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nbj · 08-14-2009, 02:32 PM

-- Things to do in South Orange County --

Beaches/Parks

1. Crystal Cove (http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/) I believe you can park at the Crystal Cove Shopping Center (off of PCH) and take a shuttle bus to the beach for a few dollars.
2. Victoria Beach - Laguna (http://www.beachcalifornia.com/victo...a-beaches.html) Will be a rather busy on the weekend, and parking in Laguna is a nightmare, but it's more of a locals beach than most of the other Laguna beaches.
3. Wood and Aliso Canyon (http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons/) The panoramic view from the top of the mountain/hill is quite nice.
4. Doheny or Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point (http://www.dohenystatebeach.org/, http://www.ocparks.com/Saltcreekbeach/) Both of these beaches are in Dana Point and have substantially more parking than the Laguna beaches.
5. Corona Del Mar Beach in CdM/Newport (http://www.beachcalifornia.com/coron...ate-beach.html) Little Corona is probably one of the most picturesque beaches in Southern California.

I recommend staying off of the Newport Peninsula on the weekend unless you want to show up at 6 in the morning. The beach is great and quite large, but there's essentially only one way on/off the peninsula and traffic is horrendous.

Nightlife/Restaurants

1. Nick's (http://www.thenickco.com/laguna.php)
2. Sorrento Grill (http://sorrento-grille.com/)
3. Hush (http://www.hushrestaurant.com/)
4. 230 Forest Ave (http://www.230forestavenue.com/)
5. The Crow Bar (http://www.crowbarcdm.com/)
6. The Rusty Pelican (http://www.rustypelican.com/)
7. Blue Fin (http://www.bluefinbyabe.com/)

08-14-2009, 02:32 PM	#8
nbj Fresh-faced Optimist Join Date: Jan 2009 Carmudgeonly Ride: E92 M3, B7 A4 Ti Posts: 30	-- Things to do in South Orange County -- Beaches/Parks 1. Crystal Cove (http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/) I believe you can park at the Crystal Cove Shopping Center (off of PCH) and take a shuttle bus to the beach for a few dollars. 2. Victoria Beach - Laguna (http://www.beachcalifornia.com/victo...a-beaches.html) Will be a rather busy on the weekend, and parking in Laguna is a nightmare, but it's more of a locals beach than most of the other Laguna beaches. 3. Wood and Aliso Canyon (http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons/) The panoramic view from the top of the mountain/hill is quite nice. 4. Doheny or Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point (http://www.dohenystatebeach.org/, http://www.ocparks.com/Saltcreekbeach/) Both of these beaches are in Dana Point and have substantially more parking than the Laguna beaches. 5. Corona Del Mar Beach in CdM/Newport (http://www.beachcalifornia.com/coron...ate-beach.html) Little Corona is probably one of the most picturesque beaches in Southern California. I recommend staying off of the Newport Peninsula on the weekend unless you want to show up at 6 in the morning. The beach is great and quite large, but there's essentially only one way on/off the peninsula and traffic is horrendous. Nightlife/Restaurants 1. Nick's (http://www.thenickco.com/laguna.php) 2. Sorrento Grill (http://sorrento-grille.com/) 3. Hush (http://www.hushrestaurant.com/) 4. 230 Forest Ave (http://www.230forestavenue.com/) 5. The Crow Bar (http://www.crowbarcdm.com/) 6. The Rusty Pelican (http://www.rustypelican.com/) 7. Blue Fin (http://www.bluefinbyabe.com/)