Where it all started! Coming in a day early for the wedding? Atomic Ballroom is a great place to stop on Friday nights to squeak in a swing dancing lesson before the reception.
Get some good ocean views, a nice walk, and a bite to eat here.
A popular local brewing company.
Another popular local brewery.
Our favorite place to stop for a meal on a motorcycle ride.
A great place for a scenic hike & spotting the elusive Pacific Pocket Mouse.
Surrounded by shops & restaurants within walking distance, this is a great stop for a beach day!
A close spot for a beach day on your trip!
Enjoy some Asian-inspired seafood bites here!
Wanting to make a trip out of your travel to California? Kristen thinks no Southern California trip is complete without a stop at the Happiest Place on Earth. Be sure to allow a full day to see both parks! Weekdays are typically cheaper & less crowded.
A favorite late brunch spot of the couple & their dog. True Irish Pub feel in Orange County.
A family-owned Orange County legacy for 60 years & counting! Another favorite spot of the couple. Stop in for a sandwich & 40 beers on tap!
Our favorite Mexican spot in an old Quaker church with lovely outdoor dining patio. Known for Mariachis!
Our first trip as a couple, an annual visit, and where we got engaged - Catalina is very important to us! Boats available out of Dana Point & Newport Beach make this a fun day trip. Be sure to stop at Descanso Beach for a buffalo milk (alcoholic) on the beach, then hit the Original Antonio's for some of our favorite pizza on your way back to port.
Spend some time at Balboa Island & the Fun Zone. Fancy a trip whale watching? Davey's Locker has affordable trips (Kristen's seen many a dolphin & a handful of whales with them).
A popular local hiking spot with a handful of other trails nearby.
Come see Orange County's only natural lake on this hike the couple took a few years back!
A nice spot for shopping.