Lisa’s guidebook
Amusement Parks
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrKnott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrBeaches
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrUpscale and classy
Great place to take children, with Balboa Fun Zone that has a ferris wheel
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueGreat place to take children, with Balboa Fun Zone that has a ferris wheel
Corona Del Mar
Huntington Beach
Great park near the beach with hiking trails and beachfront restaurants
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayGreat park near the beach with hiking trails and beachfront restaurants
Nice beachside town with vibrant arts scene and restaurants, ice cream near the beach
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Laguna Beach
Nice beachside town with vibrant arts scene and restaurants, ice cream near the beach
Seal Beach
Great aquarium, beachside walking path, shopping, downtown area with restaurants, bars, parks, nightlife
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Long Beach
Great aquarium, beachside walking path, shopping, downtown area with restaurants, bars, parks, nightlife
For Kids
Nice affordable zoo with monkeys, camels, anteater, birds
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I-Santa Ana Zoo ku-Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveNice affordable zoo with monkeys, camels, anteater, birds
Extremely affordable zoo and inside the regional park. There is a nearby kids train, petting zoo, face painting and other marvels
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Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park RdExtremely affordable zoo and inside the regional park. There is a nearby kids train, petting zoo, face painting and other marvels
Fun event for kids to pretend to be adults (e.g. shopping at their own supermarket, gas station, police station, etc.)
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I-Museum yabantwana yase-Pretend City
29 HubbleFun event for kids to pretend to be adults (e.g. shopping at their own supermarket, gas station, police station, etc.)
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StScience museum for kids
Adventure Playground
1 Beech Tree LnOversized playground with various fun activities for kids.
Local farm with various activities for kids, including veggie/fruit picking, pumpkin patch during the holidays, food vendors, shopping, hayride, etc.
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Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University DrLocal farm with various activities for kids, including veggie/fruit picking, pumpkin patch during the holidays, food vendors, shopping, hayride, etc.
Ithunga le-Adventure
1238 S Beach BlvdAffordable amusement park
I-Aquarium ye-Pacific
100 Aquarium WayShopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StWorld-class shopping far and wide
Upscale shopping and trendy eateries. Must see the Koi pond!
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrUpscale shopping and trendy eateries. Must see the Koi pond!
Massive outdoor shopping mall with a movie theater, department stores, comedy club
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Massive outdoor shopping mall with a movie theater, department stores, comedy club
Old Towne
Cute downtown shopping area with outdoor eateries and bars
"The Block" shopping district, massive outdoor mall with a movie theater and restaurants
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The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd W"The Block" shopping district, massive outdoor mall with a movie theater and restaurants
Downtown area near Disneyland with souvenir stores, restaurants, and shopping leading up to the gates
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Downtown Disney District
1580 Disneyland DrDowntown area near Disneyland with souvenir stores, restaurants, and shopping leading up to the gates
Food scene
World famous dumplings. Must try the soup dumplings! (Xiao Long Bao)
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Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaWorld famous dumplings. Must try the soup dumplings! (Xiao Long Bao)
Habana Restaurant
708 Spectrum Center DrGreat Cuban restaurant with beautiful decor
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdFancy food court with various eateries
The best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam! Great Pho and Banh Mi places everywhere here.
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Little Saigon
The best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam! Great Pho and Banh Mi places everywhere here.
Reasonably priced world-class bakery, a big destination with the locals and tourists. Try the cheese rolls, fried potato buns, and the cuban!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdReasonably priced world-class bakery, a big destination with the locals and tourists. Try the cheese rolls, fried potato buns, and the cuban!
Chicago's famous hot dog spot. Must try the italian beef sandwich, hot dog, and chocolate cake shake to wash it all down!
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
8390 La Palma AveChicago's famous hot dog spot. Must try the italian beef sandwich, hot dog, and chocolate cake shake to wash it all down!
Mastro's Steakhouse
633 Anton Blvdmy favorite steak house!
The best coffee in town! I recommend Silken Splendor and Philtered Soul. On a hot day, nothing better than a iced Mint Mojito
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Philz Coffee
21010 Pacific Coast HwyThe best coffee in town! I recommend Silken Splendor and Philtered Soul. On a hot day, nothing better than a iced Mint Mojito
Hiking
Easy hiking trails with a fantastic view of the beach
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayEasy hiking trails with a fantastic view of the beach
El Moro Canyon Trail hiking
8471 N Coast HwyModerate hiking trails
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Big Bend
18751 Laguna Canyon RdMuseum
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StLyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Rd