| COASTAL CITIES OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY |
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| Orange County has many cities and a few very special coastal ones, which also happen to be the areas that I concentrate and practice real estate in, as well as live. |
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| TRANSPORTATION |
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| Getting to and From and around Orange County is very convenient with several options to choose from. When traveling by air keep in mind that the John Wayne Airport will be the most convenient once you land, however tends to be pricier than the rest. Long Beach is closer than LAX but with fewer directs and LAX is closer than San Diego, however more often than not you’ll spend less time in traffic form San Diego and the drive is far more pleasant while you enjoy ocean views. |
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| Orange County real estate is known as the Gold Coast and these resorts occupy
some of the best coastal properties it has to offer. Take some time to relax in luxurious resorts and 5-star hotels. Orange County residents are notorious for enjoying the resorts as weekend getaways even though they may just be a couple of miles from their own homes. The oceanfront views are exceptionally exquisite and perfect for
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| ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Orange County offers an array of entertainment for all ages and is home to arts communities and renowned art galleries. If you prefer live art, catch a theater performance in Costa Mesa or perhaps a concert or comedy show in Irvine. |
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| SHOPPING |
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| Orange County offers a collection of fabulous shopping. Visit the outdoor mall of Fashion Island complete with ocean views and a family friendly merry-go-round, or mingle with the weekend jet-setters who visit specifically for the luxury shops offered by South Coast Plaza. |
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| There are plenty of great spots to enjoy along the coast for good food and wine. Below are a few that I have been to recently, some more often than others, that I thought were worth noting. Many more to follow. |
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| Stonehill Tavern |
Located in the St. Regis Resort of Monarch Beach. Design, food and service that teleports you to San Francisco and New York... I could eat here every week, and often do. Worth the trip from anywhere, and almost certain to see someone famous... besides Tim Flowers, GM. Table #15 is a great booth in the bar where you can watch the action and be incognito.
I recommend #54 if you want to be in the dining room. Funky designer jeans to Armani suits. |
| www.michaelmina.net/stonehill_tavern |
| Vine |
| Located in the beach community of San Clemente. Grab a high top table in the bar near the open kitchen and enjoy. |
| www.vinesanclemente.com |
| Husky Boy Burger |
| A drive up burger joint on the PCH just North of main beach in North Laguna. Don't skip the onion rings. |
| 802 N Coast Hwy Laguna Beach. 949.497.9605 |
| Tabu Grill |
| Fun & hip with great food in a small space. Just north of the montage on the PCH, you've probably driven by it and never noticed. Go there. Open kitchen with the chef owner behind the range. Microbrew beers- ask about the orange Blossom. |
| www.tabugrill.com |
| LOFT |
| Located in the Montage Resort of Laguna Beach. It has good straight forward food. Perfect for a nice refined lunch meeting / date. Grab a table on the patio overlooking the Pool and Pacific ocean, or one of the more spacious booths toward the back past the cheese bar... Did I say cheese bar. Worth the trip for dinner if only for the Cheese bar. It is an incredible selection of artisan cheese with a Maitre d'Fromage who guides you through the choices and matched them with compotes. |
| www.montagelagunabeach.com/dining/dca_loft |
| Studio |
| Located on the grounds of the Montage Resort of Laguna Beach. Probably the best located restaurant in Orange County. Located at the edge of the Pacific Ocean with lights that accent the white water crashing on the rocks. Very refined food and service with a dress code (no jeans) that pushes the restaurant toward special occasion for the beach community. Best tables are in the main dining room area, near the glass doors that open up to the sound of the waves. |
| www.studiolagunabeach.com |
| Purple Feet |
| Wine boutique and tasting room - Dana Point Village. A wine bar that offers 70 wines by the glass and 300 by the bottle. They also have a retail section where you can grab a bottle or two for the road. Good place to stop in and grab a high top table. A glass of wine with some olives, cheese and charcuterie from their Tapas style menu. Not a night cap place, Closes at 10 pm. |
| www.purplefeetwines.com |
| Sushi Laguna |
| OK. I know everyone has their favorite sushi place and this one happens to be mine. You'll see the same people in here week after week. Sushi Bar Seats are a must! Let Hero or Cody take you through some fresh fish. Expect friendly service and the room to get a little, well interesting past 9 on the weekends. Thai Snapper, live shrimp, blue crab hand roll and monkey balls. |
| www.sushilaguna.com |
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OC SCHOOLS
Schools may be one of the single biggest concerns for families who are moving to an area that will force the kids change schools. South Coastal Orange County has some great schools, with several being National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished. Below is a link to take you to the Orange county department of education and it's districts. Many of the districts are self explanatory with the name of the city correlating to the district name. One that isn't is Capistrano Unified- serving families residing in the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano and the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, and Wagon Wheel.
Orange County Department of Education |
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| TOBIAS | 949.303.8911 |
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