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CONTENTS

WELCOME TOSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Attractions 6 SoCal Listings 8 Behind the Scenes 10

Arts & Culture 14 Bowers Museum 15 The Reagan Museum 17

Dining & Shopping 18 Local Souvenirs 20

Seaside Excursions 28 Hornblower Cruises 29 Waterfront 30 Beach Listings 32

Explore 34 Starline Tours: See the best of LA 35

Local Value 39 Map of Orange County & Los Angeles 43

Map of San Diego 44

TV Listings 45

Whether you are here for some Los Angeles Hollywood star sightings, the Orange Countys beautiful picturesque landscapes, or San Diegos laid-back at-mosphere, you have traveled to the right place. We're in full gear here in Southern California and would like to provide you with all the must see and things to do while you are here! Enclosed you will find all of the necessary tools to lead you on your adventures and help you enjoy your visit.

With the tips, events, and maps found in these pages, we make it easy for you to make Southern California your personal playground. Looking for things to do? Check out the color coded categories including: Attractions; Arts & Culture; Dining & Shopping; Explore, and TV Listings.

We hope to make you feel at home, and keep you exploring everything from the beaches, mountains, the best thrills and attractions while soaking up the Southern California sun!

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16Our selection of So-Cal museums will be a treat for the whole family.

24This taste of local restaurants is sure to please your inner foodie.

66Go out and explore at select events on our calender for this month.

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ATTRACTIONS

A RIDE TO REMEMBER

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One of the sweetest things about our collection of SoCal amusement parks is that theyre always evolving. Seriously. Yes, youll find all the fan favorites, but youll also discover brand-new and revamped attractions popping up all over the place.

Take a peek and check out what weve got in store for you this Summer. Were re-imagining SoCals theme parks. Shouldnt you?

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DECEMBER 13 - JANUARY 4CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THE ANIMALS

Put a new twist on your holiday celebrations this year at the San Diego Zoos Jungle Bells. Enjoy seasonal treats and a host of other wild activities for the whole family.

December 13 to 23, 25 to 31, and January 1 through 4. Visit sandiegozoo.org for more information.

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SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO Spread across 190 acres on beautiful

Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld San Diego is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and beautiful landscaping. Don't miss 'Operation: Vacation', a live 20-minute musical.

LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT For awesome hands-on playtime,

Carlsbads LEGOLAND California is the ticket. Enjoy more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, interactive LEGO fea-tures, themed play areas, family pool and kids entertainment! Don't miss the LEGO sculptures too!

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Universal Studios Hollywood is The

Entertainment Capital of L.A and home to exciting thrill rides. At Universal CityWalk, an outdoor entertainment complex adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, unique shops and a dynamic selection of restaurants for any taste.

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAINKnown for amazing coasters like the

recently launched Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom, the worlds tallest vertical drop ride, but it certainly hasnt forgotten its youngest guests. Inside the park, youll find Bugs Bunny World, a six-acre, inter-active wonderland where children get to enjoy pint-sized thrills.

DISNEYLAND RESORTThe Happiest Place on Earth just got

happier! Picture two amazing Disney Parks the world-famous Disneyland Park and the newly expanded Disney California Ad-venture Park plus three incredible Resort hotels and Downtown Disney.

PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE Set aboard an authentically replicat-

ed 18th-century Spanish galleon mea-suring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting. Adventure unfolds with a cast a dozen actors, singers and stunt performers.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUMMER ATTRACTIONSAquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 562-590-3100 | aquariumofpacific.org

Disneyland Resort 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 714-781-4565 | disneyland.com

LEGOLAND California Resort 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad 760-918-5346 | california.legoland.com

Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 323-798-1670 madametussaudshollywood.com

Medieval Times 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park 714-220-5200 | medievaltimes.com

Pirates Dinner Adventure 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park 714-690-1497 piratesdin-neradventureca.com

San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego 619-231-1515 | sandiegozoo.org

San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido 760-747-8702 | sdsafaripark.org

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad 760-918-5346 visitsealife.com/california

SeaWorld San Diego 500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego 800-25-SHAMU seaworld-sandiego.com

Six Flags Magic Mountain 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia 661-255-4111 sixflags.com/magicmountain

Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City 800-UNIVERSAL universalstudioshollywood.com

Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour 3400 Riverside Dr., Burbank 818-972-8687 | wbstudiotour.com

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Connect with the sea and go on amazing adventures and exhilarating rides at SeaWorld San Diego. Be inspired by spectacular shows or go hands-in at the all-new attraction, Explorers Reef. Experience up-close animal encounters and learn about the incredible rescues and groundbreaking research that make SeaWorld a world

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Ever wonder how your favorite TV shows or movies are filmed and made? Just hop on a tram at the Warner Brothers V.I.P. Studio Tour in Burbank, California. Our guide was full of information and told us inside secrets of the studio back lot.

As stepped out of the tram for our first stop, we got to walk the streets of New York City. Of course, these streets can take on the look of any city in actuality. Construction crews can come in and change the outside of a slate building and construction a fake brick building from the same structure. A tree can be replaced or completely taken out, and the whole scene can change. In fact, while walking around I would have never thought that the filming of favorite show, "2 Broke Girls", uses this street. I would have never knownhow much they can change this street around.

For all you Spiderman fans out there, you even get to see the alley where the in-famous upside-down kiss between Toby McGuire and Kristen Dunst took place. These scenes look bigger on the big screen but in reality these are small places that look nothing like the sizes they portray on film. Its all an illusionjust an illusion.

Hopping back on tram we saw scenes from the WB show Hart of Dixie, NBCs ER and even got to sit on the famous couch in Central Perk from the show Friends.

We learned another exciting fact while driving around in our tram. All the busi-ness building on the studio lot are made to look like different exteriors. These ex-teriors can portray a hospital, motel, high rise building and much more. In fact, some of these business exteriors have

been used in the Hart of Dixie, The Mentalist and Entourage.

We also got to experience the The Bat-man Exhibit in the studio museum. Dif-ferent Batman masks graced a glass case as soon as we entered the museum and as we walked around we saw the different costumes from the Batman movies. We saw Catwoman, The Riddler, The Joker and The Penguin and their bandits of bad guys costumes. To be looking at movie history right before your very eyes, is just awe inspiring.

We then went into a studio that help all the Batman cars and motorcycles used in the movies. Boy, this could be a guy's paradise. Everything from the Batmobile (in different forms) to high-octane motor-cycles surrounded us, as we got a close up look inside the cars. How many people can say they saw the actual Batmobile?

The end of our tour was over, and we were on our way back. We were passing the studios that housed Big Bang The-ory, Mom, Two and Half Men and 2 Broke Girls. We all had our star struck moment when we saw Jim Parsons (or 'Sheldon' as he is most commonly known as on the hit TV show Big Bang Theory") walking to the studio.

The tour was one of those attractions that you need to experience to appreciate truly and make your memories. You have a new awareness and appreciation for your TV shows and movies after partici-pating in the tour. I promise this is some-thing not to miss. Who knows? You just might see something being filmed or even see a celebrity or two while touring the grounds of the Warner Brothers Studios.

STEP BEHIND THE SCENESGET AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS STUDIO BACKLOTS IN THE WORLD

What should I expect on the studio tour?

EXERCISEThere's about an hour of walking

around all of the studios. This consti-tutes approximately half of the tour.

REAL PROPSGet up close and personal with one

of a kind props used in the movies!

GET STARSTRUCKIt's possible during your tour people

may be filming. You might even see a celebrity!


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ARTS & CULTURE

HIDDEN TREASURESSouthern California has it all.

From new to old, modern to con-temporary, there is something for everyone. Take a journey through one of the architecturally stunning museums such as The Getty in Los Angeles, or see a musical at the South Coast Repertory in Orange County. There are endless options as just about every neighborhood is hiding a bit of its one culture tucked within it.



THE BOWERS MUSEUMT o most, visiting a museum is always an eye opening ex-perience. You learn, read and see how people have lived all over the world. Right in Orange Countys backyard stands one of the most prestigious museums that Orange County has to offer. The Bowers Museum, located in Santa Ana, California, has been enriching lives through the world of art and culture for many years now. Founded in 1936 by the City of Santa Ana, the Bowers Museum is one of California's finest and Orange Coun-ty's largest muse-ums. In 1992, a new cultural center and Kidseum opened. To live up to its mission, the Bowers offers exhibitions, lectures, art classes, travel programs, children's art education programs, and other special community programs. Bowers Museum has held such exhibits as; Beethoven: The Late Great, Faberge: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars and Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of Chinas First Em-peror, just to name a few. I had a chance to take a look around and look at some of the wonderful exhibits they are showing. Heavenly Horses: Two Thousand Years of Chinese and Japanese Equine Art was the first exhibit I walked into and was taken back by the beauty and at times fine detail to these horses made. According to Chinese and Japa-nese culture, the horse was embraced as companion and participant in leisure and recreational activities including polo, horse "dancing," and hunting. Horses also figure prominently in the mythology, philosophy, religion, and folklore of both China and Japan. Also on display was the Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands, the first thing that took my breath away was a unique necklace made of human teeth. Af-ter gazing at this piece of tribal wear, I wondered around the hall. There I found, beautiful bags made of feathers, marvelous tribal arm bands made from shell and compli-cated yet distinct wood carvings of tribal men in a long boat. Where were they going? Who were they? We may never know, but these carvings tell stories through art of the Pacific Islands of our past. In October, Bowers Museum welcomed a new exhibit called

Chinas Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui. This exhibit features treasures and riches from around the world and includes objects from the discovery termed "the ninth wonder of the world". It's known by many scholars as one of the greatest archaeological finds ever to be unearthed. Excavations at Sanxingdui reveal the remains of a refined

culture that were advanced in their bronze making abili-ties. These cast bronzes were far larger and stranger in ap-pearance than anything seen in another ancient world. The three largest masks are in the form of human heads with su-pernatural features such as large wing-like ears and much more. Other bronzes reveal traces of paint or are covered with gold. The Sanxingdui culture left no written record or human remains and appears to have existed for only about 350 years before it vanished.

This exhibit is one on the biggest and most notable exhibits that the bowers museum will be able to present. If you are looking some adventure and seeing history, take a trip to the Bowers Museum. I promise you wont regret your experience.

//by Maegan Castro-Flores

The exhibit also features 'the ninth wonder of the world'.

LEARN THE SECRETS OF THE EAST AT

Chinas Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui. Which will run from October 19, 2014 to March 15, 2015.


MUSEUMS

The Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd (213) 765-6800 grammymuseum.org

Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr (323) 913-4688 griffithobs.org

Huntington Library and Gardens 1151 Oxford Road (626) 405-2100 huntington.org

Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd (323) 857-6000 lacma.org

Ronald Reagan Library 40 Presidential Dr (805) 522-2977 reaganfoundation.org

The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr(310) 440-7300getty.edu

Architecture + Design Museum 6032 Wilshire Blvd (805) 522-2977 aplusd.org

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Bowers Museum 2002 N Main St (714) 567-3600 bowers.org

Laguna Museum of Art 307 Cliff Dr (949) 494-8971 lagunaartmuseum.org

Richard Nixon Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd (714) 983-9120 nixonfoundation.org

OCBalboa Park 1549 El Prado (619) 239-0512 balboapark.org

San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado (619) 232-3821 sdnhm.org

USS Midway Museum 910 N Harbor Dr (619) 544-9600 midway.org

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Readers Choice winner for the #1 Pres-idential Attraction in the United States. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum placed first in the list of Presidential Libraries and homes listed and ranked second behind Mt. Rush-more as the best presidential attraction in the country.

The American Presidency comes alive at the Reagan Library, said John Heu-busch, executive director of the Ron-ald Reagan Presidential Foundation. Guests to the Library walk on-board an actual Air Force One aircraft that flew seven U.S. presidents, touch an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall, and pay their re-spects at President Reagans Grave Site.

Readers could vote between eighteen different presidential attractions. Mount Rushmore was the only presidential at-traction to receive more votes than the Reagan Library. Ronald Reagans path to the White House. Using Green Screen technology, visitors call a Cubs game, introduce a GE Theater episode, and even act in a movie with Ronald Reagan. Visitors also travel the world on diplo-matic missions on board Air Force One and explore the White House Oval Office and East Wing. Visitors may also enjoy the Librarys outdoor grounds, including replicas of the White House Rose Garden West Lawn and dine in one of two res-taurants.

Located in Simi Valley, California the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum houses 63 million pages of Gubernatorial, Presidential and per-sonal papers and over 60,000 gifts and artifacts chronicling the lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. It also serves as the final resting place of Americas 40th President. The Reagan Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, California. Public hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.reaganlibrary.com


DINING & SHOPPING

TAKE A DEEP BREATHNo youre not in heaven...it just may seem

like it with all the delicious food and su-perb shopping. Dozens and dozens of amazing malls surround the freeways as you pass through Southern Califor-nia, but dont forget to pull off one of those exits to explore an unknown citys hidden foodie restaurants and fun boutiques. One of our fa-vorite cities in central Southern California is Anaheim. Not only does this city host one of the most famous amusement parks of all time, Disneyland, but it also hosts some of our favorite sports teams, shopping malls, and outstanding restaurants.


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Santa photos will be held in The District Promenade next to G-Stage 2473 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92628

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Sportie LA 7751 - 7753 Melrose Ave.,Los Angeles 323-651-1553sportiela.comTarina Tarantino 7957 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 323-651-5155tarinatarantino.comTerra 8226 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 323-653-1500terraonthird.com

Vanity Room

13217 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles 310-821-3088shopvanityroom.comVarga LA 2714 Main St., Santa Monica 310-310-8811vargastore.com

SDBazaar del Mundo 4133 Taylor St., Old Town 619-296-3161bazaardelmundo.com Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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5620 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 760-804-9000premiumoutlets.com/carlsbadCedros Design District Solana Beach cedrosdesigndistrict.netFarmers Markets sdfarmbureau.org Fashion Valley 7007 Friars Rd., San Diego 619-297-3381simon.com/mallFlashbacks 3847 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest 619-291-4200flashbackintime.comLous Records 434 North Coast Highway 101, Leucadia 760-753-1382lousrecords.com Museum Stores of Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park 619-239-0512balboapark.orgOcean Beach Antique District Newport Ave., Ocean Beach antiquesinsandiego.comOfftrack Gallery 937 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 760-942-3636offtrackgallery.comQuint Contemporary Art 7739 Drury Ln., La Jolla 858-454-3409quintgallery.comSeaport Village 849 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego 619-235-4014Viejas Outlet Center

5005 Willows Rd., Alpine 619-659-2070shopviejas.comWestfield Horton Plaza 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego 619-239-8180westfield.com/hortonplaza

OCAnaheim GardenWalk 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim 714-635-7410anaheimgardenwalk.comAnaheim Plaza 530 N. Euclid St., Anaheim anaheimplaza.netAsian Garden Mall 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster 714-891-2122asiangardenmall.com Balboa Island Jamboree and Bayside, Newport Beach 800-94-COAST visitnewportbeach.comBuena Park Downtown 8308 On the Mall, Buena Park 714-828-7722buenaparkdowntown.comThe CAMP 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-444-4CMPthecampsite.comCitadel Factory Outlet 100 Citadel Dr., City of Commerce 323-888-1724citadeloutlets.com

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7845 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach shopneighborhoodcenters.com The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin 714-259-9090thedistricttl.comFashion Island 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 949-721-2000fashionisland.comIrvine Spectrum Center 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine 949-753-5180shopirvinespectrumcenter.comThe LAB Antimall 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714-966-6660thelab.comOld Towne Orange Historical District Chapman Ave. and Glassell St., Orange 714-744-2225cityoforange.orgSouth Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 800-782-8888southcoastplaza.comStanton International Marketplace 10401 Beach Blvd., Stanton 714-527-1234indoorswapmeet.netThe Strand 155 5th St., Huntington Beach 714-465-4528atthestrand.com

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ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT Gourmet Italian/Seafood Bistro | $$$ 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim 714-772-138 anaheimwhitehouse.com

Before even walking through the doors, arriving at the Anaheim White House Restaurant is already a special experi-ence. The National Historical Landmark building is unlike any other in the area, with its welcoming patio and regal faade outlined with hundreds of twinkle lights shining in the evening sky. Its the kind of place where everyone is treated like a spe-cial VIP guest, from the gracious host who greets you to the incredibly professional wait staff who cater to your every need, no matter how big or small.

Upon being seated we had the honor of being visited by the owner Bruno Sera-to, who educated us on the history of the restaurant, its authentic Italian influences, such as the one-of-a-kind wall murals, and all of the important people who have graced its tables. Even more impressive is the charity work that Bruno does with the underprivileged children in the Anaheim area. Each night he delivers fresh pasta to 1,000 children who wouldnt otherwise have food on their table, so every purchase made at this establishment helps keep this amazing program going. CNN, Peo-ple Magazine, and the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric have all reported on this ongoing outreach of community support that continues to do such good for the chil-dren of Orange County.

After this intellectual and spiritual education, we moved on to the culinary

schooling. We were treated to special appetizers ranging from a delicious and tender Carpaccio, to individualized sam-pler platters of their rich and flavorful pasta items. The wine selection is diverse and extensive, with enough selections to please even the pickiest of wine connois-seurs! The main course made for some tough choices, but everyone at our table was beyond pleased with their selections, which made for a lot of sharing and pass-ing around of plates. The waiters are all well-informed, and were able to explain in detail how each dish is prepared and offered good suggestions to the indecisive ones in our group. The fresh local vegeta-ble sides were a perfect companion to the meat and fresh seafood.

We didnt think wed have room for des-sert, until we saw the menu and (of course) had to order one of everything. Everyone left satisfied, and already planning our next excursion at the White House Restaurant.

//by Samantha Stuber

Thanks to over 30,000 voters, Anaheim White House Restaurant was named in the 2013 OC Hot List as the Best Fine Dining in Orange County!

RALPH BRENNAN'S JAZZ KITCHEN American-Cajun Creole | $$ 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim 714-776-5200 | rbjazzkitchen.com

Celebrate New Orleans' dual legacies - food and jazz, served up in a whimsical setting depicting the charm and hospi-tality of New Orleans complete with a lush courtyard, festive dining rooms and a grand balcony overlooking the revelry of Downtown Disney. Our menu pulses with the bold flavors of south Louisiana with favorites like Gumbo Ya Ya, Pasta Jambalaya and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Oh, did we mention there is live music nightly? Even if you can't dine in, don't miss Beignets and more at the adjacent Jazz Kitchen Express.

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SELANNE STEAK TAVERN American Steakhouse | $$$ 1464 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach 949-715-9881 selannesteaktavern.com

As I drove down Pacific Coast Highway the smell of the ocean air instantly hit me. With the ocean to the right of me, I re-membered why I love California so much. I got caught up in all the art shops, peo-ple and activity that surrounded me but I finally found my destination to Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach, California.

Owned by hockey legend and 2007 Stanley Cup winner and star player for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Teemu Selanne converted long time Laguna Beach eatery French 75 into Selanne Steak Tavern.

When I valet parked my car, I wasnt sure how formal Selanne Steak Tavern was going to be; as I walked in I instantly adored the look of the place. The inside of the restaurant looked like a house you would see in the Hamptons. When I say house, I real-ly mean house. This newly transformed restaurant was also a historic 1934 home. The inside features upstairs and down-stairs dining, a warm tavern-style bar and beautiful outdoor dining.

We checked in and immediately got seated upstairs. Selannes is upscale, but had a comfortable and inviting feeling. I didnt feel like it was over the top formal and maybe that had to do with the beach-comber vibe that was felt throughout the restaurant. If you are looking for hockey and Ducks memorabilia to grace the walls

of Selanne, think again. The walls are washed in gray, are adorned with art and black and white photographs.

We sat in front of the upstairs wine cellar that holds 500 bottles. As our wait-er noticed us admiring the wall of wines we got a lesson about Selannes extensive wine collection. Selannes has two other wine storage rooms and focus their wine

list primarily on Napa cult wines and wines from vineyards throughout Califor-nia. There approxi-mately 25 reasonable wines and The Black-List," which offers eight high-end, hard-to-find wines from around the world.

As we got settled and chatted over our drinks, our wait-er came back to explain the menu to us. Our waiter, Jesse, knew everything there was to know about the menu. Everything on the menu appeared grain-feed, free-range, organic, or freshly caught that very day. Jesse made everything seem too ap-pealing but didnt rush us, and his timing was impeccable.

We ordered our first course, Cream of Cauliflower and the Chef Signature Pacific Diver Scallops. We both immedi-ately took a bite and melted every time we ate some more. We switched plates, only to experience new flavors and tastes that popped in our mouths.

We finished the first course, only to be introduced next to palate cleanser held in a clear glass bowl with passion fruit sor-bet immersed in champagne.

The entrees came and we were blown away. The beef was so tender while the seafood was the freshest seafood I had ever tried. Yet again, we had to try each others meals and were taken back by the presentation and portion size. The veg-etables were Al La Carte and there was enough for four people. The entrees did not disappoint.

After dinner we had a cup of coffee and shared a dessert called Chocolate Deca-dence which was the conclusion of a fine meal.

After all was said and done, we walked out of the restaurant into the warm balmy summer night. We found our way back to the valet and as I got into the car, I noticed something on my dashboard, a quick Thank-you note from Selanne Steak Tavern with two-chocolate mints. A final touch of class that Selanne Steak Tavern provided for a perfect ending to our night.


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CHEESECAKEFACTORY American Cuisine | $$ 321 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 714.533.7500 | thecheesecakefactory.com

Dining at the Cheesecake Factory can be for any occasion. Thats what makes it so wonderful. You can be celebrating a birthday, anniversary, on a dinner date with that special someone or getting to-gether with your friends and family to have a great meal.

Since the Cheesecake Factory is known for their amazing cheesecakes, I thought Id give a quick background on how these amazing desserts started off. Evelyn Over-ton created her Original Cheesecake reci-pe that everyone loved. By the 1940s, she opened a small cheesecake shop in Detroit. Evelyn ended up closing the shop to raise her kids but moved her baking kitchen into her basement and continued to bake. In the 1970s, the moved their business to Los Angeles and opened a 700 square foot store, The Cheesecake Factory. By 1978, the Overtons son opened The Cheesecake Factory restaurant and set out to provide an innovative menu selection and comfort-able dining experience.

There are Cheese-cake Factorys all over the United States, so you might have one right in your backyard like I do. I had the opportunity to dine at the Cheesecake Fac-tory at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Ana-heim, California.

As soon as you walk in your attention immediately goes to rows of cheesecakes in the dessert case. They look so amazing, for a second you think of actually forgoing your meal and just having dessert, but then you snap back to reality and smell the aro-mas that fill the air.

In the evening, the Cheesecake Facto-ry becomes a bit more intimate with the dimmed lights. The ambiance completely changes from its daytime rush of guests. They do a perfect job of setting the scene for their evening guests. Although there might be the hustle and bustle the staff

taking care of their table, you feel like you're still in your own world.

We walked in and got seated and after some light small talk our waitress came by to take our orders. The Cheesecake Facto-ry has such an array of delectable cocktails that it was I had to try something different yet simple. I tried the Strawberry Marti-

ni that is infused with fresh strawberries. The Strawberry Martini was a treat for my taste buds. During our cocktails, we ordered our appetizer, and if you love avocados, you will love the Avocado

Eggrolls. It is a mix of avocado, sun-dried tomato, red onion and cilantro fried in a crisp wrapper, and its served with an amazing tamarind-cashew dipping sauce.

Next our main dishes came our I wanted to order something I had never tried be-foresomething new. So when my Hibachi Steak came out, I was totally blown away by the wafting sent of the hibachi steak, garlic mashed potatoes and tempura as-paragus. My guest got the Chicken Piccata. The aroma of the lemon and caperas from her pasta smelled amazing. As a side note, the portions are huge at the Cheesecake Factory. They do not cut back.

Finally, Dessert! Im a simple girl, and

Ive had my share of different and in-credible cheesecakes from the Cheesecake Factory. All of them are so delicious, but this time I decided to take the old favorite, The Original cheese-cake. My guest tried something totally scrumptious and just in time for the hol-idays, the Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake. If youre looking for a taste of the season and the holidays, then you must try this cheesecake.


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The dessert rec-ommendation from our waitress was the Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, and it did not disappoint! Dine in or take some home to share... yeah, 'share'.

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SEASIDE EXCURSIONS

YES, THIS IS PARADISEFrom Los Angeles to San Diego, Southern California contains some of the most

famous beaches with year round warm weather. If you want to do more than just soak up the sun, look through this section for exciting and unique things to do around the beaches. One of our favorite beach cities is Newport Beach, where you can rent bikes to ride on the board walk, visit Balboa Island for fun and games, rent kayaks to explore through the bay, or for more adventure on the water take a whale watching cruise to spot one of the hundreds of whales and dolphins right off the coast!

Every beach city has its own culture; so dont be shy to check them all out. If youre looking for more recommendations, take a look at page 28 for some our favorite beaches.

Now that weve taken care of where to go and what to do, all there is that is left to do is close your eyes, feel the sand beneath your feet, and dont feel bad about ordering that extra drink!



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LAGUNA BEACHThe City of Laguna Beach is well known as an irreplaceable beach commu-nity and artist's colony with seven miles of City beaches running along its nine square miles. The residents of Laguna Beach enjoy the atmosphere provided by the coastal beaches, canyons and rolling hills. During the summer, several million visitors are drawn to the resort environ-ment for its picturesque beaches, art festi-vals and the Pageant of the Masters.

Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival

Pageant of the Masters is artistic reen-actment by real people posing as portrait subjects. In each painted master, you will find people that are painted to look like the original painting. When people with-in the art are ready and posed, the special effects lighting is turned on. In a matter of seconds, you have a piece of artwork that looks like the original, only with mo-tionless humans within in the painting. A live narrator and orchestra set the scene and helps create the magic.

The Sawdust features the fine art and craft of over 200 Laguna Beach artists and is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventures. Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Saw-dust since our beginning in 1966 for a mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry,

surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more.

The festival grounds will is transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 art-ists create, display and sell original cre-ations for the holiday season. The Winter Fantasy offers unique holiday shopping in all of Southern California. Art media in-cludes jewelry, clothing, fused and blown glass, ceramics, woodwork, forged metals, painting, photography, sculpture, cloth-ing and textiles.

You can experience unique artwork, live hol-iday entertainment, great outdoor cafes, art class-es and demonstrations, petting zoo, Santa and so much more!

Visitors are attracted to the art village located in the canyons of Laguna Beach. From small gal-leries to art festivals, the artist village is something that is not to miss.

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The South Coast Wilderness comprises 20,000 contiguous acres of parks, includ-ing Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Parks, Crystal Cove State Park and the City of Irvine Open Space South. Managed and supported by various government and nonprofit entities, these areas link seamlessly to provide miles and miles of pristine wildlife habitat. Surrounded by Orange Countys busiest freeways and cit-ies, the South Coast Wilderness provides

an increasingly rare and valuable refuge for urban residents seeking natu-ral beauty and solitude. Visitors can discover the countys only natural lakes, a thriving wild-life community, nature centers and, recreational activities from hiking and birding to mountain bik-ing. So get out and see a

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Santa Monica State BeachLooking for a stroll on one of the most

popular tourist beaches? Than this is the beach for you as there are plenty of opportunities to rent bikes, play vol-leyball, and throw a frisbee around! santamonica.com

Venice BeachIf youre looking for more than just

the beach experience, stop here and prepare to people watch as you soak up the sun for some live entertainment! venicebeach.com

Malibu BeachThis beach is popular for swimming,

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Leo Carrillo State BeachLocated about 30 miles north of Santa

Monica, this beach has sea caves, tide pools, camp fires and options to camp with RVs.

El Matador BeachAlthough it has rocky shores, it still

sits to be the perfect beach for the ro-mantic couple looking to watch the sun-set or view some of the clearest waters in LA!

Huntington BeachKnown as Surf City, USA, Hunting-

ton Beach offers world famous surfing spots, captivating views, fun shops, restaurants and a great place to take the family for the classic beach experience. surfcityusa.com

Newport BeachWith two piers and 8 miles of beach,

Newport Beach is not only a great beach, but also fun to go shopping. While you are here, check out Balboa Island for over 70 specialty shops and phenomenal restaurants.visitnewportbeach.com

Laguna BeachWith some of the best waves, Lagu-

na Beach offers a place for both locals and tourists to swim, surf, skim board to stay active.lagunabeachinfo.com

Dana PointSeven miles of coastal bluffs, scenic

rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. Scope out world-famous surfing, and the best spot to camp, picnic, swim and more. danapoint.org

San ClementeIf its family fun youre looking

for, San Clemente Beach is the per-fect destination, with a youngster to adult ratio here of about 75/25. thebeachcities.com

OceansidePerfect for a more relaxed and less

crowded beach experience. Enjoy some

casual exercise like running on the beach without having to worry about running into someone!Coronado Island

Voted one of Americas finest beach-es, this beach is perfect for a romantic getaway and long walks at sunset. Step away from the beach and enjoy the entire beach town with great restaurants, fun shops, and a carefree island atmosphere! coronadovisitorcenter.comImperial Beach

Although this beach is good for surfing and body boarding, it is most known for its nature. With lagoons and river mouths, this beach is rich with wildlife, perfect for bird watching, and nature hikes. imperialbeachca.gov

Pacific BeachThis beach is known for the fun, lively

young atmosphere. Not only is this beach very entertaining during the day, but it also has a hopping bar scene after dark! pacificbeach.org

Mission BeachPerfect for couples and families

alike, this beach gives off a carnival like atmosphere with street perform-ers, hot dog stands, a roller coaster and a fun night life!

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The Grammy Museum - 213.765.6800

Medieval Times - 714.521.4740

Disneyland - 714.781.4565

Queen Mary - 323.463.3333

Aquarium of the Pacific - 818.972.8687

Catalina Express - 310.440.7300

Pirates Dinner Adventure - 714.690.1497

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Legoland California - 760.918.LEGO

Twin Oaks Golf Course - 858-675-8470

Reidy Creek Golf Course - 858-675-8470

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course - 858-675-8470

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 760-747-8702

Rancho Bernardo Golf Course - 858-675-8470

Oaks North Golf Course - 858-675-8470

Seaworld San Diego - 619.226.3901

San Diego Zoo - 619.231.1515

Gaslamp Quarter - 619.233.5227

Petco Park - 619.795.5000

Hornblower Cruises - 619.686.8715

Aircraft Carrier Museum: Midway - 619.544.9600

San Diego Convention Center - 619.525.5000

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