Located in the historic Anaheim Colony, the district includes three principal areas, the Packard Building, Farmers Park and the original Packing House. The Packard Building houses the popular Umami Burger and Anaheim Brewery while the Packing House hosts a myriad of restaurants. The food selection is mind-boggling, from Quiche Lorraine at Pandor to Banh Mi at Saw Leaf. Farmers Park is where the market opens on weekends and oftentimes, you will see live music as well. Overall, the Anaheim Packing District is one of the most entertaining spots in a town that is mostly known for Mickey Mouse.
Located in Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, The Pike used to be a glorious amusement park along the beach which attracted fire eaters, clowns, brass bands, fortune tellers and even boasted the first carousel. However as time passed, this place slowly became a commercial area renting out its spaces for retail shops, private events, festivals, open air markets and art exhibitions. The good news is that a sea facing Ferris Wheel still exists and exudes the old world charm of the early 1900's. Recent renovations of The Pike have successfully combined modern elements with older ones, making this one of Long Beach's best loved spots.
Orange County's Great Park is a popular venue for concerts, plays and other events. It's also known for its giant orange tethered balloon, which visitors can ride for a fee. Soaring 400 feet in the air, on a clear day you can see 40 miles out. Other park attractions include a beautiful carousel, a playground, and a visitor center where you can rent sports equipment for free. Great Park is also home to the Orange County FC.
Set amid the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Lido Marina Village is Newport Beach's favorite weekend escape. One can catch a glimpse of the yachts of the rich and famous especially during the annual New Port Boat Show. The village has a number of laid back restaurants and lounge bars as well as shower facilities, laundromats, restrooms and grocery stores for those on a day long picnic. It is open to the general public all year round.
In the heart of historic Santa Ana, along West 2nd Street between Birch Park and Main Street, this little part of town is often considered a hidden gem of an upscale flea market. All along the mini walkway, traffic is closed in order for people to wander in and out of the galleries, bars and restaurants. Some of which include Lola Gaspar, C4 Deli, Grand Central Art Center, The Estate on Second and the O.C. Center for Contemporary Art. A walk here is definitely a superb way to spend the day away from the beaches and theme parks.
Cinemark is a well-known name in entertainment, a brand in which most of the theaters around the country provide state-of-the-art technology and show the latest Hollywood blockbusters. This theater contains Luxury Loungers which are large, plush recliners complete with footrest and cup holders. So needless to say, some of the seating is beyond comfortable. Cinemark also has an arcade, a lobby cafe and reserved seating.