Guidebook for Mission Viejo
Essentials
Trader Joe's
25410 Marguerite PkwySome organics;great choices and prices. 5 minute drive.
Convenient full variety groceries, Starbucks, Jamba Juice-one minute from home.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Pavilions
27320 Alicia PkwyConvenient full variety groceries, Starbucks, Jamba Juice-one minute from home.
Whole Foods Market
283 Broadway StHot and cold food to go. Organic, delicious. Juice Bar.
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdORGANIC, vegetarian, best fresh juice bar in OC!
Gym, heated pool, tennis, water slide, small daily fee. Close to home(7 minute walk) Work out before or after a day sightseeing. $8 dally fee.
Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center
26887 Recodo LnGym, heated pool, tennis, water slide, small daily fee. Close to home(7 minute walk) Work out before or after a day sightseeing. $8 dally fee.
Food Scene
Yama Sushi & Grill
27782 Vista Del LagoBest Sushi.. ask for table on patio with lake views.
Hacienda On The Lake
27792 Vista Del LagoUnique venue, lake views, Mexican;5 minute drive from home.
Great Italian, reasonable, has bar, and kid friendly area dining.
Peppinos Italian Family Restaurant - Mission Viejo
27782 Vista Del LagoGreat Italian, reasonable, has bar, and kid friendly area dining.
Wineworks For Everyone
26342 Oso PkwyGood food, wine, close by. Pricey.
Mozambique
1740 S Coast HwyVery reasonable happy hours on roof with Ocean View
20 minute drive or take the surf liner train, reasonable happy hour food and drink, right on pier/watch the surfers
87 yerel halk öneriyor
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida Victoria20 minute drive or take the surf liner train, reasonable happy hour food and drink, right on pier/watch the surfers
Its A Grind Coffee House
25522 Marguerite PkwyLocal Coffe shop, near Walking/Biking path-Community
Take the path behind the restaurant on a hike to the Salt Creek Beach, and dine after. To beach and back five mile hike. Join the Hiking Club every Tuesday evening-meetup.com
Fratellos Italian Restaurant - Laguna Niguel
31371 Niguel RdTake the path behind the restaurant on a hike to the Salt Creek Beach, and dine after. To beach and back five mile hike. Join the Hiking Club every Tuesday evening-meetup.com
Good food, dining close to Salt Creek Beach-patio is great, as well inside dining.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Salt Creek Grille
32802 CA-1Good food, dining close to Salt Creek Beach-patio is great, as well inside dining.
Happy Hour. Great food and drink $20 per person. Incomparable views of harbor and Pacific Ocean all year. Happy Hour -Weekdays-4:30-6:30.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Cannons Seafood Grill - Restaurant
34344 Street of the Green Lantern Happy Hour. Great food and drink $20 per person. Incomparable views of harbor and Pacific Ocean all year. Happy Hour -Weekdays-4:30-6:30.
Great ambience Mexican restaurant. Try the fried ice cream!
8 yerel halk öneriyor
El Adobe de Capistrano
31891 Camino CapistranoGreat ambience Mexican restaurant. Try the fried ice cream!
Ciao Pasta Trattoria
31661 Camino CapistranoCool venue.. outside fountain patio or inside train depot
BEST smoked ribs this side of Texas(my uncle from Austin says cannot find any better Texan style Ribs) sometimes live country and western music.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Bad to the Bone BBQ
31738 Rancho Viejo RdBEST smoked ribs this side of Texas(my uncle from Austin says cannot find any better Texan style Ribs) sometimes live country and western music.
Rockfire Grill
28251 Marguerite PkwyArtisan burgers, salads, reasonable prices.
Good, home cooked Mexican. Within a 5 minute drive to home, reasonable prices, eat indoor or on the patio.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StGood, home cooked Mexican. Within a 5 minute drive to home, reasonable prices, eat indoor or on the patio.
Open 6 am-2 pm-Great local greasy spoon for breakfast. 5 minute drive. Locals gather here.
Cinnamon rolls, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, Mexican, great omelettes pancakes, etc.
Paul's Pantry
27409 BellogenteOpen 6 am-2 pm-Great local greasy spoon for breakfast. 5 minute drive. Locals gather here.
Cinnamon rolls, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, Mexican, great omelettes pancakes, etc.
Guapas Tapas & Wine Bar
26762 Verdugo StHappy Hour, ethnic food, Spanish
Ramos House Cafe
31752 Los Rios StBest Breakfast
Coffee Importers
34531 Golden LanternRight on the sand... expensive but worth it. Give your name and stroll down the beach or go to the bar to wait. Never disappoints. Good for breakfast, also.
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveRight on the sand... expensive but worth it. Give your name and stroll down the beach or go to the bar to wait. Never disappoints. Good for breakfast, also.
China Moon
30001 Town Center DrGreat Chinese...
Peking Dragon Restaurant
34171 CA-1Great food... 20 minute drive.
Asian Pearl Restaurant
25098 Marguerite ParkwayClose and good Chinese food.
Everything Else
Take the train to San Clemente Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego. Los Angeles
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station
Take the train to San Clemente Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego. Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Dublin 4 Gastropub
26342 Oso PkwyPub with good food. 3 minutes from home... a bit pricey.
Five Vines Wine Bar
31761 Camino Capistranosmall, family owned.. local musicians
Patsy's
25571 Jeronimo RdCorn beef tacos. Bit rowdy
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaAmerican food with an Irish theme
Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar
27211 Ortega HwyHappy Hour; Italian food
Zoological, wild animal park, plus wine tasting...call for information. NO KITCHEN.. bring your own appetizer snacks. Very unique, secret, romantic, interesting...
Rancho Las Lomas
19191 Lawrence CanyonZoological, wild animal park, plus wine tasting...call for information. NO KITCHEN.. bring your own appetizer snacks. Very unique, secret, romantic, interesting...
Entertainment & Activities
My son says it is the best Golf Club in area. early bird prices-country club feeling.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
San Juan Tepeleri Golf Kulübü
32120 San Juan Creek RdMy son says it is the best Golf Club in area. early bird prices-country club feeling.
Angel Stadyumu
2000 E Gene Autry WayProfessional baseball.
Ask me for local tips on how to really enjoy Disneyland and California Adventureland
3085 yerel halk öneriyor
Disneyland Parkı
1313 Disneyland DrAsk me for local tips on how to really enjoy Disneyland and California Adventureland
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdSoak City Water park is nearby.
Tons of restaurants, 20 movie theater, a good brewery one minute walk from theater.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX
26701 Aliso Creek RdTons of restaurants, 20 movie theater, a good brewery one minute walk from theater.
Movies, live comedy shows, restaurants, cafes, shopping,coffee, game arcades, people watching.. fountains, ferris wheel, palm trees strung with lights, what's not to like? Go in the evening.
554 yerel halk öneriyor
Irvine Spectrum Center
Movies, live comedy shows, restaurants, cafes, shopping,coffee, game arcades, people watching.. fountains, ferris wheel, palm trees strung with lights, what's not to like? Go in the evening.
Highly recommend for whale watching and dolphin safaris. Dave's safaris are smaller, and the crew is attentive. I have always seen whales and pods of dolphins on his guided tours.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor DrHighly recommend for whale watching and dolphin safaris. Dave's safaris are smaller, and the crew is attentive. I have always seen whales and pods of dolphins on his guided tours.
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrRegency Theatres Directors Cut Cinema
25471 Rancho Niguel RdDinner,wine bar, limited releases
Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope
27741 Crown Valley PkwyRestaurants, bars, movies
Concerts, check the schedules.. Drive to Lakewood and take the bus for $5 to avoid jams and parking problems.
Go to Hollywood Bowl park-and-ride
1407 yerel halk öneriyor
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdConcerts, check the schedules.. Drive to Lakewood and take the bus for $5 to avoid jams and parking problems.
Go to Hollywood Bowl park-and-ride
Parks & Nature
Tuzlu Koyu Plajı
Ritz Cove DrGorgeous Beach, snack bar, body boarding, surfing
State Park, historic cottages, dine on the beach at The Beachcomber. Park in Los Trancos, parking fee waived with receipt from restaurant.
218 yerel halk öneriyor
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayState Park, historic cottages, dine on the beach at The Beachcomber. Park in Los Trancos, parking fee waived with receipt from restaurant.
Corona Del Mar Devlet Plajı Parkı
Nice beach, Newport Beach
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
29322 Modjeska Canyon RdCanyon land, trails, bird watching, Saddleback Mountains.
Heisler Parkı
375 Cliff DrBreathtaking views, nice path, leads to many beaches.
Unique small beach connected to three other beaches, volunteer docents help in tide pooling. The cliffs and scenery makes you think you are in Terre CInque, Italy.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Shaws Cove, Laguna Beach
Unique small beach connected to three other beaches, volunteer docents help in tide pooling. The cliffs and scenery makes you think you are in Terre CInque, Italy.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia PkwyHiking/Biking
Huge pier, rent bikes, restaurants, shops, cafes 45 minute drive. Fisherman's Restaurant. Trail north and south to Califia Beach.
386 yerel halk öneriyor
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Huge pier, rent bikes, restaurants, shops, cafes 45 minute drive. Fisherman's Restaurant. Trail north and south to Califia Beach.
Free hot air balloon, check ahead for free concerts at night.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Orange County Great Park
8000 Great Park BlvdFree hot air balloon, check ahead for free concerts at night.
Stunning views of canyon and ocean. 2 miles hiking trail.. follow Pacific Island to Talavera and Talavera to Laguna Ridge and picnic on the end of the trail... unbelievable ocaen views.
Aliso Summit Hiking Trail
29292 Ridgeview DrStunning views of canyon and ocean. 2 miles hiking trail.. follow Pacific Island to Talavera and Talavera to Laguna Ridge and picnic on the end of the trail... unbelievable ocaen views.
Uncomparable views of Pacific Ocean.. trail has elevation to top for more views of Laguna Beach. Very pleasant picnic tables all along before trail begins.
Trail is at end of picnic tables to left of the last table. Easy to miss..
Laguna Ridge Trail
Laguna Ridge Trail Uncomparable views of Pacific Ocean.. trail has elevation to top for more views of Laguna Beach. Very pleasant picnic tables all along before trail begins.
Trail is at end of picnic tables to left of the last table. Easy to miss..
Awesome garden... be sure to travel to and from Los Angeles between times of 10 AM-3PM and after 7 PM to avoid the most traffic.
193 yerel halk öneriyor
Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin AveAwesome garden... be sure to travel to and from Los Angeles between times of 10 AM-3PM and after 7 PM to avoid the most traffic.
Sightseeing
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyOld Spanish Mission
Take a ferry over to Balboa, cafes, restaurants, shopping, Balboa Fun Zone
313 yerel halk öneriyor
Balboa Adası Feribotları
Agate AvenueTake a ferry over to Balboa, cafes, restaurants, shopping, Balboa Fun Zone
Ocean tours, educational, check out the picnic area in back near the benches to watch tides come in and out.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor DrOcean tours, educational, check out the picnic area in back near the benches to watch tides come in and out.
26 mile trip to Catalina Island.. dolphin pods, zip lining, glass bottom boats, shop, dine and return same day, or stay the night in another airbnb.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Catalina Express
34675 Golden Lantern26 mile trip to Catalina Island.. dolphin pods, zip lining, glass bottom boats, shop, dine and return same day, or stay the night in another airbnb.
WINE, wine, wine tours. Ask me about the most scenic way to get there!
207 yerel halk öneriyor
Temecula
WINE, wine, wine tours. Ask me about the most scenic way to get there!
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveWorld Famous 50 minute drive
Balboa Parkı
World famous, zoo, cafes restaurants, etc. 55 minute drive
Unbelievable, beautiful, dining/wine/beer, amazing garden paths, incredible art and rare documents collections. Well worth the 60 minute drive. You will want to go back again.
999 yerel halk öneriyor
Huntington Kütüphanesi Sanat Koleksiyonları ve Botanik Bahçeleri
1151 Oxford RdUnbelievable, beautiful, dining/wine/beer, amazing garden paths, incredible art and rare documents collections. Well worth the 60 minute drive. You will want to go back again.
Pasifik Akvaryumu
100 Aquarium WaySan Diego Hayvanat Bahçesi Safari Parkı
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdHollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdIconic...
World famous observatory with local actor narrated shows on the stars.
137 yerel halk öneriyor
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveWorld famous observatory with local actor narrated shows on the stars.
Food, shopping, whale watching. Fun walking and enjoying the cafes and views of the harbor. Harpoon Harry's, Wind and Sea, Cannon's are a few of the restaurants with harbor views.
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Dana Point Limanı
Food, shopping, whale watching. Fun walking and enjoying the cafes and views of the harbor. Harpoon Harry's, Wind and Sea, Cannon's are a few of the restaurants with harbor views.