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LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach

1. Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant

7.7
8039 Beach Blvd (at California Marketplace), Buena Park, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · 95 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Husong: Try the Mrs. Knott's Biscuits - Warm fresh and delicious

2. Laguna Cliff Marriott Resort & Spa

25135 Park Lantern, Los Angeles, CA
Resort · West Los Angeles · No tips or reviews
Angels Stadium Club Level is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

3. Angels Stadium Club Level

Cerritos Corporate Dr, Anaheim, CA
Stadium · 1 tip
Shipley Nature Center is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

4. Shipley Nature Center

17131 Erwin Ln, Huntington Beach, CA
Garden · 3 tips and reviews
Santa Ana Zoo is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

5. Santa Ana Zoo

7.2
1801 E Chestnut Ave (at Elk Ln.), Santa Ana, CA
Zoo · 35 tips and reviews
McCormick and Schmick's is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

6. McCormick and Schmick's

2000 Main St (Gillette Ave), Irvine, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

7. Side Street Cafe on Newport

7.7
1799 Newport Blvd (18th Street), Costa Mesa, CA
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Vanessa M.Vanessa McDaniel: The home made hash here is probably the best I have ever had. Highly recommend.

Cappy's Cafe is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

8. Cappy's Cafe

7.8
5930 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
Diner · Newport Shores · 22 tips and reviews
Hilton is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

9. Hilton

6.3
18800 MacArthur Blvd (at Douglas), Irvine, CA
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

10. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

8.5
2550 Park Ave (at Jamboree & Barranca), Tustin, CA
BBQ Joint · 87 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Irvine is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

11. Hyatt Regency Irvine

17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
Hotel · 33 tips and reviews
Lotus Bistro is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

12. Lotus Bistro

3446 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 4 tips and reviews

13. The Counter

1104 Irvine Ave (E. 17th St.), Newport Beach, CA
Burger Joint · 38 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)

Haute Cakes Caffe is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

14. Haute Cakes Caffe

8.3
1807 Westcliff Dr (17th Street and Irvine Avenue), Newport Beach, CA
Breakfast Spot · 59 tips and reviews

15. Avila's El Ranchito

7.3
2800 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 31 tips and reviews

Eric C.Eric Chevalier: Go to El Ranchito on Tuesday night. All you can eat taco's for $5.

First Cabin @ Balboa Bay Club & Resort is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

16. First Cabin @ Balboa Bay Club & Resort

1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Mariners Mile · 3 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

17. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

7.9
1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Hotel · Bayside · 41 tips and reviews
City of Newport Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

18. City of Newport Beach

California
City · 69 tips and reviews
Fashion Island is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

19. Fashion Island

9.3
401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Shopping Mall · Newport Center · 141 tips and reviews

20. Corona del Mar State Beach

9.3
3001 Ocean Blvd (at Iris Ave), Newport Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · Corona del Mar · 62 tips and reviews

Desdemona B.Desdemona B: Tide pools, diving, fire pits, cliffs, great place to picnic or to walk, dog friendly - and drop dead gorgeous! My fav beach. The also filed the opening scene from Gilligan's Island on the cove, ha!

Irvine Valley College is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

21. Irvine Valley College

5500 Irvine Center Dr (btw Irvine Center Dr & Jeffrey Rd), Irvine, CA
Community College · Oak Creek · 19 tips and reviews
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

22. Irvine Spectrum Center

9.2
670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA
Shopping Mall · Irvine Center · 245 tips and reviews
Crystal Cove State Park is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

23. Crystal Cove State Park

9.2
8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · 44 tips and reviews
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

24. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

8.5
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA
Hotel · 27 tips and reviews
Laguna Beach Boardwalk is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

25. Laguna Beach Boardwalk

9.1
101 S Coast Hwy (Broadway St), Laguna Beach, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Main Beach · 28 tips and reviews
City of Laguna Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

26. City of Laguna Beach

California
City · 81 tips and reviews
Brussels Bistro is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

27. Brussels Bistro

7.5
222 Forest Ave (Pacfic Coast Highway), Laguna Beach, CA
Wine Bar · Main Beach · 46 tips and reviews
Stella's is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

28. Stella's

6.7
17 Monarch Bay Plz, Dana Point, CA
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Santa Catalina Island is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

29. Santa Catalina Island

Avalon, CA
Island · 50 tips and reviews

Airalin B.Airalin Bowman: it's a unique place with unique people and an amazing history! there's so much to do!!! and it's just across from Los Angeles area. come for the day or come to stay; Avalon will bring you back:-)

Doheny State Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

30. Doheny State Beach

9.1
25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr (Beach Rd.), Dana Point, CA
State or Provincial Park · 31 tips and reviews
San Onofre State Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

31. San Onofre State Beach

8.6
Beach Club Rd, Camp Pendelton, CA
State or Provincial Park · 13 tips and reviews
Redondo Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

32. Redondo Beach

9.2
Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA
Beach · South Redondo Beach · 84 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kerper: What a great beach! South Bay is just the best!

Bolsa Chica State Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

33. Bolsa Chica State Beach

8.4
18000 Pacific Coast Hwy (btwn Seapoint St. & Warner Ave.), Huntington Beach, CA
Beach · 73 tips and reviews

Simon & Schuster M.Simon & Schuster Manager: There is always plenty of room at Bolsa Chica for moderate-level surfers to catch a wave, according to Peter Heller, author of KOOK, which explores t the science of surfing. http://bit.ly/pwAiqE

34. Huntington Beach City Beach

9.4
103 Pacific Coast Hwy (btwn Beach Blvd. & Seapoint St.), Huntington Beach, CA
Beach · Downtown Huntington Beach · 92 tips and reviews

Kyle H.Kyle Harris: Summer time is here and there is always something happening in HB. Weekends are crazy fun. Was just there on Saturday and there were bands playing and thousands of people enjoying the Cali Sun!

City of Newport Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

35. City of Newport Beach

California
City · 69 tips and reviews

Sherry B.Sherry Bray: I LOVE IT!!!

Crystal Cove State Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

36. Crystal Cove State Beach

9.2
North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Beach · 41 tips and reviews

37. San Onofre State Beach

8.6
Beach Club Rd, Camp Pendelton, CA
State or Provincial Park · 13 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Castrogiovanni: Great long board waves....ride forever

38. Island Cinema

999 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Movie Theater · Newport Center · 27 tips and reviews

iSponsoriSponsor: A great movie theatre experience... Like 1st class.. numbered seating and waitress service...

Regal Edwards Westpark is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

39. Regal Edwards Westpark

3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Movie Theater · Westpark · 13 tips and reviews

40. Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/LAX

7.8
14400 Hindry Ave (at Rosecrans Ave), Hawthorne, CA
Hotel · 31 tips and reviews

Lydia A.Lydia Ammosova: Despite being smack up against the 405 in a busy commercial area this hotel is actually a classy little gem~ warm, welcoming & elegant! Don't judge a hotel by it's hood! This one surprises!

Ayres Hotel Seal Beach is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

41. Ayres Hotel Seal Beach

7.7
12850 Seal Beach Blvd (at Lampson Ave.), Seal Beach, CA
Hotel · Old Ranch · 25 tips and reviews
Marvel Studios is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

42. Marvel Studios

1600 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Event Space · Manhattan Village · 3 tips and reviews
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

43. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino

6121 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA
Hotel · 3 tips and reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Maingate is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

44. Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Maingate

7.1
1700 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA
Hotel · The Anaheim Resort · 17 tips and reviews
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

45. John Wayne Airport (SNA)

7.5
18601 Airport Way (I-405 & MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Airport · 748 tips and reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

46. Embassy Suites by Hilton

6.1
1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA
Hotel · 32 tips and reviews

47. Hyatt Regency Irvine

17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
Hotel · 33 tips and reviews

Christopher A.Christopher Aaby: When you book online it let's you request an upgrade for a discount. Do it! It's worth it, the suites are really nice.

48. Eats Kitchen & Bar

17900 Jamboree Rd (Main Street), Irvine, CA
Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Don W.Don West, Jr.: Go early in the evening and have dinner, then make an evening of it and enjoy cocktails by the fire pit. Great food, service and ambiance. Great weeknight - date night spot.

49. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

6.6
2120 Main St (Gillette Ave), Irvine, CA
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews

Truc Dao B.Truc Dao Bui: Beaaauuuutiful atrium! Try to get a high floor! :)

50. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

6.6
2120 Main St (Gillette Ave), Irvine, CA
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews

Julie G.Julie G: Beware if you use Priceline!!! They actually have tiny little rooms with 1 double bed!!! NOT large enough for 2 people... Then they charge you to upgrade to something larger.

51. Holiday Inn Anaheim-Resort Area

6.7
1915 S Manchester Ave, Anaheim, CA
Hotel · 26 tips and reviews

Jared T.Jared Taylor: Nice rooms with quick access to disneyland and i5

Jonathan Beach Club is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

52. Jonathan Beach Club

9.0
850 Palisades Beach Rd (at California Incline), Santa Monica, CA
Club House · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews
The Westin South Coast Plaza is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

53. The Westin South Coast Plaza

8.2
686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA
Hotel · South Coast Metro · 48 tips and reviews

54. Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk

7.8
411 S Main St (at W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 75 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: 2nd Thursday of the month, stroll thu downtown LA viewing the most eclectic mix of art the city’s talent has while people watching & listening to the sounds of a variety of live performers. - Whitney

55. Fairmont Newport Beach

4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Hotel · 58 tips and reviews

CorinneCorinne: Join the President's Club--gets you free Wifi and complementary parking. Besides that, the executive suites are boss. Centrally located to the beaches and accommodating staff. <3

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

56. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa

8.9
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
Hotel · 45 tips and reviews

57. Duke's Huntington Beach

8.4
317 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Waterfront Dining by OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Readers. Order a Mai Tai and Ahi Taco while taking in a beautiful sunset! Click the link to download the Best Of App and view more winners. Read more.

58. Century Huntington Beach and XD

8.3
7777 Edinger Ave Ste 170 (at Center Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Movie Theater · 55 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Mayer: Update: The Costco right here sells Cinemark tickets. Buy them there to save dollars every time.

59. Old World German Restaurant

8.2
7561 Center Ave Ste 49 (Huntington Village Ln.), Huntington Beach, CA
German Restaurant · North Huntington Center · 13 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Humbert: Really good food! Can't wait to go back.

60. Filippo Ristorante

7.8
283 Causeway St (at Endicott St.), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 12 tips and reviews

Renee P.Renee Polin: Great service! !.. Great food! !

61. New Awakenings

30242 Crown Valley Pkwy (Alcoa Pkwy), Laguna Niguel, CA
Café · 5 tips and reviews

Ken N.Ken Nicholas: Excellent coffee, excellent owner. He makes an amazing Berry Strudel, not to be missed!

62. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

9.3
One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA
Hotel · 87 tips and reviews

Nawaf W.Nawaf Waleed: What a great place!!

63. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

9.3
One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA
Hotel · 87 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: During the summer guests can spend the day sportfishing and then donate their catch to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Read more.

64. Wall Street Bar & Grill

8.3
115 E Wall St, Midland, TX
Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Albert P.Albert Perez: Will always be my favorite place to eat in Midland, Texas.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is one of LA Newport Beach / Laguna Beach.

65. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

9.0
7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Hotel · 29 tips and reviews

Tom C.Tom Chiarella: Ask for the view, west and south! They may decide you're cool and let you stay there. But don't count on getting room 505. I'll be living there from now on. It's like a dream.

66. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

9.0
7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Hotel · 29 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Though the hotel is not on the beach, a team of surf concierges and beach butlers ferry guests to the shore and point out the best kayaking, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing spots. Read more.