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PERALTA ADOBE HISTORIC SITE One of the last remaining structures of the Peralta settlement, home to pioneering families in the 1800s. By reservation through George Key Ranch (listing on this page). 6398 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, 714.973.3190 Map A4 YORBA CEMETERY Dates to 1858. Final resting place for many O.C. pioneers. Visits by reservation through George Key Ranch, 714.973.3190. 6749 Parkwood Court, Yorba Linda Map A5
NIGHTLIFE A&O Waterfront Anchors & Oceans bar with gastropub fare. Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.630.4285 Map M14 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 MODJESKA CANYON NATURE PRESERVE At base of Santa Ana Mountains and bordered by Cleveland National Forest on three sides. Accessible only by rangerled tours with advance reservations. Modjeska Canyon, 949.923.2245 Map east of D6 RICHARD AND DONNA O’NEILL LAND CONSERVANCY 1,200-acre reserve; public access during special events. Call for schedule. Rancho Mission Viejo, 28672 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.9778 Map east of F6 RILEY WILDERNESS PARK Oak groves, grasslands and deer. Native plant garden attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 30952 Oso Parkway, Coto de Caza, 949.923.2265 Map east of E6 TALBERT NATURE PRESERVE Hiking trails in an “ecological staircase” of a salt marsh, freshwater wetlands, grasslands and woodlands. 1298 Victoria Ave. at Santa Ana River, Costa Mesa, 949.923.2290 Map M11 UPPER NEWPORT BAY NATURE PRESERVE At Newport Back Bay with vistas of the coastal wetlands. One of the finest birding sites in North America. Interpretive center is open Tu-Su, 10 am-4 pm. 2301 University Drive (corner of University Drive and Irvine Avenue), Newport Beach, 949.923.2290 Map K13
HISTORICAL PARKS ARDEN: HELENA MODJESKA HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDENS Home of 19th-century actress Madame Helena Modjeska. National historic landmark named for the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. By appointment. 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road, Modjeska Canyon, 949.923.2230 Map east of D6 GEORGE KEY RANCH HISTORIC PARK 1898 building, botanical garden and citrus grove present a view of life in the early days of the county’s citrus farming. National Register of Historic Places. 625 W. Bastanchury Road, Placentia, 714.973.3190 Map A4 HERITAGE HILL HISTORIC PARK Park preserves O.C.’s cultural heritage through four historic buildings representing distinct eras in the area’s development. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, 949.923.2230 Map D6 IRVINE RANCH HISTORIC PARK Once the heart of the Irvine agricultural empire, the park preserves the ranch operations headquarters as well as the site of the original Irvine family home. O.C. Parks headquarters. 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, 714.973.6609 Map C5 OLD ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Site where local governmental transactions and court proceedings shaped the county’s early history. Restored in 1989, it houses historical exhibits, archives, special events and a marriage license office. 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.973.6605 Map H13
AQUA LOUNGE Waved ceiling, 360-degree bar, huge patio, street-food-inspired menu ... and group cocktails! Deejays Th-Su. Fashion Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 Map L15 BARCODE 1980s and ’90s-themed “nostalgia bar restaurant” offers clever drinks and Asian fusion fare and tapas. 12926 Main St., Garden Grove, 949.390.8499 Map L15 BLIND RABBIT Speakeasy with 1920s atmosphere hidden behind wall at Anaheim Packing House. Don’t like your drink? Your server will finish it! 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, theblindrabbit.com Map H10 BOWLMOR Hip, state-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounge with sports bar and global cuisine. The District at Tustin Legacy, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695; Anaheim GardenWalk, 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 are offered near Angel Stadium. 2410 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.939.7735 Map I11 COLONY WINE MERCHANT Tasting lounge and wine retailer celebrates Anaheim’s wine history. 280 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, 657.208.1860 Map H10 COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL State-of-the-art bowling alley, sports viewing and dining at “eatertainment” center. The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320 Map K12 THE FIFTH 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 HOLIDAY Vintage Southern decor, craft cocktails, live music and bar within a bar—the Red Room—in a strip mall. 719 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.536.4389 Map K12 IRVINE IMPROV Top comedy. Two-item minimum; Umami burgers. Irvine Spectrum Center, 572 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455 Map D5 LOLA GASPAR Ever-hip bar and excellent kitchen in the heart of the Artist Village in downtown Santa Ana. 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13 LUCKY STRIKE LANES Retro-cool bowling lounge with DJ. The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Orange, 714.937.5263 Map J11
MARINE ROOM TAVERN Laid-back bar; live rock and blues on weekends. 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.494.3027 Map H15 THE OBSERVATORY Live rock, alternative, jazz and blues lineup and food. More acts in the Constellation Room. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600 Map I15 PALI WINE CO. Tasting room features pinot noirs, chardonnays from Central Coast, Tower 15 label Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Five-wine flights $15. The Anaheim Packing District, 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 opposite Sgerstrom Center for the Arts, ideal for preor post-theater cocktails. 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.442.8593 Map J13 THE SPEAKEASY Hidden on cobblestone street at Old World Village; beer, wine and small plates. 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.899.3279 Map C2 STAG BAR + KITCHEN Convivial bar established in 1908 opposite Newport Pier. 121 McFadden Place, Newport Beach, 949.673.4470 Map N13 TIME NIGHTCLUB Club with cool decor, musical acts and big-name DJs moves to impressive new digs. The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103 Map K12 WILD GOOSE Cocktails, seasonal beers, creative sausages and burgers amid hunt-lodge-saloon decor. 436 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.722.9453 Map N12 WINE LAB Wine/cheese tasting room and store at hip outdoors-themed center. The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.905.9521 Map J13 YOST THEATER Historical landmark now hosts popular musical acts and DJs. 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 800.717.1545 Map H13 YNK Ever-changing globally inspired drinks (“You Never Know”) at intimate, stylish bar are among the county’s best and most creative. Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.553.0100 Map J14
TOURS + TRANSPORT AMTRAK Train service within the county and to destinations throughout California daily. Stops in Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. 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 ANAHEIM RESORT TRANSPORTATION (ART) Shuttles cover 19 routes—including new one in Costa Mesa—transfers to Disneyland, Anaheim GardenWalk and Anaheim Convention Center. Purchase passes online, at Amtrak station and select hotels. 888.364.2787, rideart.org 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 allows for exciting marine life observation. Departures daily. Also, sunset safaris and occasional Catalina Island
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