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Food scene
Right down the street, they have excellent Mexican food at a reasonable price. They have an outdoor patio that is fun to enjoy for lunch.
La Rana Mexican Restaurant
27001 Moulton ParkwayRight down the street, they have excellent Mexican food at a reasonable price. They have an outdoor patio that is fun to enjoy for lunch.
Make a reservation. Their Mexican food is some of the best we've had. Amazing Enchiladas suizas. Fun atmosphere. A bit pricey.
15 locals recommend
RED O "Taste of Mexico"
143 Newport Center DrMake a reservation. Their Mexican food is some of the best we've had. Amazing Enchiladas suizas. Fun atmosphere. A bit pricey.
Great Italian food in Dana Point. Fun place for the family, and sit on their outdoor patio.
13 locals recommend
Brio Tuscany Grill
24050 Camino Del AvionGreat Italian food in Dana Point. Fun place for the family, and sit on their outdoor patio.
Great restaurant, and try their oysters. Then, walk on Laguna Beach which is just a hundred yards from the restaurant.
6 locals recommend
oak laguna beach
1100 S Coast HwyGreat restaurant, and try their oysters. Then, walk on Laguna Beach which is just a hundred yards from the restaurant.
We love Project Social, in Dana Point, for its outside tables. The menu is simple. If you love beer, they have many styles of beer on tap. Even the wine is good. Mainly, it's a fun place to hang out for lunch or dinner.
Project Social
24040 Camino Del AvionWe love Project Social, in Dana Point, for its outside tables. The menu is simple. If you love beer, they have many styles of beer on tap. Even the wine is good. Mainly, it's a fun place to hang out for lunch or dinner.
Sightseeing
Pageant of the Masters (in Laguna Beach) is a unique living-display of art. It's hard to describe how cool it is.
113 locals recommend
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon RdPageant of the Masters (in Laguna Beach) is a unique living-display of art. It's hard to describe how cool it is.
Renting a Duffy boat is fun for the entire family, or with a group of friends. Newport Beach is stunning.
43 locals recommend
Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyRenting a Duffy boat is fun for the entire family, or with a group of friends. Newport Beach is stunning.
Neighborhoods
Dana Point
Walking around Dana Point, day or night, is a ball.
Laguna Beach probably is the most gorgeous beach in California. Stunning. Walk on the beach, and then walk through the little town for some of the best (and most expensive) art around.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach probably is the most gorgeous beach in California. Stunning. Walk on the beach, and then walk through the little town for some of the best (and most expensive) art around.
San Juan Capistrano is a gorgeous little town, just South of our house. We love going to Trevor at the Tracks. There are wine tasting stores in SJC, and there is a fun movie theater.
62 locals recommend
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano is a gorgeous little town, just South of our house. We love going to Trevor at the Tracks. There are wine tasting stores in SJC, and there is a fun movie theater.