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

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

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

McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon P.F. Chang’s Roy’s Restaurant Snowopolis (Opening Soon) Sockerbit Sweet & Swedish (Opening Soon)

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departments

the guide

4 Editor’s Note

34 Dining Restaurants categorized by cuisine

The big five-oh!

6 Hot Dates

49 Entertainment Special events, performing arts and sports

The 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 New Pacific Hideaway in Huntington Beach and Lido Bottle Works in Newport Beach.

56 golf The most beautiful and most interesting courses

10 Shopping

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Stella McCartney at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa; lots of new boutiques at Lido Marina Village.

57 BEACHES + PARKS Fun on the ground, on the water and in the sky.

Sashimi salad at new Nobu Newport Beach

12 Arts + Entertainment

58 nightlife Hottest clubs, lounges, bars and wine bars

Mariinsky Ballet and Something Rotten! at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.

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

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Elyse Walker and reimagined Anthropologie in Newport Beach; luxury outlet in San Clemente

ON THE COVER Ventura Gown by Watters at Anthropologie’s BHLDN shop at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Photo courtesy BHLDN. See feature page 14.

A trio of new shopping experiences has raised Orange County’s retail profile. By KAT NGUYEN De Angelis

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THE BIG FIVE-OH! Paul McCartney and the Beatles released their landmark album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967. Fifty years later, McCartney’s daughter Stella McCartney opens her boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa—just one more reason that for South Coast Plaza, as well as for Fashion Island in Newport Beach, 2017 is golden. Both shopping destinations

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celebrate their 50th anniversaries this year.

The origins of Fashion Island can be traced to the Irvine family ranch; South Coast Plaza was born of the Segerstrom family farm. Today, South Coast Plaza has nearly $2 billion in revenue and Donald Bren—chairman of the Irvine Co., Fashion Island’s creator—is the wealthiest real-estate developer in the United States. (While the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” topped the Billboard charts during the Summer of Love, also marking its 50th anniversary, Orange County was no doubt listening more closely to its flip side: “Baby You’re a Rich Man.”) In addition to Stella McCartney, new at South Coast Plaza is menswear mecca Dior Homme; new at Fashion Island are Robert Talbott for men and Brazilian luxury swim boutique ViX Paula Hermanny. South Coast Plaza now offers translation services in dozens of languages to its international clientele; we love Fashion Island’s free, and commissionfree, personal-shopper/stylist service At Your Service. Some 50th anniversaries are a bit more under the radar. Though Benjie’s in Tustin—like South Coast Plaza, still in the family—remains a blast from the past, the New York-style deli recently unveiled Avenue K. The bar complements the deli’s matzo-ball soup and pastrami on rye with fusion bites such as brisket quesadilla and reuben fritters— not to mention potent mai tais perfect for toasting milestones. —BENJAMIN EPSTEIN

The origins of Fashion Island in Newport Beach can be traced to the Irvine family ranch. South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa was born of the Segerstrom family farm.

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SEPT. 28-OCT. 1 MODEL PERFECT

The O.C. International Auto Show, one of the largest in the country, returns to the Anaheim Convention Center with more than 600 2018 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs. The event includes the SoCal Work Truck & Van Show; a multimillion-dollar collection of exotic vehicles such as the Lamborghini Huracán, above; plus electric vehicles and preproduction models. Attendees can inspect engines, experience new technologies and even take a spin in 100 new vehicles. Interactive displays and activities are available for children. p. 49

7 things not to be missed 1 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN > THROUGH SEPT. 10 Acclaimed tribute to 1960s queen of rock ’n’ roll, whose hits included “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, lagunaplayhouse.org

Here for the weekend?

Check out our Weekend Roundup at SoCalPulse.com for the up-tothe-minute lowdown on the coolest concerts, sporting events, festivals, art exhibits and restaurants.

2 STYLE WEEK > SEPT. 15-17 Orange County’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celebrity guests.

Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 855.658.8527, styleweekoc.com

3 KNOTT’S SCARY FARM > SEPT. 21-OCT. 31 Theme park turns sinister on select nights with shows, mazes, 1,000 lurking monsters. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, knotts.com 4 NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL > SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 Restaurant samplings, cooking demos, mixology classes, 250 wineries. $150; weekend $250. Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com 5 DUCKS VS. KINGS > NOV. 7 Anaheim/Los Angeles freeway rivalry continues. The Ducks were Western

Conference finalists last season.

Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com 6 SOMETHING ROTTEN! > NOV. 7-19 Hilarious tale about two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first musical, from the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org 7 IMAGINE DRAGONS > NOV. 16 Still radioactive! Tour stop follows the release in June of Evolve, the Las Vegas band’s third studio album.

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Coastal Global New Pacific Hideaway, at trendychic Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, offers shareable plates with Southeast Asia or Latin American influences amid décor dotted with hand-crafted finds from Mexico, Indonesia and Japan and a vibrant brick-wall mural of Frida Kahlo.

Standouts among chef J.T. Walker's starters and small plates are the amberjack crudo with ají amarillo; chicharróns with habanero vinegar; and the popular Lao sausage lettuce wraps with crispy sticky rice, coconut, pickled garlic and bang bang sauce.

Whole crispy snapper, served with green papaya slaw, whole fresh herbs and Korean banchan, makes for a spectacular share plate for two or more. The don't-miss cocktail: Kite Surfer (Rittenhouse Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Campari, honey, lemon and egg white). The don’t-miss dessert: Mexican mocha custard with Amaretto whipped cream, bruleed banana and housemade churro. p. 36

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Habana in Costa Mesa and (right) Aveo in Dana Point

BRUNCHES OF LATE Several dining destinations have launched weekend brunches. Habana, at the Lab in Costa Mesa, offers a truly impressive Cuban spread including ceviches, plantain pancakes, Caribbean eggs benedict, tamale pie and Key lime pie (p. 41). A second Habana has opened at Irvine Spectrum Center. At Juliette Kitchen + Bar in Newport Beach, chef Daniel Hyatt uses locally sourced ingredients to elevate modern American dishes; a la carte highlights include avocado toast, an elaborate corned beef hash and house-made beignets. Morning also becomes cocktails at Juliette: Consider the pancetta-vodka Bloody Mary or sparkling wine/absinthe Death in the Afternoon (p. 34). The extravagant brunch at Aveo Table + Bar at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point spans Mediterranean traditions and the restaurant’s entirety, the dining rooms as well as the vaulted bar and ocean-view terrace (p. 40). Spectacular new House of Blues Anaheim presents its World Fabulous Drag Brunch—starring Willam, actress and former RuPaul’s Drag Racer— the first Saturday of each month. The show includes all-you-can-eat Southern-inspired buffet and bottomless mimosas (p. 34).

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Cuisine Uncorked Joel Harrington—former sous chef to Marcus Samuelsson and culinary director of the famed Red Rooster in Harlem, N.Y.— heads up new Lido Bottle Works at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach.

Harrington uses ingredients from the restaurant’s nearby garden and the catch of the

day from the Dory Fishing Fleet to fashion a provocative menu: tuna tartare with chili pop rocks; cauliflower with trumpet mushroom and golden raisin, presented like a wreath; salmon belly with bacon, clam and dill gel; and lamb duo of rack and leg. Dishes are paired with thoughtfully curated beers

and wines and vermouth cocktails. Cool factoids: Tabletops come from a single downed redwood tree; most of the solid-gold-hued vintage Dirigold flatware was sourced from original owners across the country; and the cocktail glassware is vintage 1930-40s coupes and collins glasses. p. 36

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STELLA! Stella McCartney follows the openings of its luxe lifestyle boutiques in Paris and Florence with one at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Textures of glazed and fluted ceramic tiles, reclaimed timber and textured cast concrete showcase contemporary and sophisticated women’s ready-to-wear, lingerie and swim collections in the three-

story space. Lighted niches display accessories such as the iconic Falabella bag and Elyse shoes; the kidswear collection hangs on a wall of suspended rainbow rails. Categories extend to fragrance and innovative Adidas by Stella McCartney sportswear. In keeping with the brand’s cruelty-free ethos, no leather or fur is used. p. 56

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Beauty products at Cos Bar

Sophisticated new harborside shopping destination Lido Marina Village continues to roll out an impressive list of chic tenants. Known for its coastal classic design aesthetic, Bixby & Ball offers distinctive home décor items and accessories, furniture, antiques and art, bedding and pillows, jewelry, bath and body products and gifts (949.791.8260).

Broken English offers a thoughtfully curated mix

of contemporary and vintage jewelry in chic surroundings (949.675.2550).

Founded in Aspen 40 years ago, luxury beauty destination Cos Bar carries high-end makeup, skincare, fragrances and bath & body products for women and men (949.424.6572). Inspired by the value of a handwritten note and the emotion it can evoke, Sugar Paper specializes in exquisite stationery as well as pens, candles and accessories

including phone cases (949.524.3000). Londonbased fashion-forward fitness apparel at Sweaty Betty features exclusive fabrics, statement prints, opaque leggings and reversible styles (949.675.2562). The roster isn't limited to boutiques: Lido Marina Village Electric Boat Rental offers posh watercraft up to 22 feet long for as many as 10 people. No boating license required (949.612.8248). p. 56

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Center Stage

Mariinsky Ballet Chopiniana and (inset) musical Something Rotten

BALLET, NATASHA RAZINA. MUSICAL, JOAN MARCUS

The Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra pay homage to the great Russian choreographer Michel Fokine on Oct. 12-15 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Programs feature four of his works: Chopiniana; Le Spectre de la Rose, created for the legendary Vaslav Nijinsky; The Swan, for Anna Pavlova; and Scheherazade, set to Rimsky-Korsakov’s voluptuous score. Artistic director Valery Gergiev conducts. Broadway’s hilarious Something Rotten!, at the center Nov. 7-19, is set in the ’90s— the 1590s. Two brothers are desperate to write a hit play in the era of “rock star” Shakespeare when a local soothsayer reveals that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting—at the same time! They decide to write the world’s first musical instead. p. 50

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THREE BOUTIQUES RAISING THE RETAIL PROFILE OF ORANGE COUNTY

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Elyse Walker at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach

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Elyse Walker It doesn’t hurt that Elyse Walker is nestled in a postcardworthy waterfront property—new Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach—that oozes chic nautical charm. Nor that the renowned Los Angeles retail veteran’s namesake fashion boutique is in a historic bank that's been restored to stylish new glory. Set amid gray walls and rich black carpet, the jewelry collection is housed in— where else?—the vault.

Each room boasts dramatic statement pieces, and we haven’t even gotten to the designer clothing: custom chain chandelier; midcentury tufted-velvet Harvey Probber couch; and pale pink Bacharach swivel chairs.

Oh, and a collection of works by established and emerging artists. Think contemporary gallery meets cozy, glamorous home.

Remove the glorious setting, and the fashion-forward designer wares still get buzz: The 12,000-square-foot store yields a stunning trove from Acne to Zimmerman.

The “A” list alone, alphabetically speaking, includes Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Vauthier, Anthony Vaccarello and Azzedine Alaia. Other roster highlights include Isabel Marant, Maison Margiela and Mansur Gavriel.

The high-fashion-minded find ready-to-wear apparel and accessories in a number of shops within the shop.

A year-round section for the beach and poolside runway offers the latest in swimwear, sunglasses, towels, coverups and sandals. The denim bar is stocked with Current/Eliott, Frame and Mother Denim. Handbags and shoes set hearts aflutter.

The dedicated jewelry room is actually called the Vault. In it are stunning collections from designers including Cathy Waterman and Elise Dray. Need a quick blow-out to finish that head-to-toe perfect look? There’s a full-service salon, too.

Can’t actually get there? No problem. A team of expert stylists can text you the latest arrivals tailored to your tastes—or arrange for hand-chosen looks to be delivered to you to peruse.

Anthropologie & Co.

Lifting the Retail Vision Anthopologie Fashion Island 823 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach 949.720.9946 anthropologie.com Elyse Walker Lido Marina Village 3444 Via Lido Newport Beach 949.612.2646 elysewalker.com Luxury Mall The Outlets at San Clemente 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 424 San Clemente 949.940.0299 luxurymallusa.com

Anthropologie did not choose to debut its highly anticipated expanded concept in Los Angeles or San Francisco, but rather in Newport Beach. The store doubled its footprint from 12,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet last year, making the Fashion Island location the largest Anthropologie store at the time. (In terms of selling space, Westport, CT, now has that honor.)

Devoted to the ultimate Anthropologie experience, it feels more like a mini-department store.

Need interior-design inspiration? A home-furnishings showroom features 12 complete bedroom, living and dining room vignettes. A home stylist helps shoppers with everything from wallpaper and rugs to upholstered pieces.

The changes in shoes and beauty may be the most dramatic. The shoe salon now boasts more than 300 styles from some 40 brands including Bernardo, Bill Blass, Billy Ella, Farylrobin, Matiko, Rachel Comey, See

by Chloé, Schutz and Vanessa Wu. The expansive beauty section offers a dizzying array of more than 800 beauty, fragrance, skincare and haircare products. Lines include Albeit, Florapy, Caudalie, Klorane, Kypris, Phyto Paris and Skinvolve.

All new is the dreamy BHLDN shop, offering a curated selection of vintage-inspired bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, accessories and party décor—everything one might need for a romantic boho-chic wedding.

Luxury Mall

Shoes at Anthropologie.

Top from left: Saloni dress, Mark Cross bag, Gianvito Rossi shoes at Elyse Walker; beauty at Anthropologie; Prada Saffiano Dome at Luxury Mall; Elyse Walker

For those who want to buy prestige brands for a fraction of the price—and who doesn’t?—there’s Luxury Mall, also along the coast at the Outlets at San Clemente.

The concept seems far too good to be true: Find a curated collection of coveted designers—Miu Miu, Prada, Celine, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo, Tod’s, La Perla, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Versace and more—at 40 percent to 60 percent off retail prices.

Handbags star. Find arm-candy favorites such as Prada’s patent-Saffiano-leather Dome, Miu Miu satchels and Gucci shoulder bags. There are fanciful underthings and swimwear from La Perla, along with ready-to-wear from Marc Jacobs and shoes from Prada and Tod’s.

Luxury Mall expands its menswear this season, offering Roberto Cavalli as well as Cavalli, for instance, and broadens its assortment of small leather goods and accessories beyond Tod’s and Versace.

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here are always new shop openings in Orange County; there’s always some redesign or renovation underway.

It’s not every day that new stores and boutiques, or even changing concepts, lift the retail vision and dramatically up the game for the rest of the field.

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Hot Pots, Cool Sushi Orange County is in a new Golden Age of Southeast Asian restaurants, with a spectacular up-tick in top-notch options in the last 12 months. Here are four of the best.

By BEN JA MIN EP S TEIN If we had to trace the start of the current era of Asian restaurants in Orange County to a single moment, it would be that first bite of truffle xiao long bao three years ago at Taiwanese dumpling sensation Din Tai Fung at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. It was the explosion of juices heard round the county; the wait for tables would be measured in hours, not minutes, with lines way out the door. Flamboyant Cantonese dim-sum destination J. Zhou opened around the same time at the District in Tustin, offering special-occasion fare such as abalone of several species or whole lobster offered 16 ways—and unusual fare, at least hereabouts, such as chicken knees and durian mochi.

Other top eateries have opened since—Vietnamese standout Garlic & Chives in Garden Grove, stunning Sushi Roku for contemporary Japanese in Newport Beach and Irenia for new Filipino in Santa Ana come to mind.

But now Orange County is really on a roll—whether you’re after lumpia, spring roll, egg roll or sushi roll. Never in memory have so many benchmark restaurants—in terms of both cuisine and style—opened in such quick succession as Southeast Asian destinations have since November 2016.

That month saw the bookend openings of two restaurants, either of which could easily be considered that year’s most exciting: Mix Mix Kitchen Bar

in Santa Ana, where, true to his own background, chef Ross Pangilinan offers Filipino fusion fare, and intimate Vietnamese eatery LSXO, a restaurant hidden within a restaurant—Bluegold at Pacific City in Huntington Beach.

April 2017 saw a spring awakening.

Meizhou Dongpo, which has more than 120 locations in China, converted a former Marie Callender’s to a splendid space with white-tablecloth ambience where every dish is an artfully presented adventure. Actor Robert De Niro and chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened an outpost of their globally renowned Nobu, which pioneered Japanese fusion fare, at trendy-luxe Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. W

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Lamb satay noodle at LSXO

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NOBU “You can tell how much fun a city is going to be if Nobu is in it,” Madonna once famously said. Newport Beach just got more fun! Matsuhisa and the Oscarwinning De Niro opened their first Nobu in New York in 1994. It’s now the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, in more than 30 cities from Malibu to Dubai to Beijing. Vogue once called it the “hippest restaurant chain.” Kate Winslet deemed it “heaven on earth and sex on a plate.” At Lido Marina Village, the gorgeous groundfloor lounge centers on an oval bar; it spills out onto a patio overlooking a harbor canal where the first-ever Nobu Grand Cordon Bar serves rotating cocktails from other Nobus. Full-menu dining, sushi and tasting menus are offered at the sushi bar and at tables upstairs. Nobu Classics include black cod miso. Nobu Now offers salmon nashi pear and roasted King crab with uni.

Among desserts is a bento box of darkchocolate fondant and Imperial matcha.

MEIZHOU DONGPO In addition to its many Chinese locations, the upscale Sichuan eatery’s elegant Irvine outpost brings the number in the U.S. to five. Meizhoui Dongpo is best known for its roasted duck and dim sum items such as dan dan noodles and Sichuan dumplings— and for its bold and fiery cuisine. Showstoppers abound on the lunch and dinner menus. Sweet and sour tilapia is painstakingly sculpted and fried into the shape of a pinecone. The Royal Hot Pot—mouth-

numbing from Sichuan peppercorns, fivealarm fiery, served in a pot fit for royalty— includes beef, shrimp, quail egg, Spam-like luncheon meat, needle mushroom, lotus root, soybean sprout and kelp. “Spicy” chicken finds not-so-fiery chilies dotted with fried chicken. The wok-fried bamboo shoots come directly from China—as do the chefs, in three-month stints. Most dishes are served family style. Crispy sticky rice cake is the dessert of choice.

garlic fried rice and chimichurri. Among mains are New York steak with calamansisoy hollandaise and a duck French toast with five spice maple, Sichuan pepper cider jus and caramelized blackberries. The Tropical Verrine dessert, with lychee, passion fruit, coconut and macadamia nuts, is a twist on the halo halo. The don’t-miss cocktail: the orange-hued Silly Rabbit, with reposado tequila, Thai chili-carrot syrup, lemon-lime juice, cloves and mezcal misting.

MIX MIX KITCHEN BAR With the opening of Mix Mix, Ross Pangilinan went from being one of the county’s least-known best chefs—having helmed sophisticated Leatherby’s Café Rouge for seven years—to one of its best known, with Mix Mix widely considered O.C.’s top new restaurant of 2016. Mirroring his upbringing, Pangilinan offers Filipino fusion fare. Small plates include a ceviche with yellowfin tuna, coconut lime, avocado, pork cracklings and Thai chili, and a pork-cheek adobo with

LSXO The “LS” in LSXO stands for Little Sister, the first of nine projects from Jed Sanford and chef Tin Vuong. Whether the “XO” stands for “extraordinary” or “XO sauce,” the chef’s favored cognac concoction, doesn’t matter; both work. The intimate Vietnamese restaurant is tucked within sleek Bluegold restaurant at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. Follow the butterflies on Bluegold’s ceiling; inside, find intoxicating décor and servers clad in black eveningwear. Vuong’s menu takes its cues from Saigon’s District 1 neighborhood. Assemble-yourself imperial rolls with shrimp, crab, pork, taro root, glass noodle, roasted peanut and chili-lime sauce; lamb satay noodle; bo kho with marrow, tendons, oxtail, rib meat, baguette and pate; and peanut butter & jelly cheesecake leave you wanting to try the other 50 dishes. Spectacular cocktails include the two-bamboo-straw Cool Runnings in a copper pineapple goblet and, Friday and Saturday late nights only, the Coke by Coke West with ginger-sugar “lines.” What can we say? XOXO!

NOBU, ryan garvin (INTERIOR), HENRY HARGREAVES (FOOD). opposite, talia samuels. PREVIOUS SPREAD, SIMON NICHOLLS

Roast duck at Meizhou Dongpo; staircase and, below, salmon sashimi at Nobu

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Asian Destinations LSXO

Meizhou Dongpo

Mix Mix Kitchen Bar

Bluegold, Pacific City 21016 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach 714.374.0038 dinebluegold.com

Culver Plaza 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine 949.433.5686

300 N. Main St, Santa Ana 714.836.5158 mixmixkitchenbar.com

Nobu Lido Marina Village 3450 Via Oporto, Newport Beach 949.429.4440 noburestaurants.com

Chocolate tart at Mix Mix Kitchen + Bar

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PAR EXCELLENCE THE SINGLE BEST HOLES ON THE COUNTY’S BEST COURSES. by BRIAN ROBIN

You know these holes are great when you see them. You confirm they are great when you play them—though you may not always be able to say exactly why they’re great.

Aesthetics and natural beauty are factors—but golf courses from Newport Beach to Nantucket feature beautiful holes that aren’t great holes. And courses from Anaheim to Atlantic City have interesting holes whose beauty don’t take your breath away. Great golf holes are eye candy and brain food—and they’re excellent for beginners or experts.

Strawberry Farms Golf Course Hole No. 10 / 369 Yards / Par 4

For some reason, short par 4s are often considered the best holes on a course. Maybe it's because so many of them make a player think—never mind that many golfers don’t like to think.

Here's what they think about on this short but beautiful par 4 in Irvine: Do you want to hit with an iron or hybrid off the tee and deal with a longer approach shot and fairway bunkers? Or pull out the driver and avoid all

of that? Using the driver brings into play the reservoir, which runs along the left side of the hole and out of bounds on the right side until the hole doglegs left. The reservoir stays in play, as does a large bunker, should you yank your approach left to a diamond-shaped green that slopes back to front.

The vista of the hills behind the hole is postcard-worthy; in fact, the views at every juncture and in every direction are the best on the course, which is owned by former Angels third baseman Doug DeCinces.

Anaheim Hills Golf Club Hole No. 15 / 357 Yards / Par 4

You’re standing on the tee, 100-plus feet above the fairway with a commanding view of the clubhouse and about half of the golf course, when you hear rustling in the bushes behind you. It might be a rabbit. Or it might be a hawk who just found a rabbit—and flies away with his prey right over the hole you’re about to play. The fauna plays through at Anaheim Hills.

But back to that striking view—and the options the hole's dramatic elevation presents to golfers.

To best play this hole, advises Cameron Carr, Anaheim Hills general manager, the average golfer should take a 3-wood or hybrid, hit it straight and let gravity do the rest. “For most people, that leaves a 100-yard

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the size of a VW Beetle—so it’s hard to get it close. It’s the shortest hole out here, but it kicks my butt every time I play it.”

Trying to drive the hole requires a blind tee shot over trees, and a hill, to a deceptive green where your lone chance of getting the ball close is to land it short and have it run up on the green. The less adventurous, and more intelligent, play: a long iron or hybrid to the dogleg left, then a wedge to the green, which is framed by a bunker and mounds.

Airmail all of that with your wedge and you’re literally on the beach—Salt Creek Beach. It's a hole that requires thought, execution and no small amount of luck to walk away with a par 4.

Pelican Hill Golf Club/North Course Hole No. 17 / 558 Yards / Par 5

Hole No. 3, Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point

shot into the green, which doesn’t sound tough. But if you hit it bad to the right or long to the left, you’re dead,” he says. Why? “The trees on the left and the lake on the right.” A small two-tiered green awaits. “This hole is all about the scenery,” Carr adds.

Monarch Beach Golf Links

COURTESY Monarch beach

Hole No. 3 / 315 Yards / Par 4

Yet another short par 4, this one in Dana Point. Here’s one you can drive, you think.

Here’s an easy birdie, you think. And here’s Monarch Beach general manager Eric Lohman to disabuse you of both notions.

“You’d think it would play pretty easy,” Lohman says. “But you have to hit a precise layup 215 yards, then hit a 100-yard wedge shot downhill, and downwind to a green with slope and three pin placements about

Aside from the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean from the tee box, the genius of this Tom Fazio-designed, dogleg-right hole in sumptuous Newport Coast is simple. It is a true risk-reward hole that provides options and choices on every shot, starting at the tee. The closer you flirt with the right side, the easier it is to reach the green in two— and the easier it is to find a yawning fairway bunker or the lake it flanks.

Conquer that challenge and you’re faced with another choice: Attempt a difficult second shot over a canyon and miss the two bunkers right of the green? Or lay up and flirt with the nest of fairway bunkers short of the canyon?

The safe play off the tee is to aim left and hit into the fairly expansive fairway. That, however, brings the fairway bunkers and canyon into play on your second shot.

“It makes you think,” agrees Glenn Deck, Pelican Hill director of instruction. “On a good tee shot, you have to make a decision.

If you miss, that easy par or birdie all of a sudden turns into a big number.

“It’s all about angles on this hole,” he adds. “Which one do you want to approach?

How aggressive do you want to be?”

Pelican Hill Golf Club/South Course Hole No. 13 / 131-108 Yards / Par 3

One of the best and most distinctive par 3s in Southern California—and not just because of the picture-perfect view of the Pacific Ocean to Laguna Beach that greets

you at the tee box and never lets go.

Fazio designed this hole with two greens, bisected by a massive bunker that, from the tee box, looks like the Sahara as it wraps around the back of both.

The hole may be short, but your shot better not be, lest you find that bunker. The views are long, but your shot better not be, lest you find the back of that bunker. On either green.

“It’s breathtaking and it’s unique,” Deck says. “One day, you play one green, the next day, you play the other. But the beauty of this hole is that if you hit a good shot into [the green], you have a very good chance to make birdie. But if you miss the green, you’re going to walk away with a bogey almost every time. Distance control is the key to playing the hole well.”

The wind on the Newport Coast adds to the challenge. You can play this hole 10 times and play it 10 different ways, Deck says. That’s the definition of a great golf hole—never mind the views.

Tustin Ranch Golf Club Hole No. 11 / 165 Yards / Par 3 Here’s an example of a hole that's in your head the moment you step onto the grounds. You’d think that playing a gorgeous hole with an island green, a fountain and two waterfalls framing it all would put you in a good frame of mind.

You’d be wrong.

“You could have a great round going and be standing on the tee box, looking at all the water there, and thinking I have to have a par or, at the worst, a three-putt bogey, or my round’s destroyed,“ says James Spadoni, Tustin Ranch general manager. The course hosts member-guest tournaments with a shotgun start and whoever starts on No. 11 always complains, he says.

There's only one safe strategy: “Hit for the middle of the green. Where you’re at in your round determines how you play this hole.”

That’s because you’re dealing with a back-to-front sloping green, where a back pin mandates one extra club and a front pin mandates discretion not to aim for it—and the latter is a sucker’s pin with the water looming nearby.

“It’s a make-or-break hole for your round,” Spadoni says.

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Costa Mesa

/ Santa Ana / Irvine / Tustin

Metro Cities Irvine, home of the historic Irvine Ranch, is O.C.’s financial 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 the county’s heart.

Costa Mesa On one side of Bristol Street is South Coast Plaza, whose $2 billion in annual sales is highest among U.S. shopping destinations. On the other is O.C.’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. Fifty years later, South Coast Plaza and its Bear Street wing, connected by the Bridge of Gardens, offer hundreds of stores, boutiques and restaurants. In fact, the state-designated tourist attraction boasts the nation’s highest concentration of elite retailers.

Openings during the semicentennial anniversary include Dior Homme and Stella McCartney.

Dining options include Din Tai Fung and, across Bristol Street, Vaca, from former Bravo Top Chef runner-up Amar Santana, and Water Grill.

It’s an easy walk to the “arts campus,” the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and, in the future, Orange County Museum of Art. The center, built in 1986 mainly with Segerstrom money on Segerstrom land, includes 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall, presenting performing-arts genres including dance and Broadway musicals, and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, a 2,000-seat facility designed by Cesar Pelli.

Founders Hall and Samueli Theater are more intimate.

To the west is the South Coast

Collection of design showrooms such as Design Within Reach and new Room & Board. Foodies frequent Surfas Culinary District, Arc restaurant and the Saturday farmers market. Its hip centerpiece, OC Mix, features 30 vendors including Alexander Gray eyewear, the Mixing Glass and nationally acclaimed Taco María.

South on Bristol are The Lab and The Camp shopping and dining centers. The Lab has the kinds of shops you’d likely find on L.A.’s trendy Melrose Avenue. Popbar gelato-on-astick and Red & Blue Vintage are new. Opposite is the Camp,

Santa Ana Arts-minded downtown Santa Ana offers the Artists Village, Santora Arts Complex and Grand Central Art Center. Mix Mix Kitchen + Bar and El Mercado Modern Cuisine make for one of the county's most exciting dining scenes. Find a dozen innovative fast-casual dining concepts at 4th Street Market. New food hall McFadden Public Market, on Main Street, features vintage arcade games and two bars.

The bar scene—we favor Lola Gaspar—is burgeoning, too.

The Yost Theater concert venue is an East End anchor.

great find

SPIRITS FILLED New Blinking Owl distillery converts a staircase manufacturing space into an art-deco-meets-the-’70s tasting room offering handcrafted gin, Valencia orange-flavored vodka and an herbaceous aquavit infused with organic hibiscus—the official flower of Santa Ana. Barrel-aged bourbon is on its way. Get spiritual! 802 E. Washington Ave., Santa Ana, 714.852.3947, blinkingowldistillery.com

DALE BERMAN, above left, and courtesy SEGERSTROM center for the arts. bowers, EDWIN SANTIAGO

set amid wood and aluminum.

Dining options include Old Vine Café, Vitaly for Italian sandwiches and gelato and Taco Asylum for distinctive tacos.

Dine-and-play center The Triangle offers bowling at Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl, dining at Black Knight Gastro Lounge and Saddle Ranch Chop House and top-tier Time nightclub. The O.C. Fair & Event Center hosts events year-round, the county fair and concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre in summer.

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Impressionist art on the ground floor of an office building.

Near the airport, innovative Trade food hall debuted recently; superb Ootoro sushi is its fine-dining anchor. Orange County Great Park offers a farmers market, an arts complex and a carousel; you can ride 400 feet up in the tethered orange balloon visible from the freeways. 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.

Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Opposite: Irvine Spectrum Center, left, and Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Bowers Museum, founded about 80 years ago, mounts blockbuster exhibitions with the world’s major museums. Visitors can also view pre-Columbian artifacts, Pacific Island art, an exhibit of local history and dine at the Patina Group’s Tangata.

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

On the Irvine border, and sharing that city’s vibe, is John Wayne Airport, whose pleasant ambience and ease of departure and arrival make it vastly superior to LAX.

IRVINE Irvine offers a relatively problemfree world carved from the Irvine Co.’s land holdings.

Irvine Spectrum Center’s Giant Wheel can be seen for miles from the 5, 405 and 133 freeways. The center’s 150 shops, many entertainmentrelated, restaurants such as Cucina Enoteca for Cal-Ital and new Habana for Cuban, and the nation’s most visited movie complex draw more visitors annually than Disneyland.

UC Irvine’s Irvine Barclay Theatre presents music, dance and theatrical events.

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

TUSTIN Forbes magazine has listed Tustin, which has preserved many of its 1870s buildings, in its Top 25 places “to live well.”

The District at Tustin Legacy, at Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, is a sprawling shopping center. Draws include The Winery, J. Zhou and Bluewater Grill restaurants, a cineplex, and bowling at Bowlmor. Union Market offers an eclectic collection of dining concepts, notably Hatch for tiki drinks and sliders and new Mr. Holmes Bakehouse for innovative pastries. The nearby twin hangars that once housed airships 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. Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen, designed by Thomas Schoos, is new.

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

insider tips

RAISING THE BAR Costa Mesa has a reputation for its drinking spots—a really good one!

Casa 820 W. 19th St., 949.877.0075 casabarcostamesa.com Barley Forge Brewing 2957 Randolph Ave., Unit B 714.641.2084 barleyforge.com (label above) Gunwhale Ales 2960 Randolph Ave., Unit A 949.393.2537 gunwhaleales.com Holiday 719 W. 19th St., 949.371.9992 holidaycm.com Ms Alice 841 Baker St., 949.630.5688 mansioncosta.com/ms-alice Pie Society 353 E. 17th St., 949.313.6335 piesocietybar.com Ruin Bar 2930 Bristol St.,714.884.3189 theruinbar.com Wild Goose Tavern 436 E. 17th St., 949.722.9453 goosebar.com

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NEWPORT BEACH

/ BALBOA / CORONA DEL MAR / HUNTINGTON BEACH

THE COAST Newport Beach offers O.C.’s most pleasant shopping destination, countless fine restaurants, gorgeous golf and coveted real estate. Along the coast are wide sandy beaches, piers, the world’s largest pleasure-boat harbor and Surf City USA. on-the-moment boutiques (see Insider Tips next page).

The action never stops around Newport Pier, off Newport Boulevard on McFadden Square.

Stag Bar (1908) now has a kitchen. The Dory Fishing Fleet (1889) leaves in the wee hours of the morn; visit the open-air fish market after sunrise, then have breakfast at the Dory Deli.

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; don’t go in unless you know what you’re doing.

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has become ExplorOcean. On the harbor side of Balboa Peninsula is the Balboa Pavilion, a 1905 cupola-topped structure that is the de­pot for boat excursions: harbor tours, whale-watching trips and Santa Catalina cruises. As classic pop-

Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Coast and, left, Balboa Island

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 community featuring charming cottages, shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants, notably new Mr. G’s Bistro and Tim Goodell’s Royal Hen gastropub. Marine Avenue is its only nonresidential street. Try a custom-dipped Balboa Bar.

CORONA DEL MAR Corona del Mar, whose streets are named for flowers, has

great find

LARGE AS LIFE Pacific Sculpture Gallery opens adjacent to harborside shopping destination Lido Marina Village, offering works by dozens of artists working primarily in three dimensions. Bronze highlights include Nano Lopez’s ornate life-size Bobby the Baby Elephant and, left, Angela Mia De la Vega’s Joyful Empowerment. 3430 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 949.675.2925, pacificsculpture.com

BALBOA, ASHOK SINHA. CRYSTAL COVE, BENJAMIN GINSBERG

NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach and its environs have been called California’s Riviera. 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 anchor elegant shopping destination Fashion Island, now in its 50th year. AG Adriano Goldschmied and ViX Paula Hermanny Swimwear boutiques are new. Dining options include Sushi Roku and Red O. Island Cinema offers leather seats and wine service.

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

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 (949.279.4507) rents kayaks and electric boats.

Newport Beach has the world’s largest small-boat harbor. Mariner’s Mile, on Coast Highway, is lined with restaurants such as The Winery and Pizzeria Mozza and luxury-car showrooms.

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 watercraft 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.

Harborside Lido Marina Village is a pedestrian shopping destination with tenants including new Nobu and Lido Bottle Works restaurants, Alchemy Works gallery and upscale and

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MERCHANT MARINA Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach offers an amazing collection of O.C.-exclusive boutiques. expansive beaches and some of the country’s most expensive real estate. Upscale destinations at Corona del Mar Plaza, near Fashion Island, include Diane’s for swimwear and Tommy Bahama as well as new VICI and gourmet pantry Baker & Olive.

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

You’ll find bodysurfing, volleyball, fire pits, all amenities and Tackle Box gourmet “grub shack” at Corona del Mar State Beach. Picturesque Little Corona Beach, setting for countless family photos, is just south.

South of Corona del Mar is Newport Coast. Crystal Cove Shopping Center offers boutiques such as Atelier 7918 and At Ease for Men and restaurants Bluefin, Mastro’s Ocean Club

and newly relocated French destination Marché Moderne.

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH Surf City USA has become more sophisticated. Though Huntington Beach retains some of its sand-in-the-cracks identity, shops, fine-dining options and luxury hotels have made for a dramatic transformation.

Main Street is a promenade with lots of surfwear and beachwear shops, a Surfing Walk of Fame and Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.

New Pacific City brings acres of retail and dining, including Kin boutique and LSXO, inside new Bluegold, respectively. Hip lounges include The Bungalow and rooftop Treehouse. Next to Huntington Beach Pier Plaza are Duke’s and Sandy’s HB restaurants; the plaza hosts live music and farmers markets.

Three beaches—Huntington City Beach, Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach—are popular for surfing and volleyball and for their fire rings. Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve (714.846.1114) boats 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 350acre Huntington Central Park; the park encompasses Shipley Nature Center (714.842.4772), an equestrian center, two “lakes” and the Central Library (714.842.4481).

Tenants at 5 Points Plaza include Loft, CloudMover Day Spa and Vans; the dog-friendly center even has a barking lot.

Draws at Tuscan-themed Bella Terra shopping destination include outdoor-sports specialist REI and Solita for excellent tacos and margaritas. Nearby is Old World Village, hub for all things German, notably dachshund races.

Bailey44 3505 Via Oporto, Suite A 949.612.7833 Clare V. 3424 Via Oporto, Suite 100 949.612.7186 Eberjey 3432 Via Oporto, Suite 105 949.791.8378 Elyse Walker 3444 Via Lido 949.612.2646 Marine Layer 3420 Via Lido 949.220.7295 Planet Blue 3412 Via Oporto Suite 101-103 949.791.8254 Steven Alan 3446 Via Oporto 949.200.9212 Velvet 3400 Via Oporto, Building A Suite 101, 949.612.7248

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LAGUNA BEACH

/ DANA POINT / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO / SAN CLEMENTE

SOUTH COAST

LAGUNA BEACH Admire the sculptures at Laguna College of Art + Design as you enter the county’s original art colony along Laguna Canyon Road. In fact, it is easy to spend a day along the thoroughfare before ever entering the city proper, especially during the three summer art festivals— Festival of Arts, Laguna ArtA-Fair and the Sawdust Art Festival—and renowned “living tableaux” presentation Pageant of the Masters. Acclaimed Laguna Playhouse offers comedic and profound fare year-round.

Laguna Canyon Road becomes Broadway, then comes to a T at Coast Highway. Turn either way and you’ll find galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

Up the hill to the right, Laguna Art Museum presents modern and contemporary art, mostly

by California painters, explores pop culture and displays art from Laguna’s past, particularly seascapes. Steps away are coastal vistas at Heisler Park

and a stretch of Coast Highway called North Gallery Row, where you’ll find Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry (352 N. Coast Hwy., 949.715.0953) and Tiki-chic Royal Hawaiian restaurant.

Broadway ends at Main Beach. There are volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a boardwalk—and it's just across the street from the downtown heart of Laguna, aka the Village, whose distinctive shops and galleries include the sculpture garden at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery (326 Glenneyre St., 888.972.5543). South along Coast Highway are top-notch

dining options including hockey great Teemu Selänne’s Selanne Steak Tavern, posh Studio at the Montage and new Harvest at the Ranch at Laguna Beach.

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 California coast’s “only romantic spot,” noting its “grandeur” and “solemnity.” You’ll find grandeur but little solemnity along Harbor Drive, bustling with boaters, diners, shoppers and those headed to see the tall 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, during the summer,Lobsterfest, a surf competition and outrigger racing. Fourth of July, the busiest day of the year, features fireworks launched from a barge.

At the end of the harbor’s rocky ledge are tide pools, public benches and basking seals.

Dana Point Harbor has 2,500 slips for vessels of all sizes, three yacht clubs, a fishing pier and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, which offers whale-watching trips. The Ocean Institute displays the Pilgrim, a full-sized replica of the brig on which Dana sailed.

Wharf highlights include White Pelican Gallery for Native American jewelry (34475 Golden Lantern St., 949.240.1991) and the Harbor Grill seafooder.

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

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LAGUNA BUY HAND Buy Hand offers birthstone jewelry; children’s toys and clothes; candles, sun catchers and other handcrafted items, many by artists based in Laguna Beach. Among the more distinctive are a hand-knit turtle, a hummingbird necklace, left, and an argyle bow tie for dogs; pet bling includes an “I’m a lover not a biter” tag. 1175 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.0515, lagunabuyhand.com

MISSION, EDWIN SANTIAGO. LAGUNA GALLERY AND BEACH, ASHOK SINHA. SALT ARTWORK: JOHAN BARRIOS, DESVELO

Four of the county’s most historic cities are nestled into its southern corner: Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente along Coast Highway, and nearby San Juan Capistrano. All offer shopping, dining and natural beauty.

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Main Beach in Laguna Beach.

Opposite: Mission San Juan Capistrano and, in Laguna Beach, Joanne Artman Gallery

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO There’s no beach in this burg, but there’s plenty of history, style and charm.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, the birthplace of Orange County, was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1776, the same year America was born. It took nine years to build its Great Stone Church, completed in 1806; it took one 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 goldleaf 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 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 train goes right by Ramos House Café, which offers an unforgettable breakfast in an 1881 board-and-batten house.

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 to the east is Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park (33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210).

SAN CLEMENTE La Casa Pacifica, site of President Richard Nixon’s Western White House, has long since been broken up into million-dollar homes by a private developer.

But you can still see 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 the site of the city’s Cultural Center and Gardens, offering galleries and a popular veranda.

From the pier, the sun sets across the blue 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 El Camino Real and Avenida del Mar, lined with antique stores and galleries, and at The Outlets at San Clemente, a spectacular shopping destination marrying luxury and discount.

Tenants include Guess, Nike and new Luxury Mall.

Talega Golf Club, above the city, was designed with help from Masters champion Fred Couples (949.369.6226).

Blue Eyed Girl boutique and Sundried Tomato bistro are among draws at Talega Village Center.

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Laguna Beach offers more than 100 galleries.

Some of our favorites: Dawson Cole Fine Art 326 Glenneyre St. 888.972.5543 dawsoncolefineart.com JoAnne Artman Gallery 326 N. Coast Hwy. 949.510.5481 joanneartmangallery.com Kush Fine Art 210A Forest Ave. 949.376.8017 vladimirkush.com National Geographic 218 Forest Ave. 949.627.8232 natgeofineart.com Ruth Mayer Gallery 380 S. Coast Hwy. 949.494.8185 ruthmayer.com Salt Fine Art 346 N. Coast Hwy. 949.715.5554 saltfineart.net Wyland Studio Gallery 509 S. Coast Hwy. 949.376.8000 wylandgalleries.com

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ANAHEIM Since Walt Disney opened the Disneyland main gate in 1955, families have made the pilgrimage, starting with the yesteryear pleasures of Main Street, U.S.A.; Star Wars now brings epic encounters to Tomorrowland.

A mountain range of thrill rides includes Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. The park recently marked its 60th anniversary.

Guests enter sister park Disney California Adventure along Buena Vista Street, which evokes the era when Walt Disney arrived in Los Angeles; its Carthay Circle Theatre houses an elegant restaurant.

Guardians of the Galaxy— Mission: Breakout! is new. The thrills never end at global gliding simulation Soarin’ Around the World and California Screamin’ coaster. World of Color wows nightly with choreographed fountains, lights, lasers, music, film and animation.

There’s no admission at adjacent Downtown Disney, a lively promenade lined with shops,

entertainment venues and dining destinations such as Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar. Eateries range from fast to fancy; none outclasses the Grand Californian Hotel’s Napa Rose.

“Eatertainment” destination Anaheim GardenWalk offers more than a dozen eateries including Roy’s Restaurant; nightlife, notably spectacular new House of Blues Anaheim; attractions such as GO VR Gaming, Mission Escape Games and Bowlmor Lanes, as well as galleries. Acclaimed restaurant and saloon The Ranch is nearby.

Honda Center is home to the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team and L.A. Kiss football team and host to touring acts such as Janet Jackson and Imagine Dragons. American Sports Centers Anaheim, the world’s largest indoor court facility, features 34 volleyball courts that convert into 25 basketball courts.

Nearby is the region’s architecturally stunning Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). At Angel Stadium, “the Big A,” majorleague baseball rules when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

play; arena rock acts occasionally invade when the team is away.

Anaheim Convention Center’s Grand Plaza is always abuzz.

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. Our favorites include Adya for Cal-Indian, Georgia’s for Southern and Hammer Workshop & Bar for cocktails. New MAKE, in a 1919 marmalade factory opposite, adds Unsung Brewing Co. and other beverage vendors. 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 dating 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; shop-

pers stroll California Marketplace, which has a nearby Independence Hall replica (1966).

Inside the park is a daunting collection of roller coasters.

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 kiddie rides at Camp Snoopy. Ghost Town recently marked its 75th anniversary.

Explore bygone eras without leaving Beach Boulevard.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament revisits an 11thcentury castle. Audiences cheer jousting knights and pageantry starring Pure Spanish stallions

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BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOO Young princesses and knights get the full fairy-tale treatment at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle courtyard. Each of three princess packages include hair, makeup, sash and accessories. Boys become gallant young knights with a daring hairstyle, a Prince Philip shield and a sword. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4636, disneyland.disney.go.com

PACKING HOUSE, DALE BERMAN. DISNEYLAND, EDWIN SANTIAGO. BIBBIDI, COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT

Long before orange groves and Walt Disney shaped the Anaheim landscape, the region was California’s first wine country, thanks to German immigrants. Now its world-class attractions make it the gateway to endless fun and joyful memories.

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In Anaheim: Astro Orbiter at Disneyland and, opposite, Anaheim Packing House food hall

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 galleon in an indoor lagoon. Teatro Martini dinner cabaret recently opened at the same location.

ORANGE Old Towne Orange often appears in movies and commercials, thanks to its 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. New are its Musco Center for the Arts and, nearby, Hilbert Museum of California Art. To

the east, Irvine Park’s 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 such as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and new Nordstrom Rack.

Families head for Lucky Strike Lanes and Vans Skatepark.

Nearby Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove—formerly known as Crystal Cathedral—is a must-tour for architecture buffs.

FULLERTON Most visitors to Fullerton, home of California State University, Fullerton, gravitate to the historic core along Harbor Boulevard, with its endless boutiques and watering holes.

Near Commonwealth Avenue, a short stroll from the historic train station, are night spots and restaurants such as Matador Cantina and Twisted Vine.

Significant sights include the Fullerton Museum Center, offering dynamic exhibits such

The vibrant enclave with the largest concentration of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam isn't so little!

as a gallery devoted to Leo Fender, native son and pioneer of the electric guitar. The museum offers maps pinpointing fine examples of architectural styles within walking distance. The stately Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts varied design and art events and exhibits. The Fullerton Arboretum at CSUF offers streams, trails and a restored Victorian cottage.

East in Yorba Linda is the birthplace of Richard M. Nixon.

The tiny home and impressive rose garden are on the grounds of the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, which marked its 25th anniversary with a $15 million renovation.

New exhibits include a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office and one that focuses on his historic trip to China.

Birch Street Promenade in Brea offers shops, restaurants such as Brunos Italian Kitchen and stand-up comedy. Brea Mall is huge; its dining options include new HaiDiLao Fusion Shabu.

Asian Garden Mall 9200 Bolsa Ave. Westminster, 714.891.2122 (Night market opens June 16.)

Brodard Restaurant 9892 Westminster Ave. Garden Grove, 714.530.1744 Garlic and Chives 9892 Westminster Ave., #311 Garden Grove, 714.591.5196 HYP Fashion & Beauty 14726 Goldenwest St. Westminster, 714.895.5683 Pho 79 9941 W. Hazard Ave. Garden Grove, 714.531.2490 7 Leaves Café 9786 Westminster Ave. Garden Grove, 714.590.2790 Trai Cay Ngon fruit market 8920 Bolsa Ave. Westminster, 714.894.5852 Vietnam War Memorial Sid Goldstein Freedom Park 14180 All American Way Westminster

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Guests are the protagonists at Disney California Adventure Park’s new Guardians of the Galaxy— Mission: BREAKOUT!, based on the storyline in the Guardians films, comics and animated television series. The irreverently funny, high-speed ride uses virtual reality and animatronic technologies and a classic rock and pop soundtrack. In a Disney first, guests seem to actually step into the story with characters; main character Rocket makes several appearances. The adventure unfolds in a 183-foottall fortress (formerly the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) and varies with each experience. p. 50

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/ DINING AMERICAN A RESTAURANT Stylish spot—”classically hip since 1926”—with red leather booths. Kentucky fried quail; Imperial Wagyu coulotte steak. Café/market adjacent.

L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 3334 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.6505 $$$ Map N13 ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Distinctive fare—e.g., crab cones, venison shank—and excellent cocktails amid striking decor; garden terrace with fire “tornadoes.” L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887 $$ Map D4 ARC Chef Noah Blöm’s “flame, flavor, finesse” cuisine (e.g., pig with black beans, maple and herbs) amid rusticapothecary decor. Butcher’s Love for four may be O.C.’s best steak; superb cocktails use house-made everything.

L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.500.5561 $$ Map J12

Latin Beat Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen, acclaimed for its contemporary Mexican fare and blue-agave margaritas in Brea, lifts its vision at its new spot at the Market Place in Irvine. For starters, there’s the striking interior by renowned designer Thomas Schoos (Morimoto Napa, Tao Las Vegas). The airy dining room has floor-toceiling retractable windows, wooden and marble countertops, handcrafted light fixtures and cheery décor; the patio has an open-air bar, and both intimate and communal seating.

The menu expands its seafood and braised-meat offerings.

Standouts: chicken flautas; seafood caldo with toasted angel hair and saffron-tomato broth; open-faced guajillobraised short-rib enchiladas; roasted Yucatan-spiced Jidori chicken with calabasitas; and out-of-this-world flan. p. 40

GUIDELINES Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3;Map H10, etc.) refer to maps on pages 61-63. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

INDEX American...................... 34 Brewpubs/Gastropubs.36 California...................... 36 Chinese......................... 37 Continental................... 37 Eclectic......................... 38 Food Halls.................... 44 French........................... 38 International................. 38 Italian............................ 38

Japanese...................... 39 Mediterranean.............. 40 Mexican/Latin............... 40 Quick Bites................... 45 Seafood......................... 42 Steak............................. 42 Thai............................... 43 Vegan............................ 43 Vietnamese................... 44

BACK BAY BISTRO Snazzy spot overlooking Back Bay at the Dunes with retractable roof. Cancun-style shrimp cocktail, Kobe beef sliders, New York steak au poivre. L, D (W-Sa); Br (Sa-Su). Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.1144 $$ Map M14

FARMHOUSE Rich Mead (Sage, Sage on the Coast) is back with a field-to-fork-inspired café at Roger’s Gardens—and it’s a hit, especially with the lunching ladies. L, D (daily). 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar, 949.640.1415 $$$ Map L16

BAYSIDE Stylish spot for New American fare, ideal for exec lunches, romantic dinners, lazy brunches. Live jazz. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.1222 $$$ Map M14

HENDRIX New. Chef Rainer Schwarz and the team behind the Deck and Driftwood in Laguna Beach offer New American: seafood, fire-roasted steaks and chops, and rotisserie. D (nightly). 32431 Street of the Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.248.1912 $$ Map I16

THE BEACHCOMBER Historic cottage on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park. Prime flat iron steak with wildmushroom-and-truffle mac; Gimme s’mores! Outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Los Trancos lot shuttle. B, L, D (daily). 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, 949.376.6900 $$ Map E4 BENJIE’S DELI Old-school N.Y.-style deli known for matzo-ball soup and pastrami on rye marks 50th anniversary; bar bites at its Avenue K include reuben fritters, brisket quesadilla, potent mai tais. B, L, D (daily). 1828 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, 714.541.6263 $$ Map G14 BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA Original spot of Bravo Top Chef finalist Amar Santana. (The other is Vaca in Costa Mesa.) Creative “cuisine of the Americas” and great cocktails. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234 $$$ Map H15 THE CELLAR Cheese shop—a fantastic selection—plus wine bar and excellent restaurant with live music and dog-friendly patio. D (T-Su). 158 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663 $$ Map south of F6 CLAIM JUMPER Saloon-style eatery offers rotisserie chicken, baby-back ribs, six-layer Motherlode Cake and its own craft beer. Happy hour daily. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Seven locations include South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.8479; 190 S. State College Blvd., Brea, 714.529.9061; 2250 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714.836.6658 $$ Map J13, A3, G14

HOPDODDY One of “the best burgers in America,” says Food & Wine. L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.2337; 3030 El Camino Real, Tustin, 714.505.2337 $$ Map L15 HOUSE OF BLUES New. Restaurant and bar at spectacular concert venue offers Southern fare: voodoo shrimp, Nashville hot fried chicken salad, and smokehouse St. Louis ribs. Roof-raising Sunday Gospel Brunch; drag brunch first Saturday of each month. L, D (daily). 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.778.2583 $$ Map I10 IVORY Globally inflected New American restaurant and lounge with gold and ivory decor and ambient jazz.

Boom Boom shrimp, Ukrainian blinis, Wagyu burger and blackberry duck. D (Tu-Su). 853 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.715.0261 $$ Map G15 JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR Chef Daniel Hyatt uses locally sourced ingredients to elevate modern American dishes; top-notch cocktails; brunch (and brunch cocktails) are new. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.752.5854 $$$ Map K13 LEATHERBY’S CAFÉ ROUGE Chic affair inside stunning concert hall presents new chef Greg Stillman, cutting-edge cuisine and special Broadway-themed menus. Ideal for pre-performance. D (Tu-Su). 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.429.7640 $$$ Map J13

CITIZEN KITCHEN Sports bar meets urban lounge meets grilled Spanish octopus and Prime N.Y. strip bibimbap. L, D (daily). Hotel Fullerton, 1500 S. Raymond Ave., Fullerton, 714.635.9000 $$$ Map A3

LIGHTHOUSE BAYVIEW CAFÉ Beignets, burgers, bánh-mì buns, bouillabaisse in lighthouse-shaped restaurant. B, L, D (daily). Marina Park, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.933.1001 $$ Map N14

DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN & BAR Overlooks the sand.

Whole Santa Barbara uni with hamachi and sea-urchin vinaigrette; foie-gras-stuffed Mary’s Chicken and morels. Cozy-edgy Stateroom Bar. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Pacific Edge Hotel, 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.715.7700 $$ Map I15

OLD VINE CAFÉ Regional and seasonal; a pleasure any time of day, be it for its caramel apple French toast, beef-tongue panini or any of several ever-impressive fourcourse tasting menus. B, L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.1411 $$ Map J13

EAT CHOW “Chowified” fare includes Southern, French, Mexican and Cuban favorites. B, L, D (daily). 1802 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.2469; 211 62nd St., Newport Beach, 949.423.7080 $$ Map K12, N12

PARK AVE Creative renditions of classic American fare use house-made/home-grown specialties. Most produce 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

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DINING SAINT MARC PUB-CAFE, BAKERY & CHEESE AFFINAGE Innovative concept has an indoor-outdoor bar and a bacon bar offering bacon flights. Wines on draft.

B, L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington beach, 714.374.1101 $$ Map N9 SANDY’S HB SoCal vibe, vibrant setting steps from the sand at Huntington Beach Pier. Regionally inspired cuisine and huge patio. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273 $$ Map N9 SEASONS 52 Lower calorie. 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 $$ Map J13 SKYLOFT Rooftop venue atop historic building has highway/ocean views. Local brews, live music. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 422 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.1550 $$ Map I16 PLAYGROUND Owner/chef Jason Quinn, whose Lime Truck won Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, offers excellent New American small plates: cauliflower nachos; Uncle Lou’s fried chicken; Wagyu tri-tip. D (daily). 220 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.560.4444 $$ Map H13 RAINFOREST CAFE Creative decor, animatronics and special effects bring the rain forest indoors; dine among lightning storms and wild animals. Expansive menu; kids’ menu. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1515 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.772.0413 $$ Map I10 RALPH BRENNAN’S JAZZ KITCHEN Creole cuisine and New Orleans jazz. Pasta jambalaya, Gumbo YaYa, 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 $$ Map I10 RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ One of the county’s best restaurants serves O.C.’s best breakfast on the covered patio of an 1881 house next to the train tracks in the historic Los Rios district. B, L (Tu-Su). 31752 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342 $$ Map I17 THE RANCH Sophisticated restaurant, super-fun saloon.

Chef Michael Rossi offers fried Petaluma quail, glorious bone-in cowboy rib-eye; try brother David’s pecan pie.

Most produce from the Ranch’s farm. D (nightly). 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.817.4200 $$$ Map I11 RECESS ROOM Boyhood chums’ hip spot with hip menu: blue-crab beignets; bone-marrow mac and cheese; Kurobuta pig head; Smoke and Mirrors whiskey cocktail; after-school specials. L (Tu-Su). 18380 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714.377.0398 $$ Map G13 RESTAURANT MARIN Owners of adjacent Arc offer breakfast all day, and equally sophisticated lunch and dinner, and stunning cakes, at their chic, petite venue.

B, L, D (daily). 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.402.3974 $$$ Map J12 ROYAL HAWAIIAN First opened in 1947; third incarnation respects the original’s Polynesian spirit, brings back its Lapu Lapu cocktail and adds lots of fun Tiki-chic touches. Happy hour 2:30-5:30 pm. L, D (daily). 331 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.1470 $$ Map H15 RUBY’S DINER Vintage-inspired spots popular with families serve burgers, fries and shakes. Three of 17 locations are at the end of piers. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Pier, 949.675.RUBY; Huntington Beach Pier, 714.969.

RUBY; $ Map N15, N9 and west of N7 SADDLE RANCH CHOP HOUSE Rock-western experience with mechanical bull; look for the stagecoach on the roof. Extensive American menu, south-of-the-border accents. B, L, D (daily). The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.287.4652; Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 657.221.3136 $$ Map K12 and J11

SOCIAL Hip spot offers intriguing cuisine and superb cocktails near the Triangle. Wood-fired oysters; fried cauliflower; Akaushi-beef Drive Thru Burger; Wagyu tri-tip. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 512 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.642.2425 $$ Map K12 STONEHILL TAVERN Michael Mina’s urbane ode to New American dining in shimmering room at Monarch Beach Resort. D (Tu-Su). 1 Monarch Beach Resort Drive, Dana Point, 949.234.3318 $$$ 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 $$ Map H15 320 MAIN Chef Jaime Carrano serves elevated fare such as citrus-cured salmon bite, roasted bone marrow with braised oxtail marmalade; owners Jason and Rebecca Schiffer fashion cutting-edge cocktails. D (nightly). 320 Main St., Seal Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map C1 WATERTABLE Restaurant and “gastro bar” in “living rooms” and on 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 $$ Map N9 WATSON’S SODA FOUNTAIN & CAFE California’s original soda fountain (1899). Newly hip, it retains its retro vibe; some shakes come with booze. B, L, D (daily). 116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.363.3773 $$ Map J11

BREWPUBS AND GASTROPUBS HAVEN GASTROPUB Adventurous fare and palateprovoking handcrafted beers on tap. Superlative burgers, Jidori chicken-liver toast, whole roasted suckling pig. 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 Three chefs offer elevated pub fare, notably Tuscan Toast, Vietnamese Sticky Wings and fried chicken sandwich, and craft beers (all $5). L, D (Tu-Su). 1402 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.441.7621 $$ Map south of F6 THE ROYAL HEN New. Tim Goodell (Aubergine, Troquet) is back with a gastropub; the signature dish—which is off-menu—is chicken pot pie. D (T-Su). 3311 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, 949.873.5603 $$ Map M15 SIDE DOOR Superb spot shares replica of England’s oldest inn with 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

CALIFORNIA CUISINE BLUEGOLD Sleek new coastal-California eatery. (See Vietnamese listing for restaurant-within-a-restaurant, LSXO.) B, L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0038 $$ Map N9 HARVEST New. Dining room at relaunched resort with golf and dramatic canyon views. Hamachi crudo, half Mary’s Chicken, popcorn panna cotta dessert. B, L, D (daily). The Ranch at Laguna Beach, 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.499.2271 $$ Map I16 K’YA BISTRO BAR Chef Craig Connole has created more than 50 small plates for lively spot inside historic La Casa del Camino Hotel; sharing is encouraged.

D (nightly). La Casa del Camino, 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.9718 $$ Map I16 LIDO BOTTLE WORKS New. Chef Joel Harrington fashions a provocative menu: a wreath of cauliflower, trumpet mushrooms and golden raisings; salmon belly with bacon, clam and dill gel. Cool vintage design touches.

L, D (daily). Lido Marina Village, 3408 Via Oporto, Suite 103, Newport Beach, 949.529.2784 $$ Map N13 NAPA ROSE Wine country at Disney Resort is a celebration of beauty in the bottle and the bounty of nature; chef Andrew Sutton offers sophisticated seasonal fare; staff includes dozens of sommeliers. D (nightly). Grand Californian Hotel, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.635.2300 $$$ Map I10 OAK GRILL New chef Peter Lai (Watertable), new menu. Fifty wines by the glass. Shares huge patio with Aqua Lounge. B, L, D (daily). Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 $$$$ Map L15 PACIFIC HIDEAWAY New. Chef J.T. Walker presents excellent share plates with Southeast Asia or Latin American influences. Lao sausage wraps, whole crispy snapper, Kite Surfer cocktail. B, L, D (daily). Br (Sa-Su). Shorebreak Hotel, 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.965.4448 $$ Map N9 PROVENANCE Cathy Pavlos’ wine-country-farmhousethemed spot has elaborate patio garden. Pan-roasted cauliflower kung pao, s’more in a jar dessert. Fantastic brunch. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477 $$ Map L14 SEALEGS WINE BAR Seasonal share plates—e.g., Pig and Fig Flatbread, bananas Foster French toast—amid Hamptons-style decor. D (nightly), Br (Su). 21022 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.536.5700 $$ Map M9 SEASALT WOODFIRE GRILL The SeaLegs Wine Bar team channels California’s Santa Maria Valley: tri-tip steaks over red-oak coals, house-made flavored sea salts, “craft rim” cocktails. D (Tu-Su). 21214 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.804.5545 $$$ Map D2 SHADES Casual elegance, deft Cal-Continental menu and ocean views. Lavish brunch. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Waterfront Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.8444 $$ Map N9 SPLASHES RESTAURANT AND BAR Indoors by the fireplace or on the patio steps from the sand, meals are 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 gorgeous azure and endless Pacific view oozes an offhand luxury befitting its premium resort setting. Chef Craig Strong reaches far beyond the predictably posh.

D (Tu-Su). Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 866.271.6953 $$$$ Map I16

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DINING TANGATA Lunch spot off Bowers Museum’s Missionstyle courtyard offers Pacific Rim-inflected cuisine. Spam taco, Laughing Bird shrimp salad, Korean marinated skirt steak, banana spring roll. L (Tu-Su). 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.550.0906 $$ Map G13 TANNER’S Pool and ocean views, fare cooked on open fire—plus stunning rooftop Treehouse Lounge with a superb cocktail list. B, L, D (daily). Paséa Hotel & Spa, 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.698.6130 $$ Map N9 URTH CAFFÉ Organic heirloom coffee destination serves wide array of items in restored century-old landmark cottage. B, L, D (daily). 308 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 213.797.4527 $ Map H15 THE WINERY Chef/partner Yvon Goetz offers seafood, wild game, USDA Prime steaks plus cigar patios and extensive wine cellars. Tustin: L (M-F), D (nightly); Newport: D (nightly), Br (Su). District at Tustin Legacy, 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600; 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.999.6622 $$$ Map D4, N13

CHINESE DIN TAI FUNG Taiwanese icon known for xiao long bao, Shanghai-style soup dumplings, is one of the county’s best restaurants. New York Times included the original in its world’s top 10. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, 714.549.3388 $$ Map J13 HAIDILAO FUSION SHABU New. Renowned chain in China launches cook-it-yourself concept using premium ingredients (e.g., Mary’s chicken, sashimi-grade salmon, Wagyu beef) prime for U.S. rollout. L, D (daily). Brea Mall, 2101 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.784.6868 $$ Map A3 J. ZHOU ORIENTAL CUISINE Flamboyant Cantonese destination specializes in dim sum and special-occasion fare such as lobster served 16 ways and several varieties of abalone. L, D (daily). The District, 2601 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.8833 $$$ Map D4 MEIZHOU DONGPO New. Upscale Sichuan eatery known for bold and fiery cuisine. Showstoppers include Meizhou duck, sweet-and-sour tilapia and Royal Hot Pot; popular dim-sum brunch. L, D (daily). Culver Plaza, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, 949.433.5686, $$$ Map J14 TWENTY EIGHT Modern Chinese in stylish digs. Chef Jay Lacuesta presents uni + bone marrow toast, Kurobuta “char siu” pork shoulder. (Two-time Bravo Top Chef contender Shirley Chung has departed.) L, D (daily). 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.852.2828 $$ Map K14

CONTINENTAL FIVE CROWNS Lawry’s spot housed in English inn replica known for prime rib recently marked its 50th anniversary with a new bar. New chef, impressive new menu; off-menu Ugly Gentleman cocktail. Superb SideDoor Gastropub is adjacent. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331 $$$ Map M16 THE HOBBIT Transporting dinners at homey hacienda revered for special occasions. Multicourse prix-fixe affair: cocktails upstairs, elaborate appetizers in the wine cellar, new Continental classics in elegant dining rooms. Menu changes weekly. Reservations essential. D (W-Su). 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.1972 $$$$ Map J11 ORANGE HILL Hilltop hideaway with endless city-light views; traditional and updated fare includes seafood, prime rib, lobster. The O Bar just got a redesign and expanded its bar program. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6410 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.2910 $$ Map C5 21 OCEANFRONT Romantic restaurant with sunset views, cozy bars, servers in black tie. Abalone, crab legs, steaks and osso buco. Live entertainment in the lounge.

D (nightly). 2100 W. Oceanfront (Newport Pier), Newport Beach, 949.673.2100 $$$ Map N13

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ROYAL KHYBER Spot often cited as O.C.’s best Indian restaurant 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

ITALIAN 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 $$$$ Map L17 ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Beautiful new location in Irvine; brunch now served. L, D (daily); Br (SaSu). Los Olivos Marketplace, 8573 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.536.5200; Monarch Bay Plaza, 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.429.1102 $$ Map D5, J16 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE Top-notch northern Italian restaurant. Osso buco with risotto milanese; the ricotta gnocchi; Non Plus Ultra 50-ounce skirt steak. Many dishes finished tableside. 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

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DINING BRUNOS ITALIAN KITCHEN Contemporary spot with memorable dishes such as hamachi with sweet-and-sour shallots, wild-boar-sausage bucatini, caramel-chocolate budino and house-made limoncello liqueur. D (nightly).

210 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.257.1000 $$$ Map A3 CUCINA ENOTECA Cal-Ital plus wine shop amid fun decor. Vasi (filled jars), lobster gnocchi neri, guanciale bucatini, house-infused liquors. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000; Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.861.2222 $$ Map L15, D5 ECCO Hip spots serve up sophisticated wood-fired pizzas, with guanciale-pear being a fave; ricotta gnocchi with grilled prawns. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.444.ECCO; 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, eccopizza.com $$ Map J13, H104 IL BARONE RISTORANTE Acclaimed chef Franco Barone and wife Donatella present sophisticated fare; relocating soon. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, 949.955.2755 $$ Map K14 IL DOLCE PIZZERIA Modest storefront belies truly superlative artisanal Neapolitan pizzas and pastas. L, D (daily). 1902 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.200.9107 $$ Map K12 IL GARAGE Beguiling spot from David Slay, in a garage hidden behind his lauded Park Ave, amid a 1924 tractor and red-checkered tablecloths; it overlooks the garden that inspires and supplies the menu. D (Tu-Sa). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 NORTH ITALIA High-decibel space with soaring ceiling, marble-topped bar and citrus-studded patio. Truffle garlic bread, squid-ink mafaldine, salted caramel budino.

L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.629.7060 $$ Map K14 PIROZZI Convivial spot offers olive fritte, limoncelloinfused taglierini and heart-shaped Nutella pizza for two.

Excellent pizzas. D (daily). 2929 E. Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, 949.675.2932 $$$ Map M16 PIZZERIA MOZZA From culinary stars Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich. Start with bone marrow al forno; finish with caramel coppetta with marshmallow sauce. L, D (daily). 800 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.945.1126 $$ Map M13 PIZZERIA ORTICA Refined Neapolitan fare amid soaring ceilings and frescoes. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 650 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.445.4900 $$ Map J13 QUATTRO CAFFÉ Antonio Cagnolo of much-lauded Antonello Ristorante rejuvenates shoppers with stylish fare. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.0300 $$ Map J13 RISTORANTE RUMARI Charming family-owned spot is as traditional, and as accommodating, as it gets. Grilled shrimp spiedino, Sicilian-style swordfish, picatta al limone.

D (nightly). 1826 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.0400 $$ Map I16 SAPORI RISTORANTE Highly regarded spot near Balboa Island. Penne otero, polenta e porcini; adjacent pizzeria. L (M-F), D (nightly). 1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.4220 $$$ Map N14 VITALY Bolognese owners offer croissants, piadine and tigelle sandwiches, espresso, beer, wine, gelato and gelato flights in tiny cones. B, L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.662.5500 $$ Map J13

JAPANESE BLUEFIN Master sushi chef Takashi Abe presents exquisite sushi and hot entrées. L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Promenade, 7952 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.7373 $$$ Map M17

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DINING 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 $$$ Map J133 NOBU New. The world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant opens at Lido Marina Village and it’s stunning inside and out. Patio overlooking canal has first-ever bar serving cocktails created by Nobu bartenders around the country. D (nightly). Lido Marina Village, 3442 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 949.429.4440 $$$$ Map N13 OOTORO SUSHI New. Every bite surprises at this impressive omakase-centric spot; rare fish, a toro trio, A5+ Kobe beef plus elaborate cooked dishes. Fine-dining anchor for Trade food hall. L, D (Tu-Sa). 2222 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.222.0688 $$$ Map K13 SUSHI ROKU Gorgeous spot from Cal-Japanese sushi pioneer. Fluke kumquat sashimi, premium tofu three ways, blue-crab tartare, Prime ribeye steak Japonais, spectacular zen s’mores dessert. L, D (daily). 327 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.706.3622 $$ Map L15

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MESA Chef Niki Starr Weyler oversees stylish spot. Hip scene, cool cuisine, retractable glass roof, unisex restrooms. D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 $$ Map J13 MEZZET Small plates from Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, Greece and South of France in airy bar and dining room. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, Crate & Barrel Wing, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.3365 $$ Map J13 ZOV’S Venerated chef Zov Karamardian’s bistro marks 30 years; Louie Jocson is executive chef. 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

MEXICAN/LATIN ANEPALCO Chef Daniel Godinez applies French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients, with sophisticated, artfully presented results. Innovative cocktails. L, D (daily). 3737 Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.456.9642 $$ Map B4 CHA CHA’S LATIN KITCHEN Owners of popular Brea eatery tap designer Thomas Schoos for new spot in Irvine.

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LAS BRISAS Window-lined, elegant cliff-top spot with superb coastal views. Snapper Veracruzana, Yucatán chicken. Popular patio has its own Seaside Menu. New Cantina. B, L (M-Sa); D (nightly); Br (Su). 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.497.5434 $$$ Map H15

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PUEBLO Cozy, upbeat spot offers tapas—e.g., grilled Spanish octopus, pimentón potato and mojo verde—and cheese and charcuterie boards indoors and on a winning patio. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.340.5775 $$ Map D5

PUESTO Acclaimed San Diego spots open striking flagship at Los Olivos Marketplace. Artisanal tacos on bluecorn tortillas including zucchini-and-cactus with crispy cheese, and shrimp tamarindo; crab guacamole; don’tmiss camote & huitlacoche. L, D (daily). 8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.608.9990 $$ Map J12 4/26/17 1:14 PM RAYA Sophisticated fare from chef Richard Sandoval, spectacular ocean views. Sweet-corn soup with cuitlacoche puree; roasted halibut with truffled boniato. B, L, D (daily). Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000 $$$ Map J16 RED O Sexy design with Moroccan accents, menu by Mexican cuisine guru Rick Bayless. Ceviches, guacamole tasting, lamb chops mole negro. Extensive tequila list. L, D (daily). 143 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0300 $$$ Map L15 SOL COCINA Stylish spot overlooking harbor canals offers vibrant Baja-inspired dishes by Deborah Schneider (Amor y Tacos; Salsas and Moles). Chorizo and mushrooms con queso, Hot & Raw tropical ceviche, taco Vampiro, grilled Kobe skirt steak. L, D (daily). 251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800 $$ 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. L, D (daily). Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.894.2792 $$ Map C2 TACO MARÍA Carlos Salgado serves up meticulous and always fascinating “Chicano cuisine” at OC Mix. Two-time semifinalist for the James Beard Award for best chef in the West. Memorable, distinctive tacos at lunch; dinner is four-course prix-fixe that changes weekly.

L (Tu-Sa), D (W-Sa). South Coast Collection, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.538.8444 $$$ Map J12 VACA Spanish spot serving tapas, paellas, house-made charcuterie, 50-day aged steaks and superb cocktails (e.g., Vaca Tonic, house-made vermouth) from Amar Santana, a Bravo Top Chef runner-up, and partner Ahmed Labbate. L, D (daily). 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.463.6060 $$$ Map J13

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DINING SEAFOOD BLUEWATER GRILL Fresh seafood selection—e.g., Australian barramundi, farm-raised Mississippi catfish—at handsome spots changes daily. 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 DUKE’S Hawaiian-inspired seafood and Prime steaks amid beach-house ambiance adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier. Barefoot Bar on the sand, 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

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MARKET BROILER Mix ’n’ match fresh fish ‘n’ sauce.

Mesquite-grilled seafood and steaks, sushi, on-site 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, L1

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MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB Bluff-top, ocean-view spot. Seafood in majestic proportions, seafood tower and not-to-be-missed 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 $$$$ Map M17 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Citified fish house offers simply prepared fresh seafood. Old-school cocktails, legendary happy hour; microbrews on tap at Irvine’s Pilsner Room. L (M-F), D (nightly). 2000 S. Main St., Irvine, 949.756.0505; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.535.9000 $$$ Map J14, I10 ROY’S Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian fusion fare amid stylish tropical decor. D (nightly). Fashion Island, 453 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.7697; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.7697 $$$ Map L15, I1 TAPS FISH HOUSE AND BREWERY Excellent seafood and steaks, oyster bar, gold-medal-winning brews.

Acclaimed 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 $$$ Map A3, C5 WATER GRILL Grande dame of upscale seafood destinations in downtown L.A. opens in jaw-dropping space opposite South Coast Plaza. Oyster bar, wild Barents Sea red king crab, 1-pound Prime rib-eye and indulgent desserts. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 949.208.7060 $$$ Map M13

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WATERLINE “Water to table” fresh local seafood experience overlooking the harbor includes crab eggs Benedict at breakfast, halibut BLT at lunch and scallops “Peas & Carrots” at dinner. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 888.894.2788 $$$ Map M13

STEAK AGORA CHURRASCARIA Choice cuts at Brazilian steakhouse are cooked over a fire pit. 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 $$$ Map J13 BLK EARTH SEA SPIRITS Akaushi Kobe-style Prime steaks and burgers, and seafood, amid whimsical, sophisticated, industrial-chic decor and on the county’s largest ocean-view patio. L, D (daily). 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 202, Huntington Beach, 714.960.0096 $$$ Map N9

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SOMETHING FOR

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

EVERYONE

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Sleek venue; prime everything. Classy feel extends to bustling bar with 100 wines by the glass. Prime rib on Sundays. Br (Su), D (nightly). 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.9633 $$$ Map L15

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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 $$$$ Map J13 MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Classy bastions of beef: service-plus, colossal portions. Show-and-tell menu recitation. Anaheim: D (nightly); Santa Ana: L (M-F), D (nightly). 1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.621.0101; South Coast Plaza Village, 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.444.4834 $$$$ Map I10, J13 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Bone-in cowboy rib-eye; 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 $$$$ Map I10, K14 SELANNE STEAK TAVERN Hockey legend Teemu Selänne’s upscale spot, several different dining rooms in historic cottage. Pacific diver scallops, scarlet beet ravioli, Lord Stanley Cut (bone-in rib-eye) Wagyu steak for two, monkey bread dessert. D (Tu-Su). 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9881 $$$ Map I16

THAI

ORANGE COUNTY

ROYAL THAI CUISINE Casually elegant family-owned spots on the coast for more than 30 years. Honey duck; Lady Thai prawns. L, D (daily). 4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.8424; 1750 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8424 $$ Map N13, I16

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THAI NAKORN Long considered one of Orange County’s best Thai spots. Fried fish with mango salad, clam in chili paste and basil. L, D (daily). 11951 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.799.2031; 12532 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, 714.583.8938 $$ Map I8, K10

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AU LAC Traditional dishes revisited make for amazing plant-based dishes, many centered on “shrimp” (saltand-pepper shrimp), “chicken” (kung pao chicken) or “beef” (beef watercress). Plus “living” raw menu. L, D (Tu-Su). 16563 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714.418.0658 $$ Map C3

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GRATITUDE Chic spot presents elaborate dishes with affirming names such as “Welcoming.” Don’t-miss items include the tostada and superb cocktails such as the Smokey Negroni. B, L, D (daily). Westcliff Plaza, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.386.8103 $$$ Map L14 HEALTHY JUNK Good eats. Eat happy. Reimagined plant-based snack junk and comfort foods; excellent burgers, Tex-Mex and pizza plus organic-everything bar.

L, D (daily). 201 W. Center Street Promenade, Unit B, Anaheim, 714.772.5865 $$ Map H10 SEABIRDS KITCHEN Eye-opening organic, plant-based and seasonal dishes such as purple taquitos, artichoke drumsticks (they look just like fried chicken!), enoki reuben on ciabatta, and chaffle (churro waffle). L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.549.2584 $$ Map J13

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Home Sweet Home .

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 Tuesdays. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13 BREAK OF DAWN Iconic off-the-beaten-path spot in a strip mall is known for generous portions of chef Dee Nguyen’s superb Vietnamese-inflected American breakfast fare. Cauliflower veloute, duck-fat omelet, beef brisket. B, L (W-Su). 24351 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949.587.9418 $$ Map G17 BRODARD CHATEAU Elegant two-story venue serves the regional specialty dishes of Hanoi, Hue and Saigon.

Baked clams, Phuket-style pho, seafood bird’s nest. Lots of vegetarian options. L, D (daily). 9100 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, 714.899.8273 $$$ Map K8 LSXO New. Intimate, hidden restaurant-within-arestaurant at Bluegold is extraordinary. Fifty Saigoninspired dishes, five cocktails. Practically intoxicating décor and, at dinner, servers in black eveningwear set the tone. B, L, D (daily). 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0038 $$ Map N9

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FOOD HALLS ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE Historic Sunkist citrus hub hosts two dozen foodie vendors including Urbana for Mexican, Adya for Cal-Indian, Rolling Boil for hot pots, Georgia’s for Southern, Hammer Workshop & Bar for cocktails, Black Sheep for distinctive grilled cheese sandwiches, the Iron Press for savory waffles and Popbar for gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.635.1350 $$ Map H10

1500 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim (Across the street from Disneyland® Resort)

FREE WI-FI • OPEN 24 HOURS

4TH STREET MARKET Fifteen foodie tenants include Alta Baja Market, Falasophy, Jinny’s Pizzeria, Electric City Butcher, Dos Chinos, Stockyard Sandwich, Front Porch Pops, Red Envelope, Wingman, Portola Coffee Lab and Recess Libations for cocktails on tap. L, D (daily). 201 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.486.0700 $$ Map H13 LOT 579 Tenant list at new marketplace includes American Dream for burgersand beer, Burnt Crumbs for artisanal sandwiches, Bear Flag Fish Co. for poke, and PopBar for gelato on a stick. L, D (daily). Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, gopacificcity.com $$ Map N9 MCFADDEN PUBLIC MARKET New. Fun food hall/ vintage-arcade bar from Leonard Chan (Iron Press, Hatch, Shuck). Rooster Republic fried chicken, En Tu Boca fusion tacos, Bone Stock pho, Milk Man housemade ice cream, Mission Control and Under Control bars. L, D (daily). 515 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 657.232.3338 $ Map H13 TRADE FOOD HALL Local entrepreneurs launch new concepts at center near airport anchored by Ootoro Sushi (see Japanese). Tenants include Megadon JapaneseHawaiian fusion, Two Birds chicken, Butterleaf vegetarian and Sweet Combforts desserts. B, L, D (daily). 2222 Michelson Drive, Irvine, tradefoodhall.com $ Map J14 UNION MARKET MISSION VIEJO Dining collection on upper level of entertainment center includes Oyu Shabu for shabu-shabu, Hummus Bowl, Dry Society for craft cocktails and Milk Box for craft boba tea. L, D (daily). Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, unionmarketmissionviejo.com $$ Map E6 UNION MARKET TUSTIN Diverse dining experiences include Hatch for creative sliders and Tiki drinks, Kettlebar Steam Cooking for pan roasts and other seafood stews, the Kroft for market-inspired sandwiches and poutine and new Mr. Holmes Bakehouse for creative pastries. Popular central bar. L, D (daily). The District, 2493 Park Ave., Tustin, unionmarkettustin.com $$ Map D4

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THE CUT New. Cut-above creative burgers: Grand Cut with braised pork, bacon jam, havarti and Comte fondue; Colombian with smoked mozzarella, chimichurri and roasted bananas. Plus prosciutto-chorizo croquettes, corn-cookie ice cream sandwich. L, D (daily). 3831 Alton Parkway, Suite C, Irvine, 949.333.3434 $$ Map D4

DORY DELI Deli food with a contemporary spin and a beachside setting. Battered fish and chips use historic Dory Fleet’s catch of the day. B, L, D (daily). 2108 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949.220.7886 $ Map N13 HALAL GUYS First West Coast outpost of famed New York street cart; habit-forming gyros, chicken and falafel in cheery fast-casual setting. L, D (daily). 3033 Bristol St., Suite E, Costa Mesa, 714.850.1080 $ Map J13 KRAVE KOBE BURGER GRILL The Kolossal Kobe is two Wagyu patties with Niman Ranch add-ons; innovative dipping sauces for fries. L, D (daily). 21133 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, 949.719.7770 $$ Map J11 LEMONADE Huge array of distinctive salads, sandwiches and stews in cafeteria setting. L, D (daily). 2967 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.396.1560; Fashion Island, 987 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.717.7525; Pacific City, 21016 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.604.1072 $ Map J14, L15, N9 MCDONALD’S By the numbers it’s America’s favorite hamburger restaurant; this one’s near the Disney theme parks. B, L, D (daily). 1500 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.491.0563, 70 other county locations. $ Map I10 PORTILLO’S Chicago hot-dog mecca offers amazing value near Knott’s Berry Farm. The dogs are just one reason it has so many fans. L, D (daily). 8390 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, 714.220.6400 $ Map G8 PROVISIONS MARKET Artisan market/artisan specializes in innovative sandwiches; start with beet-habanero pickled eggs. 500 craft beers, 30 on tap. L, D (daily). 143 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.997.2337 $$ Map C4 SESSIONS WEST COAST DELI Creative sandwiches— Gangnam Korean meatball, El Cubano—and tasty salads.

B, L, D (daily). 414 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 714.594.3899; 2823 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.220.9001 $ Map N9, N13 TACKLE BOX Top Chef alumnus Brian Huskey’s unlikely “local grub shack” at the sand’s edge on Corona del Mar State Beach. W-Su 9 am-sunset; L (Tu). 3029 E. Shore Ave., Newport Beach, 949.723.0502 $$ Map M16 TACO MESA TORTILLERÍA ORGÁNICA & CAFÉ New. Thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented Mexican fare; vegetarian/vegan options. B, L, D (daily). 3533 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.633.3922 $$ Map B5 UMAMI BURGER Much-lauded burgers; off-menu “tater tots.” L, D (daily). Irvine Spectrum Center. 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.396.1830; 338 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.991.8626; The Camp, 2981 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.957.8626 $ Map G15, I10, J13

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WOK N TANDOOR Indian classics (outstanding chicken tikka masala) and street fare plus Asian fusion (Bollywood tacos, Sichuan fries). L, D (Tu-Su). 1948 N. Tustin St., Orange, 714.782.7770 $ Map B4

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OCDINING ROYAL THAI CUISINE Exquisite Thai dining in casually elegant surroundings is offered at this family-owned establishment, which has presented the tranquility of Thai cuisine and culture for more than 40 years. Dishes such as honey duck and enormous Lady Thai prawns from the Chao Praya River reflect the beguiling flavors of Thailand. The proprietors have served Thailand’s Royal Family and they roll out the red carpet for yours. The Sunset Dinner—four courses for $15.95—is offered from 5 to 7 pm; full-service bar. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su).

4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach 949.645.8424 • royalthaicuisine.com

ZOV’S Zov’s, recipient of the James Beard award and the 2016 Golden Foodies Chef of the Year award, was established in 1987

by Chef Karamardian and since has earned the respect of local, regional and national food critics. Zov’s offers American favorites with a Mediterranean influence. Signature dishes include tahini chicken tacos and nachos, kebab two ways, burgers, “pitza” pies, 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 with full-service catering for groups of 10 or more.

1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim • 714.280.9687 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast • 949.760.9687 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin • 714.838.8855 zovs.com

SAINT MARC Saint Marc Pub-Cafe, Bakery & Cheese Affinage is an innovative concept that bends tradition and blurs the lines between kitchen, staff and diners. On-demand ordering makes enjoying the full bacon bar and seasonal culinary creations a premium experience. The eclectic and family-friendly mix of artisan cuisine can be served tableside or at the indoor-outdoor bar.

Menu highlights include “Choco Cro” chocolate croissant, A-1 Ahi hot stone and Kobe chili cheese fries. Also offered: more than 100 cheese selections, cocktails by master mixologists, 32 wines on draught and 32 craft canned beer. The trendsetting hotspot is also set to expand with a Century City location opening this winter! L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).

Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach 714.374.1101 • saintmarcusa.com

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OCDINING 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

ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Andrei’s, the Nature Conservancy’s “favorite green restaurant,” thinks responsibly in its sourcing and commitment to sustainability. Enjoy panko-crusted portobello mushroom fries, sea bass provencale or pear compress 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. 3-6:30 pm, Sat. 5-6:30 pm. Events and private dining available. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

2607 Main St., Irvine 949.387.8887 • andreisrestaurant.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

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RESTAURANTS CITY INDEX OUR SUPERGUIDE BY AREA, WITH CROSS REFERENCE TO LISTINGS BY CUISINE

ANAHEIM

QUATTRO CAFFE (Italian).........................................39

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood).............42

ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE (Food Hall)..........44

RESTAURANT MARIN (American)..........................36

MEIZHOU DONGPO (Chinese)...............................37

ROY’S (Hawaiian)...............................................................42

CATAL / UVA BAR (Mediterranean).........................40

ROYAL KHYBER (Indian).............................................38

NORTH ITALIA (Italian).................................................39

SAPORI (Italian).................................................................39

ECCO RISTORANTE (Italian)....................................39

SADDLE RANCH (American)......................................36

OOTORO SUSHI (Japanese)........................................40

SESSIONS DELI (Sandwiches).....................................45

HEALTHY JUNK (Vegan).............................................43

SEABIRDS KITCHEN (Vegan)...................................43

PUESTO (Mexican)...........................................................41

SOL COCINA (Mexican)................................................41

HOUSE OF BLUES (American)..................................34

SEASONS 52 (American)..............................................36

TAPS FISH HOUSE (Seafood)....................................42

SUSHI ROKU (Japanese)...............................................40

J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) . ...................................36

SOCIAL (American)...........................................................36

TRADE FOOD HALL (Food Hall)..............................44

21 OCEANFRONT (Continental)...............................37

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood).............42

TACO MARIA (Mexican)...............................................41

TWENTY EIGHT (Chinese)...........................................37

WATERLINE (Seafood)....................................................42

MCDONALD’S (Quick Bites)................................45

UMAMI BURGER (American).....................................45

UMAMI BURGER (Quick Bites)..................................45

THE WINERY (California)..............................................37

MIX (Eclectic).......................................................................38

VACA (Spanish)...................................................................41

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

MORTON’S (Steak).........................................................43

VITALY (Italian)...................................................................39

NEWPORT COAST

LAGUNA BEACH

ANDREA (Italian)..............................................................38

NAPA ROSE (California)................................................36

WATER GRILL (Seafood)...............................................42

BREAK OF DAWN (Vietnamese Fusion).................44

THE BEACHCOMBER (American)...........................34

RAINFOREST CAFE (Themed)..................................36

DANA POINT

BROADWAY (American)................................................34

BLUEFIN (Japanese).........................................................39

ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA (Italian)..............................38

DRIFTWOOD (American)..............................................34

KRAVE KOBE BURGER (American).......................45

AVEO (Mediterranean).......................................................40

HARVEST AT THE RANCH (California)................36

MARCHÉ MODERNE (French).................................38

HARBOR GRILL (Seafood)...........................................42

HENDRIX (American).......................................................34

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB (Seafood)...................42

RAYA (Latin Fusion)..................................................41

IVORY (American)..............................................................34

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

STONEHILL TAVERN (American).............................36

K’YA BISTRO BAR (California)...................................36 LAS BRISAS (Mexican)...................................................41

ORANGE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

RALPH BRENNAN’S (American)..............................36 THE RANCH (American)................................................36 ROY’S (Hawaiian)...............................................................42 UMAMI BURGER (American).....................................45 ZOV’S ANAHEIM (Mediterranean)...........................40

BREA BRUNOS TRATTORIA (Italian).................................39 CHA CHA’S LATIN KITCHEN (Mexican).............40 CLAIM JUMPER (American)........................................34

AU LAC (Vegan).................................................................43 RECESS ROOM (American).........................................36

MOZAMBIQUE (South African)............................38 MOULIN (French)...................................................38 RISTORANTE RUMARI (Italian)..............................39

HAI DI LAO (Chinese).....................................................37

FULLERTON

TAPS FISH HOUSE (Brew Pub/Seafood)..............42

CITIZEN KITCHEN (American)..................................34

BUENA PARK

GARDEN GROVE

SAPPHIRE (Eclectic).........................................................38

IL GARAGE (Italian)........................................................39

BRODARD CHATEAU (Vietnamese).......................44

SELANNE STEAK TAVERN (Steak)......................43

PARK AVE (American).....................................................34

THAI NAKORN (Thai)...................................................43

SKYLOFT (American).......................................................36

PORTILLO’S (Quick Bites)......................................45

HUNTINGTON BEACH

SPLASHES (California)....................................................36

THAI NAKORN (Thai)...................................................43

BLK EARTH SEA SPIRITS (Steak)..........................42

CORONA DEL MAR

BLUEGOLD (American).........................................36

ROYAL HAWAIIAN (American).................................36 ROYAL THAI (Thai).........................................................43

STUDIO (California)..........................................................36 THREE SEVENTY COMMON (American)..............36 URTH CAFFÉ (California)..............................................37

ROYAL HEN (American)........................................36

ANEPALCO’S (Mexican-French)..................................40 GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN (Mexican)..........41 HAVEN GASTROPUB (Brew Pub).......................36 THE HOBBIT (Continental)............................................37 MARKET BROILER (Seafood)....................................42 ORANGE HILL (Continental)........................................37 PROVISIONS (Quick Bites)....................................45 SADDLE RANCH (American)......................................36 TACO MESA TORTILLERIA (Mexican).................45 WATSON’S SODA FOUNTAIN (American).......... 36 WOK N TANDOOR (Quick Bites).............................45

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

FARMHOUSE (American).............................................34

DUKE’S (Seafood)..............................................................42

FIVE CROWNS (Continental).......................................37

LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45

MISSION VIEJO

PIROZZI (Italian)................................................................39

LOT 579 (Food Hall). ..............................................44

UNION MARKET (Food Halls)....................................44

RAMOS HOUSE CAFE (American).........................36

SIDE DOOR (Gastropub)................................................36

LSXO (Vietnamese). ................................................44

TACKLE BOX (Quick Bites). ..................................45

MARKET BROILER (Seafood)....................................42

NEWPORT BEACH

SANTA ANA

A RESTAURANT (American).......................................34

BENJIE’S DELI (American)...........................................34

BACK BAY BISTRO (American)................................34

CLAIM JUMPER (American)........................................34

BAYSIDE (American)........................................................34

EL MERCADO (Mexican)..............................................41

BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood)...................................42

4TH STREET MARKET (Food Halls). ..................44

COSTA MESA/ SOUTH COAST METRO ANQI (Vietnamese Fusion).......................................44 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE (Italian)...................38 ARC (American)...................................................................34 THE CAPITAL GRILLE (Steak)..................................43 CLAIM JUMPER (American)........................................34 DIN TAI FUNG (Chinese)..............................................37 EAT CHOW (American)..................................................34 ECCO RISTORANTE (Italian)....................................39 HABANA (Latin)................................................................41

PACIFIC HIDEAWAY (Californian)............................36 RUBY’S DINER (American)..........................................36 SAINT MARC PUB-CAFÉ (American)...................36 SANDY’S HB (American)...............................................36 SEALEGS WINE BAR (California)............................36 SEASALT WOODFIRE GRILL (California)...........36 SESSIONS DELI (Sandwiches)............................................. 45 SHADES (American).........................................................36 SOLITA (Mexican) .............................................................41 TANNERS (American)......................................................37 WATERTABLE (American).............................................36

EL ADOBE (Mexican)......................................................41 PASCAL (French)................................................................38

CUCINA ENOTECA (Italian)......................................39

IRENIA (Filipino)......................................................38

DORY DELI (Quick Bites).......................................45

MCFADDEN PUBLIC MARKET (Food Hall).......44

EAT CHOW (American)..................................................34

MIX MIX KITCHEN + BAR (Eclectic)....................38

FIG & OLIVE (Mediterranean)......................................40

PLAYGROUND (American)..........................................36

FLEMING’S (Steak)..........................................................43

TANGATA (California)......................................................37

GRATITUDE (Vegan).......................................................43

SAN CLEMENTE

HOPDODDY (American)...............................................34 IL BARONE RISTORANTE (Italian).......................39

THE CELLAR (American)...............................................34 MRK PUBLIC (Gastropub).............................................36

HALAL GUYS (Quick Bites)...........................................45

IRVINE

JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR (American)...............34

HAMAMORI (Japanese).................................................40

AGORA CHURRASCARIA (Brazilian)....................42

LIDO BOTTLE WORKS (Californian)......................36

IL DOLCE PIZZERIA (Italian).....................................39

ANDREI’S (American)......................................................34

LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45

320 MAIN (American).....................................................36

LEATHERBY’S CAFE ROUGE (American).............34

ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA (Italian)..............................38

LIGHTHOUSE BAYVIEW CAFÉ (American)............34

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MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE (Steak).......................43

CHA CHA’S LATIN KITCHEN (Mexican).............40

MOULIN (French)..............................................................38

BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood)...................................36

MESA (Mediterranean-American)...................................40

CUCINA ENOTECA (Italian)......................................39

NOBU (Japanese)...............................................................40

HOPDODDY (American)...............................................42

MEZZET (Mediterranean).................................................40

THE CUT (Quick Bites).....................................................45

OAK GRILL (California)....................................................36

J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) . ..................................36

MORTON’S (Steak).........................................................43

EATS KITCHEN (Eclectic).............................................38

PIZZERIA MOZZA (Italian).........................................39

J. ZHOU (Chinese)............................................................36

OLD VINE CAFE (American)......................................34

HABANA (Latin)................................................................41

PROVENANCE (California)..........................................36

UNION MARKET (Food Halls). ............................44

PIZZERIA ORTICA (Italian).........................................39

LEMONADE (Quick Bites).....................................45

RED O (Mexican)...............................................................41

THE WINERY (California)..............................................37

PUEBLO (Spanish).............................................................41

LUCCA CAFE (Mediterranean)....................................40

ROYAL THAI (Thai).........................................................43

ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).................................40

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THE GUIDE SPECIAL EVENTS OHANA DANA POINT Sept. 8-10. Music festival on Doheny State Beach features musical acts including Social Distortion, Pixies, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson.

Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, theohanafest.com Map J17 TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL Sept. 8-10. Music, pirate encampment, mock cannon battle, tall ship tours and rides. 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. 10-Oct. 29. 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 SAVOR SANTA ANA Sept. 14. Walking event features tastings at 40 downtown restaurants (including Mix Mix, El Mercado, Irenia), live Mexican entertainment and free trolley. 5:30-9:30 pm. $10 per five tastes. Tickets on 4th Street at North Spurgeon Street and North Broadway, Santa Ana, savorsantaana.com Map H13 ROMANCE OF THE MISSION Sept. 15. Gala dinner hosted by Ritz-Carlton and concert by Grammy and Tony Award winner Heather Headley benefits historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. $350. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1323 Map I17 STYLE WEEK Sept. 15-17. Orange County’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celebrity guests. Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, styleweekoc.com Map E4 KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Sept. 21-Oct. 31 Snoopy’s favorite theme park turns sinister on select nights during the Halloween season. This year, the 44th, includes new live 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 SURF CITY SURF DOG Sept. 24. Dog surfing competition and food trucks. Canine competitors have 12 minutes to catch top five waves. 8:30 am-2:30 pm. Huntington Dog Beach, 100 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, 714.841.8644, surfcityusa.com Map N7 ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Sept. 28-Oct. 1. Iconic event features 2018 production-model debuts—you can test drive more than 100 of them—plus an array of concept, custom and exotic cars. $12, under 13 free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950, motortrendautoshows.com Map J10 NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Restaurant samplings, mixology classes, chef cooking demos and tastes from 250 renowned cult and boutique wineries. One day $150, weekend pass $250. Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com Map E4 WINTER FANTASY Weekends beginning Nov. 18.

Sawdust Art Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland; 175 artists 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

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Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.1555, turkeytrot.com Map J16

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INDEX Special Events............. 49 Shopping Destinations.54 Theater........................ 49 Golf Courses................ 56 Music + Dance.............. 50 Active Outdoors........... 57 Sports.......................... 50 Beaches....................... 57 Attractions................... 50 Nightlife....................... 58 Museums..................... 52 Tours + Transport........ 59

THEATER A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Through Sept. 10.

Hear the queen of rock ‘n’ roll sing her best songs in Tony-nominated Broadway musical. Hits include “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart” and “Mercedes Benz.”. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 ONCE Sept. 2-30. An inspiring story of a Dublin street musician who abandons his dream when a beautiful woman takes interest in his love songs. Based on the book

by Edna Walsh. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Sept. 12-17. Five-time Tony Award-winning play based on Mark Haddon’s internationally best-selling novel. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS Sept 22-24. See the unflinching dramatization of teen-girl angst and the world of young girls’ bullying. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 THE GRADUATE Oct. 4-29. Broadway adaptation of Oscar-winning film tells the story of 1960s California romance. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 GEM OF THE OCEAN Oct. 14-Nov. 11. From Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson comes a mystical story of freedom, justice and redemption post-slavery circa 1904. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13 THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES Oct. 28-Oct. 29. An enchanting and witty tale about the thrill of adventure and joy of coming home. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 SOMETHING ROTTEN Nov. 7-19. Hilarious tale about two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first musical. From the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 OLIVER Nov. 11-19. Tony Award-winning musical based on Charles Dickens novel. The 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist falls in with a group of pickpockets. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 JOURNEY TO OZ Nov. 18-19. Fun, experiential show follows Dorothy and her friends as they battle the Wicked Witch. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13

Palace Days, Shining Knights Though best known as a politician at the center of modern Chinese history, Empress Dowager Cixi (18351908) was introduced to the West as a connoisseur, patron and artist. Empress Dowager Cixi: Selections from the Summer Palace—opening Nov. 12 and organized with Beijing’s Summer Palace Museum—is the first U.S. exhibition to explore her roles beyond politics. The show looks at her daily life and arts involvement through 100-plus objects never seen in the United States. Among them: Empress Dowager Cixi’s Birthday Tureen, above. Opening Sept. 22 at Bowers, Knights in Shining Armor features masterpieces of European arms and armor from the Medieval and Renaissance ages through the Romanticized Medieval revival of the 1800s. p. 52

Soldier Feliciano Rios built his home near Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1794. His descendants have lived in the Rios Adobe ever since. p. 28

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ATTRACTIONS + MUSEUMS SPORTS ANGEL STADIUM Sept. 12-14 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros. Sept. 15-17 Angels vs. Texas Rangers. Sept. 19-21 Angels vs. Cleveland Indians. Sept.

29-Oct. 1 Angels vs. Seattle Mariners. 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.940.2000, losangeles.angels. mlb.com Map I9

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MUSIC + DANCE HONDA CENTER Sept. 2 One Republic. Sept. 7 Florida Georgia Line. Sept. 8 Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzmán. Sept. 23 Janet Jackson. Oct. 8 Jason Aldean.

Oct. 13 The Weeknd. Oct. 21 Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull.

Nov. 4 Halsey. Nov. 11 Mayday. Nov. 16 Imagine Dragons.

2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com Map I11 HOUSE OF BLUES Sept. 1 Armors. Sept. 6 Farruko.

Sept. 8 Stiff Little Fingers. Sept. 11 Santana. Sept. 12 Haken. Sept. 15 The Steppin Stones. Sept. 16 Fayuca. Sept. 17 City and Colour. Sept. 19 Aaron Lewis. Sept. 26 Toadies.

Sept. 28 Josh Abbott Band. Sept. 29 Boyce Avenue. Oct. 15 Josh Garrels. Oct. 20 Halestorm’s Halloween Scream.

Oct. 21 Hanson. Oct. 24 Paul Weller. Oct. 26 HIM-Bang & Whimper. Oct. 28 Thievery Corporation.

Nov. 3 Needtobreathe. Nov. 14 iLe. Nov. 18 Blues Traveler. Nov. 24 The Maine. 400 Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.778.2583, houseofblues.com Map I10 IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE Sept. 8 Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele. Sept. 10 National Theater Live Screening: Angels in America, Part One. Sept. 17 National Theater Live screening: Angels in America, Part Two. Oct. 8 NTL screening, Peter Pan. Oct. 12 Piaf! The Show.

Oct. 14-15 Festival Ballet. Oct. 19 Celebration of Nat King Cole. Oct. 25 NTL screening: Salome. Oct. 28 Jack Jones.

Nov. 15 David Sedaris. UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646, thebarclay.org Map K14 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Segerstrom Hall Sept 12-17 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Oct 12-15. Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra. Oct. 21 Love on the Floor. Oct. 28-29 Dracula, Philip Glass and the Kronos Quartet. Nov. 7-19 Musical Something Rotten. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Oct. 7 Ramsey Lewis Trio, Lee Ritenour and Ernie Watts. Oct. 12 Ludovico Einaudi. Nov. 18-19 Tango Buenos Aires. Samueli Theater Oct. 5-7 Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway, Divalicious. Oct. 9 Pacifica Quartet with cellist Johannes Moser. Oct. 14-15 Sing Along with The Muppet Movie. Oct. 20 Pavel Haas Quartet. Oct. 28-29 The Secret Life of Suitcases. Nov. 11 Pedrito Martinez Group. Nov. 18-19 Journey to Oz. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, scfta.org Map J13 SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sept. 22 Vocalist Diane Schuur. Sept. 23 Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Sept. 23 The Cookers. Sept. 24 Phil Norman Tentet. Sept. 30 Roger McGuinn. Oct. 6 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist piano recital. Oct. 8 Music of Uganda with Samite. Oct. 20 TenPints. Oct. 22 Escher String Quartet, guitarist Jason Vieaux. Oct. 28 Guitarist Paul Galbraith.

Oct. 29 Colburn. Nov. 3 Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 5 Chopin Competition winner pianist Seong-Jin Cho. Nov. 10 Donald Brown Trio. Nov. 12 Pacific Symphony. Nov. 17 TenPints. Nov. 18 Pianist Behzod Abduraimov. Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4278, soka.edu Map E6

HONDA CENTER Sept. 20 Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes (preseason). Sept. 22 Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings (preseason). Sept. 24 Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights (preseason). Sept. 28 Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks (preseason). Sept. 30 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Oct. 5 Ducks vs. Coyotes. Oct. 7 Ducks vs. Philadelphia Flyers. Oct. 9 Ducks vs. Calgary Flames.

Oct. 11 Ducks vs. New York Islanders. Oct. 15 Ducks vs.

Buffalo Sabres. Oct. 20 Ducks vs. Montréal Canadiens.

Nov. 1 Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. Nov. 3 Ducks vs.

Nashville Predators. Nov. 7 Ducks vs. Kings. Nov. 9 Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Nov. 12 Ducks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. Nov. 15 Ducks vs. Boston Bruins. Nov. 19 Ducks vs. Florida Panthers. Nov. 22 Ducks vs. Golden Knights.

Nov. 24 Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, hondacenter.com Map I11

ATTRACTIONS AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC One of the largest aquariums in the U.S.; highlights include Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest and ethereal sea jellies. Daily 9 am6 pm. $17.95-$29.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map west of C1 BIG AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Indoor jumping surfaces include trampoline dodgeball courts, plus rock-climbing wall and mechanical bull. 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 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, architectural must-sees 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 Hands-on exhibits, shows in science center and Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater.

Through Sept. 10 Doc McStuffins. Ongoing Above & Beyond—The Ultimate Flight Exhibition. 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 recently marked its diamond 60th anniversary. Main Street continues to look back with Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln; Tomorrowland looks to the future with Star Wars— construction has begun on a Star Wars-themed land. A mountain range of thrill rides includes Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $97-$124, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE New Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: Breakout! Soarin’ Around the World; California Screamin’; World of Color water-andlight show; Cars Land; The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $97-$124. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre pedestrian promenade adjacent to Disney parks offers dining, shopping, cinema and nightlife, including Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Sanuk for casual shoes and ESPN Zone. Nongated, free admission. 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10

FLIGHTDECK FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER Aerial dogfights use realistic F-16 fighter jet cockpit simulators. No experience necessary. Minimum age 11, height 4 feet 11 inches. Starts at $59. Tu-Su 11:30 am8:30 pm. 1650 S. Sinclair, Anaheim, 714.937.1511 Map I11 FULLERTON ARBORETUM The county’s largest botanical garden; more than 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. Available for private parties or corporate events. $20. 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.250.0242; 1000 N. Edward Court, Anaheim, 714.632.6999 Map J14, B4 KNOTT’S BERRY FARM More than 165 rides and attractions include Voyage to the Iron Reef. Premier collection of coasters includes Silver Bullet and Xcelerator.

Camp Snoopy for younger children. Call for hours and prices; under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map G8 LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA Theme park with about 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, Pure Spanish stallions, swordsmanship, falconry and four-course feast. $36.95-$61.95. 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 866.543.9637 Map G8 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM Recently reopened following a $15-million renovation.

About 70 new exhibits include a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office, another focusing on his historic trip to China. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714.983.9120 Map A4 OCEAN INSTITUTE Aboard tall ship Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor. Tide-pool sessions; marine-mammal cruises; blue-whale safaris. Sa-Su 10 am-3 pm; 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 ORANGE COUNTY ZOO Rustic zoo; animals of the Southwest. M-F 10 am-3:30 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-4:30 pm. $2, under 3 free. Parking $3-$5. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6847 Map C5 PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE Venue offering swordplay, pyrotechnics, comedy, romance aboard Spanish galleon replica marks 10th anniversary. Call for hours. $36.95-$61.95, under 3 free. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.690.1497 Map G8 QUEEN MARY SHIP AND SEAPORT Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!—in Long Beach Harbor.

Shops, dining, art deco lounge; Russian Foxtrot submarine adjacent. Self-guided/guided tours 10 am-6 pm. $14.95$30.95, under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562.435.3511 Map northwest of C1 THE RIDE 7D Combines roller coaster simulation and laser-blasting. Su-Th 11 am-9 pm; F-Sa 10 am-11 pm. $9; three rides $20. Irvine Spectrum Center, 744 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, ​949.769.6772 Map D5 ROCKREATION Indoor climbing facility with instruction at all levels. M noon-10 pm; Tu-Th 6 am-10 pm; F noon-10 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 for hours. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702 Map southeast of F6

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ATTRACTIONS + MUSEUMS 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

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SEAWORLD Marine-themed attractions include white manatee, Explorer’s Reef, thrill ride Journey to Atlantis and Blue Horizons show. Open daily. Call for hours, combo rates. $83-$89, under 3 free. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, 800.257.4268 Map southeast of F6

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Research library open M-F 10:30 am-4 pm. $1-$3, under 12 free. Free first Monday of the month. 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.2261 Map M16 TEATRO MARTINI Cabaret experience for couples and groups; comedy, acrobatics, magic, singing, dancing and dining. Th-F 8 pm, Sa 9 pm, Su 8 pm. $69.95. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 844.249.7865 Map G8 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD New: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Rides at movie-based theme park include Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem; tram tour takes in King Kong 360 3-D. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map north of A1 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.

Sa-Su 10 am-4 pm. $6, under 2 free. Beginning Sept. 16 Future Park: Art+ Technology. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.480.1520 Map G13 BOWERS MUSEUM World cultural arts and California exhibitions. Through Sept. 17 Stark Beauty: The Photography of Edward Weston. Opening Sept. 22 Knights in Shining Armor. Opening Sept. 30 Endurance: The Antarctic Legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley. Opening Nov. 12 Empress Dowager Cixi: Selections form the Summer Palace.

Ongoing Gemstone Carvings: Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt; California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930; Sacred Realms: Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands; Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy; First Californians. Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. $10-$15, under 12 free. Separate admission for some exhibits. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600 Map G13

See Orange County.

Sip Differently.

MARINA DEL REY. NEWPORT BEACH. LONG BEACH.

HILBERT MUSEUM New. Off-campus Chapman University museum displays images of California—urban, industrial, coastal, farms and ranches—by 20th-century artists. On now: work by Disney artists. Tu-Sa 11 am-5 pm.

Free. 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, 714.516.5880 Map J11 HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM Board culture: Duke Kahanamoku, classic surfboards, Endless Summer. Su-M noon-5 pm; Tu until 9 pm; W-F until 7 pm; Sa 11 am-7 pm. Free. 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483 Map N8 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. 24 Phil Dike: At the Edge of the Sea; Ben Messick: Memories of Los Angeles. 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

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Join us for a midweek escape on a Sunset Cocktail Cruise. Enjoy cozy indoor seating or outdoor decks open to the summer sky. Departing from Marina del Rey and Newport Beach Wednesdays and Thursdays through October and Long Beach through August. Boarding starts at 5:30pm. $5 off promo code WHR5D with exp. 12/30/17 Hornblower.com | 949-631-2469 FOLLOW US    NEWPORT BEACH MARINA DEL REY LONG BEACH SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK

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SEPTEMBER Laguna Dance Festival | The Laguna Dance Festival offers sensational world-class dance on a theatre stage, art galleries and site-specific outdoor venues for a unique experience that gets audiences up-close during the performances — as well as have the opportunity to meet the dancers themselves in an intimate setting!

September 14-17, 2017 949.715.5578 | lagunadancefestival.org OCTOBER Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational | Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) transforms Laguna Beach—the famous seaside community and historic artist colony—into an outdoor painting studio with the West Coast’s most prestigious plein air fine art event. The Invitational showcases the nation’s top plein air landscape painters who come to paint the town and compete for prestigious prizes.

This 9-day celebration includes public paint-outs, painting demonstrations, PleinTalk conversations, and educational events and activities.

October 7-15, 2017 949.376.3635 | lagunapleinair.org NOVEMBER Art & Nature | Laguna Art Museum presents special exhibitions, commissioned outdoor works, lectures, panel discussions, films and family activities on the theme of art’s engagement with the natural world.

The event serves a number of purposes: to provide a festival of art and ideas for the community; to inspire artists; to find and develop connections between art and science; to raise awareness of environmental issues; and to celebrate Laguna Beach as a center for the appreciation of art and nature.

November 2-5, 2017 949.494.8971 | lagunaartmuseum.org

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The Hat Box

550 S. Coast Hwy. 949.497.7335 thehatbox.com Laguna Beach’s luxury hat shop featuring high end and custom made women’s and men’s hats for every occasion.

CA Surf N’ Paddle 695 S. Coast Hwy. 949.497.1423 casurfnpaddle.com

Surf and paddle board rentals, lessons and sales.

Private, semi-private and group lessons available.

Located steps from the beach. Free parking.

Ivory Restaurant and Lounge 853 Laguna Canyon Road 949.715.0261 ivorylaguna.com

Sleek meets beach at Ivory Restaurant & Lounge.

Just a mile from the ocean, the intimate eatery pairs modern American dishes with an eclectic wine list and a relaxing yet chic atmosphere.

Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry

352 N. Coast Hwy. 949.715.0953 adamneeley.com Acclaimed jeweler Adam Neeley brings art to fine jewelry. Offering distinctive, everyday styles, custom engagement rings and one-of-a-kind couture jewelry.

Beach House Laguna Beach

1524 S. Coast Hwy. 949.715.6919 beachhouselb.com

Beach House Laguna Beach features a unique blend of resort style clothing, home décor and unique coastal and beach inspired gifts. Located across from Surf & Sand Resort.

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SHOPPING LYON AIR MUSEUM Rare operational 20thcentury aircraft and other historical vehicles on John Wayne 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.

26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map I17

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SHOPPING DESTINATIONS BELLA TERRA Striking Italian-themed open-air center features Whole Foods Market, REI outdoor-sports specialist and 20-screen cinema. 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.897.2534 Map C2 BREA MALL O.C.’s second-largest mall is home to Nordstrom and Macy’s and 174 other retailers including a Tesla store, new Kidgets, Nature Republic and Pink. 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.990.2733 Map A3 THE CAMP Green-oriented enclave for outdoor enthusiasts includes eco store SEED People’s Market and dining options Taco Asylum, Ecco and Old Vine Cafe. 2937 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6661 Map J13 CORONA DEL MAR PLAZA Boutiques include Diane’s Beachwear, Gail Jewelers and Jack’s Surfboards.

Plus Sprinkles Ice Cream. 800-984 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, 949.759.8687 Map M15 CRYSTAL COVE SHOPPING CENTER Ocean views amid Tuscan setting. Upscale boutiques Coastal Cool and new Atelier 7918, fine dining including Bluefin and newly relocated Marche Moderne. 7845-8085 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.759.8687 Map M17 THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY Sprawling destination (1 million square feet) offers lots of shopping (Denim Lab), dining (the Winery) and leisure activities (Pinot’s Palette—color me wine!). Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, Tustin, 714.259.9090 Map J14 FASHION ISLAND Elegant open-air center marking 50th anniversary features anchors Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, new boutiques AG denim and ViX swimwear, restaurants Sushi Roku and Fig & Olive. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map L15

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5 POINTS PLAZA Neighborhood center offers Loft, Vans, Charming Charlie jewelry, CloudMover Day Spa and Hashigo Sushi; barking lot for dogs! 18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 5pointsplaza.com Map D2 IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER Moorish-themed center includes nation’s most-visited movie complex, The Ride 7D, Nordstrom and lots of restaurants. Giant Ferris wheel visible from freeways. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180 Map D5

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Urban Outfitters, Eye Society and Crew Salon; dining includes Habana, Gypsy Den. 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6661 Map J13

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GOLF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE Elyse Walker, Sweaty Betty and Sugar Paper boutiques, Alchemy Works gallery and new Nobu restaurant are tenants at harborside pedestrian-friendly shopping village. 400 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 949.675.8662 Map M15 LOS OLIVOS MARKETPLACE SwimSpot, Newport Colony Home, Whole Foods Market and a dozen restaurants including Puesto. 8673-8697 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.720.3100 Map D5 MAINPLACE Indoor million-square-foot center offers Nordstrom, 190 shops and 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport with rooftop basketball and open-air swimming. 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.547.7000 Map G13 NEWPORT COAST SHOPPING CENTER Neighborhood center includes Blue Eyed Girl, Jeanni Champagne and the Passionate Collector. 21101-21185 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.3100 Map L17 THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE Includes DKNY, Levi’s, Nordstrom Rack, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Vans Skatepark for indoor boarding. 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.4001 Map J11 OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE Spanish-inspired center with ocean views. Stores include Vans, Guess and new Luxury Mall. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, outletsatsanclemente.com Map south of F6 PACIFIC CITY Center with beach views from every plaza, deck and patio. H&M, the Wearhouse, Francesca’s, Kin, West of Camden and Heirlooms & Hardware. 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.930.2345 Map N9

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3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map J13

EATERTAINMENT ANAHEIM GARDENWALK Cali-style brands including O’Neill and Skechers, Harley-Davidson, House of Blues Anaheim, Roy’s Restaurant and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.635.7410 Map I10 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre complex includes Build-A-Bear, Studio Disney 365, Ridemakerz, Catal restaurant and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. 1510-1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10 THE TRIANGLE Time nightclub, Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl, Starlight Cinemas plus restaurants Saddle Ranch Chop House and Black Knight Gastro Lounge. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.0732 Map K12

GOLF COURSES ALISO CREEK GOLF COURSE Picturesque nine-hole course in canyon with coastal breezes and 19 bunkers.

M-Th $29, F $34, Sa-Su $38. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.499.2271 Map I16 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

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BEACHES + PARKS 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. 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 PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB Two gorgeous 18-hole courses at the sumptuous Resort at Pelican Hill; virtually every hole has spectacular coastal views. $290 daily. 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 877.735.4226 Map L17 STRAWBERRY FARMS GOLF CLUB 18-hole course features rolling greens, barn, canyon, wetland vistas and the 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, clubhouse. Private caddie service. M-Th $115, F $135, Sa-Su $165. Additional cart fee. 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, 714.730.1611 Map C5

ACTIVE OUTDOORS AIR COMBAT USA Dogfight training in highperformance small planes. Instructors handle takeoff and landing. Fullerton Municipal Airport, 3815 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 800.522.7590 Map A2 CA SURF ‘N’ PADDLE Year-round surfing and stand-up-paddleboard lessons. Free parking. 689 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.1423 Map H15 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. 301 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.2782; 2515 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.612.7989; 4624 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, 949.274.7944 Map N9, M16, D5 SKYTHRILLS Aerobatics in biplanes. Receive instruction, assume control of the aircraft, execute a loop, roll, spin or inverted pass over the coast—no experience necessary! Gentler flights in 1930s biplane. Includes recorded DVD. 230 Dale Place, Fullerton, 866.484.7455 Map A2

BEACHES + PARKS ALISO CREEK COUNTY BEACH Steep shore creates powerful waves. All amenities and fire pits. Pay-anddisplay parking $1/hour. 31131 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.923.2280 Map I16 BALBOA BEACH Sunning and swimming beach. All amenities. Metered parking. Along Balboa Boulevard at Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371 Map N14 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH Good for grunion hunting All amenities and fire pits. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, 714.846.3460 Map N9 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, sandy coves and steep cliffs. Historic district with beach cottages, Beachcomber café. Lifeguards, restrooms.

Fee for parking. East Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, 949.494.3539 Map E4

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NIGHTLIFE 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. 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 NEWPORT DUNES RESORT Beach at RV park on the Back Bay has lifeguards, inflatable in-water novelties, and various water vessels for rent. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.DUNE Map M14 SALT CREEK COUNTY BEACH Long, pristine stretch below the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and Bluff Park. All amenities. Parking $1/hour. Off Ritz-Carlton Drive, 33333 S. Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.923.2280 Map J16 SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH Popular mile-long beach below sandstone bluffs offers all amenities, a nature trail and butterfly trail. Fee for parking. 225 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, 949.492.3156 Map K17 VICTORIA BEACH Laguna’s prettiest beach has a tower fit for Rapunzel and a man-made, high-tide swimming pool circa 1920. Metered parking. Victoria Street off Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400 Map H15 THE WEDGE World-renowned bodysurfing and bodyboarding spot; dangerous break. Free parking lot. West Jetty View Park, tip of Balboa Peninsula, end of Channel Road, Newport Beach, 949.644.3309 Map N16

WILDERNESS PARKS ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK 3,350-acre park is idyllic home to world-class mountain-biking terrain and superb hiking. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, 949.923.2200 Map H16 LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK Sycamoreshaded canyons and high ridges offer spectacular ocean views and hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Nature center. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.923.2235 Map G15 UPPER NEWPORT BAY NATURE PRESERVE Back Bay wetlands, one of North America’s finest birding sites.

Interpretive center Tu-Su, 10 am-4 pm. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, 949.923.2290 Map K13

NIGHTLIFE AC LOUNGE Lobby bar at stylish new hotel. Swedish Fish aquavit cocktail; Hendrick’s Gin and Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic; and small bites. AC Hotel, Park Place, 3309 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.471.8710 Map J14 A&O Waterfront Anchors & Oceans bar with gastropub fare. Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.630.4285 Map M14

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TOURS + TRANSPORT AQUA LOUNGE 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 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, 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.783.2810 Map D4, I10 THE BUNGALOW Expansive ocean views, sweeping decks, lush gardens, rustic interiors and seasonal bites by Bear Flag Fish Co. Pacific City, 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.0399 Map N9 CALAVINO WINE BAR Fine wines, craft beers and New American fare near Angel Stadium. 2410 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.939.7735 Map I11 COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL State-of-the-art bowling alley, sports viewing, dining. The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320 Map K12 THE FIFTH New. Rooftop venue offers craft cocktails, local beers, fine menu, live music and view of Disneyland fireworks. Grand Legacy at the Park, 1650 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.772.0899 Map I10 IRVINE IMPROV Top comedy. Two-item minimum; Umami burgers. Irvine Spectrum Center, 572 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455 Map D5

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LOLA GASPAR Endearingly hip bar and kitchen. Open until 2 am M-Sa, Su until midnight. 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13 THE OBSERVATORY Live rock, alternative, jazz, blues and food. More acts in the Constellation Room. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600 Map I15 PALI WINE CO. New. Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Central Coast, Tower 15 label Bordeaux and Rhone Blends. Five-wine flights $15. 500 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.486.0922 Map H10 ROOFTOP LOUNGE Sunset cocktails and panoramic coastal views atop La Casa del Camino hotel. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446 Map I15 SILVER TRUMPET BAR AND LOUNGE Super-stylish spot ideal for pre- or post-theater cocktails. 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.442.8593 Map J13 TIME NIGHTCLUB Club with cool decor, musical acts and big-name deejays moves to impressive new digs.

Open Th-Sa. The Triangle, 1875 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103 Map K12 YNK Ever-changing globally inspired drinks (“You Never Know”) at intimate, stylish bar. Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.553.0100 Map J14

TOURS + TRANSPORT AMTRAK Train service within Orange County and to destinations throughout California daily. Stops in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com ANAHEIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL CENTER (ARTIC) Spectacular architecture. Metrolink and Amtrak trains, OCTA buses, Anaheim Resort Transportation, shuttles, taxis and charter buses. There’s also an oyster bar. 1750 S. Douglass Road, Anaheim, 877.99.ARTIC, articinfo.com

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TOURS + TRANSPORT BEST-VIP CHAUFFEURED WORLDWIDE Chauffeured vehicles available with as little as two hours’ notice. 866.323.2378; 714.375.9128 Map C2 CAPTAIN DAVE’S DOLPHIN & WHALE SAFARI Catamaran with underwater viewing pod. Departures daily. $35-$59. 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 CATALINA FLYER Triple-decker catamaran, 75 minutes to Catalina Island. Call for schedule. $53-$70, $6 age 2 and under. Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 800.830.7744, catalinainfo.com Map N15 CITY PASS Includes discounted admission to Disney parks, admission to others in Los Angeles and San Diego. $269-$306, under 3 free. 888.330.5008, citypass.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, hornblower.com Map M13 JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT Gateway to Orange County, 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/trolley Map H15 METROLINK Train system connects to San Diego, Los Angeles; stops in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park. $10 weekend day pass (Sa-Su) for Metrolink rails and SoCal public transportation. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com 714 TICKETS Sporting events, shows and concerts, opposite Honda Center. Local delivery. 2620 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.842.5387, 714tickets.com Map I11 TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR See celebrity haunts and scandal sites aboard state-of-the-art bus. $53-$63. Starline Tours, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 855.486.9868, tmz.com

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