explore orange county!

EXPLORE ORANGE COUNTY!
PLANNERS RECOMMEND...
ANAHEIM (DOWNTOWN)
THE PACKING HOUSE AND CENTER STREET
PROMENADE (2.3 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
440 S. Anaheim Blvd
http://anaheimpackingdistrict.com
A communal gathering place in the heart of downtown
Anaheim where you can find something for everyone.
Eat, drink, shop, relax, or stroll. Look for the hidden
speakeasy!
GET THERE:
By car: North on Harbor and East onto Broadway. North
onto 42nd Street and park in the structure.
By transit: Take ART bus from hotel to Disneyland
Transportation Center on Harbor. Take ART Route #10
to the Packing House or ART Route 18 to Clementine
Street/Center Street Promenade
RECOMMENDED: Umami Burger (gourmet burgers),
Gypsy Den (organic/veggie faire) Anaheim Brewery
(drinks only) The Packing House (variety of eateries)
FULLERTON (DOWNTOWN)
(6 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
http://downtownfullerton.com
A vibrant culture mixed with an eclectic populace. Always cool,
day or night. Specialty restaurants, distinctive shops, entertainment venues, great music and stylish housing. The area is
generally bound by Harbor Blvd, Chapman, Whiting, Wilshire,
Commonwealth and Santa Fe Avenues. Street Fair on Thursday 4:00-8:30 p.m. on Wilshire Avenue.
GET THERE:
By car: Harbor Blvd North. Park near Chapman Ave. By private
transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link
to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account
https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)By public transportation:
OCTA Route #43 runs along Harbor Blvd. connecting the Disneyland Resort area to Fullerton
RECOMMENDED: Shopping for vintage clothing at shops like
Kittyshak, Atomic Rag, Geez Louise, Roadkill Enterprises and
Out of Vogue
Restaurants: Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante, Roscoe’s Famous Deli, The Cellar, Kentro Greek Kitchen, Tranquil Tea
Lounge, El Farolito Jr.,
Bars: Heroe’s Bar and Grill, Joe’s, Continental Room, Twisted
Vine (wine bar).
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EXPLORE ORANGE COUNTY!
ORANGE
OLD TOWNE ORANGE (6 miles from the Disneyland
Hotel)
http://www.bowers.org
http://www.yelp.com/list/restaurants-in-orangecircle-orange
Shop (breakfast), Watson Drug and Fountain, Felix Continental
Café (Cuban), Gabbi’s Mexican, Haven Gastropub, Citrus City
Grill and the Filling Station. For fast casual: Bruxie Waffle
Sandwiches, Café Lucca, Blue Frog Bakery and the Chapman
Coffee House.
Founded in 1871 and centered around Plaza Park
with it’s beautiful fountain where Glassell Street and
Chapman Ave meet, this area provides a slice of
old town charm in the heart of the City of Orange.
Quaint shops, restaurants, antiques and museums.
Great walking area with historic homes located on
tree-lined streets. Save some time for a visit to the
Bowers Museum (2022North Main Street)
By car: Take Harbor Blvd South to Chapman Ave.
Left on Chapman to Glassell
By private transit: Uber ridesharing.
www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free
ride when you sign up for a new account https://
www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)
RECOMMENDED: For dining: Kimmie’s Coffee
GARDEN GROVE, WESTMINSTER & IRVINE
OC PAN ASIAN DINING- A CULTURAL MELTING
POT (5 miles to Garden Grove, 7 miles to Westminster and
15 miles to Irvine)
Did you know that Orange County is home to the thirdlargest Asian American population in the United
States? These three districts are worth a visit for the
fabulous dining and shopping adventures:
Korean District of Orange County (Garden
Grove) located along Garden Grove Blvd between
Brookhurst and Beach Blvd.
By car: South on Harbor Blvd, right on Katella, left on
Brookhurst to Garden Grove Blvd. By private transit:
Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link
to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account
https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)
RECOMMENDED: Mo Ran Gak Restaurant, Dae Jang
Gum, Hangari Kalogookksu, Kaju Tofu Restaurant and
The Past Memories and Paris Baguette can all be
found along the 8000-9000 blocks of Garden Grove
Blvd.
Little Saigon (Westminster) - The largest concentration of Vietnamese shopping and restaurants in
Southern California. The area is bordered by Westminster Blvd, Bolsa Ave. and Magnolia and Euclid Streets.
www.daytrippen.com/littlesaigon.html
By car: West on Katella, south on Magnola to Bolsa
RECOMMENDED: Visit the Asian Garden Mall, T & K
Food Market on Bolsa Ave for a variety of shops and dining
venues.
Dining Suggestions: Bo De Tinh Chay, Pho Vie, Pho 79,
Quan Hy, Kickin” Crab, Top Baguette, Tan Hoang and Huong Sandwiches. Add desert at Thanh Che Hien Khanh. Le
Croissant Dore or Snow Monster.
Diamond Jamboree (Irvine) - A multicultural dining and
shopping experience (Voted Best Strip Mall by OC Weekly in
2012). From Curry House CoCo Ichibanya to Chef Hung
Noodles you can find it all here. Save room for a treat from
Taiwan’s famous bakery and coffee house, 85ºC Bakery
Café. 2700-2750 Alton Parkway, Irvine
By car: I-5 South to Jamboree. Turn right and proceed south
to Alton Parkway
RECOMMENDED: All restaurants are amazing!
http://www.diamond-jamboree.com/
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COSTA MESA
THE LAB, THE CAMP (14 miles from the Disneyland
Hotel)
Both projects were developed by conference Keynote Speaker Shaheen Sadeghi
http://www.thelab.com
http://thecampsite.com/
Established in 1993, The LAB is Orange County’s renowned urban youth “anti-mall”, serving the lifestyle
demands of the trend setting shopper within a relaxed
indoor-outdoor environment. Interesting collection of
restaurants and hipster shops. Open till 9pm. Check
the web sites for live entertainment schedule. The
CAMP is described as “a green gathering spot offering
wellness and personal styling services, unique and
purposeful shopping, as well as healthy, local and international dining”.
By car: I-5 Fwy South to 55 Fwy South. Exit Baker
Street, turn right. Right on Bristol, left into the LAB
(2930 Bristol) or right into The Camp (2937 Bristol).
By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com
(Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign
up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/
gaylea2)
RECOMMENDED: Habana Cuban Bistro, Seabirds
Kitchen, Milk & Honey, Umami Burger, Taco Asylum
HUNTINGTON BEACH
SURF CITY NIGHTS DOWNTOWN
TUESDAY NIGHT STREET FAIR AND FARMERS MARKET (16.4 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
Location: Main Street between Orange & Pacific Coast
Highway
http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/Event/surf-citynights.html
Lively street fair held every Tuesday night on Main Street 59pm. Come early and make it a day of fun and sun. Miles
of bicycle trails along the coast. Bike rental available on the
Strand. Surfing lessons. Visit the Surfing Museum and
Surfer’s Hall of Fame.
By car: I-5 Fwy South to 22 Garden Grove Fwy West. Exit
Hwy 39/Beach Blvd South. Turn left, 5 miles to Pacific
Coast Highway. Turn right on Main, public parking structure
on the 200 block
By private transit: Uber ridesharing . www.uber.com (Use
this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a
new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)
RECOMMENDED: No Ka Oi (surfer breakfast), Sushi on
Fire, Cucina Alessa, Longboards Restaurant and Pub, Huntington Beach Beer Company, Dukes and Sandy’s at the
pier, Spark Woodfire grill and Zimzala (“free spirited people
who find peace with the sand between their toes”)
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LAKE FOREST
ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST
20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest
(23 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
http://www.etniesskatepark.com
Come skate the pools, cradle and the street course at the
largest free Skate Park in California. The park boasts a
whopping 60,000 + visitors per year as well as numerous
competitions. The park is listed as one of the Top 10
Skateparks to skate before you die! Need to buy a
board? Stop by Focus Board Shop across the street from
the park. Proceed to the park and cross this one off your
bucket list.
RECOMMENDED: Visit Oakley World Headquarters (M-F
8am-5pm) located at 1 Icon just to see the inside and
shop in their boutique for the latest retail offerings. At
days end, grab sandwiches and head to the nearby Baker
Ranch Community Park (26380 Rancho Parkway) and
enjoy an amazing Orange County sunset, with views from
the mountains to the sea.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
ALL ABOARD!!! TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (29 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
http://metrolinktrains.com/schedules
http://missionsjc.com
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=434
Explore the historic Los Rios District, adjacent to the Capistrano Depot, which features more than 40 homes built
by European immigrants in the late 1800’s and early
1900’s. The O’Neil Museum provides an overview of early
California development. Kids love Zoomars Petting Zoo,
located across the train tracks. Tour the historic Mission
San Juan Capistrano and gardens.
By train: Ditch your car and jump aboard Metrolink! Take
ART Route 15 to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink station
2150 E. Katella. Amtrak provides service to both historic
San Juan Capistrano and the North Beach area of San
Clemente
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SAN CLEMENTE
ALL ABOARD!!! TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN CLEMENTE
(37 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
http://tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g33012-ActivitiesSan_Clemente_California
Rent an electric bicycle at the train station and hit the San
Clemente Beach Trail. Check out Casa Romantica and the
Rainbow Sandals factory and store.
By train: Ditch your car and jump aboard Metrolink! Take
ART Route 15 to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink station
2150 E. Katella. Amtrak provides service to both historic
San Juan Capistrano and the North Beach area of San
Clemente
By car: I-5 South to Avenida Palizada; left on El Camino
Real; Right on Avenida Del Mar., on street and public parking available
RECOMMENDED: Pipes Café, LA Galette, Mimosa Café,
Hapa J’s, Vine Restaurant and Nicks. Time for a picnic?
Try Billy’s Delicatessen, Tina and Vince’s Deli, La Tiendita
or Pedro’s Tacos for quick food to take to the beach.
NEWPORT BEACH/LAGUNA BEACH
SHOPPING THE GOLD COAST ON A PLANNERS BUDGET
(26 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)
Orange County has no shortage of up-scale shopping opportunities. From South Coast Plaza to Fashion Island (ocean view
shopping and a Tesla dealership) to the trendy boutiques in downtown Laguna Beach, one can drop a small fortune. What’s a planner to do? Just follow this trail from Newport to Laguna and live
the gold coast life on a planner’s budget. (AICP credits pending,
JK LOL!)
Newport Beach
Little Styling’s (kids), 401 Pacific Coast Highway
Recycled Rags- 2731 Pacific Coast Highway
On Que Style- 2900 Pacific Coast Highway
Cannery Exchange Design Studio (furniture and more) 2640 Avon Street,
Swellegant Vintage - 3409 Newport Blvd
Bellissima Couture - 2850 Pacific Coast Highway
Laguna Beach
Blast Consignment -1936 S. Pacific Coast Highway
Monique’s Boutique - 1290 Pacific Coast Highway
Macalistaire at 1850 - 1850 Pacific Coast Highway
Havoc Designer Consignment Boutique - 303 Broadway. Ste 112
Need a lunch break between Newport and Laguna? Pick up a
sandwich at Gary’s Deli (3390 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport
Beach) and head a few blocks to the south to the bluff top park on
Ocean Blvd/Heliotrope. Enjoy the million dollar view and multimillion dollar homes! Or continue south on PCH to the Crystal
Cove Shopping Center (7952 Pacific Coast Highway), stopping at
the Bear Flag Fish Company (fresh fish tacos and an ocean view
for less than $4!) End the day with a date shake from the Crystal
Cove Shake Shack, 7408 Pacific Coast Highway.
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