HB Home Guidebook

Michelle
HB Home Guidebook

Little Saigon

Explore the Asian, Vietnamese and Chinese cultures with different shops and restaurants with great food. This little town is KNOWN for GREAT VIETNAMESE food, must try at least one or 2.
Small but authentic Vietnamese food with family style dishes. Great customer service and also the price is reasonable. Less than 3 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/mais-kitchen-westminster-2?osq=Vietnamese+Food
Mai's Kitchen
9039 Bolsa Ave
Small but authentic Vietnamese food with family style dishes. Great customer service and also the price is reasonable. Less than 3 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/mais-kitchen-westminster-2?osq=Vietnamese+Food
Another great place for a variety of vietnamese food Less than 3 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-mii-fountain-valley-2
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Quán Mii Restaurant
16031 Brookhurst St
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Another great place for a variety of vietnamese food Less than 3 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-mii-fountain-valley-2
Yummy! make sure you try their spring rolls - grilled pork. That's what they are famous for. Put your name on waitlist in Yelp to avoid the wait. 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/brodard-restaurant-fountain-valley
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Brodard Restaurant
16105 Brookhurst St
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Yummy! make sure you try their spring rolls - grilled pork. That's what they are famous for. Put your name on waitlist in Yelp to avoid the wait. 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/brodard-restaurant-fountain-valley
You are not talking Vietnamese food if you don't talk Pho. One of the many Pho places that you can check out in Little Saigon 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-ha-vietnamese-restaurant-huntington-beach?osq=Vietnamese+Food
Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant
695 Indian Hill Blvd
You are not talking Vietnamese food if you don't talk Pho. One of the many Pho places that you can check out in Little Saigon 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-ha-vietnamese-restaurant-huntington-beach?osq=Vietnamese+Food
Again, if you don't talk Pho, you don't talk Vietnamese food. Check out the filet mignon Pho. It's bomb.com, especially tasty in the cold weather. it's about 2 miles from the apartment
Saigon District Restaurant
19171 Magnolia Street
Again, if you don't talk Pho, you don't talk Vietnamese food. Check out the filet mignon Pho. It's bomb.com, especially tasty in the cold weather. it's about 2 miles from the apartment
You may be surprised to find a churro shop in Little Saigon but the lines of people at Loop Handcrafted Churros signal just how popular it is. One of the most popular item on the menu is the Mermaid Churro. They also serve specialty cold drinks. Address 9729 Bolsa Ave. Westminster, CA 92683. website. It is about 10 minutes from the house.
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The Loop: Handcrafted Churros
9729 Bolsa Ave
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You may be surprised to find a churro shop in Little Saigon but the lines of people at Loop Handcrafted Churros signal just how popular it is. One of the most popular item on the menu is the Mermaid Churro. They also serve specialty cold drinks. Address 9729 Bolsa Ave. Westminster, CA 92683. website. It is about 10 minutes from the house.
Vietnamese food is also very fond of BBQ, fusion with Chinese style. There are many of them on the "Little Saigon strip" but one of the near by one is Lien Hoa. It is about 10 min away from the house https://www.yelp.com/biz/lien-hoa-bbq-deli-westminster
Lien Hoa BBQ Deli
9311 Bolsa Avenue
Vietnamese food is also very fond of BBQ, fusion with Chinese style. There are many of them on the "Little Saigon strip" but one of the near by one is Lien Hoa. It is about 10 min away from the house https://www.yelp.com/biz/lien-hoa-bbq-deli-westminster
Pho is a soup with rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Restaurants specializing in pho can be found throughout Little Saigon and the surrounding area. Pho Quang Trung on Bolsa Avenue is one of the more popular Pho shops in Little Saigon even though parking can be a challenge. Pho Ga (chicken rice noodle soup) and Pho Dac Biet (beef rice noodle soup) are the popular dishes. This area is around 10 min away from the house. https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-quang-trung-westminster?osq=pho+quang+trung
Phở Quang Trung Restaurant
9211 Bolsa Avenue
Pho is a soup with rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Restaurants specializing in pho can be found throughout Little Saigon and the surrounding area. Pho Quang Trung on Bolsa Avenue is one of the more popular Pho shops in Little Saigon even though parking can be a challenge. Pho Ga (chicken rice noodle soup) and Pho Dac Biet (beef rice noodle soup) are the popular dishes. This area is around 10 min away from the house. https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-quang-trung-westminster?osq=pho+quang+trung
One of my personal place for Pho Ga (chicken Vietnamese rice noodle soup) 10 min drive away https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-dakao-fountain-valley
Pho Dakao
16171 Brookhurst St
One of my personal place for Pho Ga (chicken Vietnamese rice noodle soup) 10 min drive away https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-dakao-fountain-valley
If you are down for some exotic vietnamese dishes such as snails, salad, hot pots, etc., check this place out. You won't be disappointed. On the weekends, the line may be long so prepare some wait time It's less than 5 miles away, 12 min drive https://www.yelp.com/biz/oc-and-lau-2-restaurant-bar-garden-grove-6?osq=oc+va+lau
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Oc & Lau 2 Restaurant/Bar
9892 Westminster Blvd.
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If you are down for some exotic vietnamese dishes such as snails, salad, hot pots, etc., check this place out. You won't be disappointed. On the weekends, the line may be long so prepare some wait time It's less than 5 miles away, 12 min drive https://www.yelp.com/biz/oc-and-lau-2-restaurant-bar-garden-grove-6?osq=oc+va+lau
Another great Vietnamese food restaurant. A lot of foodies' favorite place. Check out their grill dishes, garlic noodle with shrimps, shaken beef (Bo Luc Lac) and more. It's less than 5 miles away which is about 12 minutes drive. https://www.yelp.com/biz/garlic-and-chives-garden-grove-2
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Garlic and Chives
9892 Westminster Blvd
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Another great Vietnamese food restaurant. A lot of foodies' favorite place. Check out their grill dishes, garlic noodle with shrimps, shaken beef (Bo Luc Lac) and more. It's less than 5 miles away which is about 12 minutes drive. https://www.yelp.com/biz/garlic-and-chives-garden-grove-2
If you would like to try some of the northern vietnamese dishes, this is one of the places I would personally recommend it. IT's in a small corner in Garden Grove which is about 4 miles away (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ha-noi-corner-garden-grove).
Ha Noi Corner
12119 Brookhurst Street
If you would like to try some of the northern vietnamese dishes, this is one of the places I would personally recommend it. IT's in a small corner in Garden Grove which is about 4 miles away (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ha-noi-corner-garden-grove).
This place specializes in central Vietnamese food (Hue). There are delicious dishes that you need to check out. It's literally less than 3 miles away from the house. Quan Hop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-hop-restaurant-westminster Quan Hy (another sister restaurant with similar food, closer to Asian Garden Mall) https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-hy-restaurant-westminster-2
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Quan Hop Restaurant
15640 Brookhurst St
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This place specializes in central Vietnamese food (Hue). There are delicious dishes that you need to check out. It's literally less than 3 miles away from the house. Quan Hop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-hop-restaurant-westminster Quan Hy (another sister restaurant with similar food, closer to Asian Garden Mall) https://www.yelp.com/biz/quan-hy-restaurant-westminster-2

Shopping

Down for shopping? There are many options not too far from home
World class luxury shopping Less than 7 miles away, which is 10-12 minutes drive.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
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World class luxury shopping Less than 7 miles away, which is 10-12 minutes drive.
Outlet shopping with great deals on top brands! Distance is about 9 miles away, which is about 15 min drive
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The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd W
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Outlet shopping with great deals on top brands! Distance is about 9 miles away, which is about 15 min drive
Outdoor with many shopping destinations, great food, many great events throughout the year, cute coffee shops, movie theater and more. There are many events throughout the year. Distance is less than 3 miles away.
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Bella Terra
Bella Terra
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Outdoor with many shopping destinations, great food, many great events throughout the year, cute coffee shops, movie theater and more. There are many events throughout the year. Distance is less than 3 miles away.
outdoor shopping area with a lot of high end designer brands and great food. Very close to the beach too. Distance is about 11 miles away
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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outdoor shopping area with a lot of high end designer brands and great food. Very close to the beach too. Distance is about 11 miles away

Night life

So many bar options around the house and also at downtown. Bar hopping is just something so fun to do and the locals love it. Additionally, you can do all these at the beach area, all in one spot and it's not too far from the house. You can either Uber/Lyft if you'd like to grab couple drinks.
tons of events to attend and things to do both day or night Distance is about less than 4 miles away, which takes less than 10 min drive. Easy for Uber or Lyft if you want to grab some drinks
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Main Street
Main Street
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tons of events to attend and things to do both day or night Distance is about less than 4 miles away, which takes less than 10 min drive. Easy for Uber or Lyft if you want to grab some drinks
In the heart of the "bar city" in downtown Huntington Beach. very close to the beach. 5 miles away
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Hurricanes Bar & Grill
200 Main St
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In the heart of the "bar city" in downtown Huntington Beach. very close to the beach. 5 miles away
very nice ambiance less than 6 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bungalow-huntington-beach-huntington-beach-2
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The Bungalow Huntington Beach
21058 CA-1
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very nice ambiance less than 6 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bungalow-huntington-beach-huntington-beach-2
another nice bar spot, close to the beach 5 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-irishman-huntington-beach?osq=the+irishman
The Irishman
424 Olive Ave
another nice bar spot, close to the beach 5 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-irishman-huntington-beach?osq=the+irishman

Food scene

I am a huge fan of exploring good food. Therefore, some of these recommendations either I experienced personally or recommended from friends. Enjoy :)
Orange County is THE PLACE for good food and The VOX Kitchen is one of them wonderful restaurants that you gotta try. Asian fusion. Less than 3 miles, which takes about 8 minute from the place https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-vox-kitchen-fountain-valley-2?osq=Restaurants
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The Vox Kitchen
16161 Brookhurst St
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Orange County is THE PLACE for good food and The VOX Kitchen is one of them wonderful restaurants that you gotta try. Asian fusion. Less than 3 miles, which takes about 8 minute from the place https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-vox-kitchen-fountain-valley-2?osq=Restaurants
BBQ! need I say more :) less than 3 miles, 8 minutes from the house https://www.yelp.com/biz/bts-southern-bbq-huntington-beach
Santa Maria BBQ, Huntington Beach
7144 Edinger Ave
BBQ! need I say more :) less than 3 miles, 8 minutes from the house https://www.yelp.com/biz/bts-southern-bbq-huntington-beach
No meat? no problem! Some yummy and healthy food, even if you are not a vegetarian. less than 3 miles, which is 5-7 minutes away https://www.yelp.com/biz/green-tomato-grill-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
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Green Tomato Grill
1419 N Tustin St
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No meat? no problem! Some yummy and healthy food, even if you are not a vegetarian. less than 3 miles, which is 5-7 minutes away https://www.yelp.com/biz/green-tomato-grill-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
not your ordinary burgers less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bunz-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
bunz
7491 Center Avenue
not your ordinary burgers less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bunz-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
Mediterranian food with great salad. Less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/pita-feast-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
Pita Feast
6846 Edinger Avenue
Mediterranian food with great salad. Less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/pita-feast-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
can't go wrong with Korean BBQ 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/hanki-everyday-korean-huntington-beach-4?osq=Restaurants
Hankica(Hanki everyday Korean)
7451 Edinger Avenue
can't go wrong with Korean BBQ 2 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/hanki-everyday-korean-huntington-beach-4?osq=Restaurants
Good place for food and beer and ... socialize. Also, it's pretty close to the beach, so maybe after a long day having with with the waves, stop by for some good food. Less than 5 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/social-huntington-beach-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
Social Huntington Beach
21214 Beach Blvd
Good place for food and beer and ... socialize. Also, it's pretty close to the beach, so maybe after a long day having with with the waves, stop by for some good food. Less than 5 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/social-huntington-beach-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
Who's down for some beer? 2 miles away - easy to Uber or Lyft if you don't want to drive to have couple drinks https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-public-house-by-evans-brewing-company-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
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The Public House by Evans Brewing Co
7511 Edinger Ave
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Who's down for some beer? 2 miles away - easy to Uber or Lyft if you don't want to drive to have couple drinks https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-public-house-by-evans-brewing-company-huntington-beach?osq=Restaurants
In the mood for Italian food? this is the place less than 4 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/buon-gusto-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
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Buon Gusto
4911 Warner Ave
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In the mood for Italian food? this is the place less than 4 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/buon-gusto-huntington-beach-3?osq=Restaurants
Like Sushi? check this out. less than 4 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/ayce-sushi-hb-huntington-beach-3?osq=sushi
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AYCE Sushi HB Inc.
5864 Edinger Ave
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Like Sushi? check this out. less than 4 miles away https://www.yelp.com/biz/ayce-sushi-hb-huntington-beach-3?osq=sushi
More sushi choices with nice Japanese deco inside Less than 2 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/matsu-restaurant-huntington-beach?osq=sushi
Matsu Japanese Restaurant
More sushi choices with nice Japanese deco inside Less than 2 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/matsu-restaurant-huntington-beach?osq=sushi
Small but quality is there. YES, SUSHI! less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/niya-sushi-huntington-beach-4?osq=sushi
Niya
5910 Warner Avenue
Small but quality is there. YES, SUSHI! less than 3 miles away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/niya-sushi-huntington-beach-4?osq=sushi
This restaurant is conveniently located less than 0.3 mile away from the house and you can walk there to enjoy a nice easy meal.
Casa Inka
8610 Warner Ave
This restaurant is conveniently located less than 0.3 mile away from the house and you can walk there to enjoy a nice easy meal.
Can't go wrong with good vegetarian food. I am a partial vegetarian myself so always want to check out good vegetarian options everywhere I go. Less than 1 mile away from the place https://www.yelp.com/biz/vegan-nirvana-huntington-beach
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Vegan Nirvana
7862 Warner Ave
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Can't go wrong with good vegetarian food. I am a partial vegetarian myself so always want to check out good vegetarian options everywhere I go. Less than 1 mile away from the place https://www.yelp.com/biz/vegan-nirvana-huntington-beach
Ohhh Emmm Gee...I'd do anything for a good donut. less than 1 mile away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-donuttery-huntington-beach
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The Donuttery
17420 Beach Blvd
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Ohhh Emmm Gee...I'd do anything for a good donut. less than 1 mile away https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-donuttery-huntington-beach
This takes ice cream to a different level. Well behaved kids deserve some great ice cream FYI :) This place is about a little over a mile away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/rollin-creamery-fountain-valley?osq=Rolling+Creamery
Rollin' Creamery
17908 1/2 Magnolia St
This takes ice cream to a different level. Well behaved kids deserve some great ice cream FYI :) This place is about a little over a mile away. https://www.yelp.com/biz/rollin-creamery-fountain-valley?osq=Rolling+Creamery
brewery just for a casual hang out less than 3 miles away, great to get Uber or Lyft https://www.yelp.com/biz/four-sons-brewing-huntington-beach-5
Four Sons Brewing
18421 Gothard St
brewery just for a casual hang out less than 3 miles away, great to get Uber or Lyft https://www.yelp.com/biz/four-sons-brewing-huntington-beach-5

Outdoor

For those who like outdoor, Huntington Beach is great. So many options from biking, hiking, walking/jogging trail to swimming, surfing, kayaking, etc.
It's a nice outdoor opportunity for a peaceful stroll for bird watching or just taking some beautiful pictures. less than 7 miles away from the house
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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1
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It's a nice outdoor opportunity for a peaceful stroll for bird watching or just taking some beautiful pictures. less than 7 miles away from the house
This park is just beautiful. I grew up going to this park to study, hang out, read books, take photo, etc. I studied for exams here and also took my wedding photos at this park. For those who love books, check out this library with the fountain inside. It's so peaceful. it's 2 miles away from home.
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Huntington Central Park
18002 Goldenwest St
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This park is just beautiful. I grew up going to this park to study, hang out, read books, take photo, etc. I studied for exams here and also took my wedding photos at this park. For those who love books, check out this library with the fountain inside. It's so peaceful. it's 2 miles away from home.
It's a nice long trail from Santa Ana city all the way to Huntington Beach. It's great for bikers with a clear road to ride and nice weather to enjoy.
Santa Ana River Trail
Santa Ana River Trail
It's a nice long trail from Santa Ana city all the way to Huntington Beach. It's great for bikers with a clear road to ride and nice weather to enjoy.
nice trail to hike and enjoy ocean breeze
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Crystal Cove State Beach
Crystal Cove Trail
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nice trail to hike and enjoy ocean breeze
nice hike to stretch your legs and change of environment
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Canyon Park
970 Arbor St
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nice hike to stretch your legs and change of environment

Sightseeing

The BEAUTIFUL Huntington Beach (HB) has MANY options for sightseeing and it's not too far from so many other neighboring cities with many opportunities to explore. There are also many theme parks in southern California that are accessible from HB. The Beaches at HB are just beautiful and did I mention the surfing opportunities? Even if you don't surf, watching them is just so fascinating. The city holds many events at the Beach for the public to attend, one of them is the national surfing competition that is just so cool to experience.
Great beach with so many events and cool places to check out including shopping, restaurants, bar, etc.
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Huntington State Beach
21601 Pacific Coast Highway
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Great beach with so many events and cool places to check out including shopping, restaurants, bar, etc.
have the love for dogs? just come check out these cuties enjoying beach day
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Huntington Beach Hundestrand
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have the love for dogs? just come check out these cuties enjoying beach day
YES, whale watching. They are just so cute and I love to enjoy boat rides and ocean waves
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Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater Pl
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YES, whale watching. They are just so cute and I love to enjoy boat rides and ocean waves
Round trips daily from Newport Beach, the dock is not too far from home ~ 10 miles.
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Santa Catalina Insel
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Round trips daily from Newport Beach, the dock is not too far from home ~ 10 miles.
One word: beautiful! it's only 10 min away from home There are many other attractions around the pier as well.
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Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach Pier
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One word: beautiful! it's only 10 min away from home There are many other attractions around the pier as well.
Right next to Disneyland. You can experience a lot of Disney theme without having to spend a full day at the theme park if time is your constraint. Shopping and dinning and entertainment experience here is also great.
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Disney District im Stadtzentrum
1580 Disneyland Dr
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Right next to Disneyland. You can experience a lot of Disney theme without having to spend a full day at the theme park if time is your constraint. Shopping and dinning and entertainment experience here is also great.
Business trip to the convention at Anaheim? it's only 10 miles away.
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Anaheim Convention Center - Halle D
800 W Katella Ave
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Business trip to the convention at Anaheim? it's only 10 miles away.
Shopping district that has a variety of cute and unique food from small businesses. Recommendation: Try the SoCal’s famous Pop Bar where you can customize your own popsicle. About 11 miles away
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Anaheim Packing District
440 South Anaheim Boulevard
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Shopping district that has a variety of cute and unique food from small businesses. Recommendation: Try the SoCal’s famous Pop Bar where you can customize your own popsicle. About 11 miles away

Adventure

HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH is not too far away. 10 miles away
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Disneyland Park
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HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH is not too far away. 10 miles away
Full of exciting rides next to Disneyland park with tons of Disney characters walking around for photo ops
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Paradise Gardens Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
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Full of exciting rides next to Disneyland park with tons of Disney characters walking around for photo ops
These are more "thrilling" rides with tons of fun and characters at this theme park. Go here for HALLOWEEN if you dare!
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Knott'S Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
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These are more "thrilling" rides with tons of fun and characters at this theme park. Go here for HALLOWEEN if you dare!
This place will get you wet, for sure.
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Knott's Soak City U.S.A.
8200 Beach Blvd
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This place will get you wet, for sure.