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Metro Pointe is located where the 55, 405 and the 73 Freeways meet. On the corner of Bear and South Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. Welcome to Costa Mesa

Located strategically in the heart of The OC, this mecca for sun, fun, fashion and footlights has something for everyone. A chief asset is Costa Mesa’s close proximity to 42 miles of pristine beaches located along a Southern California coastline dotted with fabled seaside communities, quaint beach towns and art colonies.

So whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just a grommet (that’s beach lingo for an inexperienced wave rider), or you take great joy in sailing, snorkeling, fishing, strolling along the beach, or just plain gazing at an incredible Pacific Ocean-style sunset bursting over legendary Catalina Island, Costa Mesa is the destination for you.

As a worthy rival to the likes of San Francisco and Manhattan for performing arts, dining and shopping, Costa Mesa is the City of the Arts. It’s known for many outdoor sculptures and other works of art, and for its world-class shopping at South Coast Plaza, The Ultimate Shopping Experience, where shoppers are invited to practice the art of shopping with a virtual visit to 17 countries.

Costa Mesa and Orange County. Like the popular television show named after the county proclaims: You may just find that it’s“ nothing like where you live. And nothing like what you imagine.”

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Contents

History 8 Attractions 10 Leisure & Outdoor Sports Activities 14 Unique Gardens 19 Wineries 21 Shopping 24 Performing & Visual Arts 30 Museums, Points of Interest & Local History 38 Team Building & Distinctive Venues 42 Dining 46 Nightlife 61 Transportation 63 Map 65

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Long before the county became synonymous with beaches, shopping, and Disneyland, Orange County was formally organized as a political entity separate the area was home to Native Americans. In 1769, Gaspar de Portola was appointed from the County of Los Angeles in 1889. A year-round harvest of Valencia governor of Lower California. Portola called upon Father Junipero Serra to assist in oranges, lemons, avocados, lima beans and walnuts made agriculture the securing the Spanish claim to the vast frontier against any invasion from Russian single most important industry in the fledgling county. As orange groves trappers or British colonizers. began to proliferate throughout the area, the new county was named for In July of 1769, European explorers reached the boundaries of present-day Orange the fruit, becoming Orange County. County, naming the region “The Valley of Saint Anne” (Santa Ana). Father Serra The twentieth century brought with it many industrious individuals such dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County’s first permanent as Walter Knott, a farmer turned entrepreneur, who founded the Knott settlement, on November 1, 1776. legacy in Buena Park. During the years that followed, Orange County In 1801, Jose Antonio Yorba, a volunteer in the Portola expedition, returned to Santa witnessed the discovery of oil in Huntington Beach, the birth of the Ana. He established the county’s first rancho (Santiago de Santa Ana) in what today are aerospace industry on the Irvine Ranch, and filming of several Hollywood the cities of Villa Park, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. Later the extensive classics in the Newport area. In 1955, Walt Disney opened his Magic land holdings of the Capistrano Mission were subdivided and awarded to a number of Kingdom in Anaheim. distinguished war heroes, ushering in the romantic rancho era of Orange County. Today, Orange County is the home of more than three million diverse Irish-born James Irvine established in 1876 sole ownership of a 110,000-acre sheep residents and a vast number of housing developments, shopping centers, ranch that is today one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in America. In 1887, major companies, small businesses, service organizations and much silver was discovered in the Santa Ana Mountains. Land speculators and farmers came more. Visit www.costamesahistory.org for more details. by rail from the East to settle in such boomtowns as Buena Park, Fullerton and El Toro. Orange County was formally organized as a political entity separate from the Father Serra dedicated the

Costa Mesa Historical Society Mission of San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana Army Air Base Wing The museum and library are open to the public every Thursday &and Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm, and at other times by Orange County’s first permanent appointment. For more information visit www.costamesahistory.org or call 949-631-5918 settlement,

on November 1, 1776.

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Love baseball, hockey, outdoor concerts, theme parks, zoos, car shows and much more? They are all here. Welcome to Costa Mesa, The Best of Southern California, nestled strategically in the heart of The OC. Rich in venues, events and activities, this mecca for sun and fun has something for every member of the family. Minutes away from the Pacific Ocean, and just 35 miles south of Los Angeles, Costa Mesa’s central location makes it an ideal “base camp” for exploring all that Southern California has to offer.

Sports Arenas

Honda Center 714.704.2400 www.hondacenter.com Home of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team, and site of many concerts and other events.

Angel Stadium 714.940.2000 www.angelsbaseball.com Home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball team in addition to featuring other public events.

Family fun

Santa Ana Zoo 714.835.7484 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana www.santaanazoo.org The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is a 20-acre site focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. The Santa Ana Zoo hosts more than 270,000 people annually. Joseph Prentice donated land for the zoo with the stipulation that the city must keep at least 50 monkeys at all times. The zoo maintains an extensive primate collection with over a dozen species from around the world. The focus of the Santa Ana Zoo is recreation, education and conservation. One of the most popular attractions at the Santa Ana Zoo is the Zoofari Express children’s train. San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park 619.231.1515 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego www.sandiegozoo.org The Zoo is 100 acres in size and houses over 4,000 animals comprised of more than 800 species from forests and jungles. Visitors can walk along pathways, into aviaries, and through bioclimatic zones. There’s a 35-minute Guided Bus Tour along with an Express Bus that stops at several locations to assist guests in accessing different areas.

The Wild Animal Park is located approximately 35 miles northeast of the Zoo and spans 1,800 acres. It cares for over 3,000 animals comprising more than 400 species. They showcase herd-style animals from the plains and savannas of Africa and Asia that normally roam together in the wild, such as rhinos, giraffes, and antelope. The Wild Animal Park is a unique walking experience that exhibits animals in the most natural way possible, adding shows and animal presentations throughout the day for additional enjoyment.

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Aquarium of the Pacific 562.590.3100 whether it’s basking on Balboa’s pristine beaches or exploring the sites of this picturesque community. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach www.aquariumofpacific.org There’s the Balboa Pier, and the Catalina Flyer, one hour to Catalina Island. Other activities include Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Dive right harbor cruises, whale-watching cruises, sport fishing, quaint shops, great restaurants and, of course, the into the exhibits, explore sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and Balboa Fun Zone. Since 1936, the Fun Zone’s ferris wheel has been both a day and night landmark on the colorful reefs of the tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean’s ultimate the Newport Harbor scene, beckoning all to join in the fun. predators in Shark Lagoon. Hand feed lorikeet birds. Go on a Behind-the-Scenes tour. Enjoy Monsters of the Abyss, a film that combines stunning state-of-the-art, 3-D technology and digital animation to Boomers 949.559.8336 explore the deep ocean. 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine www.boomersparks.com What could be more fun than boarding a bumper boat for a little adventure cruise, satisfying your Ocean Institute 949.496.2274 competitive edge in the batting cages, laser tag, miniature golfing, rockwall climbing or enduring Dana Point www.ocean-institute.org high speed go-karts and kiddie go-karts for speed demons under 58” tall? The huge, state-of-the-art Guests are invited to explore a world where they are not just an observer but one in which they ride the high gameroom contains a wide assortment of games. Lead your own starship battle group into a deep-space seas aboard an historic tall ship, record observations of marine mammals, observe sea creatures, explore tide shootout of cataclysmic proportions. Dance, Dance, Dance ‘til you drop. Don’t forget about the exciting pools and learn the skills of a research scientist. redemption games – win tickets and claim instant prizes at the expansive, on-site redemption center. The Queen Mary 877.662.7070 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach www.queenmary.com Amusements Parks The Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that sailed the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967. After her retirement in 1967, she steamed to Long Beach, California, where she is permanently moored as a tourist Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, 714.781.4565 attraction. The ship offers several tours, nighttime attractions and authentic dining opportunities. and Downtown Disney www.disneyland.com 1313 Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim Universal Studios HollywooD 800.UNIVERSAL Located steps away from Disneyland® Park is another world of fun and adventure! Disney’s California 1000 Universal Center Drive, Universal City www.universalstudioshollywood.com Adventure® Park takes you places where only your imagination could take you before. And, of course, Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place. With thrilling park rides and shows, a there’s plenty of Disney-style fun just waiting to be discovered in each of the Park’s uniquely themed real working movie studio and LA’s best shops, restaurants and all-new cinemas at CityWalk, Universal lands! Don’t forget to check out the Downtown Disney® District, a wonderful gathering place for Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. spontaneous fun and nighttime entertainment. With live music and an amazing variety of restaurants and shops to explore, one can’t help but be happy and in high spirits in this relaxed, uniquely Disney atmosphere. Discovery Science Center 714.542.CUBE Knott’s Berry Farm 714.220.5200 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana www.discoverycube.org Lie on a bed of nails, play virtual volleyball and experience an earthquake at Discovery Science Center, Orange County’s premier science destination! Get in the game with Dino Quest – the world’s first interactive dinosaur adventure – and continue your adventure at home with Dino Quest Online. Easily recognized by its 10-story-tall cube and 85-foot-tall delta rocket that tower over Interstate Five, Discovery Science Center features more than 100 interactive exhibits designed to spark children’s natural curiosity. Annual events include BubbleFest, Spooky Science, the Science of Gingerbread and special summer exhibitions. Medieval Times 714.523.1100 7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park www.medievaltimes.com Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six Knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry as part of an exciting yet touching story set in Medieval Spain. Medieval Times also features an excellent bar, dance floor, Hall of Arms displaying Medieval artifacts and a Medieval Torture Museum. Balboa Fun Zone 949.673.0408 600 East Bay Avenue #R, Newport Beach www.balboafunzone.com For a fun day at the beach or a night out on the town, Balboa Peninsula has something for everyone, www.TravelCostaMesa.com Sports arenas, theme parks, Golf, hike, swim, surf or wild animals and sea life just comb the beach, then relax spa-style 14

8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park Golf www.knotts.com What was once an actual berry farm is now The climate in this coastal community couldn’t be more invigorating. A perfect 160 acres of world-class rides, unique family combination of temperate weather and beautiful scenery makes Costa Mesa ideal for a shows and one-of-a-kind attractions. Experience multitude of relaxing activities. GhostRider, the world’s best wooden roller coaster, Orange County has vast acreage devoted to open space where casual walkers and Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated avid hikers alike can indulge their passion to enjoy the great outdoors. If golf is your the world’s best launch coaster, sending riders passion, that’s available, too. Choose from many outstanding, championship-quality courses such as those listed below. 0-80m.p.h. in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of Ranch Golf Club Tustin thrill, stroll on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved Peanuts gang. Costa Mesa Country Club 714.540.7500 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa www.costamesacountryclub.com Soak City USA 714.220.5200 Yards: 6,547. Rating: 70.7. Slope: 117. Par: 72. 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park Costa Mesa Country Club welcomes tournament play daily. Groups of at least 24 may make advanced reservations. Tournament play requires that the players ride. Tournament quotes include green fee, cart www.knotts.com/soakcity fee, and tournament fee. Tee prizes, food and beverage and package plans are also available. Offering more than 20 rides with a 1950s Southern California theme, this water adventure Pelican Hill Golf Club 800.820.6800 park features single-rider, high-speed slides, inner- 22651 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast www.pelicanhill.com tube slide flumes, a wave pool, lazy river rides and Ocean South: Yards: 6,634. Rating: 72.1. Slope: 130. Par: 70. a children’s pool and activity area. Ocean North: Yards: 6,856. Rating: 73.3. Slope: 133. Par: 71. The Pelican Hill Courses contain 36 outstanding holes featuring manicured fairways that appear to genuflect gracefully to rugged arroyos. The Golf Shop features selections of preferred-name golf apparel, headwear, accessories, equipment and gifts. Legoland 760.918.5346 Strawberry Farms Golf Club 949.551.1811 One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine www.sf-golf.com www.legoland.com/california Yards: 6,700. Rating: 72.7. Slope: 134. Par: 71. Legoland California is the only LEGO theme park Strawberry Farms Golf Course combines the rural beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area with in the US. Much of this 128-acre theme park the challenge of true championship golf; it is the preferred course among corporate groups and golf is constructed with Lego blocks designed as a enthusiasts alike. “country just for kids” aged two to twelve, with Monarch Beach Golf Links 949.240.8247 rides including a Dragon roller coaster, attractions 50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point www.monarchbeachgolf.com and mini-lands such as Ancient Egypt, made from Yards: 6,607. Rating: 72.8. Slope: 138. Par: 70. some of the 30 million Lego blocks. The park is Master architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., has fashioned an intriguing layout in the Scottish links tradition steadily adding new attractions: In 2008 alone, on one of the select few ocean-front golf courses in California. Commanding sweeping views to the sea, this the new Land of Adventure, with first-ever “dark par-70 championship course offers an unending variety of play. Quality and service are at the core of the golf experience at Monarch Beach Golf Links which offers a full range of amenities for the convenience of guests. ride” Lost Kingdom Adventure, Cargo Ace airplane ride and Beetle Bounce have been added. Tustin Ranch Golf Club 714.730.1611 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin www.tustinranchgolf.com Yards: 6,803. Rating: 73.5. Slope: 134. Par: 72. Wild Rivers 949.788.0808 Experience breathtaking scenery, sparkling lakes and cascading falls at Tustin Ranch. This championship 8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine www.wildrivers.com 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed course offers private caddy service, a unique and popular amenity. Wild Rivers is a family amusement waterpark offering over 40 water rides and attractions for all ages. Included on the grounds are a full service clubhouse, restaurant, wedding and banquet facility, pro shop, There are slides, inner-tube rides, two wavepools, activity pools and lounging areas. The activities range driving range, golf school, Group Outings Office and more. from exciting, fast and thrilling to scaled-down rides and attractions for small children. Open mid-May through September. Spas For total relaxation, Costa Mesa has a variety of the best spas around, including The Spa and Fitness Center, Aveda Richard Michael Salon, Georgette Klinger Salon and Vidal Sassoon. For unique male grooming, Costa Mesa features the 18/8 Spa. Outdoor Sports and Activities 16

If you can swim or fish in it, surf on it, climb up it, skate on it, ski down it or soar over it, we’ve got Crystal Cove State Park 949.494.3539 you covered. In and around Costa Mesa are miles of pristine beaches and exhilarating waves along 8471 Pacific Coast Highway. Laguna Beach www.crystalcovestatepark.com the dazzling blue Pacific Ocean coastline – perfect for beachcombing, swimming, boating, diving, This beach is popular with both swimmers and surfers. snorkeling, surfing, parasailing and more. And hikers, mountain bikers, skateboarders, snowboarders and skiers will find their passion here, too. After all, where else can you ski and surf in the same day? 54th and 56th Streets, Newport Beach Welcome to paradise! The waves here break quickly into mushy lefts and rights depending on your location next to the rock jetties. Anything over three feet and the wave starts to build in performance. Best Boards: Shortboard. Beaches, Rentals and Surfing Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach Huntington Beach is surrounded by several miles of breaks, with the pier being the centerpoint. Good With 42 miles of coastline, Orange County’s beaches provide plentiful amusement for the entire family. most of the year, the pier is better in winter when the swells pump out double overheads. The waves can Between Costa Mesa, Newport, Huntington and Laguna, there are a variety of outdoor activities and be peaky and fast and often close out, but there’s always a good spot. Huntington Beach is one of the fun to be had at the beach. Newport contains the largest small-craft yacht harbor in the United States, largest and most accessible surf breaks, hosting all types of waves. Each can vary greatly on the same day championship golf courses and numerous aquatic recreational activities, from kayaking in the Newport at different tides and in different spots. Best Boards: Longboard, shortboard, funshape. Back Bay to relaxing on a chartered harbor cruise, to whale-watching or sportfishing. Huntington features one of the largest recreational piers in the world, as well as public parks, riding stables and The Wedge, Newport Beach equestrian trails, a marina, a wildlife preserve and an eight-mile biking, inline skating, jogging and The Wedge is less a surf break than a natural phenomenon. It’s a bodysurfing break where waves crash walking trail along the ocean. Known for its miles of clean sandy beaches, working artists and annual off the Newport Jetty wall and collide with the normal wave swell to create a huge closeout face. The festivals, Laguna Beach is the perfect California small-town getaway for visitors near and far. Wedge is a bodyboarding or bodysurfing wave equivalent of a giant upward thrusting movement that will Boating/Kayaking/Jet Skiing/Parasailing. See page XX leave your backside hurting if you aren’t careful. Best Boards: Shortboard. Boat Rentals of America 949.673.7200 Laguna Beach 510 East Edgewater, Balboa www.boats4rent.com The striking coastal town of Laguna Beach is known worldwide as an artists’ colony. Its picturesque Adjustable Sun Lounger (ASL) Pedal Boats: Sunbathe or sightsee on the water in an easy-to-operate and rugged California coastline has inspired artists for decades. Each summer, Laguna Canyon hosts pedal boat. The standard pedal boat seats two adults; the larger ones can accommodate four. the famous Pageant of the Masters tableaux vivant, the Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and the Duffy Electric Boats: Duffy rentals offer a quiet boating experience. Cruising speed is five knots. The Duffy Art-a-Fair Festival. Laguna is the perfect location to explore on foot. Boutiques, art galleries is perfect for enjoying the harbor and its many sights. and sidewalk cafés line the downtown streets. Historic Main Beach features Sailboats: More experienced sailors will enjoy the fine performance of 22-foot sailboats. Larger sailboat a vintage lifeguard tower overlooking an idyllic shore with volleyball nets, rentals come with auxiliary power. basketball courts and a meandering boardwalk. Powerboats: Cruise the harbor in a six-passenger powerboat. Waverunners/Jet Skis: Built to accommodate one or two people, the single or double waverunner provides Newport Beach a thrilling water adventure. An operator must be at least 18 years and passengers at least 16 years. A The city is filled with miles of sandy beaches, the largest parent must accompany younger riders. Wet suits are provided. small-craft yacht harbor in the United States, Kayaks: Classic sit-on-top kayaks offer stability. Deep seat wells position paddlers so they can ride with championship golf courses and a variety of aquatic ease. Life vests and paddles provided. recreational activities, from kayaking in the Newport Parasailing: Parasail over Newport Beach for an amazing aerial view of Orange County. Back Bay, to relaxing on a chartered harbor cruise, to whale-watching or sportfishing. Dana Point Jet Ski 949.661.4947 34671 Puerto Place, Dana Point www.danapointjetski.com Rent a Kawasaki Jet Ski. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Parasailing 949.496.5794 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Embark from the southern end of the wharf and enjoy a tow outside the jetty. No experience required. Hornblower Cruises and Events 949.646.0155 www.hornblower.com Catalina Passenger Service 800.830.7744 www.catalinainfo.com or Catalina Express 310.519.1212 www.catalinaexpress.com. www.TravelCostaMesa.com Outdoor Sports and Activities 18

Scuba Cleveland National Forest 858.673.6180 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland Divers and Shaws Cove / Picnic and Rockpile Beach The Cleveland National Forest consists of 460,000 acres, offering a wide Located in North Laguna off the bluffs of Cliff Drive, scuba and snorkeling are available as well as a variety of terrains and recreational opportunities. Scenic driving is one of the most popular recreation marine refuge area. activities. The Forest offers some of the best Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails in Southern California for 4-wheel drive, Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve ATV and motorcycle use. The Forest OHV system is comprised of designated routes and trails. Mountain Laguna Beach Underwater Park and Tide Pools Natural Reserve biking is also permitted on many trails. Coastline of Heisler Park, Cliff Drive www.lagunabeachlifeguards.com The best season for hiking is during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. Many trails travel A reserve for marine life, plants, game fish, shells and rocks, from the north section of Main Beach to through the open chapparal and get very hot in the summer. Summer hiking should be done in early Diver’s Cove. A diver’s paradise. Explore but don’t disturb or remove anything. Tide charts are available. morning hours on designated trails that offer shade.

Fishing Snow/Mountain/Skiing/Snowboarding Newport Landing 949.675.0550 309 Palm Street #A, Newport Beach www.newportlanding.com Big Bear/Snow Summit/Bear Mountain Ski Resorts 800.4.BIG.BEAR Newport Landing has a huge selection of saltwater fishing trip lengths and types to choose from. www.bigbear.com and www.bigbearmountainresorts.com The half-day trips regularly enjoy great fishing that result with giant white sea bass, huge schools Big Bear is a mountain resort surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, where the altitude of barracuda, calico bass, sand bass and dozens more. The 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. day trips fish the ranges from 6,750 - 9,000 feet. Winter brings about 100 inches of snowfall and temperatures that legendary waters of Catalina Island. Viewing hundreds of fish per trip is common. average between 20 and 40 degrees. Southern California’s premier ski resorts offer 75 trails, 20 lifts, four high-speed chairs and seven snowboard parks. Natural and man-made snow combines to give a great Bolsa State Beach base for inner-tubing or building snowmen. Snowshoe the backwoods of Big Bear, or come down the Bolsa Chica State Beach, located in Huntington Beach, extending three miles from Sunset Beach to mountain on a snow bike, snow scoot or even roll down the hill on a Zorb! Scenic chairlift rides to the Seapoint Avenue, is a popular place for surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and sand shark. top of the mountain, individually-controlled sleds and corresponding tracks are amongst other snow- Also popular in the summer is bare-handed fishing for California grunion, a species that spawns on related options. In the summer, enjoy the cool, wet water-slide and the Magic Mountain Recreation Area, sandy southern California beaches. offering the world-famous Alpine Slide year-round. Mountain High Ski Resort 888.754.7878 Davey’s Locker Sportfishing and 949.673.1434 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood www.mthigh.com Whale Watching Cruises Located just 75 minutes from Orange County, Mountain High has three distinctly different mountains, each complete with ticket windows, restaurants, rentals, lessons, sport shops and more, as well as a wide Wilderness parks / hiking and mountain biking variety of lifts and trails. The East Resort stretches 1.6 miles up into the mountains offering great cruising trails and powder, while an equally-impressive mountain Crystal Cove State Park 949.494.3539 loaded with both technical terrain and wide-open 8471 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach www.crystalcovestatepark.com beginner areas comprises the West Resort. The North This beautiful land features a stretch of coastal cliffs and a beach-front cove sandwiched between Pacific Resort, with 70 acres of beginner terrain and the North Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean. This trail provides a great opportunity for excellent loop-style bike Pole Tubing Park, is perfect for families. rides. The park is almost entirely fire-road with a few good single-track exceptions. The park landscape differs from that of almost any other park in the OC. It is mostly open grassland and open hills with Snow Valley Ski Resort minimal trees. www.snow-valley.com 909.867.2751 35100 Highway 18, Running Springs Irvine Regional Park 714.973.6835 Snow Valley Mountain Resort has been Southern www.ocparks.com/irvinepark California’s premier learning resort for years, offering Nestled among a grove of heritage oak and sycamore trees. The rolling foothills surrounding the park are filled both skiing and snowboarding lessons. Additional resort with a variety of wildlife. Trees and shaded turf areas provide a serene setting for leisure activities. Santiago Creek venues include a terrain park, ski zone and a snow play bisects the park. while a pond with a stonework waterfall and footbridge is located in the center of the park. This area, as well as restaurants and a bar. Snowmobiles and equipment packages are also available. unique landscape greatly enhances the park’s beauty.

www.TravelCostaMesa.com Unique Gardens

An outdoor feast for your eyes, ears and nose.

Whether you know a hibiscus from a heliconias doesn’t really matter. When your travels take you to Southern California, you can count on an outdoor feast for your eyes, ears and nose. Within the region are hundreds of square miles devoted to a rich variety of the world’s flora, as well as to fountains, sculptures and other architectural elements that enrich their surroundings. Here are a few examples to delight experts and novices alike. Enjoy! Sherman Library and Gardens 949.673.2261 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar www.slgardens.org The Gardens provide a museum of living plants, displayed amidst a setting of fountains, sculptures and seasonal flowers. The tranquil environment can be enjoyed for its beauty or, if desired, a place to observe and study firsthand plant life from various parts of the world. The design of the gardens enables visitors to view this botanical diversity in a reasonably short time. Fullerton Arboretum 652.278.3407 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton www.fullertonarboretum.org Encompassing 26 lush acres, The Fullerton Arboretum has assembled a permanent collection of over 4,000 unique plant species from around the world. With its ponds, streams and wildlife, the Fullerton Arboretum offers a tranquil retreat from a fast-paced urban life. Hortense Miller Garden 949.497.0716 22511 Allview Terrace, Laguna Beach www.hortensemillergarden.org The Hortense Miller Garden covers two-and-one-half acres of the upper slopes of Boat Canyon in Laguna Menu Sampling Beach. The Garden demonstrates the range of plants that can be grown in Southern California coastal zones. The entrance court to the house, a classic 50s-modern design, is a beautiful sight particularly Fried Goat Cheese with agave nectar & onion confit in the spring when the lilac blooms and large Japanese Wisteria dominate the brick wall. There are Yellowtail Jalepeno Sushi Roll small, intimate and distinct gardens, a perennial garden which displays a profusion of flowers during Alaskan Halibut with sun dried tomato cous sous & cucumber sauce all seasons as well as large succulents that lead to rare Puyas from Chile. The northwesterly half of the Garden is devoted to preservation of the native coastal sage scrub. Prime Delmonico with bliss potatoes & haircot verts Executive Chef The Huntington Botanical Gardens 626.405.2100 Michael Doctulero 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino www.huntington.org The Botanical Gardens span nearly 120 acres with sweeping lawns and vistas interspersed with statuary, Hours: For over 20 years, Scott’s Restaurant & Bar tempiettos and benches. Approximately 15,000 kinds of plants from all over the world make up the Lunch 11:30-4:00 Monday-Friday has served our guests the freshest food, botanical collections, many landscaped into a series of themed gardens. Free tours of the gardens are 11:00-4:00 Saturday & Sunday available with paid admission. Docents are in the Herb and Rose Gardens classically prepared, in a warm friendly during public hours. Brunch 11:00-4:00 Satuday & Sunday environment. We stay true to this ideal by Dinner 4:00-10:00 Sunday-Thursday providing the highest quality ingredients 4:00-11:00 Friday & Saturday through responsible sourcing practices, using Lounge Open until 2am Thursday-Saturday local farmers and sustainable fisheries. From our handcrafted cocktails & expansive wine list to our unique seafood dishes & high quality steaks, Scott’s exceeds expectations and trumps the competition.

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Wine Tasting in Orange County & Temecula

No matter if your taste in wine runs to a single-vineyard Russian River Valley California Pinot Noir or your preference is for a refreshing white wine that captures Temucula’s distinctive character, consider your glass full when your travels bring you to Costa Mesa in The OC. Here you’re in striking distance of many of the Golden State’s finest varietals, whether at a remarkable wine shop right down the street, or just two hours away in one Southern California’s finest wine-producing regions, Wine Country Temecula.

Transportation and Tours

Destination Temecula 800.584.8162 www.destem.com This renowned tour program offers “pick-up/drop-off from your door for any size group of one or more” from any Southern California location. Customized day trips, sunset winemaker dinners and overnight retreats are South Coast Winery Restaurant and its private Vintner just a few of the experiences to enjoy. Room make it possible to enjoy the splendor of Southern California Wine Country without leaving Orange County. The Grapeline® Wine Country Shuttle 888.8.WINERY “Best Winery in California - Golden Bear Award” www.gogrape.com Choose from two daily wine-tasting tours, or customize a private group excursion. The inclusive “vineyard &INE$ININGs0ATIO$ININGs&AST&RESH,UNCHs$INNERs3UNDAY"RUNCH picnic tour” features a gourmet picnic lunch in a lush winery garden and tastings at four different wineries. 2OMANTIC&IREPLACE$ININGs7INE4ASTINGs7INE#LUB The wine shuttle service offers carefree hosted transportation.

West Coast Chauffer and 951.926.1902 Transportation Temecula www.wctrans.com Let West Coast wine tour experts guide you through Temecula Wine Country. Their fabulous fleet consists of model sedans, SUVs and limousines. Wine packages and the off-the-beaten-path wine tour are two of the company’s most appealing services.

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South Coast Plaza is the crown16 jewel of shopping on the west coast, and is recognized internationally for its unparalleled collection of over 250 boutiques, award-winning restaurants, spas and the adjacent world- renowned Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Its stellar cast ® of diverse retailers – from Oscar de la Renta, Balenciaga, Hermès and Harry Winston to Tory Burch, Barneys CO-OP, J. Crew, H&M (partial listing) – makes it Southern California’s premier shopping experience. South Coast Plaza is located in Orange County, California, in the city of Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.southcoastplaza.com or telephone 800.782.8888.

Metro Pointe, an open-air shopping center, features anchor tenants that include Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls and Loehmann’s, with specialty retailers such as DSW Shoes, Barnes & Noble, and The Container Store. The center provides a theater venue with Edwards Stadium 12 cinemas and dining options such as Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant, Boudin Bakery, Starbucks and Jamba Juice to name a few. Metro Pointe has live music entertainment Friday and Saturday 6:30pm – 9:30pm and Sunday during the summer months from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. For information call 714.481.5009 or visit www.metropointe.com

Enjoy the SoBeCa District, an acronym for “South on Bristol, Entertainment, Culture and Arts” wherein lies a unique enclave of boutique shops, one-of-a-kind eateries and artistic happenings from art showings, poetry readings, musical offerings and seasonal festivals. Anchored by niche retail centers The LAB and The CAMP, the SoBeCa District offers the only progressive, lifestyle culture destination area

Gypsy Den - The LAB in Orange County for those interested in fashion, the arts, ecology and active California lifestyle. Visit the area’s monthly newsletter, www.sobeca.net, for detailed happenings.

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Visit The CAMP, where “green” is A shopping experience like no other everywhere, from the native vegetation to the progressive and select retailers offering Within just a few miles of South Coast Plaza, many other distinctive retailers are devoted to turning a their organic wares in the first-known typical shopping experience into a memorable one. Though everything from clothing to ethnic food and goods to recreational items are available, each of these venues has unique qualities, services and an array national, environmentally-sensitive retail of merchandise not typically found in shopping malls. The result is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience campus. Patagonia, Cycle Werks, Active Ride Shop, Bundles & not easily forgotten. Bumps, Milk & Honey, SEED and others offer hiking, biking, surfing gear, organic baby gear, shoes and clothing. Enjoy vegetarian cuisine at Native Foods, organic wine tasting at Old SEED People’s Market 714.708.2277 Vine Café, cocktails under the open-air roof of Mesa and raw 2937 Bristol Street, Ste C101, Costa Mesa www.seedpeoplesmarket.com gourmet delights at 118 Degrees. Visit www.thecampsite.com SEED People’s Market is a marketplace for emerging designers, makers and artists. The People’s Market showcases sustainable products and local handmade crafts in a modern eco-friendly space. The People’s for more details. Market includes community space for demonstrations, classes and events and a fresh food bar with living room, outside deck and laptop station for visitors. Shop owners will be encouraged to attend monthly “Meet the Makers” events and People’s Market will organize and manage ongoing programs for the The LAB, O.C.’s renowned urban community. youth “anti-mall”, serves the lifestyle demands of the trend-setting shopper within a relaxed Marukai Japanese Market 714.751.8433 indoor-outdoor environment. Urban Outfitters anchors an 2975 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa www.marukai.qpg.com eclectic array of one-of-a-kind shops such as Eye Society, Marukai Corporation USA imports many varieties of Japanese products, such as foods, goods, furniture, health food items and appliances. Marukai Wholesale Mart provides more than 10,000 Japanese products Carve, Blends, Arth, Crew Salon and Commissary featuring at wholesale prices for members with the motto, “Pursuing superior qualities and prices.” By establishing clothing, hats, gifts, sunglasses, shoes, funky housewares and buying routes in a more efficient way, Marukai cracks the image of Japanese products as “expensive” and much more. Dining begins early in the morning with healthy has become the price leader of the Asian-specialty supermarket industry. breakfasts at Gypsy Den Café to Cuban cuisine on the candlelit patio at Habana and late night sushi at Zipangu. For more Mitsuwa Marketplace 714.557.6699 info, call 714.966.6660 or visit www.thelab.com. 665 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa www.mitsuwa.com/english Mitsuwa Marketplace has much to offer beneath one roof. In the supermarket section, premium cuts of Wagyu beef, delectable fresh sashimi and sushi and an extensive selection of Japanese groceries are available. More than 15 specialty retail shops offer books, cosmetics, video, auto accessories, travel, The Orange County Marketplace, located on the grounds Japanese confectionery, bakery, pottery and much more. Restaurant Row is the perfect place to enjoy of the OC Fair & Event Center, offers a unique weekend outdoor lunch or dinner at a reasonable price; sushi, ramen, continental Japanese cuisine, traditional bento shopping adventure. Whether you are looking for fresh produce, boxes, fast-food Chinese, cakes and other exquisite selections are served. Complimentary valet parking is bagels, custom-built furniture, or unique kitchen items, and maybe available to customers. even a Mercedes, you’ll be rewarded at this shopping fest, which takes place each weekend from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (The Orange County Market Place Hi-Time Wine Cellars 800.331.3005 250 Ogle Street, Costa Mesa www.hitimewine.net is closed during the Orange County Fair.) Call 949.723.6616 or Hi-Time’s 3,000 square-foot, underground, temperature-controlled cellar now includes a selection visit www.ocmarketplace.com of 10,000+ wines from many different wineries and vintages, representing the world’s finest grape- growing regions.

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A rich assortment of “treasures,” including Old and New World antiques.

As the saying goes, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” Costa Mesa and the surrounding Orange County area have a rich assortment of “treasures,” including Old and New World antiques spanning the centuries and more recent finds. So whether your taste runs to fine furniture from stately European estates, vintage Mid-Century apparel and collectables of all sorts, to clocks, objects d’art, estate jewelry and much more, chances are your next big discovery is awaiting you here at our very own antiques road show. Castle Antiques 949.722.6779 112 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa Furniture, accessories, crystal, china, silver, estate jewelry, watches, dolls, from antiques to collectables. Antiquefirearms.com 949.650.5673 2675 Irvine Ave, Suite F, Costa Mesa www.antiquefirearms.com A web catalog of fine antique United States and European guns, firearms, swords, military as well as related items. Antiquefirearms.com will buy single pieces or entire collections. Jack and Gloria’s Antique Warehouse 714.546.5450 2981 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa Gorgeous Victorian to Art Deco furniture, fabulous antique accessories, vintage lighting, antique oils and lithographs, etc. 37 years in business. Sisters Estate Gallery 949.646.3500 2230 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa Antique Furniture, jewelry, artwork, home décor, lighting, collectibles; a 3500 square-foot buyer’s paradise. Exciting new merchandise daily. Treasures on Consignment 949.645.5477 2220 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa An upscale vintage shop with jewelry, art, furniture, porcelain, crystal and silver. All proceeds to benefit a variety of children’s programs. Blue Springs Home 949.642.3632 369 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa www.bluespringshome.com They carry beautiful adult, juvenile and baby bedding, antiques, home accessories, original art, pillows, handbags, candles, blankets and so much more. Musket & Sabre Antique Arms 949.645.0036 446 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa South Coast Auction 714.957.8133 2202 South Main Street, Santa Ana

www.TravelCostaMesa.com The Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall features a magnificent façade of Portuguese limestone and Costa Mesa takes center stage in gracefull glass wall. Through the glass, visitors and patrons can see the dramatic multi-tiered foyer and circular staircase. Once inside, guests can look out and across the Center’s 46,000 square-foot community the Theater & Arts District plaza to the original Segerstrom Hall with its signature sculpture, Fire Bird, by noted artist Richard Lippold and the imposing Connector created by Richard Serra. Soaring above the Spanish granite lobby floor is the ceiling finished in silver leaf and a breathtaking lighting installation titled “Constellation”. Costa Mesa is home to the Theater & Arts District, which represents This award-winning piece of architectural jewelry includes faceted Swarovski crystal LED globes and 300 one of the finest collections of performing and visual arts to be found silver lavalieres suspended in graduated lengths that are tipped in illuminated, Baccarat crystal pendants. anywhere in the world. For more information, visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center website at www.OCPAC.org or call 714.556.2787. The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Samueli Theater, the Lawrence and Kristina The Samueli Theater has its own distinctive Visual arts abound in Costa Mesa, too. Visitors Dodge Education Center and Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge are located in entrance with large frosted glass panels are encouraged to take a walking tour to illuminated from behind producing a subtle experience the spectacular works of Jean Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Internationally acclaimed architect glow against the building’s white, limestone Dubuffet, Henry Moore, Joan Miro, Charles O. Cesar Pelli designed the structure with impeccable acoustics by Artec facade. A spectacular outdoor plaza created by Perry and Isamu Noguchi, among other world- Consultants. Peter Walker and Partners unites the venues class figures whose artistry is on public display with the current Center and South Coast locally. Repertory. A centerpiece is Noguchi’s 1.6-acre collection South Coast Repertory is a professional of sculptures and plantings called California resident theatre, founded in 1964 by David Scenario. This sculpture and horticultural Emmes and Martin Benson who continue to landscape presents an abstract, condensed vision serve as artistic directors. The theatre season of the Golden State itself. The garden is located (September – June) includes works drawn from behind Pacific Arts Plaza situated at the corner of classic and modern theatre repertoires, with Park Center Drive and Anton Boulevard. five plays on the 507-seat Segerstrom Stage and four on the 336-seat Julianne Argyros Stage, plus a three-play series, Theatre for Young For a current listing of events in Audiences. SCR offers a variety of outreach Costa Mesa and Orange County, and education programs and is renowned for its new play development program of works by visit www.TravelCostaMesa.com emerging and established writers, presented each and click on “events.” season in public reading and during the Pacific Playwrights Festival. ocpac05_10OCPAC5.5x8.5SCMA:Layout 2 4/30/10 4:12 PM Page 1

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abound The Ram by Charles O. Perry Located between Park Tower and the Westin in Costa Mesa South Coast Plaza.

Connector by Richard Serra Located at The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Night Shift by Jim Huntington - Located in Town Center Park behind Park Tower and The Westin South Coast Plaza

Tour Aux Jambes by Jean Dubuffet Neptune Water Spouts by Betty Davenport Ford Located in Park Tower on Town Center Located behind the lobby of The Westin South Drive and Bristol Street. Coast Plaza.

Fire Bird by Richard Lippold Reclining Figure by Henry Moore Located at Orange County Performing Located at the Orange County Performing Arts Center Arts Center. Costa Mesa takes center stage in the Theater & Arts District 38

Oiseau by Joan Miro The Showcase Gallery - South Coast Plaza Village 714.540.6430 Located in the lobby of the Center Tower on Visit this gallery, sponsored by the Orange County Fine Arts Society. The artists displaying Town Center Drive. work are juried by a committee of the Society. All works displayed are for sale to the public.

Bear Street Gallery - South Coast Plaza Village 714.825.0592 This gallery is located right next to the Showcase Gallery; this new space changes exhibits every two months. Artists who wish to display at this gallery are juried by a professional consultant.

The Pageant of The Masters is a world-famous stage presentation featuring re- creations of classical and contemporary artworks with live models accompanied by a full Sun Glitter and Jonah and the Whale by Carl Milles Fermi by Tony Smith orchestra and live narration. Presented nightly during July and August. Tickets: 800.487.3378 Located outside of the Center Club in the lower level Located in the Center Club lobby of Center Tower. or www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org. of Center Tower on Town Center Drive. Readers of American Style Magazine voted the Sawdust Art Festival one of the top three art festivals in the nation. The summer event hosts 190 artists, entertainment and art workshops. The four-weekend Winter Fantasy begins each year in November. Call: 949.494.3030 or visit www.SawdustArtFestival.org.

The Art-a-Fair Festival, featuring more than 140 artists and fine craftsman, is open July through Labor Day. Call 949.494.4514 or visit www.art-a-fair.com. Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV Utsurohi 91 - Costa Mesa by Aiko Miyawaki by George Rickey Located on a grassy rectangle adjacent to Plaza The Festival of Arts, California’s Premier Fine Art Exhibition, is also open in July Located at the Center Tower on Park Tower on Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts. through Labor Day. This top-rated art show features original artworks by Orange County’s Center Drive. most accomplished artists, as well as art workshops, tours and special events. Call 800.487.3378 or visit www.foapom.com.

The Laguna Craft Guild sponsors bi-monthly Sunday shows in the downtown Laguna Beach main beach area, from September through June. All artwork is by local Laguna Beach artists. Call 949.499.2681.

Sun Ribbon by Claire Falkenstein Spatio Virtuo Teatro Located in Pacific Arts Plaza near the by Jason Meadows intersection of Anton Boulevard Located at South Coast Repertory www.TravelCostaMesa.com and Park Center Drive. Museums, local history and much, much more 40

Indulge your passion for art and history Muzeo 714.95.MUZEO 241 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim www.muzeo.org Though many see California as young in comparison to the East Coast, Europe and Asia, in fact it is The Muzeo complex is a new museum and cultural arts center which includes Anaheim’s original library steeped in its own history and that of the world. Here history buffs will find some of the finest traveling circa 1908 and a new structure with over 5,000 square feet of display room. The museum features a collections of historical materials from around the globe, as well as sites of historical significance. variety of changing exhibitions throughout the year such as Chicano Art & Soul. Displays of classic modern and ethnic artworks, along with distinctively Californian offerings like the California Surf Museum are sure to pique your interest, too. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum 949.675.8915 660 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach www.nhnm.org The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, southern California and the eastern Pacific through stimulating exhibitions and inspiring education programs pertaining to nautical arts, artifacts, events and customs. Marconi Automotive Museum 714.258.3001 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin www.marconimuseum.org First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this non-profit automotive museum displays an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historic, exotic and classic cars. The collection includes, but is not limited to, super bikes, open-wheel racing cars (both formula 1 and Indy), American muscle cars, vintage racing and high performance exotics. International Surfing Museum 714.960.3483 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach www.surfingmuseum.org Bowers Museum The International Surfing Museum proudly reinforces Huntington Beach’s reputation as Surf City, USA. In addition to classic surfboards and historic memorabilia, the museum houses sections dedicated to Bowers Museum of Art 714.567.3600 music, surf legends, such as Hawaii’s Duke Kahanamoku and the first Endless Summer film including 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana www.bowers.org Bruce Brown’s original camera. By promoting human understanding through art, Bowers remains one of Orange County’s most visited and adored museums. From Egyptian relics and Chinese sculptures to priceless gems and Californian Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace 714.993.3393 treasures, Bowers is known for its commitment to cultural diversity as expressed though the vehicle of 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org fine art. The birthplace of former U.S. President Richard Nixon has been restored with attention to historical detail on the exact spot where his father built their home. Most of the furnishings, including the bed and The Bowers Kidseum is dedicated to providing a fun, educational and culturally rich environment where piano, are original. The on-site museum is dedicated to educating the public about the life and times of imagination and creativity are not only encouraged, but nurtured. The giant “multicultural closet” the 37th President encouraging interest in history, government and public affairs. allows kids to dress up like an Indian princess or a Mexican caballero. They can also play instruments Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum 949.631.5918 from across the globe which foster math and literacy skills, try on masks from a variety of cultures or 1870 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa www.costamesahistory.org listen to languages from near and far. Since its opening in 1981, the Costa Mesa Historical Society’s Museum and Headquarters building has Orange County Museum of Art 949.759.1122 served as the repository for local history items including natural and man-made objects, photographs, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach www.ocma.net maps, newspapers, periodicals, news clipping files and much more. Open to the public every Thursday As the premier contemporary art museum in Orange County, the Orange County Museum of Art and Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or by appointment. champions and interprets the art and culture of our time for a diverse and changing community. The Diego Sepulveda Adobe 949.631.5918 unique works exhibited in the museum exude a sense of inquiry, creativity and imagination within all Estancia Park, 1900 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa www.costamesahistory.org/adobe.htm people. This small adobe and the surrounding site preserve a colorful segment of Southern California history. Laguna Art Museum 949.494.8971 Long before the first Spaniards came to California, Native Americans had settled on this mesa. Important 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach www.lagunaartmuseum.org artifacts from this period are exhibited in the Diego Sepulveda Adobe (the “Estancia”). Open to the public Focusing on regional art history and building upon Laguna Beach’s unique artists’ colony, the Laguna for tours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Art Museum is dedicated to exhibiting stunning paintings along with other mediums from all periods of California art.

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Centennial Heritage Museum 714.540.0404 A variety of distinctive ambiances that can transform any meeting or event into a memorable experience. 3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana www.centennialmuseum.org Whether you are planning a meeting or an event for ten or one thousand people, Costa Mesa, The Best of One of the best-kept secrets in Orange County, Centennial Heritage Museum is a Victorian gem tucked Southern California, offers a variety of venues and services to meet your conference and event needs. Costa away in west Santa Ana. The historic plaza features several buildings from the 1890s set among Mesa offers full-service hotels with breathtaking sunsets, award-winning performing and visual arts, Southern extensive gardens and citrus groves. Among these is the Kellogg House, familiar to teachers and students California’s finest cuisine, a collection of world-class shopping, attractions and professional sporting events. throughout Orange County as a favorite field-trip destination for nearly 25 years. For your next event, consider our luxury hotels or select another venue, such as: the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Tony-Award winning South Coast Repertory, beautiful universities and a rich selection Local History of Southern California’s finest restaurants, from an Amazon Rainforest to a Napa Valley Winery and almost anything in between. The Crystal Cathedral 714.971.4000 The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau assists you from the initial site selection to the completion of Garden Grove www.crystalcathedral.org your meeting or event. Hailed as one of “the most spectacular religious edifices in the world.” It is home to the annual Glory of Christmas and Glory of Easter pageants. Tours are available. Giant Paintball Park 877.442.6897 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa www.giantpaintball.com Paintball is a high energy, adrenaline-pumping sport where players attempt to eliminate each other by firing Little Saigon 714.903.6000 small, non-toxic, washable gelatin paintballs from air-powered markers. Each team’s goal is to eliminate Westminster the other team and capture the flag without getting hit by the paintballs. When a paintball breaks on one’s Considered the cultural and commercial capital of Southern California’s largest Vietnamese community. opponent, he or she is eliminated. The game is won by successfully returning the opponent’s flag to each A favorite destination is the Asian Garden Mall, a two-story, indoor complex with some 400 ethnic team’s base. boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants and the largest jewelry center in Orange County. Irvine Lanes 949.786.9625 Mission San Juan Capistrano 949.234.1300 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine www.irvinelanes.com San Juan Capistrano www.missionsjc.com. Irvine’s premiere bowling alley, Irvine Lanes, specializes in private parties and corporate events; the conference One of the original 21 California missions. Founded in 1776 by Father Junipero Serra, it receives rooms are sufficient in size to accommodate large groups. The finest in food and beverages are available for worldwide attention every March 19 when the swallows fly back to Capistrano on St. Joseph’s Day. any occasion upon request. K1 Speed 949.250.0242 17221 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine www.k1speed.com Offering indoor tracks guaranteed to create a real racing experience, K1 Speed is equipped with a TV lounge and lobby overlooking the track, a gourmet café and a game room with pool tables. With all new state-of-the- art audio / video presentation equipment and internet access, K1 is ideal for events geared toward motivating employees with a special bonus, or providing clients with an unforgettable experience. Indoor karting is the ultimate group event, structured to inspire maximum participation, team spirit and excitement.

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OC Fair & Event Center 714.708.1500 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa www.ocfair.com Meeting/Event Venues: Grandstand Arena: This 30,600 square foot venue contains four grandstands with available seating for 7,000. The floor in this open-air area is asphalt and contains an oval staging area and grandstand lighting. Memorial Gardens: 1,400 square foot indoor meeting space.

Park Plaza: This 28,800 square foot open-air area can accommodate 180 10’ x 10’ booths. Pacific Amphitheatre: This open-air amphitheatre is ideal for any large event, with a 5,962-foot stage accommodating up to 8,500 people.

Parade of Products “Breezeway”: A 16,000 square foot area of outdoor covered space. Consumer shows or banquets accommodating up to 1,076 people, or theater style up to 2,243 people. There are 78 10’ x 10’ booth spaces available, as well as 26,600-watt-metal-halide lighting.

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South Coast Repertory 714.708.5500 K 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa www.scr.org Renowned architect Cesar Pelli designed the George and Julianne Argyos Stage, a 336-seat theatre. It has a proscenium stage, mezzanine, balcony and box seats. SCR’s largest stage is the Segerstrom Stage, a 507-seat newly renovated and technically perfect theatre.

Hornblower Cruises & Events 949.646.0155 2431 West Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach Hornblower offers the most diverse fleet in the world, from classic-style yachts to sleek modern cruisers, to provide guests the perfect setting for any size event or celebration.

Pacific Avalon Yacht Charters 949.673.8545 2901 West Coast Highway #160, Newport Beach www.pacificavalon.com Yachts are available for annual meetings, award recognition ceremonies, incentive dinners or gala banquets. The Royal Princess is a 100’ Luxury Yacht, accommodating up to 149 people. The Ambassador is a 128’ Luxury Yacht, accommodating up to 150 people. The Majestic is a 150’ Luxury Yacht, accommodating up to 400 people. A guide to Costa Mesa’s restaurants

Dining, dining, dining Casual Dining C Fine Dining F Banquet Facilities B Catering T We gladly accept the following credit cards: V (VISA) MC (Mastercard) D (Discover) DC (Diners Club) AE (American Express) JCB (Japan Credit Bureau) JAC (Japanese Acceptance Corporation) Costa Mesa offers one of the richest selections of restaurants in Southern California and See map on page 42 for locations Late night dining and/or entertainment is renowned for its world-class cuisine. Visitors come from all over to enjoy lunch and dinner at such award-winning restaurants as Antonello Ristorante, The Golden Truffle, Scott’s Restaurant & Bar and Morton’s THE STEAKHOUSE, among many others. 118 Degrees C 714.754.0718 Jenny Ross, founder of Jenny’s Raw & Organic pre-packaged gourmet foods, opened 118 Degrees in The For those seeking a casual dining experience, the city offers an eclectic array of restaurants CAMP.. Guests can sip on a sampling of organic wines or try a slice of pesto pizza, Thai spring rolls, enchiladas, or indulge in decadent treats like the lemon pomegranate bars. such as Vie de France, Seasons 52, Karl Strauss Brewery to Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill, Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) The CAMP C and Costa Mesa’s own Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. The array of options range from California Acapulco Restaurant C 714.241.0123 gourmet pizza to fish tacos, with prices to fit any budget. 714.754.6528Acapulco features a festive atmosphere in which to enjoy deliciously prepared Mexican dishes like sizzling fajitas, authentic Mexican combinations, seafood specialties and delicious margaritas. Transportation to and from the Theater and Arts District and South Coast Repertory Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) Adams Avenue 4 is complimentary when you dine at any South Coast Plaza Village Bristol Street 5 restaurant. For more information call 714.435.2194. Aloha Hawaiian Barbeque C 714.557.9386 Aloha Hawaiian Barbeque offers a diverse menu of Hawaiian food with specialization in BBQ beef, chicken and pork. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch: two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni salad topped with a choice of chicken, beef, tofu or hamburger steak. Relish the protein-rich seafood-centered menu or savor a mixed plate of barbecue beef, chicken and short ribs. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street 6

Anjin C 714.979.6700 Anjin combines the best in Asian cuisine with emphasis on Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese. Popular dishes include seaweed salad and kobe beef sliders. Lunch: Monday-Friday/Daily: Dinner/Late night. (V MC AE) Bristol Street/Paularino Street 6

AnQi By Crustacean C 714.557.5679 AnQi is a gourmet Vietnamese-fusion bistro at South Coast Plaza that is a sister of the celebrity- patronized Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills. They are famous for their garlic noodles and the menu is broken down into small plates and large plates. There’s a full noodle bar available during the day and they offer a huge wine selection along with cocktails. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza

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Antonello Ristorante F B 714.751.7153 Bristol Palms California Bistro With its palazzo-like setting, delectable cuisine and exemplary service, this award-winning restaurant is a perennial Restaurant and Bar F 714.540.7000 favorite with Orange County diners. 7 Private Rooms, that accommodate 4-90 people Located in the beautiful, seven-story atrium lobby of the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Executive Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey Chef Chad Krahling delights diners with delectable dishes that infuse a variety of tastes native to Lunch/Dinner: Monday-Friday, Dinner: Saturday (V MC AE DC) South Coast Plaza Village California and its resident cultures. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street D C Arriba Baja Grill 714.540.4001 C Award-winning Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients is served daily. This restaurant was elected as Capital Grille serving one of the “Top 10 Tacos” in Southern California. Capital Grille’s atmosphere of relaxed elegance provides Californians with a professional, welcoming Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC) Metro Pointe at South Coast dining experience, exceptional food and wines and an active lounge area. Known for its dry aged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood and extensive, award-winning wine list. The Capital Grille is routinely Avila’s El Ranchito C B T 949.642.0209 recognized by Wine Spectator magazine, and recently received the renowned American Culinary Avila’s, legendary for serving authentic Mexican food, has earned a reputation for treating you “like Federation’s “Achievement of Excellence Award.” The Capital Grille’s wine list features over 350 selections part of the family.” Along with El Ranchito’s signature items, you’ll enjoy a variety of new, light cuisine from the finest wine-growing areas from across California and the world. selections. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Placentia and Victoria 7 Café Blanc C 949.631.9999 Café Blanc opened 15 years ago as a French cuisine restaurant in Hollywood. Now the café is reborn as a patisserie and restaurant here in Orange County. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) 17th Street 9 California Pizza Kitchen ASAP C 714.557.1279 CPK ASAP offers a wide variety of hearth-baked pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts including the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Chinese Chicken Salad, and Chicken Corn Chowder. CPK ASAP is a fast, casual, dining experience. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) South Coast Plaza Champagne French Bakery Cafe C Crate & Barrel Wing 714.429.1502 Base of the Bridge of Gardens 714.427.0808 Les specialties include authentic quiche Lorraine or croque monsieur, (a sensational sandwich of Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese and béchamel sauce) and many other delicious menu items. Specialty coffees, breads, cookies, decadent pastries and more are offered. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V AE MC) South Coast Plaza Beach Pit BBQ C 949.645.7427 Once being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, Tim DeCinces was able to taste the various culinary cultures Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s F 714.352.25259 of our country. He fell in love with, not only the taste of true, wood-smoked southern BBQ, but also the After more than two decades as neighbors catering to Manhattan’s Upper East Side clientele, Chef Charlie hospitality and comfort that came with it. Palmer and luxury retailer Bloomingdale’s finally get together under one roof at Charlie Palmer at Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) 17th Street 8 Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, an ultimate luxury destination. The restaurant and its affiliated Next Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Café C 714.557.1849 Vintage Wine Shop are located on the ground floor of Bloomingdale’s, and one can expect the celebrated Enjoy world-famous Boudin San Francisco sourdough French bread along with slow-roasted coffee and chef’s signature elevated American cooking. espresso, plus gourmet sandwiches and salads, sourdough pizzas, and fresh baked pastries. Based on culinary tradition with a deep and lasting infusion of classical French cuisine, Palmer’s food Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Metro Pointe at South Coast has always been an extension of his personality – generous, robust and bold. Showcasing these flavors Boudin SF C 714.689.2253 through artisanal ingredients, the menu reflects the master chef’s innovative style in entrées such as Boudin SF Bakery & Café serves food with an emphasis on freshly baked breads, hearty soups in Crisp Black Sea Bass and Red Wine Poached Beef Tenderloin, accessorized by dishes like white artichoke sourdough bread bowls and made-to-order sandwiches. A variety of fresh salads and pizza are made with “barigoule” style, truffle potato gnocchi, or coriander scented basmati rice. sourdough crust. Bakery products include specialty breads and assorted pastries. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AX D) South Coast Plaza

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Claim Jumper C T 714.434.8479 Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant C 714.957.1951 Claim Jumper offers a selection of fresh items using the finest ingredients available. Choose from USDA Experience a bit of Ireland when you visit this cozy location. The restaurant serves traditional pub fare prime steaks, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads, burgers including fish & chips, corned beef & cabbage and Irish stew. The bar features a full selection of Irish beers. and desserts. Daily: Lunch/Dinner/Late-night (V MC AE) On Redhill, north of Bristol Street 11 Daily: Lunch/Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza East Borough C 714.641.5010 Corner Bakery Café C T South Coast Village 714.546.1555 East Borough is a casual eatery that offers classic and French Vietnamese food. Items on the menu South Coast Plaza 714.966.2404 include Banh Mi sandwiches, spring rolls, Bo Kho beef stew, Vermicelli Bowls, Salads, pastries and Daily: Come get a taste of what’s happening at your Corner! Start the day with a made-to-order egg scrambler Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) The CAMP C or Fresh Berry parfait for breakfast. Come back for lunch or dinner and enjoy favorites like D.C. Chicken Finbars Italian Kitchen C 714.641.3000 Salad, Chopped Salad or Roasted Tomato Basil soup. Or let us cater to your corner of the world with Check out this casual and cozy neighborhood restaurant featuring New York-style pizzas, salads, pasta, Corner Bakery Cafe Catering. Feed the Day with Corner Bakery Cafe! chicken and seafood. Each selection is based on three generations of family recipes with generous Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) South Coast Plaza portions at reasonable prices. Corner Office C 949.631.9999 Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC) Metro Pointe at South Coast Corner office is the best sports-viewing bar in Orange County with 23 televisions and a full service bar. Fresca’s Mexican Grill C 714.557.6822 There are large tables for big groups and most have personal TVs. Happy Hour specials are offered Experience the true flavors of Mexico in a casual, upbeat atmosphere. The menu includes traditional Monday-Friday with 14 beers on draft to choose from. 46 items like tacos and burritos, as well as more unique items such as the Cancun Roll or Fundidos. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Anton Boulevard All items, including the signature self-serve salsa bar, are made fresh daily with only the healthiest Così – Simply Good Taste C 714.481.5009 ingredients. Dine-in/Take-out/Catering. Cosi is a premium, convenient restaurant offering a menu full of creative, fresh, flavorful foods Daily: Lunch/Dinner Bristol Street & Redhill 12 and beverages in an eclectic environment. Così has developed foods that are built around a secret, Gardunos Ristorante Italiano C 949.645.5505 generations-old recipe for crackly-crust flatbread. This artisan bread is freshly baked in front of customers Since 1988, Garduno’s has offered a unique dining experience with their many Italian favorites. Their throughout the day in prominently displayed. open flame stone, hearth-ovens. pastas are made fresh on the premises daily and each dish is made to order. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Metro Pointe at South Coast Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE D) 17th Street 9 Daphne’s Greek Café C 714.885.8945 Garf’s Sports Lounge C 714.435.4070 The Burbank Leader, a Burbank-based newspaper, says “Daphne’s has all of those wonderful food items you It’s the perfect place for appetizers and hamburgers to snack on while watching your favorite teams on find at the popular Greek festivals including gyros, fried calamari, chicken and steak kabobs and falafel. The satellite receivers. It’s the Sports Hot Spot! Also features happy hour from 4pm-7pm daily. prices are reasonable. The menu healthy. Connect with an old favorite such as warm pita dipped in hummus Daily: Lunch/Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE) Bristol Street 14 or steak kabobs served with rice pilaf and a Greek salad. Or, try dolmas, stuffed grape leaves that are tender and packed with flavorful rice, pine nuts and herbs or spankopita, crispy filo dough stuffed with savory spinach Golden Truffle F B T 949.645.9858 and tangy feta cheese.” Enjoy this chef-owned and operated restaurant, which has been delighting diners for more than 25 years. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Harbor Boulevard 17 More than just serving food, it’s a culinary experience. A live seafood tank accents the French-Caribbean- focused cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, choose from 15-20 specials daily. For a real adventure, Darya Fine Persian Cuisine F B 714.557.6600 order the prix fixe menus for lunch or dinner. This dining hot spot also features a fabulous and eclectic (See advertisement on page 41) wine list, which changes monthly. Your senses will feast upon Persian-inspired décor and mouthwatering cuisine at this exotic restaurant. Daily: Dinner/Lunch Mon.-Fri. Closed Sunday and Monday. Sample delicious appetizers, aromatic rice dishes and savory shish kebab. The upstairs is a beautiful Lunch: Tuesday thru Friday. Dinner: Thursday, Friday and Saturday location for a special event or business luncheon. (V MC AE) Newport Boulevard 15 Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC) South Coast Plaza Village Greek Town Grill C 949.515.2788 Homage to lovely, lively neighborhoods of Greece, rich in culture, rich in spirit and taste. Committed to Diho Siam Restaurant C 949.645.3259 serving healthier foods by using 100% natural beef and chicken plus ingredients of the highest quality while With well-done, minimal décor and a peaceful waterfall art installation, the atmosphere in Diho Siam honoring family recipes passed down over the generations. is extremely relaxing. For under $10, you can get pad thai, soup and a beverage. The soup is warm and Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) 17th Street & Santa Ana Ave. 13 not too salty. The sauces with the noodles, vegetables and shrimp come together to create a unique taste. The yellow curry and mixed vegetable plates are full of ingredients that are both flavorful and healthy. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Newport Boulevard 49 www.TravelCostaMesa.com Restaurant Guide 52

The Gypsy Den Café C 714.549.7012 La Cave F 949.646.7944 Known for its surroundings of antique mixed-and-matched furniture and old tapestries draped ceiling La Cave is one of the first, fine dining establishments in Costa Mesa, having opened in 1962. The to floor, this one-of-a-kind café offers everything from organic coffee to a healthy menu with almost all restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience serving mainly steak and seafood. Live music is recipes made from scratch, including bread and pastries. performed on various nights of the week. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon Coffee/Dinner (V MC AE) The LAB in SoBeCa District L Dinner: Mon.-Sat./Late Night (V MC AE D) 17th Street & Irvine Avenue 24 C Habana 714.556.0176 C Orange County’s Nuevo Latino restaurant is reminiscent of Cuba in the 1950s, and offers award-winning Lawry’s Carvery 714.434.7788 food, Red and White sangria and an intimate, outdoor heated patio. (See advertisement on opposite page) Daily: Lunch/Happy Hour/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) The LAB in SoBeCa District L Lawry’s Carvery, a quick-service restaurant from the creators of Lawry’s The Prime Rib, is located on Level Two of South Coast Plaza next to Macy’s Men’s Hamamori Restaurant - Sushi Bar F 714.850.0880 Store. The Carvery offers a mouth-watering menu of hot sandwiches, such Savor Chef Hamamori’s signature dishes in our pristine and contemporary ocean themed décor, or sip as its hand-carved, roasted, Certified Angus prime rib, plus an assortment of on a refreshing cocktail in our lounge, as he passionately crafts multi-course sushi creations inspired fresh-from-the-garden salads and signature desserts, including vanilla bean by his heartfelt expertise to delight every palate. We invite you to transcend and rediscover your inner crème brulee. gourmand. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE D) South Coast Plaza Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza Le Chateau Restaurant F B 714.549.0300 Hashigo Tofu C 714.557.4911 Unwind amidst fragrant flowers, lush plants and the sound of cascading water from the imported tile Specializing in both unique and traditional tofu stews. However their varied menu also consists of Korean fountain. Le Chateau, in the Ayres Hotel & Suites, offers a warm and intimate setting with a wide variety delicacies including beef, pork, chicken and fish. 6 of continental cuisine as well as the finest service. Daily: Lunch/Dinner Bristol Street Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street A Hemingway’s F B 714.957.1100 Located in the Costa Mesa Marriott, Hemingway’s, surrounded by windows facing the pool and lake, is the perfect place to enjoy any meal of the day. Whether you are in the mood for a light lunch or entertaining clients for a memorable evening, Hemingway’s is the place. The signature items include fresh fish, prime beef and a superb wine list. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Costa Mesa Marriott C Inka Grill C 714.444.4652 Founder and executive chef, Ana Montoya-Ives, features a menu of her Peruvian family recipes. Inka Grill is dedicated to using only the finest vegetables and choice meats. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street 22 Jerry’s Famous Deli C 714.662.3354 There’s plenty of Broadway atmosphere at this landmark, New York-style deli famous for its towering sandwiches, colossal menu (more than 700 items!) and generous portions. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE ) Park Center Drive & Anton Boulevard 23 Cafe Rouge Leatherby’s Leatherby’s cafe Rouge F B 714.429.7640 (See advertisement on page 19) Joachim Splichal’s Patina restaurants are known for their delicious cuisine and impeccable service. Their newest creation at the magnificent Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall will raise the bar for luxury dining and pre-theater cocktails in Orange County. 26

Karl Strauss Brewery Lunch Tue.-Fri./Dinner Tue.-Sun. (V MC AE DC D) Town Center Drive Karl Strauss BrewinG company C B 714.546.2739 Located across from South Coast Plaza in Metro Pointe at South Coast, this award-winning restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine and freshly brewed beers from America’s most honored Master Brewer, Karl Strauss. The restaurant creates the ultimate beer and food experience. Complimentary smiles offered daily. Daily: Lunch/Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE) Metro Pointe at South Coast www.TravelCostaMesa.com Restaurant Guide 54

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Bar C 949.645.7626 Home of famous Gold Tequila margaritas, Mi Casa has been serving customers for more than 30 years. This restaurant and cantina offer fine Mexican food in a wonderful atmosphere to be enjoyed by the whole family. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DISC) 17th & Santa Ana Streets 9 Milk & Honey C 714.708.0092 Milk and Honey is the perfect place to catch up with an old friend when you want to just grab a quick snack or a drink. The ambiance has a cozy, authentic nature meets modernism vibe. They offer various Maggiano’s Little Italy Maggiano’s teas, shaved ice, frozen yogurt, coffee drinks and baked goods. Vietnamese coffee.Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/ Maggiano’s Little Italy F 714.546.9550 Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) The CAMP C (See advertisement on page 56) Mitsuwa Marketplace C 714.557.6699 Authentic, Italian-American restaurant featuring Chef-prepared dishes and premium wines. Carryout, This marketplace features everything from fresh fish, fine Japanese desserts and a food court with a Delivery and Banquets also available. Reservations online at www.MAGGIANOS.com or by phone. variety of traditional Japanese foods. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) South Coast Plaza 8 Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DISC) Paularino & Bristol 16 Marché Moderne F 714.434.7900 Morton’s THE STEAKHOUSE F B 714.444.4834 Top Zagat-rated chefs Florent and Amelia Marneau, make Marche Moderne’s offerings both urban and This venerable steakhouse is renowned for generous portions of perfectly prepared, prime, aged, grain-fed rustic. They use only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine selection by the glass. beef as well as first-rate seafood and desserts served in an upscale dining club and bar setting. Private Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza dining rooms available. Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey Marrakesh F 949.645.8384 Lunch: Monday – Friday; Daily: Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE DC) South Coast Plaza Village Marrakesh is proud to provide you with the world’s greatest taste experience in authentic Moroccan cuisine. Moscow Deli C 714.546.3354 Daily: Dinner (V MC AE) Newport Boulevard 28 This is the only Soviet-centric business for the local Russian community, and the three women who run the store ensure their creations don’t disappoint. Armenian rose-petal preserves, buttery Slovenian cheese, Mastro’s Steakhouse F B 714.546.7405 bubbly Ukrainian apple soda and luscious Georgian caviar are some of the available options. Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a cosmopolitan, upscale dining experience in an intimate, yet high-energy Dalily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE D) Harbor Boulevard 17 atmosphere. The restaurant serves classic steakhouse fare along with succulent fresh seafood, sinful desserts Napa Valley Pizza & Pasta C 949.574.7522 and an expansive wine list. 29 Traditional family recipes for food that tastes both homemade and very delicious. Whether you are in the Daily: Dinner (V MC AE D) Park Center Drive/Anton Boulevard mood for pasta, pizza, sandwiches or just appetizers, it is all there. May Garden Chinese Restaurant C 714.751.9229 Daily: Lunch/Dinner Newport Boulevard 32 Though this authentic Chinese restaurant is catered to Americans, featuring the typical Chinese favorites Native foods C 714.751.2151 like kung pao chicken, sweet and sour chicken and beef, May Garden also offers an entire menu of Native Foods has fused ethnic and vegan cuisine into healthy cooking. Their talent is in artfully authentic Taiwanese-style food. Chef Eric’s specials contain various dishes such as sashimi, seafood soup, exceeding one’s expectations of vegetarian cuisine. The menu features salads, sandwiches, pizza and Chilean sea bass, crisply fried, sweet taro rolls, shrimp egg rolls, filet mignon and sweets like peanut signature “hot bowls.” coated mochi for dessert. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE ) The CAMP C Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street 5 Newport Rib Company C 949.631.2110 Memphis Café C 714.432.SOUL (7685) Suburban bar turned hip roadhouse, this “come as you are” restaurant is serious about its food and drink. (See advertisement on page 46) Memphis’ cuisine can best be described as a combination of American regional and traditional comfort foods. A local favorite for 25 years, the Newport Rib Company offers the best baby-back ribs in Orange County, plus Enjoy covered patio, full bar and inventive wine list. aged, black Angus beef, six different chicken selections, and fresh swordfish along with salads and sandwiches. Lunch/Dinner: Monday-Friday, Brunch/Dinner: Sat.-Sun. This family-owned and operated landmark also offers a full bar, banquet facilities and catering. (V MC AE DC) Bristol Street 30 Dinner served daily and lunch served weekends only. Take out daily from 10 a.m. (V MC AE DC) Harbor Boulevard 33 MESA C 714.557.6700 Holiday cocktails are best beneath the stars of the Mesa open roof lounge. Gather with friends by the fireplace, enjoy inventive and delicious small plates, take romantic refuge in this artful local - sophisticated, casual, fun! Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (V MC AE DC) The CAMP C www.TravelCostaMesa.com Restaurant Guide 56

Nello Cucina F B T 714.540.3365 Pinot Provence F B 714.444.5900 (See advertisement on page 5) (See advertisement on page 19) Feast on pastas, seafood, meats and Italian regional specialties; or, refresh yourself with cappuccino and a Joachim Splichal’s restaurant features Mediterranean fare inspired by the countryside of southern France lush dessert while you watch the world go by at this lively trattoria. in a splendid setting, rich with antiques and rustic elegance. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) South Coast Plaza Monday-Saturday: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Sunday: Brunch/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D JCB) The Westin South Coast Plaza I Nello Cuccina

Oki Doki C 714.540.2066 Featuring a menu of Asian cuisine, Oki Doki is a favorite among the locals. The distinct menu offers albacore with fried garlic chips and salad, fried croquettes and flounder with ponzu sauce. 6

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Old Vine Cafe C 714.545.1411 Pizzeria ortica C 714.445.4900 At Old Vine Café, Chef Mark McDonald’s menu is influenced by international culinary traditions and the Regional Italian featuring traditional Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven and a seasonally implementation of seasonal ingredients. The full breakfast menu, includes such staples as fresh crepes, inspired menu of antipasti, house-made pastas and extensive wine list featuring wines of California homemade granola, and such innovative treats as cramel apple French toast and pizza omelet. The lunch and Italy. offerings include homemade soups, creative salads, grilled-to-order Panini, and a small selection of tapas. Lunch: Monday-Friday. Dinner: Monday-Saturday (V MC AE) Anton Boulevard The dinner menu includes tapas-style dishes and nightly specials including handmade pasta. In addition, three tasting menus offers frou small courses each designed to complement an expecially selected wine. Plums Café and Catering C B T 949.722.7586 Daily: Breakfast/Lunch Tuesday-Saturday: Dinner C An upscale bistro specializing in Regional Northwest Cuisine, this restaurant’s unique menu features (V MC AE D) The CAMP award-winning recipes. 39 Onotria F B 714.641.5952 Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) 17th Street/Tustin Avenue Savor the gastronomy of renowned wine producing regions with Master Chef Massimo Navarretta’s signature menu rooted in quality, tradition, and personal expression. Monday-Friday: Lunch/Dinner. Dinner Saturday (V MC AE DC) Bristol Street 35 Orchid Persian Cuisine C 714.557.8070 First was the Persian rug, then the Persian caviar, now Orchid, the jewel of Persia, brings you the fine cuisine of Persia. Open daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE D) Bristol Street 6 Pacific Whey Café C T 714.641.9911

Everything, every day made from scratch: gourmet breakfast, artisan baked goods, creative salads, Quattro Caffé sandwiches and tempting dinner specials. Premium coffee drinks are made from custom blends roasted from the world’s finest, estate-grown coffee beans. Quattro Caffé C 714.754.0300 Daily: Breakfast,/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza (See advertisement on page 5) Quattro Caffé offers a stylish setting for a light meal. Dine on superb dishes from Northern Italy and Pan Asia Mongolian BBQ C 949.646.4644 enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor patio. Pan Asia Mongolian BBQ incorporates the all-you-can-eat system. Choose which frozen, thinly-sliced Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D JCB) South Coast Plaza meat you’d prefer: lamb, pork, beef, chicken or turkey. Add the vegetables and sauces you’d like, in whatever quantities you’d prefer. The cook pours your bowl’s contents onto the grill and cooks it right there in front of you. Repeat this process until you’re full. Rice and biscuit rolls are also provided. www.TravelCostaMesa.com Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) East 17th Street 6 Restaurant Guide 58

Rainforest Cafe C 714.424.9200 Signature Kitchen at macy’s C 714.708.3333 ext 3601 A Wild Place to Shop and Eat!®, Rainforest Cafe offers signature sandwiches, pizza, pasta, entrees and A brand-new restaurant concept for Macy’s Home in South Coast Plaza. desserts served in a simulated tropical rainforest with talking trees, rain showers, saltwater fish and The first of its kind in the nation, Signature Kitchen encompasses three casual eateries in an upscale animated animals. food-court environment. The three restaurants within the larger restaurant are Cat Cora’s ‘Que, or CCQ; Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey Marc Samuelsson’s Marc Burger; and Nancy Silverton’s La Brea Bakery. South Coast Plaza Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) South Coast Plaza Skosh Monahan’s Steakhouse and Irish Pub C 949.548.0099 Where travelers and home folk join to celebrate the day, voted “Best Steak in Town” by the Daily Pilot Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine F 714.436.1010 newspaper, Steaks, Lamb, Traditional American and Irish dishes with a full bar, happy hour and late Enjoy contemporary Indian cuisine featuring new interpretations plus classics such as Tandoori and night food service. www.skoshmonahans.com vegetarian dishes in an elegant setting. Daily: from 4 pm, Dinner/Late Night/Sun. from 10 a.m. (V MC AE D) Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey Newport Boulevard & 20th St. 43 Lunch – Monday - Friday/Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza Village Soprano’s F 949.645.8515 The beautiful décor makes the atmosphere at Soprano’s cozy, yet colorful. Their Italian cuisine is a Ruby’s Diner C 17th Street 949.646.7829 41 culinary delight. South Coast Plaza 714.662.7829 Lunch: Monday-Friday, Dinner: Daily (V MC AE) Newport Boulevard 44 Step into this 50’s-style diner for service-with-a-smile, burgers to beat the band and old-time fountain creations. There’s enough fun to delight the young and the young-at-heart. Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE DC D) Santa Monica Seafood C 949.574.0274 For more than 70 years Santa Monica Seafood has taken great pride in being regarded as Southern California’s #1 seafood retailer. Over 30 varieties of fresh seafood are available daily. Choose to eat there or take-out. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) 17th Street 42 South Coast Winery

Savoy Restaurant F at the Hotel Hanford C 714.557.3000 South coast winery 714.957.1857 Located in The Hotel Hanford – Costa Mesa. Happy Hour specials and themed holiday events make the (See advertisement on page 2) lounge a great place to relax, unwind, detach and shake off your cares and woes as we shake up one of our A new interpretation of Southern California, Orange County dining awaits you at South Coast Winery signature concoctions to sooth even the toughest edges away. Restaurant in Orange County. Hints of Wine Country are infused in our casual ambiance and seasonal Daily: Breakfast/Dinner (V MC AE) Bristol Street D menu. Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Scott’s Restaurant & Bar F B 714.979.2400 Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m (See advertisement on page 20) Tasting Room: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m-3 p.m This popular, award-winning restaurant is known for its quality dining experience that is as famous for its (V MC AE) South Bristol Street 50 classically prepared fresh seafood as for its aged prime beef. Save room for a sumptuous dessert. Happy Hour Taco Mesa C 949.642.0629 Monday through Friday 3pm - 6pm. Live entertainment Wednesday through Friday evenings in the lounge. Taco Mesa offers healthy, authentic and innovative Mexican cuisine made from only the freshest Monday - Friday: Lunch/Dinner Saturday - Sunday: Dinner ingredients. No lard, MSG, preservatives, coloring or other additives are used. This Zagat-rated location Banquet and Catering available. (V MC AE DC D) Bristol Street 2 takes pride in its commitment to the highest sanitation standards, values and genuine hospitality. Seasons 52 F B 714.437.5252 Taco Mesa was founded by the Calderon family whose background consists of more than 150 years of Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally- restaurant experience. inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) West 19th Street 61 South Coast Plaza Terra Nova F 714.751.5100 (See advertisement on opposite page) Seattle’s Best Coffee C 714.432.7864 Located at the Wyndham Orange County, Terra Nova offers inside and patio dining overlooking the lake. Linger with a book and your favorite coffee beverage, or enjoy a light meal. Enjoy American fare daily with an outstanding Pasta Bar available Monday-Friday. Daily: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza Daily: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Avenue of the Arts J

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T.G.I. Friday’s C 714.540.2227 The Yard House C 949.642.0090 Satisfy your appetite for food, drink and fun at this high-energy hot spot. The draw here is a menu with A savory menu of American Fusion cuisine coupled with Asian influences. Daily selections include more than 100 choices and a variety of libations. appetizers, salads, designer pizzas, sandwiches, seafood, steaks and pastas. In addition to the extensive Daily: Lunch/Dinner/Late Night (V MC AE DC D) Anton Boulevard & Avenue of the Arts 46 menu, there is an endless selection of draft beers. Valet parking is available. 49 VDFAd1208.pdf 12/19/08 6:58:57 PM Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) Triangle Square Valhalla Table C 714.549.2960 “Valhalla” is a great hall from Norse mythology where the chosen warriors would go eat and drink to Zipangu C 714.545.2800 celebrate after the battle. The restaurant serves a selection of unique house-made sausages from the grill, Zipangu is an authentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant, Bar and Lounge offering two different menus to with Belgium fries paired with variety of dips. And don’t forget desserts which will be made from scratch choose from: traditional, authentic Sushi including Omakase style and modern Japanese fusion cuisine. by their sister company Layer Cake Bakery in Irvine. The mission is very simple: They want to make all Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE D) The LAB in the SoBeCa District L natural house-made sausages that they (big-time foodies) would love, and pair them with artisan beers that their friends (big-time craft beer enthusiasts) would be ecstatic for. Z’Tejas C B 714.979.7469 Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) The CAMP in SoBeCa District C The food is fresh, flavorful and innovative. Z’Tejas take traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from around the South to create a taste without borders. Semi-private dining up to 30 guests. Daily: Lunch/Dinner (V MC AE) South Coast Plaza

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The OC’s diverse nightlife offers something for just about everybody. Pierce Street Annex 949.646.8500 330 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa www.piercestreetonline.com Looking to have a good time? The OC’s diverse nightlife agenda offers something for just about everybody. Pierce Street Annex was voted Best of Citysearch Singles Scene 2007. Drink prices are rated the fairest in Within five to ten miles of South Coast Plaza alone, there’s a multitude of great places with the promise Orange County for any club that is sizeable and provides music and dancing. Pierce Street Annex is not a of an enjoyable evening. So whether you’re looking for a fun night of dancing, side-splitting comedy, restaurant, but half-pound hamburgers, bratwurst, spicy sausage and other great food is available to be pool playing, enjoying live music or karaoke, or just relishing a cold beer or fine wine and enjoying cooked on the outdoor barbecue. delicious food, count on the OC to have something to satisfy your craving. Westside 949.646.5615 512 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa Live DJ Live Music Happy Hour Specials Dancing The best kept secret in Costa Mesa. The atmosphere at Westside makes it feel more like a buddy’s house Open Mic/Karaoke Comedy Billiards than a bar. The restaurant is best known for its pizza, burgers and a variety of sandwiches. There are pool tables, live music and karaoke every Monday and Thursday night.

Detroit Bar 949.642.0600 Shark Club 714.751.6428 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa www.detroitbar.com 841 Baker Street, Costa Mesa www.sharkclub.com A casual but ultra-hip place to hang out, drink and be seen grooving or toe tapping to local indie rock Gigantic shark tank, comfy lounge area, billiards, awesome smoking patio and Gay-Night Thursdays. musicians or DJs. This popular club attracts an upscale, hip crowd. There are 27 pool tables and a 2,000-gallon shark tank. Sutra Lounge 949.722.7103 Durty Nelly’s 714.957.1951 1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa www.sutrabar.com 2915 Redhill Avenue #6101, Costa Mesa www.durty-nellys.com Dimly-Lit Moroccan-themed club with two dance floors, three bars and lots of pretty people. This Irish pub has a great name and a happy atmosphere that feels like a pub in 19th century Dublin. The polished brass and wood paneling add to the authenticity. The clientele is jovial, and many of The Improv 949.854.5455 them are regulars who come in for a mid-day break or an evening toast. Everybody is family here, even 71 Fortune Drive # 841, Irvine www.improv.com first-timers. The service is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable. It’s where many of today’s stars were born and continue to shine. The World Famous Improv Comedy Showcase has been the career launching pad for many of today’s familiar film and television faces. The Harp Inn 949.646.8855 130 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa www.harpinn.com Second Stage Theater 714.545.3825 The Harp Inn is a great Irish pub that features lively talented Irish bands, both locals and imports, 2122 South Grand Avenue South #C, Santa Ana that the crowd loves. The bar is owned by Irish transplants, which makes everyone feel as if they are in Second Stage Theater is literally that - the “second stage” of the self-producing repertory troupe known Dublin, especially since many of the patrons are Irish. as the Berubians. Before opening their own theaters, they performed in venues such as the Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory. The performers have roots in improv and sketch comedy and can make a crowd laugh with just a simple facial movement. In addition to performances, they hold several improv The Helm 949.646.1428 workshops. 1824 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa This divey bar is filled with an older crowd in the afternoon, and a younger one at night. It serves as a change of pace from the typical Orange County slicked-up bar scene, and is located next door to two other popular bars: Goat Hill Tavern and Yard House.

Kitsch Bar 714.546.8580 891 Baker Street, Costa Mesa www.kitschbar.com Live music nightly.

La Cave 949.646.7944 1695 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa www.lacaverestaurant.com This steakhouse and jazz club features live night-time entertainment. Frank Sinatra tribute with David Kinwald every Monday and Tuesday. Todd Oliver Jazz Quartet, every Wednesday. Rock n’ roll karaoke featuring backup band Cover Me Badd, 10:00 p.m. every Thursday.

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Here’s some helpful information to get you to and around Costa Mesa. Airport Shuttle ______Airlines A Prompt Shuttle______800.643.4757 Prime Time Shuttle______800.733.8267 Air Canada______888-247-2262 Northwest/KLM______800.225.2525 Alaska______800.426.0333 Southwest ______800.435.9792 Super Shuttle______800.258.3826 American______800.433.7300 United ______800.864.8331 Continental______800.525.0280 United Express______800.241.6522 Automobile Rentals Delta______800.221.1212 U.S. Airways Express______800.428.4322 ______Delta Connections______800.221.1212 Alamo 800.327.9633 Frontier______800.432.1359 Avis______800.230.4898

Budget______800.527.0700 Approximately 240 daily air carrier arrivals and departures make John Wayne Airport (SNA) Enterprise______800.736.8222 a convenient choice for tourists, business travelers and conference/convention participants Hertz______800.654.3131 visiting Orange County. Direct destinations include: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Maui, Minneapolis/St. Paul, National______800.227.7368 Newark, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Thrifty______800.847.4389 Seattle and Toranto, Canada. Call 949.252.5200 or visit www.ocair.com. Approximate driving times to Costa Mesa from area airports John Wayne Airport (SNA) – 5 minutes. Many of the Costa Mesa hotels provide complimentary transportation to and from the airport. John Wayne Airport (SNA)______5 minutes Los Angeles International (LAX)______45 minutes Long Beach Airport (LGB) ______30 minutes Ontario International (ONT) ______45 minutes San Diego International (SAN) ______80 minutes Total driving times from these various airports depend on the time of day/night you are traveling.

Trains Amtrak 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) If you’re planning a business trip, a trip to visit family COSTA MESA and friends, or a getaway to Yosemite or San Francisco, Amtrak California can take you there.

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