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10-24-2011, 12:54 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Millcreek Township, UT | | | Back in Orange County... what to do here?
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Here for the next three days. Work-related stuff in Los Alamitos/Cypress.
Spent some time here in SoCal the late 80s - mid 90s when my parents lived in Irvine, and liked it a lot. Sadly, It's been so long since I've been back here that I don't really know what to do in the evenings (e.g. non-touristy restaurants, bars, music scene)
Can any OC TBers help me out?
That is all.
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10-24-2011, 11:06 AM
|  | is, against all odds, still a scuba viking. | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alta Loma, California | | | don't know much about the Los Alamitos area, I'm afraid. If you felt like taking a drive up to Hollywood, there's plenty of music venues and cool shops there.
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10-24-2011, 11:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tustin, CA | | | I've only been here for a brief time, so my experience is quite limited. And I can't think of a whole lot in Los Alamitos/Cypress besides chains and touristy places, unfortunately. But here are a few recommendations:
- I've been to The Auld Dubliner in Irvine; it's a great Irish pub, and there's usually a good local band playing.
- Ye Olde Ship is an, English Fish & Chips/Pub that I've heard good things about. It's on 17th Street in Santa Ana.
- This is more of a lunch thing, but the Mad Greek is a great little restaurant in Stanton. I used to go there at least once a week for lunch when I worked on Beach Blvd. Up and down that street, I'm sure you will find some sort of entertainment as well.
- Tustin Brewing Company is a local hangout. Resaurant/Brewery. They've got some great local beers, or so I've heard.
I'm sure Maki will chime in at some point. He should have something good for you
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10-24-2011, 11:27 AM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | Hey, James. I work near there. How long you in town for? Let's hook up for a beer or something. If you want some good grubs (although I haven't been there in awhile) there's cafe hiro. It's off Katella (and I believe the cross street is valley view). It's Japanese Italian food. They have a great 7 course meal that's really good. I can't remember is the races are running right now, but you could also go to the Los Alamitos race track for some fun. I don't usually grab beers in that area, because I like to drink them closer to home. Maybe you could roll down by my neck of the woods in Huntington Beach. It's about a 15-20 min drive from there.
I'll PM you my phone #. |
10-24-2011, 11:41 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: (M)a$$hole. | | | You could search high and low for Kelly Rowan and Mischa Barton.
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10-24-2011, 01:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Millcreek Township, UT | | All:
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have some leads now!  Quote:
Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar Hey, James. I work near there. How long you in town for? Let's hook up for a beer or something. If you want some good grubs (although I haven't been there in awhile) there's cafe hiro. It's off Katella (and I believe the cross street is valley view). It's Japanese Italian food. They have a great 7 course meal that's really good. I can't remember is the races are running right now, but you could also go to the Los Alamitos race track for some fun. I don't usually grab beers in that area, because I like to drink them closer to home. Maybe you could roll down by my neck of the woods in Huntington Beach. It's about a 15-20 min drive from there.
I'll PM you my phone #. | Too bad they're only running races on the weekends right now, since I'm really close to the track. My hotel is about a 10 minute walk from Katella and Valley View. Might check out Cafe Hiro.
If a meet-up is feasible, let's pull the trigger on that if we can.
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10-24-2011, 03:46 PM
| | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Atoz All:
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have some leads now!
Too bad they're only running races on the weekends right now, since I'm really close to the track. My hotel is about a 10 minute walk from Katella and Valley View. Might check out Cafe Hiro.
If a meet-up is feasible, let's pull the trigger on that if we can. | For sure. I just have to check on which day works best for me tomorrow or wednesday. |
10-24-2011, 03:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | | | "Back in Orange County... what to do here?"
Leave, as quickly as possible.
At least, that is what I'd be doing.
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10-24-2011, 03:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tustin, CA | | Hey, up yours aborg!  
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10-24-2011, 03:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Millcreek Township, UT | | | I love TBOT.
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10-24-2011, 04:23 PM
| | is, against all odds, still a scuba viking. | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alta Loma, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by aborgman "Back in Orange County... what to do here?"
Leave, as quickly as possible.
At least, that is what I'd be doing. | heh, I'd apply that same advice to Southern California in general 
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10-24-2011, 07:08 PM
| | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by aborgman "Back in Orange County... what to do here?"
Leave, as quickly as possible.
At least, that is what I'd be doing. | Good advice. I wish more people would listen. |
10-24-2011, 09:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Millcreek Township, UT | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar Good advice. I wish more people would listen. | I get it. Surfer attitude. 
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10-25-2011, 10:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | | Quote:
Originally Posted by IconBasser heh, I'd apply that same advice to Southern California in general | Pretty much.
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10-25-2011, 10:46 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newport Beach, CA | | | Not really the "happening" part of OC. House of Blues Anaheim isn't too far from there. Definitely in a touristy location though.
Lets see, what else . . . a hair cut in Seal Beach, maybe? There's some cool bars, etc on Main st. and its not a long haul from Los Al. |
10-25-2011, 11:40 AM
| | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Atoz I get it. Surfer attitude. | We also tell shark stories to keep the crowd in the line up down. |
10-25-2011, 11:49 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar Good advice. I wish more people would listen. | Eh.... OC might be palatable if you got rid of the majority of the people.
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