Irvine

https://lyonairmuseum.org/
https://marconimuseum.org/about/

There is a marriot at irvine spectrum
Close is good because traffic is never good.

Mia at least a freshman in high school? When my kid was a freshman every placed we visited with a college we visited the schools. I think that helped my kid formulate where she wanted to go. Ultimately she went to UC Irvine engineering. For a California school UCI has huge advantages many other schools lack.

There is a strong Vietnamese community close by so lots of good Pho here. IN n' Out burgers are a staple here just starting to have a few of those restaurants showing up in Texas. If you have not had one they are the best fast burger....just order "double double animal style."

 

go to downtown laguna beach. nice walking around town and the beach is right there. a proper beach. not like those things in texas
for dinner go to Javiers mex food in newport beach. upscale setting. reasonable prices. a date place. a proper mex restaurant. not like that stuff served called texmex
enjoy orange counties smooth roads. not like those washboards seen in the lone star state
enjoy morning coffee(peets) at the beach without the humidity or the bugs.
for shopping go to South Coast Plaza. very upscale mall.
on sat morning there will be a c and c somewhere.
enjoy

 

There used to be a fun dinner cruise boat that goes around the newport marina harbor, you might want to google it.

 

Petersen. Long walk, but not bad via car (45 mins/hr.). Restaurant at museum may not be open yet, but Met Her at a Bar is pretty good, and right around the corner ...

https://www.metheratabar.com

Go Mia!!

 

Okay, so maybe an easy jog to the museum, then? Too cool!

 

The wife and I visited the Mercedes Benz Classic Center in Irvine when we were there about a decade ago. It was a fun morning. Had a gorgeous Gullwing (liquid silver / red) on display - and for sale - when we stopped in.

We flew into/outta John Wayne...T

 

No doubt there will be Cars and Coffee or similar on Saturday and/or Sunday. And there is chance the FCA Southwest region will have some sort of event going on

 

Rob, I take my 308 to a gathering every Sat morning from 7-9 in Tustin off the 55. Its mostly a Porsche gathering but other makes appear. You never know whats going to be there. A few FCA guys show up once in awhile.
Youre welcome to join me. I can pick you up. You hang out for a few and get back to your gang. The option we might have have is another group that is meeting at Salt Creek Beach a little further south at Monarch Beach. Thats 6-10 I think. I havent been but im on a discrete email list that lets the group know where theyre meeting. Let me know if youre interested and PM me. We can discuss which one.

 

Go whale watching. Not expensive and even if you don’t see whales, the scenery from the boat is spectacular. Go out of Newport


Eat Mexican and Asian Food. Too many places to list. If you want recs, let me know

Go to the Ferrari museum in Tustin. Marconi

Get an in n out burger at some point




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Chaak in Tustin is so much better than Javier’s. Much more u inquest Mexican food and not such a “night club” environment. Still very upscale. Great bar. Glass room that opens up like Dallas Cowboy stadium.

Tourists go to Javier’s, the foodies go to Chaak. Micheal Rossi from Napa Rose and the Ranch just joined their team



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Ok. If you want beach views and spend money the ritz Laguna Niguel is awesome. Eno steak in that hotel is best in class. Love sitting at the indoor bar there.

Montage is great

But locals in the know put their friends here because it’s local and close to freeway access but in a nice area views of the back bay. Minutes to beach. Across from fletcher jones Mercedes. Access to Irvine and all you want to do will be so easy. The rates will be so much cheaper than anything you are looking at. You will be so happy, you will probably offer to buy me a drink with all the money you save while being in a great location. https://www.visitnewportbeach.com/hotels/newport-beach-marriott-bayview/

Go to Chaak in Tustin on the day you go to Marconi. Even if for a drink or brunch


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Also, go to Diamond Jamboree shopping center on the corner of jamboree and Alton. All the hip Asian Food.

I can help you navigate the food. Your kids will like it.

Go hike at Top of the World for hiking. Laguna Beach. 2 easy mile trail


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there is a nice hotel on hwy one overlooking luguna beach. next door to las brisas restaurant. very nice little place.
there is also a michelin one star japanese takeout restaurant in costa mesa. inexpensive.

 

I think you are a ramen fan. Quite a few in Orange County (locals never say “the OC”)

I’ve tried them ALL

The best is still here https://www.santouka.co.jp/en/shop-foreign/usa/foreign01-003

Inside the grocery store Mitsuwa. https://www.santouka.co.jp/en/shop-foreign/usa/foreign01-003

I’ve tried to find better as it’s in a food court, but can’t find better

The Costa Mesa location has all kinds of interesting Japanese stores. The Irvine one is closer to your daughters race and Marconi

Don’t forget to go to SomiSomi and get red beans and Icecresm encased in a fish waffle. All Japanese style. https://www.somisomi.com


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Probably referring to Surf and Sand.

Tourists love it. I think it’s very over rated. Ritz is better. Too many tourists around there. And don’t get me started on Las Brisas restaurant. Tourist trap


Heard good things about https://www.balboabayresort.com

Directly across from Ferrari Newport

Grab a pizza at Pizza Mozza if you stay there and make sure you get the Nancy Silvermans salad. I never order salad, but this salad is incredible. It’s a upscale place

Rent a Duffy boat and cruise around the bay


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yes! great location.

 

I would get a reservation