Dean’s guidebook
Food scene
an introduction to California dining - fresh produce is delivered daily from nearby farms and prepared just for you!
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Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th Stan introduction to California dining - fresh produce is delivered daily from nearby farms and prepared just for you!
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
1623 W Katella AveMakes a good stop for lunch or dinner!
Breakfast at family-friendly Suzy’s Cafe (great pancakes and scrambles; 10 minutes from the house)
Suzy's Cafe
2610 South Harbor BoulevardBreakfast at family-friendly Suzy’s Cafe (great pancakes and scrambles; 10 minutes from the house)
For dinner, Duke’s Huntington Beach offers ocean views and Hawaiian seafood!
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Duke's Huntington Beach
317 Pacific Coast HwyFor dinner, Duke’s Huntington Beach offers ocean views and Hawaiian seafood!
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdAfter the rides, keep the fun going at dinner: visit The Olde Ship and feel like you’ve stepped into a classic British pub (try the shepherd’s pie)
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The Olde Ship
709 N Harbor BlvdAfter the rides, keep the fun going at dinner: visit The Olde Ship and feel like you’ve stepped into a classic British pub (try the shepherd’s pie)
Old World German Restaurant is located in Old World Village, an outdoor shopping and dining complex with European-style buildings and cobblestone streets!
Old World German Restaurant
7561 Center AveOld World German Restaurant is located in Old World Village, an outdoor shopping and dining complex with European-style buildings and cobblestone streets!
Groceries
For groceries, about 20 minutes away on Tustin Street.
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Whole Foods Market
8525 Irvine Center DrFor groceries, about 20 minutes away on Tustin Street.
Fun Kids Activity
(interactive!) Children’s Museum in Irvine
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Mużew tal-Ħbieb ta' Pretend City
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Evening Fun!
For some evening fun close to home, kids will like the Nickel Nickel Arcade ($2 admission! 10 mins), and adults will enjoy Mission Escape Games ($35, 15 mins)
Nickel! Nickel! 5 cent Games
12827 Harbor BlvdFor some evening fun close to home, kids will like the Nickel Nickel Arcade ($2 admission! 10 mins), and adults will enjoy Mission Escape Games ($35, 15 mins)
For some evening fun close to home, kids will like the Nickel Nickel Arcade ($2 admission! 10 mins), and adults will enjoy Mission Escape Games ($35, 15 mins)
Mission Escape Games - Escape Room Anaheim
400 Disney WayFor some evening fun close to home, kids will like the Nickel Nickel Arcade ($2 admission! 10 mins), and adults will enjoy Mission Escape Games ($35, 15 mins)
Sightseeing
Huntington Beach is 20 minutes from Suzy’s and is known for its beaches & pier.
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Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is 20 minutes from Suzy’s and is known for its beaches & pier.
Bolsa Chica State Beach & Ecological Reserve is a quiet local favorite beach and wildlife refuge with 5 miles of walking trails (15 mins north of Huntington)
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
Pacific Coast HwyBolsa Chica State Beach & Ecological Reserve is a quiet local favorite beach and wildlife refuge with 5 miles of walking trails (15 mins north of Huntington)
Visit a Winery or Craft Brewery! (It is the California Coast, after all)
Escondido is about an hour away and known for its vineyards, especially family-friendly ones like Domaine Artefact (winery) or My Yard Live (brewery)
The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is also right nearby!
For dinner, try Bowlero San Marcos (bowling and activities) or Killer Pizza from Mars (good pizza with sci-fi decor!)
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Escondido
Visit a Winery or Craft Brewery! (It is the California Coast, after all)
Escondido is about an hour away and known for its vineyards, especially family-friendly ones like Domaine Artefact (winery) or My Yard Live (brewery)
The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is also right nearby!
For dinner, try Bowlero San Marcos (bowling and activities) or Killer Pizza from Mars (good pizza with sci-fi decor!)
Spend a full day exploring LA! (Leave at 10am)
Work up an appetite exploring Hollywood with a stroll down the Walk of Fame. Have lunch at 100-year-old Musso & Frank Grill and dine where many of the stars from the walk of fame ate! Reservations (open table) start at 12:30. Then explore the wonders of our solar system and the galaxy at Griffith Observatory. Situated high on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood, the complex offers views of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean, and is a great spot from which to view the Hollywood sign! Visit Mel's Drive-in Hollywood for a classic Americana dining experience.
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Los Angeles
Spend a full day exploring LA! (Leave at 10am)
Work up an appetite exploring Hollywood with a stroll down the Walk of Fame. Have lunch at 100-year-old Musso & Frank Grill and dine where many of the stars from the walk of fame ate! Reservations (open table) start at 12:30. Then explore the wonders of our solar system and the galaxy at Griffith Observatory. Situated high on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood, the complex offers views of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean, and is a great spot from which to view the Hollywood sign! Visit Mel's Drive-in Hollywood for a classic Americana dining experience.
Amusement Park
Knott’s Berry Farm is just 15mins away and one of SoCal’s beloved attractions!
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott’s Berry Farm is just 15mins away and one of SoCal’s beloved attractions!
ISNEY DAY! Thursdays have the shortest waits for rides; just 15 mins away!
Don’t forget to download the Disneyland app and use mobile ordering for counter
service restaurants (no waiting in line!)
NOTE: Restaurants in the park often require reservations months in advance.
For dinner, try Market Broiler Orange, a casual restaurant with comfort food and healthy options (pasta, steak, fish, and a fish market if you want to cook!)
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Disneyland Park
ISNEY DAY! Thursdays have the shortest waits for rides; just 15 mins away!
Don’t forget to download the Disneyland app and use mobile ordering for counter
service restaurants (no waiting in line!)
NOTE: Restaurants in the park often require reservations months in advance.
For dinner, try Market Broiler Orange, a casual restaurant with comfort food and healthy options (pasta, steak, fish, and a fish market if you want to cook!)