Things To Do
Green Cheek Beer Company
Depending on location, they have food trucks or kitchen. Specialize in Hazys, but they've got everything. Our Favorite Brewery.
Brewery X
https://www.yelp.com/biz/brewery-x-anaheim?osq=brewery+x Large location
Noble Ale Works
https://www.yelp.com/biz/noble-ale-works-anaheim Brewery with food trucks
Everywhere
https://www.yelp.com/biz/everywhere-orange-2 Food trucks
Mutt Lynch's
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mutt-lynchs-newport-beach? Scooners and food on the beach and you can walk the boardwalk after
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
Our favorite Italian restaurant, if you don't go right when they open, be prepared for an hour plus wait. Chris managed this restaurant when it first opened back in 2006.
Malarky's Irish Pub
https://www.yelp.com/biz/malarkys-irish-pub-newport-beach Great Irish bar across from Mama D's to get a drink while you wait.
Selanne Steak Tavern
https://www.yelp.com/biz/selanne-steak-tavern-laguna-beach Won a Cup with the '07 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Chris has a pair of his game worn gloves. Why? Oh, why not.
The Deck
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-deck-on-laguna-beach-laguna-beach-2 Beautiful deck dining with a stunning beach view, outdoors so bring a jacket
Saloon
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-saloon-laguna-beach?osq=bar Cool little bar to grab a drink
Laguna Beach Visitors Center
Great classy/artsy beach town with shopping and restaurants
MOULIN
https://www.yelp.com/biz/moulin-laguna-beach?osq=coffee Bonjour ohh la la! French coffee with amazing pastries/sandwiches
Nick's Laguna Beach
https://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-laguna-beach-laguna-beach Iconic Laguna resteraunt, stunning views. Upscale Mexican dining
Le Macaron French Pastries - Laguna Beach
https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-macaron-laguna-beach-laguna-beach?osq=Macaroons Macaroons! Nuff said.
Surf & Sand Resort
https://www.yelp.com/biz/surf-and-sand-resort-laguna-beach The grilled octopus is the go to move here
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidecar-doughnuts-and-coffee-costa-mesa Best donuts around, be prepared to wait. Order ahead if possible.
Fashion Island
Fancy outdoor shopping mall, great food options, HUGE Christmas tree
Taqueria HOY!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-hoy-orange? Delicious no frills street tacos, open 24hrs
Bear Flag Fish Company
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bear-flag-fish-newport-beach-2 Poke/sushi, tacos, fish shop. Perfect for a quick bite.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor mall, ferris wheel, holiday decorations, holiday ice skating, Improv comedy club, movie theater
Downtown Disney District
Want to go to Disney but don't want to pay the price? This outdoor mall has plenty to entertain. Go to the Disney Hotel Hearthstone Lodge and graba drink by the fire.
Hearthstone Lounge
Grab a drink by the fire.
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar
https://www.yelp.com/biz/trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar-anaheim Disney tiki. Yes please.
Bruxie
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bruxie-orange-3?osq=Bruxie Waffle sandwiches, savory or sweet.
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
https://www.yelp.com/biz/haven-craft-kitchen-bar-orange Gastropub with rotating menu and great cocktails
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bosscat-kitchen-and-libations-orange-2 Awesome menu, great ambiance, whiskey list, donut burger
Finney's Crafthouse - Orange
Join us here to cheers on Friday night! https://www.yelp.com/biz/finneys-crafthouse-orange-orange-2 Laid back dining experience, great beer, steak eggrols are the way to start
Chapman Crafted Beer
https://www.yelp.com/biz/chapman-crafted-beer-orange?osq=chapman+crafted
Smoqued California BBQ
https://www.yelp.com/biz/smoqued-california-bbq-orange Burnt ends and the 420 bowl. Awesome beer selection
Urth Caffe Orange
https://www.yelp.com/biz/urth-caff%C3%A9-orange-orange? Brunch spot with outside seating
The Filling Station Cafe
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-filling-station-cafe-orange-5? Brunch spot with outside seating
Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pandor-artisan-bakery-and-caf%C3%A9-orange-4 Coffee and pastry fix
Ice Skate Rink Huntington Beach: Pier Plaza and Amphitheatre
Holiday ice rink in front of the pier. Park and walk down mainstream in the surf capital of US. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, bars. Walk the pier and do some quality people watching.
Pacific City
Close to main street, more outdoor shopping with an awesome view of the beach
Fred's Mexican Cafe & Cantina
Americanized Mexican food, right at the end of Main street. The play here is sitting outside and enjoying the sun
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gabbis-mexican-kitchen-orange Upscale regional mexican food. Delicious. You gotta have the queso fondito
Duke's Huntington Beach
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dukes-huntington-beach-huntington-beach-2 Hawaiian restaurant right on the sand. sit outside and enjoy the view right on the boardwalk
Tanner's Restaurant
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tanners-huntington-beach Rooftop bar with American food, right on PCH
Bluegold
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bluegold-huntington-beach-2? Great cocktails, menu is covers a wide range, great fish.
Felix Continental Cafe
https://www.yelp.com/biz/felix-continental-caf%C3%A9-orange-2 Must have Cuban food. No frills, just great food. Get the Ropa Vieja and take in the decorations in the Orange Circle.
South Coast Plaza
Upscale shopping mall, awesome Christmas tree.
Habana
https://www.yelp.com/biz/habana-costa-mesa-3 Hip Cuban place with great cocktails and great vibe
Peters Canyon North Trailhead
Take a hike!
Laguna Beach Cliff Hike
Take a hike!
Crystal Cove State Park
Tide pools!
Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club
Take in some Hockey! Flying V and knucklepucks.