grill has become a favorite with locals and a popular destination for visitors who are made to feel like “regulars.” Whether they’re enjoying the cozy dining room or the colorful terrace, the view of the harbor sails encourages a leisurely meal while a pianist adds the perfect background music each evening.

34499 Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.240.1416 • harborgrill.com

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails Andrei’s, the Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant,” thinks responsibly in its sourcing and commitment to sustainability. Enjoy grass-fed buffalo sliders, panko-crusted portobello mushroom fries or famous warm octopus salad in the contemporary dining room or on the citrus-and-herb garden terrace. Andrei’s is known for craft cocktails such as their oak barrel-aged Manhattan. Silver Oak Saturdays offer the vineyard’s bottles at less than half price: Alexander Valley Cabernet for $55, Napa Valley Cabernet for $89. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 pm, Sat. 5-7 pm. Events and private dining available. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

2607 Main St., Irvine 949.387.8887 • andreisrestaurant.com

VIe de France This charming bakery-café offers the best of rustic French cooking, reminiscent of a family-run bistro. Authentic specialties such as French onion soup, niçoise salad, beef bourguignon and steak frites are prepared by experienced chefs and enjoyed in a cozy, casual environment. Breads, croissants and pastries are baked fresh daily, and sweet finishes include chocolate mousse, fruit-filled crêpes, crème caramel and pain perdu. A wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas and lighter, vegetarian dishes provide additional versatility. Wine and beer are also available.

Vie de France is an ideal way to enjoy the cuisine of France closer to home. Located on Level 1 in the Saks Fifth Avenue wing of South Coast Plaza. B, L, D (daily).

South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714.557.1734 • viedefrance.com

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OCDINING IL FORNAIO Il Fornaio’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine is a favorite in Irvine. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto and rotisserie meats. Artisan breads and pasta are made fresh daily. Each month a special menu from a different region of Italy is featured. With an event coordinator on-site to handle all of your needs, Il Fornaio is the perfect location for rehearsal dinners, weddings and business functions. The Il Fornaio Bakery Café next door offers an array of tossed-to-order salads, soups and Italian panini.

18051 Von Karman Ave., Irvine 949.261.1444 • ilfornaio.com

21 OCEANFRONT Looking out onto the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, 21 Oceanfront offers breathtaking sunset views from three beautifully appointed dining rooms. 21 Oceanfront is known for its baseball-cut swordfish, tender California red abalone, Alaskan king crab legs, fresh cuts of beef and its extensive wine list. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two as well as for corporate gatherings, the local favorite has been consistently recognized as one of O.C.’s best and most romantic restaurants. Complimentary transportation for groups of eight or more. Live entertainment and happy hour in the Oceanfront Bar and Lounge. D (nightly).

2100 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach 949.673.2100 • 21oceanfront.com

THE WINERY RESTAURANT & WINE BAR The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar pairs contemporary California cuisine with a hip, vibrant and sophisticated setting to create a wine-country dining experience at the District in Tustin and on the waterfront in Newport Beach. The Orange County Concierge Association named the destination its 2014 restaurant of the year, its fourth such award since its opening in 2007. Executive chef and partner Yvon Goetz has been called an “unprecedented culinary genius.” The extensive wine cellars—6,000 bottles in Newport Beach, 7,500 in Tustin—complement the freshest and finest line-caught fish, USDA Prime steaks and exotic wild game.

2647 Park Ave., Tustin • 714.258.7600 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach • 949.999.6622 thewineryrestaurant.net

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OCDINING ZOV’S Established in 1987 by Chef Zov Karamardian, a James Beard award winner, Zov’s has earned the respect of local, regional and national food critics as well as the dining public. Zov’s offers American favorites with a Mediterranean influence: salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Signature dishes include kebab two ways—Angus beef filet and natural chicken, classic rice pilaf, tomato-cucumber salad and grilled lemon—and sumac-dusted sea bass with shaved Brussels sprouts and caper-citrus sauce.

Dining at Zov’s—in Anaheim, Newport Coast, Irvine or Tustin— is a must-do when visiting Orange County. Happy hour daily 3-6 pm; banquet and meeting facilities for 10-70 guests.

1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim • 714.280.9087 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast • 949.760.9087 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin • 714.838.8855 zovs.com

JT SCHMID’S JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery, Orange County’s preferred brewhouse, steakhouse and clubhouse, has two locations, in Anaheim opposite the Honda Center and in Tustin at The District. Enjoy handcrafted microbrews and contemporary California cuisine including Angus steaks, burgers, salads, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, pastas and seafood. Numerous widescreen televisions mean you’ll never miss the big game. Banquet and meeting facilities for 20 to 250 people. Enjoy the new outdoor patio in Anaheim or the full bar and premium cigars at both locations. Happy hour Monday-Friday. L, D (daily).

2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, • 714.634.9200 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, • 714.258.0333 jtschmids.com

AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Amelia’s is celebrating more than 50 years of delighting visitors and locals alike. Located among the boutiques on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, this quaint European-style restaurant specializes in exquisite pasta and delectable seafood. Try the linguine with baby calamari and fresh bay scallops with marinara sauce.

Amelia’s features at least 5 very fresh fish daily and mouthwatering combination dinners such as the filet mignon and scampi.

Fine wines available. Private parties from eight to 48. Sunset dinner $12.95, Sunday-Friday 5-6 pm. D (nightly), Br (F-Su).

311 Marine Ave., Newport Beach 949.673.6580 • ameliasbalboaisland.com

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LAGUNA DANCE FESTIVAL Sept. 3-13. Robust schedule of ticketed and free performances and master classes at venues throughout Laguna Beach. lagunadancefestival.org Map G15

H10, etc.) refer to maps on pp. 61-63. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN Sept. 7-27. One hundred family events on weekends centered on child-focused charities. Singing and dance performances plus arts and crafts activities. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 877.492.5437, festivalofchildren.org Map J13

Special Events.................. 49 Theater............................... 49 Music + Dance................. 49 Sports.................................. 50 Attractions........................ 50 Museums...........................53 Shopping Destinations...54

STYLE WEEK Sept. 10-19. O.C.’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celeb guests. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine; Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin. styleweekoc.com Map D5, L15, C4 TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL Sept. 12-13. Music, pirate encampment and tall-ship tours. Ride aboard tall ships during sunset parade; mock cannon battle; and tall-ship-escort cruise. $5-$65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point; park at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.2274. tallshipsfestival.com Map J16 OKTOBERFEST Sept. 13-Nov. 1. German food, music and activities including yodeling and dachshund races.

Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020, oldworld.ws Map C2

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KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Sept. 24-Oct. 31. Snoopy’s favorite theme park turns sinister on select nights during the Halloween season. This year, its 43rd, includes new lives shows, mazes and 1,000 monsters lurking throughout the park. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com Map G8 FASCINATION OF ORCHIDS Sept. 26-27. Exhibit and sale features a huge assortment of orchids. Experts speak on how to grow and display the flowers. 10 am-5 pm.

Free. South Coast Plaza Village, 1631 W. Sunflower, Santa Ana, 949.735.2930, fascinationoforchids.com Map J13

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NEWPORT BEACH WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Oct. 2-4. Tastings from local restaurants, mixology classes and cooking demonstrations by celeb chefs such as Rick Bayless and Hubert Keller. Proceeds go to charities.

One day $160, weekend pass $250. Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com Map E4 SOLAR DECATHLON Oct. 8-11; 15-18. Tour solarpowered houses and learn about energy-saving in the competition of collegiate teams to design, build and operate the best solar-powered homes. Orange County Great Park, Sand Canyon at Interstate 5, Irvine, solardecathlon.gov Map D5

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KURIOS—CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Oct. 15Nov. 29. Reality is relative under Cirque du Soleil’s blue and yellow big top. Its new show is set in the 19th century. O.C. Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 877.924.7783, cirquedusoleil.com Map K13 ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Oct. 15-18. Iconic event features 2016 production-model debuts—you can test drive 100 of them—plus concept, custom and exotic cars. $10-$12, under 13 free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950, motortrendautoshows.com MapJ10 LAGUNA PLEIN AIR PAINTING INVITATIONAL Oct. 17-25.Thirty-five plein-air artists take the scenic beauty of Laguna Beach as their subject, recreating its canyons and coves; the results will be available for

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purchase. Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.376.3635, lagunapleinair.org Map H15 WINTER FANTASY Weekends beginning Nov. 21. The Sawdust Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland; 175 artists display and sell their creations as holiday gifts. Plus food, art classes, petting zoo and Santa Claus. 10 am-6 pm. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, sawdustfestival.org Map G15.

TURKEY TROT Nov. 26. Thanksgiving Day run tours the beaches, cliffs and coves of Dana Point. 6-11 am. $35-$50; Kids’ Gobble Wobble 1-mile race, $15. Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.1555, turkeytrot.com Map J16

Theater ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Sept. 11-Oct. 11. In this adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, food flies, pants drop and madness abounds, to the tunes of a live band. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, scr.org Map J13 DISNEY’S THE LION KING Oct. 6-Nov. 1. Lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film The Lion King tells of a young lion prince and his destiny to be king. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org Map J13 I’M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Oct. 7Nov. 1. Show based on 1978 groundbreaking off-Broadway musical. A divorced songwriter attempts a comeback by ditching the romantic songs of her past. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, lagunaplayhouse.org Map G15 ABUNDANCE Oct. 16-Nov 15. Two mail-order brides’ fierce and funny story set in the Wild West. Dark comedy

by Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley originally produced

by South Coast Repertory 25 years ago. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, scr.org Map J13 42ND STREET Nov. 10-22. A starry-eyed young dancer leaves her hometown for New York to audition for new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org Map J13

Music + Dance GROVE OF ANAHEIM Sept. 1-2 Russell Peters.

Sept. 25 Air Supply. Sept. 27 Michael McDonald. Oct. 2 Musiq Soulchild. Oct. 5 Gordon Lightfoot. Oct. 23 VeggieTales Live. Nov. 13 Squeeze Acoustic—the At Odds Couple. Nov. 21 Blind Guardian. Nov. 28 Lightwire Theatre. 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.712.2700, citynationalgroveofanaheim.com Map I11

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Attractions + Museums HONDA CENTER Sept. 13 Luis Miguel. Sept. 16 The Who. Sept. 18 Chris Brown. Sept. 19 Foo Fighters.

Oct. 4 Bigbang. Oct. 17 Foo Fighters. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com Map I11 HOUSE OF BLUES Sept. 2 Bayside with the Early November and Better Off. Sept. 3 Griff Hamlin.

Sept. 4 The Damned (8 pm). Rory (10 pm). Sept. 5 Chuck Ragan (8 pm). Project Mayhem (10 pm). Sept. 6 Tini Grey. Sept. 10 Boyz II Men (7:30 pm). Brian Young (10 pm). Sept. 11 Anderson Hall Band. Sept. 12 Stryper with Gabbie Rae (7 pm). DJ Father Knature (10 pm).

Sept. 13 Rory. Sept. 17 Blues Gone South. Sept. 18 Tini Grey. Sept. 19 DJ Matt Hill. Sept. 20 Bowling for Soup (7 pm). Morgan Mallory (8 pm). Sept. 24 Brian Young.

Sept. 26 Project Mayhem. Sept. 27 Catfish and the Bottlemen (7 pm). Danny Maika (8 pm). Oct. 4 The Word. Oct. 7 Beth Hart. Oct. 8 Jamey Johnson. Oct. 16 Lost ’80s Live. Oct. 18 Lianne La Havas. Oct. 19 Blues Traveler. Oct. 24 Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls.

Oct. 30 Parkway Drive. Nov. 3 The Winery Dogs. Nov. 7 Led Zepagain. Nov. 18 New Found Glory and Yellowcard.

Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583, houseofblues.com Map I10

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IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE Oct. 27-31 A Simple Space. Nov. 3-4 National Theatre Live broadcast, Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet. Nov. 23-24 David Sedaris. Nov. 27-29 Forever Tango. UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646, thebarclay.org Map K14 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Segerstrom Hall Sept. 24-27. Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra. Nov. 7 Vocalist Ebi Hamedi. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Oct. 9 Poncho Sanchez and Eddie Palmieri. Oct. 10 Ramsey Lewis and Sergio Mendes. Oct. 16 Violinist Zoltan Maga. Oct. 25 Vocalist Lila Downs. Nov. 1 Pacific Chorale. Nov. 21 Vocalist Cheyenne Jackson. Samueli Theater Sept. 27 Okee Dokee Brothers. Oct. 1-4 Musicals parody Forbidden Broadway. Oct. 22 Emerson String Quartet.

Nov. 11 Fauré Quartett. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org Map J13 SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sept. 25-27 Soka Jazz Festival. Oct. 14 Handel and Haydn Society.

Nov. 1 Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Nov. 7 Red Chamber.

Nov. 8 Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.

Nov. 10 San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 15 Pacific Symphony. Nov. 21 Kenny Endo Ensemble. Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4278, soka.edu Map E6

Sports ANGEL STADIUM Sept. 4-6 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Texas Rangers. Sept. 7-9 Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Sept. 11-13 Angels vs. Houston Astros.

Sept. 25-17 Angels vs. Seattle Mariners. Sept. 28-30 Angels vs. Oakland Athletics. 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.940.2000, losangeles.angels.mlb.com Map I9 HONDA CENTER Oct. 12 Anaheim Ducks vs.

Vancouver Canucks. Oct. 14 Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes.

Oct. 16 Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche. Oct. 18 Ducks vs.

Minnesota Wild. Oct. 22 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. Nov. 1 Ducks vs. Nashville Predators.

Nov. 4 Ducks vs. Florida Panthers. Nov. 6 Ducks vs.

Columbus Blue Jackets. Nov. 9 Ducks vs. Coyotes.

Nov. 11 Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers. Nov. 13 Ducks vs.

New York Islanders. Nov. 24 Ducks vs. Calgary Flames.

Nov. 27 Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks. Nov. 30 Ducks vs. Canucks. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com Map I11

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Attractions AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC One of the largest aquariums in the U.S.; highlights include Shark Lagoon,

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Open daily; call for hours. 8320 On the Mall, Buena Park, 844.550.5867. 23251 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.305.9788 Map B2, G16 BILLY BEEZ Slide, bounce, jump and run at indoor jungle- and bee-themed arena for kids and their families. M-F 11 am-9:30 pm, Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, 657.207.4841 Map I10 BOOMERS Family entertainment centers: bumper boats, batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag. Open daily; call for hours. 16800 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, 714.842.1111; 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.559.8341 Maps L9, K14

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BODIES THE EXHIBITION Full-body specimens offer highly detailed views of the human form. $18-$22, under 5 free. Adjacent Titanic show, separate admission. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm; F-Sa until 8 pm. 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 657.529.7224 Map G8 CHOCXO Bean-to-bar chocolatier and factory. Tours Tu-Sa (ages 6 and up) with samples of cocoa nibs, cocoa liquor and products; call for schedule. 9461 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.825.5781 Map D5 CHRIST CATHEDRAL Architect Philip Johnson’s glass cathedral, other buildings by Richard Neutra and Richard Meier. Tours M-Sa 10 am and 1 pm. Free. 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 949.375.5763 Map J10 DISCOVERY CUBE Dramatically expanded science center offers hands-on exhibits and live shows; the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater is new. Through Sept. 7 Sherlock Holmes. Daily 10 am-5 pm. $12.95$17.95, under 3 free. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.542.2823 Map G13 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s first theme park celebrates 60th anniversary with nighttime spectaculars including “Paint the Night” parade along Main Street, U.S.A., diamond decor for Sleeping Beauty Castle and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show. Enhancements to Matterhorn, Peter Pan’s Flight and Haunted Mansion attractions, too. Call for hours.

Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $93$99, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE Park marks Disney’s diamond 60th anniversary. Soarin’ Over California; California Screamin’; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. World of Color water-and-light show tells Walt Disney’s story. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $93-$99. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10

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DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre pedestrian promenade adjacent to Disney parks offers dining, shopping, cinema and nightlife, including House of Blues, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and ESPN Zone. More than 1,000 plants at the new Starbucks create a giant coffee cup. Non-gated, free admission. 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10 FLIGHTDECK AIR COMBAT CENTER Aerial dogfights use very realistic F-16 fighter jet cockpit simulators. No experience necessary. Minimum age 11, height 4 feet 11. Starts at $59. Tu-Su 11:30 am-8:30 pm.

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Attractions + Museums FULLERTON ARBORETUM O.C.’s largest botanical garden; 4,000 plant species set amid ponds and streams. Four main collections: Mediterranean, woodland, desert and cultivated. 8 am-4:30 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 657.278.3407 Map A3 K1 SPEED Indoor kart racing offers challenging track for speed enthusiasts. Call for hours. Arrangements for private parties or corporate events possible. $20. 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.250.0242; 1000 N. Edward Court, Anaheim, 714.632.6999 Map J14 and B4 KNOTT’S BERRY FARM More than 165 rides and attractions; Voyage to the Iron Reef is new. Premier collection of coasters includes GhostRider and Xcelerator. Call for hours and prices; under 3 free. Knott’s Scary Farm, select dates Sept. 24-Oct. 31. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map G8 LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA Theme park features some 60 rides, shows and attractions. Call for hours. $85-$91, under 3 free. Sea Life Aquarium, add $18. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.LEGO Map south of F6 MEDIEVAL TIMES Dinner theater show with jousting knights, Lipizzaner stallions, swordsmanship and falconry, four-course feast. Plus Medieval Torture Museum. $36.95-$61.95. 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 866.543.9637 Map G8 OCEAN INSTITUTE Presentations aboard tall ship Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor; tide-pool sessions; marinemammal exploration cruises; blue-whale safaris. Sa-Su 10 am-3 pm; behind-the-scenes tour Th-F 3:30 pm. $4.50-$6.50, under 3 free. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274 Map J16

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ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK Huge in-progress park. Tethered-balloon ride, $5-$10, under 18 free with accompanying adult. Carousel, $2. Farmers market, Su 10 am-2 pm. Sand Canyon Avenue at Interstate 5, Irvine, WhereSDMag_SDZoo_Sum2015.indd 1 866.829.3829 Map D5

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Parking $3-$5. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6847 Map C5 PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE Swordplay, pyrotechnics, comedy, romance aboard Spanish galleon replica. Call for hours. $36.95-$59.95, under 3 free.

7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.690.1497 Map G8 PRETEND CITY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Interconnected, interactive miniature city for children from infant to 8 years old. Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm; M until 1 pm. $12.50. 29 Hubble, Irvine, 949.428.3900 Map D5

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M-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. $4.75-$11.95, 6 and under free. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714.983.9120 Map A4 ROCKREATION Indoor climbing facility with instruction at all levels. M-Th noon-10 pm; F noon9 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm. $11-$16. 1300 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.556.7625 Map J12 SAFARI PARK Wildlife preserve with vast enclosures resembling African and Asian plains. $48; children 3-11 $38; kids 2 and under free. Cars $10-15. Open daily, call

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Attractions + Museums for hours. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702 Map southeast of F6 SAN DIEGO ZOO Renowned zoo has 4,000 rare and endangered animals in state-of-the-art environments. $48; 3-11 $38; 2 and under free. Free parking.

Open daily, call for hours. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.231.1515 Map southeast of F6 SANTA ANA ZOO Modest, idyllic zoo. Attractions include the Crean Family Farm and Zoofari Express Train Ride. Daily, 10 am-4 pm. $7-$10, under 3 free. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 714.836.4000 Map H14 SEAWORLD Home of Shamu. Marine-themed attractions include new Explorer’s Reef, thrill ride Journey to Atlantis and Blue Horizons show. Open daily. Call for hours. $83-$89, under 3 free. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, 800.25.SHAMU Map southeast of F6 SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS Intimate botanical collection features 10 gardens. Library research center. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. Library open M-F 10:30 am4 pm. $1-$3, under 12 free. Free on Mondays. 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.2261 Map M16 SKY HIGH SPORTS Fun center features 360 degrees of trampoline walls; free-bounce, dodgeball and AIRobics. $12 per hour. Call for hours. 2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.437.5867 Map J13 THRILL IT FUN CENTER Indoor family-fun center features laser tag, rock climbing walls, ropes course and mechanical bull. Open M-Th 10 am-9 pm; F-Sa 10 am11 pm; Su 10 am-8 pm. The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange, 714.937.1600 Map J11 150617 5 Points Plaza WHERE Mag Jun 2015.pdf

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TITANIC—THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION Artifacts from the wreck of the 102-year-old “ship of dreams.” $18-$22, under 5 free. Adjacent Bodies, separate admission. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm; F-Sa until 8 pm, last tickets sold an hour before closing. 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 657.529.7224 Map G8 THE TRIANGLE Dining and entertainment destination.

Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl, nightclub Sutra, Starlight Triangle Cinemas plus La Vida Cantina, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Black Knight Gastro Lounge. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.0732 Map K12 VANS SKATEPARK Skateboard mecca has combi pool and open street course; Vans store is adjacent. Daily 10 am-10 pm. $12 weekdays; $15 weekends. 20 City Blvd.

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Museums BOWERS KIDSEUM Ethnic arts and culture for children near Bowers Museum. First Sunday celebrations. Sa-Su 10 am-4 pm. $6, under 2 free.

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BOWERS MUSEUM Dedicated to preservation and exhibition of world cultural arts plus displays with a California focus. Through Sept. 13 The 1968 Exhibit.

Sept. 19-Jan. 3 Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art. Through Sept. 27 Where Ends Meet: A Retrospective of Works by Nancy Ravenhall. Oct. 31March 20 The Red That Colored the World. Ongoing Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands; Ancient Arts of China; Pre-Columbian Exhibits; First Californians; California: The Golden Years; Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848); Adams, Curtis and Weston: Photographers of the American West. Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. $10-$15, under 12 free.

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Shopping Sa 11 am-7 pm. Free. 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483 Map N8 FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER Opening Sept. 5 Forgotten Faces: The Comfort Women of WWII. Continuing Six Strings as Canvas: Art Guitars From the Fender Custom Shop. Tu-W, F-Su noon-4 pm; Th noon8 pm. $1-$10, under 6 free. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545 Map A3 IRVINE MUSEUM California Impressionism within an office building. Tu-Sa 11 am-5 pm. Free. 18881 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.476.0294 Map J14 LAGUNA ART MUSEUM California Impressionism and contemporary cultural art. Through Sept. 27 Marcia Hafif: From the Inventory; Phil Dike: The Wave Series and Malibu Set Series. Oct. 18-Jan. 17 The Canyon Project: Artivism; David Ligare: California Classicist. M-Tu, F-Su 11 am-5 pm; Th 11 am-9 pm. $5-$7, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971 Map H15 LYON AIR MUSEUM Very rare operational 20th-century aircraft and other historical vehicles on airport perimeter. Daily 10 am-4 pm. $6-$12, under 5 free. 19300 Ike Jones Drive, Santa Ana, 714.210.4585 Map J13 MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Exhibits at jewel of the California missions (1776). Swallows Walk and Talk Tour, daily 1 pm. Ongoing Mission Treasures; Native American Museum; Plein Air Art Reproductions; South Wing of the Mission. Digital audio tour free with admission. Daily 9 am-5 pm. $6-$9, under 3 free.

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MUZEO Intimate exhibition space on Center Street Promenade. Through Sept. 13 Cougars and Grizzlies: Sharing Their Path. Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. $6-$10. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936 Map H10 ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART California modern and contemporary art. Through Oct. 11 My Generation: Young Chinese Artists; Selections: Robert Rauschenberg. W-Su 11 am-5 pm; Th 11 am-8 pm. $10-$12, under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach 949.759.1122 Map L15

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Shopping CRYSTAL COVE SHOPPING CENTER Ocean views amid Tuscan setting. Upscale boutiques Z Collection and Coastal Cool, fine dining including Bluefin, Babette’s and Mastro’s Ocean Club. 7845-8085 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast Map M17 THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY One-millionsquare-foot retail, entertainment and dining destination.

Denim Lab; Bowlmor bowling lounge; fledgling Union Market food and shopping vendors; Pinot’s Palette—color me wine! Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, Tustin, 714.259.9090 Map J14 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre complex includes House of Blues, Build-A-Bear, Studio Disney 365 and Ridemakerz. 1510-1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 (See Attractions.) Map I10 FASHION ISLAND Elegant open-air center with anchors Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom; also Burns 1876 western wear and Letarte swimwear. Sushi Roku and Bonobos for men’s apparel are new. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map L15 5 POINTS PLAZA Neighborhood center offers Loft, Vans, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Charming Charlie jewelry, Cloudmover Day Spa and Hashigo Sushi. The dog-friendly local favorite even has a barking lot! 18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.841.0036 Map D2

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Golf Golf Courses ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE “The Hills.” Fine golf value, with 18 holes set amid vistas, valleys, streams, oaks and sycamores. M-Th $52, F $59, Sa-Su $70. Includes cart and GPS. Twilight rates available. 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, 714.998.3041 Map B5 DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE Tiger Woods’ home course during high school; for beginning to intermediate golfers. M-Th $29, F $36, Sa-Su $41. 430 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim, 714.765.3481 Map G8 MILE SQUARE GOLF COURSE Two challenging 18-hole courses. M-Th $34-$38, F $39-$45, Sa-Su $48. 10401 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, 714.962.5541 Map C2 MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS Ocean views abound at 18-hole course. M-Th $185, F-Su $210. Includes cart with GPS system. Twilight rates available. St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort 50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point, 949.240.8247 Map J16 NEWPORT BEACH GOLF COURSE Contoured executive course offers night play. $13-$27. 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, 949.852.8681 Map L15 OAK CREEK GOLF CLUB Tapered fairways, bull-nose carved bunkers and picturesque greens on Tom Fazio course. M-Th $130, F-Su $175. Includes cart. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 949.653.5300 Map D5 PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB Two gorgeous courses reopened after a two-year renovation as part of the sumptuous Resort at Pelican Hill; there are spectacular coastal views from virtually every hole. $290 daily.

22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 877.735.4226 Map L17 RANCHO SAN JOAQUIN Course offers big hilly greens with water on seven holes. Call for rates.

1 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, 949.786.5522 Map D4 STRAWBERRY FARMS GOLF CLUB Eighteen-hole course; rolling greens, picturesque canyon, wetland vistas, county’s longest hole. M-Th $110, F-Su $160. 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, 949.551.1811 Map D5 TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB Resort-style course designed by Ted Robinson. Challenging greens, palm trees and lakes, remodeled clubhouse. Private caddie service. M-Th $115, F $135, Sa-Su $165.

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Active Outdoors AIR COMBAT USA Dogfight training in actual highperformance small planes. Instructors handle takeoff and landing, riders have control in the air. Fullerton Municipal Airport, 3815 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 800.522.7590 Map A2 BALBOA BOAT RENTALS AND PARASAIL Boat, kayak and stand-up-paddleboard rentals. Parasailing: panoramic views of Newport Beach and harbor with choice of altitudes (65-$75). 510 E. Edgewater, Balboa, 949.673.7200 Map N15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SURF LESSONS Schools include Endless Sun Surf, 949.533.1022; Newport Surf Camp, 866.787.3267; and Surf Newport Now, 949.505.5500. newportbeachca.gov Map D3 PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES Electric bike rentals $14 per hour with two-hour minimum or $50 per day. Tour three piers and Newport Harbor for $69.

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Beaches + Parks SKYTHRILLS Aerobatics in biplanes. Receive instruction, assume control of the aircraft, execute maneuvers such as a loop, roll, spin or inverted pass over the coast —no experience necessary! Gentler flights in opencockpit 1930s biplane. Includes recorded DVD. 230 Dale Place, Fullerton, 866.484.7455 Map A2

Beaches + Parks BALBOA BEACH Pristine sunning and swimming beach. All amenities. Metered parking. Along Balboa Boulevard at Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371 Map N14 CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH Large, sandy beach—with volleyball—below beautiful homes. Lifeguards, all amenities, fire pits. Waveless cove adjacent.

Fee for parking. At Ocean Boulevard and Marguerite Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151 Map M16 CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK Hiking and mountain biking trails, sandy coves and steep cliffs. Historic district with beach cottages and Beachcomber café. Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge offshore. Lifeguards, restrooms. Fee for parking. East Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, 949.494.3539 Map E4 DOHENY STATE BEACH Popular swimming beach, interpretive center. All amenities, fire pits. Fee for parking. Dana Point Harbor, along Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.496.6172 Map K17 HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH Wide, sandy beach; amenities include fire pits. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Main Street, Huntington Beach, 714.536.5281 Map N9 HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH Expansive, sandy beach; amenities include fire pits. Bolsa Chica Wetlands are across the highway. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Ana River and Main Street, Huntington Beach, 714.536.1454 Map N10 LITTLE CORONA DEL MAR BEACH Steep paved path to picturesque cove; tide pools filled with anemones and starfish are great for kids. Ocean Boulevard and Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151 Map M16 MAIN BEACH Large beach close to shops and restaurants offers great people-watching, basketball, volleyball, chess. All amenities. Metered parking. At Broadway and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400 Map F5 NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL BEACH Popular golden strand with many fine surfing spots. All amenities, including fire pits. Metered parking. Along Oceanfront at Newport Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371 Map N13

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Nightlife Nightlife A&O New. Balboa Bay Resort unveils waterfront Anchors & Oceans, specializing in craft beers, specialty cocktails and gastropub fare. 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.630.4285 Map M14 AQUA LOUNGE New. Waved ceiling, 360-degree bar, huge patio, street-food-inspired menu ... and group cocktails! DJs Th-Su. Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 Map L15 BACCHUS Spot relaunches as bar and grill with 60 wines by the glass, 12 flights and cigar patio. 6735 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, 949.502.4600 Map D5 BAMBÚ Lounge for light dining or nightcap; live entertainment. Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.476.2001 Map D4 BARLEY FORGE BREWING CO. New. Costa Mesa’s first-ever commercial production brewery is bustling!

Five-taster flights; barbecue on weekends. 2957 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.641.2084 Map J13 BLIND RABBIT Speakeasy with 1920s atmosphere hidden behind wall at Anaheim Packing House. Don’t like your drink? Your server will finish it! 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, theblindrabbit.com Map H10 BOWLMOR Hip, state-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounge with sports bar and global cuisine.

The District at Tustin Legacy, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.783.2810 Map D4, I10 CALIVINO WINE PUB Dedicated to elevating the novice tasting experience. 2410 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, 714.939.7735 Map I11 COPPER DOOR Friendly watering hole in basement of 1925 building. Pool tables, 40 beers.

Tu-Su 8 pm-2 am. 2251/2 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.543.3813 Map H13 COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL State-ofthe-art bowling alley with 10 lanes and sports viewing.

The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320 Map K12 THE DISTRICT LOUNGE Retro spot near Newport Pier has 100-foot mahogany and copper bar. Orange location is in original 1920s post office. 121 McFadden St., Newport Beach, 949.673.4470; 223 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.639.7777 Map N13, C4 FLOE LOUNGE New. Smart and chic inside-outside venue with seaside-meets-city vibe. Communal tables and games. Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.254.5725 Map J14 HEAT ULTRA LOUNGE Vegas-style club near Disneyland. Th-Sa. Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.4328 Map I10 HOPSCOTCH Huge whiskey list, 75 craft beers, creative cuisine inside 1918 Pacific Railway Station. 136 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.871.2222 Map A3 HOUSE OF BLUES Touring bands, dancing, outsider art and soul food. Rafter-raising gospel brunch on alternate Sundays. Call for schedule. Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583 Map I10 IRVINE IMPROV Top comedy. Two-item minimum, food or drink; food by Umami burgers. Irvine Spectrum Center, 572 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455 Map D5 LOLA GASPAR Bar and kitchen in Artists Village; Drink the Damn Medicine paired shots (e.g., bourbon and pickle brine). Open until 2 am M-Sa, Su until midnight. 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13

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Tours +Transport MARINE ROOM TAVERN Laid-back, newly redone bar; live rock and blues on weekends. Open M-F 3 pm-2 am, Sa-Su 10 am-2 am. 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.494.3027 Map H15 MESA Small plates and cocktails at hip and stylish lounge with retractable glass roof. Open until 2 am Tu-Sa. The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 Map J13 MULDOON’S DUBLIN PUB Cozy spot with courtyard; fun Irish-themed events in the Celtic Bar. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 Map L15 PALAPA BAR Tropical drinks outdoors at Hotel Ménage—with view of Disneyland fireworks! 1221 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.758.0900 Map I10 ROOFTOP LOUNGE Hot spot for sunset cocktails on wraparound patio with panoramic coastal views atop La Casa del Camino hotel. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446 Map I15 THE SPEAKEASY Hidden on cobblestone street at Old World Village; beer, wine and affordable small plates. 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.899.3279 Map C2 SUTRA LOUNGE Club with cool decor, musical acts and big-name deejays. Open Th-Sa. The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103 Map K12 WILD GOOSE Cocktails, seasonal beers, creative sausages and burgers amid hunt-lodge-saloon decor.

436 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.722.9453 Map N12 WINE LAB Wine/cheese tasting room and store at hip outdoors-themed center. Open Tu-Su. The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.905.9521 Map J13 YOST THEATER Historical landmark now hosts popular musical acts and deejays. Open daily. 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 888.862.9573 Map H13

Tours + Transport AMTRAK Train service within Orange County and to destinations throughout California daily. There are stops in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com ANAHEIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL CENTER (ARTIC) New. Spectacular architectural achievement signals O.C.’s new commitment to mass transit. Metrolink and Amtrak trains, OCTA buses, Anaheim Resort Transportation, shuttles, taxis and charter buses—and, in the future, high-speed trains—converge. Restaurants and shops on upper levels. 1750 S. Douglass Road, Anaheim, 877.99.ARTIC, articinfo.com ANAHEIM RESORT TRANSPORTATION (ART) Shuttles cover 19 routes with transfers to Disneyland, Anaheim GardenWalk and Anaheim Convention Center.

Purchase passes online, at Amtrak station and select hotels. 888.364.2787, rideart.org CAPTAIN DAVE’S DOLPHIN & WHALE SAFARI Dolphin and whale-watching excursions aboard catamaran. Departures daily. $35-$59, under 1 free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828 Map J16 CATALINA EXPRESS Round trip to Catalina Island. Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Harbor; 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, 800.481.3470 Map K16, northwest of C1

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CATALINA FLYER Triple-decker catamaran is fastest boat to Catalina Island: 75 minutes. Call for schedule. $53-$70, $6 children 2 and under. Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 800.830.7744 Map N15 CITY PASS Includes discounted admission to Disneyland Resort theme parks and admission to others in L.A. and

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Beaches + Parks San Diego counties. Purchase online or at attractions. $269-$306, under 3 free. 888.330.5008, citypass.com DANA WHARF WHALE-WATCHING AND SPORTFISHING Sportfishing, whale-watching expeditions and 82-foot schooner yacht for charters.

Corporate parties, private fishing and twilight wine cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 800.979.3370, danawharf.com Map K16 DAVEY’S LOCKER Year-round whale-watching, deep-sea sportfishing, fishing charters and boat rentals at Balboa Pavilion. 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 949.673.1434, daveyslocker.com Map N15 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Daily car rentals with some 25 locations throughout Orange County. Pickup service available. 888.484.4683, enterprise.com EXECUCAR Luxury service. Sedan and SUV, flat rates, special group services, frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.410.4444, execucar.com

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HORNBLOWER CRUISES Luxury party yachts.

F-Sa dinner-dance cruises, Sa-Su Champagne brunch.

Mariner’s Mile Marina, 2431 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.646.0155 Map M13 JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT Gateway to O.C., vastly superior to LAX in ambiance and ease of arrival and departure. Art exhibits; dining in Terminal C. Free Wi-Fi. Ticket counters open at 5 am. 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, 949.252.5200, ocair.com LAGUNA BEACH TROLLEY Free service year-round along Coast Highway. F 4-11 pm, Sa 11 am-11 pm and Su 11 am-8 pm. visitlagunabeach.com Map H15 METROLINK Train system connects to San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles; stops in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park. $10 Metrolink Weekend Pass (F 7 pm-Su 11:59 pm) for Metrolink rails and Southern California public transportation. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com

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OCTA Orange County Transportation Authority buses. $2; day pass $5, 60 cents for 65 and older, under 5 free. Day pass for buses and Metrolink trains $7, $6 for seniors/disabled. Exact change. 714.560.6282, octa.net SUPERSHUTTLE Transportation to and from all Southern California airports around the clock. Groups and charters welcome. 310.222.5500; 800.258.3826, supershuttle.com TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR Bus with state-of-the-art audio/video explores celebrity haunts and scandal sites. $53-$63. Starline Tours, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 855.486.9868

Tickets 714 TICKETS Sporting events, shows and concerts, opposite Honda Center. Local delivery. 2620 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.842.5387, 714tickets.com Map I11 TITANIUM TICKETS Specializes in tickets for seats in the first 10 rows. 18685 Main St., No. 108, Huntington Beach, 714.848.1632. Map D2 WEST COAST TICKET SERVICE Tickets to in-demand events throughout Southern California.

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Playing bocce ball before or after a meal at Il Fornaio restaurant in Irvine. p. 40

New Liuli crystal gallery at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.436.8888

The five-selection gelato sampler at Vitaly at the Camp in Costa Mesa. 714.662.5500

New ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center). p. 59

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The Dark Arts cocktail at Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach. p. 32 Milk and cookies reinvented at The Dirty Cookie, new at the District in Tustin. p. 55 Butterfli Me Makeup Studio in Irvine. 949.825.7272 Karaoke and bowling at new Round 1 at Westfield MainPlace in Santa Ana. 714.619.6840

Organic mani-pedis—for kids, too!—at Hälth Spa in Newport Beach. p. 25 Line-dance lessons Thursdays at The Ranch saloon in Anaheim.

714.817.4200 The patio at The Winery in Newport Beach. p. 36 Seasonal desserts at Driftwood Kitchen in Laguna Beach. p. 32 Cooking classes at Hipcooks in downtown Santa Ana. 714.479.0855

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