Cece’s guidebook
Food scene
Domenico's on the Lake
27782 Vista Del LagoGreat Italian food. Nice ambiance overlooking Lake Mission Viejo.
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwyDrinks and sunsets don't disappoint!
Great Mexican food with a view of Rancho Santa Margarita Lake.
13 residents recomanen
Carmelita's Kitchen
31441 Santa Margarita PkwyGreat Mexican food with a view of Rancho Santa Margarita Lake.
Javier's
536 Spectrum Center DrGreat Mexican food and ambiance!
Great steaks! Nice drive through the canyon. 10 mins away.
11 residents recomanen
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse
20782 Trabuco Oaks DrGreat steaks! Nice drive through the canyon. 10 mins away.
Great ocean views, food, and drinks. Book ahead on OpenTable or put your name in while you explore Laguna Beach.
26 residents recomanen
The Cliff
577 S Coast HwyGreat ocean views, food, and drinks. Book ahead on OpenTable or put your name in while you explore Laguna Beach.
Romano Cucina
25214 Cabot RdGreat Italian food! Daily specials.
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnGreat ocean/sunset views, food, and drinks!
My favorite seafood and sunset place!
Great seafood and great views overlooking the ocean. Amazing sunsets!
87 residents recomanen
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaGreat seafood and great views overlooking the ocean. Amazing sunsets!
City/town information
Some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California! Cute little beach town with great restaurants, bars, art galleries, and boutiques.
845 residents recomanen
Laguna Beach
Some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California! Cute little beach town with great restaurants, bars, art galleries, and boutiques.
Lots of restaurants and bars. Home of baby beach in the harbor. Rent kayaks and paddle boards in the harbor.
88 residents recomanen
Dana Point
Lots of restaurants and bars. Home of baby beach in the harbor. Rent kayaks and paddle boards in the harbor.
San Diego is not far (about 1- 1 1/2 hr drive) and offers the Safari Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Gas Lamp District (Bars, Restaurants, and Nightlife), USS Midway.
290 residents recomanen
San Diego
San Diego is not far (about 1- 1 1/2 hr drive) and offers the Safari Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Gas Lamp District (Bars, Restaurants, and Nightlife), USS Midway.
Wine Country! Dozens of wineries. You can book a wine tour. (1 - 1/2 hours away)
207 residents recomanen
Temecula
Wine Country! Dozens of wineries. You can book a wine tour. (1 - 1/2 hours away)
Los Angeles
Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach (1 hr away)
Balboa Island Fun Zone, Newport Beach Pier and restaurant/bar scene, relax on the beach, ride bikes along the board walk, walk, or rollerblade.
580 residents recomanen
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrBalboa Island Fun Zone, Newport Beach Pier and restaurant/bar scene, relax on the beach, ride bikes along the board walk, walk, or rollerblade.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall and entertainment. Shopping, restaurants, Improv, Escape Room, Movie Theater, Ferris Wheel. Lots to do here!
554 residents recomanen
Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor shopping mall and entertainment. Shopping, restaurants, Improv, Escape Room, Movie Theater, Ferris Wheel. Lots to do here!
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLarge shopping mall!
Hiking/Biking
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Trail, Portola pkwy
26701 Portola PkwyHiking/Biking trail beautiful wilderness scenery.
Parc Regional d'O'Neill
30892 Trabuco Canyon RdGorgeous park with camping, hiking, and biking.
Black Star Canyon Road
Black Star Canyon RoadHiking/Biking trails. Waterfall about 5 miles in.
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach. Offers relaxation on the beach or hiking trails overlooking the ocean.
218 residents recomanen
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayBeautiful beach. Offers relaxation on the beach or hiking trails overlooking the ocean.
Wonderful regional park with lots to do. Rent bikes or paddle bike, fish, hike, mountain bike trails, visit the small zoo, train ride, rent horses, pony rides, or picnic. Very inexpensive entrance fee.
74 residents recomanen
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park RdWonderful regional park with lots to do. Rent bikes or paddle bike, fish, hike, mountain bike trails, visit the small zoo, train ride, rent horses, pony rides, or picnic. Very inexpensive entrance fee.
Cute little town with lots of shops, restaurants and the San Juan Mission.
62 residents recomanen
San Juan Capistrano
Cute little town with lots of shops, restaurants and the San Juan Mission.
Breakfast
Nice little breakfast place that is close to walk or drive (1 mi.)
12 residents recomanen
Bagels & Brew
23052 Alicia PkwyNice little breakfast place that is close to walk or drive (1 mi.)
Surfin Donuts
26861 Trabuco RdBreakfasts and donuts! Close enough to walk to!
Paul's Pantry
27409 BellogenteAmazing, ridiculously large breakfasts! You have to try the cinnamon bun!