Best of Orange County

Brett & Kira
Brett & Kira
Best of Orange County

Food scene

Great local New American restaurant with outdoor seating only. Don’t miss the Gochujang fried chicken!
7 locals recommend
Benchmark
601 E Santa Ana Blvd
7 locals recommend
Great local New American restaurant with outdoor seating only. Don’t miss the Gochujang fried chicken!
California cuisine / huge menu, breakfast/lunch/dinner. In the Old Towne Orange Circle.
131 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
100 W Chapman Ave
131 locals recommend
California cuisine / huge menu, breakfast/lunch/dinner. In the Old Towne Orange Circle.
Fresh salads/soups/sandwiches in downtown Santa Ana. Really fresh and tasty! Great for takeout too.
13 locals recommend
Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th St
13 locals recommend
Fresh salads/soups/sandwiches in downtown Santa Ana. Really fresh and tasty! Great for takeout too.
Healthy eclectic fare in Old Towne Orange. Very hippie and fun!
12 locals recommend
Rutabegorz
158 W Main St
12 locals recommend
Healthy eclectic fare in Old Towne Orange. Very hippie and fun!
If you have a sweet tooth, The Pie Hole is one of our favorite local spots in Old Towne Orange.
118 locals recommend
The Pie Hole
714 Traction Ave
118 locals recommend
If you have a sweet tooth, The Pie Hole is one of our favorite local spots in Old Towne Orange.
One of our favorite upscale Mexican restaurants. In Tustin about 15 minutes away.
8 locals recommend
Chaak
215 El Camino Real
8 locals recommend
One of our favorite upscale Mexican restaurants. In Tustin about 15 minutes away.
If you like Thai food, this local spot in Old Towne Orange is great!
Thai Towne Eatery
152 North Glassell Street
If you like Thai food, this local spot in Old Towne Orange is great!
This food hall in downtown Santa Ana has something for everyone. A good spot for lunch or dinner when you can’t decide what sounds good!
41 locals recommend
4th Street Market
201 E 4th St
41 locals recommend
This food hall in downtown Santa Ana has something for everyone. A good spot for lunch or dinner when you can’t decide what sounds good!
One of our favorite local coffee shops. Great coffee and pastries; 5-minute drive from our house.
7 locals recommend
Hidden House Coffee
511 E Santa Ana Blvd
7 locals recommend
One of our favorite local coffee shops. Great coffee and pastries; 5-minute drive from our house.
One of our favorite local coffee shops, in downtown Santa Ana about 10 minutes from our house
Hopper & Burr
202 W 4th St
One of our favorite local coffee shops, in downtown Santa Ana about 10 minutes from our house
If you are looking for a splurge dinner in Orange County, make it Taco Maria. One of only two Michelin-rated restaurants in Orange County, Taco Maria is high-end, creative Mexican food like you’ve never had. Tasting menu only except Tuesdays when they offer a la carte menu.
9 locals recommend
Taco María
3313 Hyland Ave
9 locals recommend
If you are looking for a splurge dinner in Orange County, make it Taco Maria. One of only two Michelin-rated restaurants in Orange County, Taco Maria is high-end, creative Mexican food like you’ve never had. Tasting menu only except Tuesdays when they offer a la carte menu.
Farmhouse is the restaurant at Roger's Gardens in Newport, which is a very upscale garden shop / nursery. The food at Farmhouse is exquisite! Super fresh, seasonal. Everything on the menu is good.
10 locals recommend
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd
10 locals recommend
Farmhouse is the restaurant at Roger's Gardens in Newport, which is a very upscale garden shop / nursery. The food at Farmhouse is exquisite! Super fresh, seasonal. Everything on the menu is good.
Porto’s is a legend in Southern California, and this new Buena Park location is very convenient after a day at Knott's Berry Farm or Disneyland. Great pastries, coffee, cakes, etc.
104 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach Blvd
104 locals recommend
Porto’s is a legend in Southern California, and this new Buena Park location is very convenient after a day at Knott's Berry Farm or Disneyland. Great pastries, coffee, cakes, etc.
Pour Vida tacos in Anaheim is one of our favorite nearby taco spots. Try the Brussels sprouts taco!
15 locals recommend
Pour Vida Latin Flavor
215 S Anaheim Blvd
15 locals recommend
Pour Vida tacos in Anaheim is one of our favorite nearby taco spots. Try the Brussels sprouts taco!
Kean Coffee in Tustin is one of our favorite local coffee spots.
10 locals recommend
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
13681 Newport Ave
10 locals recommend
Kean Coffee in Tustin is one of our favorite local coffee spots.
Some of the best doughnuts you will ever have. A must-stop if you are headed to the Newport/Costa Mesa area.
60 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St
60 locals recommend
Some of the best doughnuts you will ever have. A must-stop if you are headed to the Newport/Costa Mesa area.
Best cinnamon rolls ever!
26 locals recommend
Sweet Jill's Bakery
5001 2nd St
26 locals recommend
Best cinnamon rolls ever!
The original Portola Coffee Lab location is in the OC Mix shopping area—a fun collection of upscale restaurants and boutiques in Costa Mesa.
23 locals recommend
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
23 locals recommend
The original Portola Coffee Lab location is in the OC Mix shopping area—a fun collection of upscale restaurants and boutiques in Costa Mesa.
If you are looking for a great dinner spot on the coast, this French restaurant is tops in Orange County. Tip: try the Monday night 3-course prix-fixe menu for a good value meal!
9 locals recommend
Marché Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast Hwy
9 locals recommend
If you are looking for a great dinner spot on the coast, this French restaurant is tops in Orange County. Tip: try the Monday night 3-course prix-fixe menu for a good value meal!
Vying for best donuts in California, or the nation!
JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee
31878 Del Obispo Street
Vying for best donuts in California, or the nation!
Best local taco spot!
Taco Mesita
Best local taco spot!
This is our favorite local pizza place. Great salads too!
Pitfire Pizza
This is our favorite local pizza place. Great salads too!
Great coffee in a beautiful old bank building in old towne orange
Play Coffee Orange
Great coffee in a beautiful old bank building in old towne orange

Neighborhoods

Old Towne Orange is a quaint little slice of retro America. Great restaurants and cafes, a quaint town circle, lots of antique stores. A great area to walk around!
63 locals recommend
Old Towne
63 locals recommend
Old Towne Orange is a quaint little slice of retro America. Great restaurants and cafes, a quaint town circle, lots of antique stores. A great area to walk around!
Downtown Laguna Beach is a must-visit if you are looking for an iconic Orange County beach city.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
845 locals recommend
Downtown Laguna Beach is a must-visit if you are looking for an iconic Orange County beach city.
Seal Beach is one of the closest beaches to our house by drive time (about 25 min. drive). Don’t miss the lovely downtown area with shops and must-try food (Beachwood BBQ) and desserts (try the cinnamon rolls at Sweet Jill’s Bakery).
88 locals recommend
Seal Beach
88 locals recommend
Seal Beach is one of the closest beaches to our house by drive time (about 25 min. drive). Don’t miss the lovely downtown area with shops and must-try food (Beachwood BBQ) and desserts (try the cinnamon rolls at Sweet Jill’s Bakery).

Sightseeing

The Back Bay Loop is a great spot for running, biking, and walking!
6 locals recommend
Back Bay Loop
Back Bay Loop
6 locals recommend
The Back Bay Loop is a great spot for running, biking, and walking!
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.
182 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
182 locals recommend
The happiest place on Earth! Only 10 minutes away from our place.