Guidebook for Santa Ana
Food Scene
Milk & Honey
2981 Bristol StGreat Cozy Place for Coffee
Anjin
3033 Bristol StAmazing Japanese Yakiniku, open until 1:00AM
Ikko Japanese Restaurant
735 Baker StAmazing Japanese Sushi with Fish flown in from Japan Daily.
The Halal Guys
3033 Bristol StAmazing Chicken and Rice restaurant that originated from NYC
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park AveThe In-N-Out burger. Nuff said.
From Groceries to Room Escape experiences and amazing Asian Food head here.
63 locals recommend
Diamond Jamboree
2700-2750 Alton PkwyFrom Groceries to Room Escape experiences and amazing Asian Food head here.
Best Italian Neapolitan Pizzeria and Pasta. Park in the business parking lot and walk in.
Pizzeria Ortica
650 Anton BlvdBest Italian Neapolitan Pizzeria and Pasta. Park in the business parking lot and walk in.
Arguably Best Craft Coffee in Orange County. As seen on the netflix documentary on barista's
23 locals recommend
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland AveArguably Best Craft Coffee in Orange County. As seen on the netflix documentary on barista's
East Borough
2937 Bristol StAmazing Modern Vietnamese
695 Town Center Dr
695 Town Center DriveSpanish Tapas with amazing cuts of meat
Mastro's Steakhouse
633 Anton BlvdThe American Seafood and Steak house.
3855 S Bristol St
3855 South Bristol StreetRevolving Sushi, Cheap and Good
Playground
220 E 4th StGastropub, in downtown Santa Ana
4th Street Market
201 E 4th StGreat spot for lunch, food hall. Amazing eats
Alejandro's Mexican Food
801 W 19th StLate night 24hour Taco Place. California burrito and carne asada fries!
Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaChinese Dumpling House within Southcoast Plaza
Gulfstream
850 Avocado AvenueAmazing Seafood and Modern American Restaurant
Great place to visit old town anaheim and check out the culinary revolution.
84 locals recommend
Anaheim Packing House
440 South Anaheim BoulevardGreat place to visit old town anaheim and check out the culinary revolution.
Dine on the Sand! Secret hidden restaurant underneath the cliffs on the beach! Go here for the sunset!
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveDine on the Sand! Secret hidden restaurant underneath the cliffs on the beach! Go here for the sunset!
Rooster Cafe
750 St Clair StBreakfast!
Plums Cafe + Catering
369 E 17th StBaby Dutch Pancakes!
Everything is cooked over a wood burning grill / or oven. OC restaurant of the year 2014. Amazing Mixology drinks there too
10 locals recommend
ARC
3321 Hyland AvenueEverything is cooked over a wood burning grill / or oven. OC restaurant of the year 2014. Amazing Mixology drinks there too
Drinks & Nightlife
Mesa Lounge is housed at the Camp (hipster outdoor mall)
This is a very cool lounge with great House music Tues-Sat.
The Camp is filled with other great restaurants and shops
725 Baker St
725 Baker StreetMesa Lounge is housed at the Camp (hipster outdoor mall)
This is a very cool lounge with great House music Tues-Sat.
The Camp is filled with other great restaurants and shops
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker StDivey Bar with great Trap music.
Chapter One: the modern local
227 N BroadwayDowntown Santa Ana Bar
Puzzle Bar
5333 Beach BoulevardAmazing Whiskey Bar with the rarest Japanese Whiskies brought back from Japan
The Blind Rabbit
440 S Anaheim BlvdSecret Speak Easy
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StBar / Restaurant! Gastropub
Shopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StShopping from Chanel to Kiehls and everything in between.
Outdoor Shopping when South Coast Plaza has been exhausted
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor Shopping when South Coast Plaza has been exhausted
The Lab Anti-Mall
2930 Bristol StAcross the street from the camp , an "anti-mall"
Everything Else
Sender One Climbing, Yoga, Fitness and Sender City
1441 Village WayRock Climbing Gym
Essentials
Vons Pharmacy
3650 S Bristol StGrocery just down the street
Need Wagyu beef or 28 day old dry aged ribeye? Look no further.
8 locals recommend
The Butchery Quality Meats
8058 E Pacific Coast HwyNeed Wagyu beef or 28 day old dry aged ribeye? Look no further.
Sightseeing
Ritz Carlton Drive
Ritz Carlton DriveAmazing near private beach.
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueFun beach town
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrSupposedly the happiest place on earth
Laguna Beach
Amazing Beach Town
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayGreat Hiking!