Places to not miss in OC
- Thread starter venkat
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based on experiences of people who visited us:
South Coast Plaza (for shoppers)
In-n-out Buger from people who haven't tried (i.e. east coasters)
the beach (choose from many options - Newport pier, Laguna, San Clemente pier, etc)
Laguna Canyon/ Crystal Cove parks for nature lovers
Local eateries (not of the fancy variety, just local joints like Slaters 50/50 or Mama D's or the numerous options in old town Orange)
hmmm... that's about all I can think of right now... oh yeah, and over priced homes in Irvine!!!
South Coast Plaza (for shoppers)
In-n-out Buger from people who haven't tried (i.e. east coasters)
the beach (choose from many options - Newport pier, Laguna, San Clemente pier, etc)
Laguna Canyon/ Crystal Cove parks for nature lovers
Local eateries (not of the fancy variety, just local joints like Slaters 50/50 or Mama D's or the numerous options in old town Orange)
hmmm... that's about all I can think of right now... oh yeah, and over priced homes in Irvine!!!
irvinehomeowner
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Is this for out of towners? For family fun:
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Wild Rivers
Irvine Regional Park (which is in Orange... heh)
In addition to SCP for shopping:
Fashion Island
Irvine Spectrum
The Block
No aquariums in OC unless you want to count the seafood department at 99 Ranch.
And if they like long lines for cheap baked goods and want to see the Krispy Kreme Phenomena... 85C.
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Wild Rivers
Irvine Regional Park (which is in Orange... heh)
In addition to SCP for shopping:
Fashion Island
Irvine Spectrum
The Block
No aquariums in OC unless you want to count the seafood department at 99 Ranch.
And if they like long lines for cheap baked goods and want to see the Krispy Kreme Phenomena... 85C.
qwerty
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irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
The Great Food Truck Race is my new obsession... OC's Lime Truck is still in it.qwerty said:
sgip
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Diamond Street, Laguna. Send them through the "Blow-hole" or some of the caves near by. A fun place to go. For tamer snorkeling try Crescent Bay (South) as it's a wildlife preserve.
Where would I send people (in no particular order or preference) :
1) Ortega Highway - treacherous, but looks alot like old OC.
2) Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. Charming, plus the Shake Shack is open!
3) Holy Jim Falls.
4) The Wedge on a big wave day.
5) Old Town Orange.
6) Mission San Juan Capistrano.
7) Saddleback Church.
8 Depending on the time of year, the Newport Beach Boat Parade.
9) Pelican Hills Golf Course.
10) San Onofre to watch both the surfers and the juvenile Great White Shark out there the locals have dubbed "Fluffy".
11) Downtown Disney.
My .02c
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Where would I send people (in no particular order or preference) :
1) Ortega Highway - treacherous, but looks alot like old OC.
2) Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. Charming, plus the Shake Shack is open!
3) Holy Jim Falls.
4) The Wedge on a big wave day.
5) Old Town Orange.
6) Mission San Juan Capistrano.
7) Saddleback Church.
8 Depending on the time of year, the Newport Beach Boat Parade.
9) Pelican Hills Golf Course.
10) San Onofre to watch both the surfers and the juvenile Great White Shark out there the locals have dubbed "Fluffy".
11) Downtown Disney.
My .02c
Soylent Green Is People.
ps99472
New member
We're foodies so here are some food recs:
1. Trieu Chau on 1st and Newhope in Santa Ana. Asian ghetto, not for the germaphobes but man they have good noodles. My last meal on Earth is their extra dry stir fry seafood egg noodle with chinese broccoli..and please don't order their food to go, you don't want to go there.
2. Honda-Ya in Tustin for some yakitori and the best Kirin Draft beer in the area (don't ask me why, but their Kirin taste the best)
3. Ding Tai Fun (I know it's in Arcadia, but worth the drive) for the best dumplings... stick with the juicy pork and if you don't burn your tongue you're not eating it right.
1. Trieu Chau on 1st and Newhope in Santa Ana. Asian ghetto, not for the germaphobes but man they have good noodles. My last meal on Earth is their extra dry stir fry seafood egg noodle with chinese broccoli..and please don't order their food to go, you don't want to go there.
2. Honda-Ya in Tustin for some yakitori and the best Kirin Draft beer in the area (don't ask me why, but their Kirin taste the best)
3. Ding Tai Fun (I know it's in Arcadia, but worth the drive) for the best dumplings... stick with the juicy pork and if you don't burn your tongue you're not eating it right.