For those looking to enjoy the entire weekend in the Orange County area, or for those looking to unwind during the intimate dinner, below are some of our favorite places to go to.
The Montage Luxury Spa Resort
30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Gorgeous walking area next to the beach with a Hawaii vibe
Salt Creek Beach + Ritz Carlton Resort
33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 92629
For those looking for a quiet stroll purely for sand, waves, and beauty, then Salt Creek Beach is for you. Located next to the beautiful Ritz Carlton resort, this place is best for sunsets. We got engaged here!!
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
For those looking for a nice walk but also some small and quaint shops, Laguna Beach is a great choice.
Newport Beach Pier
70 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663, (949) 644-3309
Check out Seaside Bakery on the pier for their ham and cheese croissants!
Downtown Disney District
1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802, (714) 781-4565
Lots of cute stores here. You can find Earl of Sandwiches and Salt & Straw here!
Irvine Spectrum Center
Irvine, CA 92618
This a fun popular shopping center with food, dessert, and a ferris wheel. It's a relaxing place to walk around and spend the evening. It lights up beautifully at night.
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 435-2000
Good for some boujee shopping experience.
Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center
2700-2750 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606, (626) 285-5550
Home of 85°C Bakery Café, Meet Fresh, Somi Somi, Coco Ichibanya, Tokyo Table, and more!
Anaheim Packing District
440 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805, (714) 533-7225
Pretty hangout spot with boba, ice cream, and other yummy food!
Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 721-2000
For that fancy coastal shopping and dining experience
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697, (949) 824-5011
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620, (714) 367-2030
Best bakery in SoCal hands down with 9,000 reviews on Yelp
Din Tai Fung
Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 549-3388
For the famous xiao long baos! Be prepared though, the lines are long.
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663, (949) 675-6262
One of the most famous Italian restaurants nearby. Known for their pink sauce pastas. Super yummy.
California Fish Grill
23704 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 586-4538
Note: must try their white fish!!
Fukada
8683 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, (949) 341-0111
Yummy Udon & Spicy Tuna Don!
Boiling Point
14140 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604, (949) 733-2211
Hot pot, lets go
Crystal Cove Shake Shack
7703 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92657, (949) 464-0100
Hamburgers and milkshakes by the beach, what more can you ask for?
Bear Flag Fish Company
7972 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92657, (949) 715-8899
For yummy and fresh ahi poke!
Cream Pan
602 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, (714) 665-8239
Known for their strawberry croissants!
OMOMO Tea Shoppe
5365 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604, (949) 861-8828
Yummy teas!
Morning Lavender Boutique & Cafe
330 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, (714) 486-1429
For those who want to instagram their food and drinks, this is the place to go! Rose and lavender lattes, and more.
Ding Tea
28171 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, (949) 328-1677