Neighborhoods: Global Eats in Lake Forest

Near the corner of El Toro Road and Muirlands Boulevard in Lake Forest, foodies find an unexpected surprise: Vietnamese, Japanese, American, and Mexican cuisine,...

O.C. Neighborhoods: Downtown Fullerton

If you think of Downtown Fullerton as nothing more than a spot for vintage shopping and bar hopping, think again. An increasing number of...

Neighborhoods: Pacific City

Orange County’s newest seaside shopping destination opened in Huntington Beach in November with more than a dozen boutiques and restaurants. More are expected, but...

Neighborhoods: New in Old Towne Orange

Old Towne Orange’s mix of old (antiques malls) and new (upscale gastropubs) makes it a perennial favorite—one that’s getting more interesting all the time...

Neighborhoods: New Eats at Irvine’s University Center

In the past two years, Irvine’s University Center, across Campus Drive from UC Irvine, has become a magnet for some of SoCal’s best restaurant...

Neighborhoods: Balboa Village

With the Fun Zone on one side and Balboa Pier on the other, Newport Beach’s Balboa Village can feel like a jumble of bike...

Neighborhoods: Even More to Look Forward to in Laguna

The ongoing surge of restaurant and shop openings is the talk of Laguna Beach: By spring, there will be nearly a dozen new spots...

Neighborhoods: Rediscovering Fountain Valley

Outsiders largely overlooked this quiet community in Fountain Valley until Afters Ice Cream opened in 2014 and brought a flood of foodies to town....

Neighborhoods: The Backcountry Charms of Silverado

The community of Silverado and sites along Santiago Canyon Road are not far from central Orange County, but with a rustic, rural vibe, the...

Neighborhoods: Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

Since the Packing House opened in downtown Anaheim more than a year ago, a fresh batch of restaurants and shops has cropped up on...