81 Vintage Shop
Like “Mad Men” set decorator Amy Wells, we’re big fans of Fullerton’s Out of Vogue, where you’ll quickly discover the difference between this place and second-hand shops. From rotary telephones to Dansk kitchenware, every item in this treasure-trove has a vintage pedigree. 109 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-879-6647, outofvogue.com.
Like “Mad Men” set decorator Amy Wells, we’re big fans of Fullerton’s Out of Vogue, where you’ll quickly discover the difference between this place and second-hand shops. From rotary telephones to Dansk kitchenware, every item in this treasure-trove has a vintage pedigree. 109 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-879-6647, outofvogue.com.
Nightcaps
82 Irish Coffee – Muldoon’s, Newport Beach
83 Night Owl – 25 Degrees, Huntington Beach
84 Herradura Suprema,extra añejo tequila – Javier’s Cantina, Newport Beach and Irvine
85 Frappatini – Wildfish Seafood Grille, Newport Beach
86 Washington Apple Martini – Park Ave, Stanton
87 Chocolate Martini – Britta’s Café, Irvine
88 Signature Island Punch – Palm Terrace Lounge at The Island Hotel, Newport Beach
89 Key Lime Martini – La Cave, Costa Mesa
90 Pink Squirrel – Nieuport 17, Tustin
91 Balvenie 12-Year Scotch – Bistango, Irvine
82 Irish Coffee – Muldoon’s, Newport Beach
83 Night Owl – 25 Degrees, Huntington Beach
84 Herradura Suprema,extra añejo tequila – Javier’s Cantina, Newport Beach and Irvine
85 Frappatini – Wildfish Seafood Grille, Newport Beach
86 Washington Apple Martini – Park Ave, Stanton
87 Chocolate Martini – Britta’s Café, Irvine
88 Signature Island Punch – Palm Terrace Lounge at The Island Hotel, Newport Beach
89 Key Lime Martini – La Cave, Costa Mesa
90 Pink Squirrel – Nieuport 17, Tustin
91 Balvenie 12-Year Scotch – Bistango, Irvine
92 Place to Catch a Train
With two historical depots and 52 Metrolink and Amtrak trains—including the storied Southwest Chief and Surfliner—rumbling in each day, Fullerton Station is jammed with commuters. A dozen restaurants and nightclubs around the tracks mean there’s plenty to do while you wait for the horn in the distance. 120 E. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, trainweb.com/fullerton/index.html.
With two historical depots and 52 Metrolink and Amtrak trains—including the storied Southwest Chief and Surfliner—rumbling in each day, Fullerton Station is jammed with commuters. A dozen restaurants and nightclubs around the tracks mean there’s plenty to do while you wait for the horn in the distance. 120 E. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, trainweb.com/fullerton/index.html.
93 Bookworm Hole for Budding Authors
Buy a bestseller at Laguna Beach Books, then start your own project at its creative-writing workshop. This bookstore is an inspiring spot with author appearances, book clubs, and open-mic nights. 1200 S. Coast Highway, 949-494-4779, lagunabeachbooks.com.
94 Spot to Relive Rancho Days
Orange County’s oldest city, San Juan Capistrano, is a haven from the distractions of the digital present, a picturesque place that drifts along at a slower pace. Besides the famous mission, many early 19th century buildings remain in use along Camino Capistrano and Los Rios Street. Take a walking tour or enjoy a margarita in a 150-year-old adobe. sanjuancapistrano.org.
Orange County’s oldest city, San Juan Capistrano, is a haven from the distractions of the digital present, a picturesque place that drifts along at a slower pace. Besides the famous mission, many early 19th century buildings remain in use along Camino Capistrano and Los Rios Street. Take a walking tour or enjoy a margarita in a 150-year-old adobe. sanjuancapistrano.org.
95 Chopsticks on a Diet
Chinese food is high in fat, sodium, and MSG, right? Not so at Fortune Cookies, a strip-mall restaurant in Los Alamitos. There’s no MSG, and the menu lists dishes low in carbs, fat, or sugar. Try the tasty moo goo gai pan, with sliced white-meat chicken, snow peas, and mushrooms: 225 calories. 11151 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, 562-493-0058. fortunecookiesrestaurant.com.
96 Discount Tickets to Eclectic Events
Looking for a good time and a good deal? Point your browser to Goldstar, where tickets are usually half price. Goldstar partners include the Angels, Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory, and the Coach House. Users should be thrifty and spontaneous: Tickets are usually only available up to a month—and sometimes just days—in advance. goldstar.com.
97 Hole-in-One Challenge (Downsized)
Camelot’s five 18-hole courses in Anaheim are, hands-down, the best maintained miniature golf courses, but the sixth hole on the No. 1 course at Fountain Valley’s Boomers! is the toughest. Teeing off at the 33-yard, par-3 monster, players must drive up an incline, bank around a block, and take a 135-degree right turn down a ramp to the hole, which is guarded nearly all the way around by a metal ring. Even Tiger would break a sweat. 16800 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, 714-842-1111, boomersparks.com.
98 Cookie for the Indecisive
With mini candy-coated chocolate pieces and chocolate chips in a vanilla backdrop, the 75-cent Carnival at The Scoop on Cookies combines two favorites in one cookie. Buy three for $2 or have a couple made into a sandwich with Dreyer’s ice cream for $2.50. The shop also sells hard-to-find sodas and candy. 126 Main St. #102, Huntington Beach, 714-960-0400, thescooponcookies.com.
99 All-Around Beach
Surfing? Fire rings? Volleyball? Check.
Whether you Rollerblade, cycle, or jog, head for Huntington Beach’s miles of paved paths, or let your pooch romp on the only dog beach in the county. Downtown’s nightlife and its rep as the Rodeo Drive of surf shops attract hot bodies, from beach bunnies to bodybuilders and hipsters with wild tats and piercings. The people-watching is otherworldly. surfcityusa.com.
Surfing? Fire rings? Volleyball? Check.
Whether you Rollerblade, cycle, or jog, head for Huntington Beach’s miles of paved paths, or let your pooch romp on the only dog beach in the county. Downtown’s nightlife and its rep as the Rodeo Drive of surf shops attract hot bodies, from beach bunnies to bodybuilders and hipsters with wild tats and piercings. The people-watching is otherworldly. surfcityusa.com.
100 Girly Stationery Store
Shop for stylish wedding and party invitations, thank-you notes, Christmas cards, or desk stationery at Sugar Press. It also carries seasonal items, such as filigree cupcake holders, candles, and gifts. Follow the store on Twitter@sugar_press for the latest offerings, including Champagne and cupcakes on Saturday for brides-to-be. Sugar Press, 13011 Newport Ave. #103, Tustin, 714-730-5500,
sugar-press.com.
101 Major-League Fireworks
There’s no better place than Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The shows are spectacular from any seat, but the best vantage point is in the nosebleeds, where you can almost reach up and grab the sparks. July displays take to the air on Big Bang Fridays (2, 16, and 30), and, of course, on the Fourth. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, angels.mlb.com.
There’s no better place than Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The shows are spectacular from any seat, but the best vantage point is in the nosebleeds, where you can almost reach up and grab the sparks. July displays take to the air on Big Bang Fridays (2, 16, and 30), and, of course, on the Fourth. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, angels.mlb.com.
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