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We look forward to seeing everyone!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
July 24, 2026
Costa Mesa, CA

Things To Do

Did you say suburbia is boring??? Here are some of our favorite spots we have discovered together over the years. We hope you enjoy them and have the best experience while visiting Orange County.

Noguchi Garden

611 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Scenic garden in walking distance from the venue

Blue Bowl Superfoods

3033 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Julia and Dereck's favorite "healthy" snack

OMOMO TEA SHOPPE

554 East 1st Street, Tustin, CA 92780

Julia's go-to boba shop. "Itchy Peachy" is the best IMO. Multiple locations available in OC

Stereoscope Coffee

100 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Best coffee in Orange County, there are more locations around OC and LA

Play Coffee Orange

101 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

Great coffee spot in charming Old Towne Orange, a cute neighborhood

MOULIN

1000 Bristol Street North, Newport Beach, CA 92660

A good brunch spot. French brunch and bakery. There is another location in South Coast Plaza, but more of a to-go spot, near the venue with lots of other cool things to do!

Phở 79

9941 Hazard Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844

!!!Cash Only!!! Our favorite pho spot (Julia's favorite Pho spot)

Phởholic

14932 Bushard Street, Westminster, CA 92683

Another great pho spot (Dereck's favorite Pho spot)

Brothers Gom Tang

5461 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90621

Need hang over soup? Best bone soup in town IMO. Try their brisket salad as well.

Honey Pig Buena Park

7212 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621

Julia's favorite Kbbq

NEP Cafe

10836 Warner Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Great brunch and dinner spot featuring Southeast Asian inspired dishes

INI Ristorante

16129 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Great brunch and dinner offering Japanese and Italian fare

Ramen Nagi

3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

One of the only ramen spots Julia will eat at

Moobongri Soondae Irvine

4250 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

There are more locations around OC and LA, but this one is the better one.

Mercado González Northgate Market

2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

THE BEST CHURRO, Churreria El Moro, from Mexico

Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA

Beautiful beaches not too far from our venue

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, CA

Chill and cozy beach town Hulia loves

Crystal Cove State Beach

Crystal Cove Trail, Newport Beach, CA 92657

Tucked in cozy beach. Super easy mini hike/walk to the beach.