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Fun things to do in the OC?
Mar 14 2023 04:04PM more by Ayla_Amour
Tags: Orange County, Leisure (All tags)

So I actually haven�t spent to much time here other then for work and was wanting some recommendations.
One of my best friends from my home town is visiting for a work trip in the oc and I would like to take him out for a good time. He is sober so ideally want to avoid bars. We are in the lgbtq community, we love fashion, street art, fine dining and beautiful nature/hiking spots. Any recommendations greatly appreciated �
      
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Ayla_Amour
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Mar 14 2023 04:06PM     link to this

Sorry for the weird typo things. I will never get used to this hx code stuff 🤦🏼‍♀️
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Mar 14 2023 04:13PM     link to this

Laguna Beach is where you want to be. Yes, there is a lot of bars, but it checks the other boxes. Top of the World park to start your hike. Art galleries all over the place, great eats everywhere, most LGBTQ (did I do that right?) friendly city in OC.
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Mar 14 2023 04:34PM     link to this

Hiking in Crystal Cove and then coffee and snacks on the beach would be my reco’.
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Mar 14 2023 05:54PM     link to this

Laguna Beach my love


Rumari's

Dizz's

Salt Creek Grill (Pictured)

Splashes at the Surf & Sand Hotel

Las Brisas


Montage Resort

Ritz Carlton

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Walking thru Salt Creek Park (Pictured)



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Mar 14 2023 06:00PM     link to this

solid choices Pete. Add Stillwater just south for live music and drinks
Laidback99
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Mar 14 2023 06:00PM     link to this

Disregard my post. whoops
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Mar 14 2023 06:19PM     link to this

But you concur that it doesn't get much better


Laguna Beach is awesome whether you drink or not




And for the LGBTQ --- It used to be pretty prevalent, not as much as it once was,
but I believe that Laguna Beach is still a favorite area for the LGBTQ community...


If you want a road trip for LGBTQ community that is prevalent = Palm Springs ...
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Mar 14 2023 08:11PM     link to this

So yeah, you always could do Corona Del Mar too.
Five Crowns, Gulfstream, Fashion Island right next door too.
Ayla_Amour
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Mar 14 2023 08:29PM     link to this

Wooo 🥳 awesome thank you everybody💓
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Mar 14 2023 11:12PM     link to this

Laguna.
June.Moon
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Mar 15 2023 12:12AM     link to this

Idk about fun things to do Out there

But I know a few fun people that you can do lol
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Mar 15 2023 12:18AM     link to this

Even Shitcan knows that Laguna Beach is the place !
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Mar 15 2023 06:34AM     link to this

I use to work all of OC in the 80s. I admit it was fun. Never got the clap once. I must have one large family.
But the best part was seeing in my rear view mirror as I drove home.
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Mar 15 2023 09:19AM     link to this

When I visit I love to be accompanied with some hot sexy oc men. You know who you are. Much love and happiness 😘
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Mar 15 2023 09:34AM     link to this

Ayla love your tattoos you are a beauty 💋
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Mar 15 2023 10:10AM     link to this

Yep,
1st = Laguna Beach!
2nd = Fashion Island
3rd = the Spectrum Irvine
Have fun! Hope to see you soon. :-))
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Mar 15 2023 01:26PM     link to this

My friend once told me, that the OC was full of Orange County pussies. And then I met you all and said, Goddam he was fucking right.
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Mar 15 2023 02:44PM     link to this

+1 Pete
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Mar 15 2023 06:36PM     link to this

I'm Pete's secretary, I'll be sure to inform him Sonya my lady !
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Mar 15 2023 10:35PM     link to this

Anybody else curious what part of the lgbtq community Ayla is?
Hetero was my assumption but obviously wrong, my bad.

There's niches all over OC.
Dana Ridenour Gallery across from The Dock in Newport (great food)
Hike anywhere from Blackstar Cyn to Trabuco Cyn and hang at Cooks Corner for the music
Tangata at The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana...................for gritty, head to 4th St Market area
Yeah, Laguna too but not what it once was.....lots of vacant space and the ponces left for PS which means it's lost some character
Main St Seal Beach and Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente, Nick's or South of Nick's

Plenty to do, just depends on the vibe you're looking for
Have fun,

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Mar 16 2023 12:46AM     link to this

Lolololol my bosses name is Pete 🤣
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Mar 16 2023 01:22AM     link to this

Thumbs up for Crystal Cove--Beach and hiking are awesome, food nearby ranging from Shake Shack and TJs on up.

For sunset hard to beat "the deck" in Laguna. Tough to get a table, but you can wander on the beach until they call your name.
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Mar 16 2023 04:44AM     link to this

^^ he speaketh! misssss youuuuu
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Mar 16 2023 08:55AM     link to this

@ Ayla_Amour

Let's us know what you and your friend end up doing.
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Mar 16 2023 09:47AM     link to this

I grew up in Orange, they have the orange circle. Not an ocean view , but cute little stores and good places to eat. Bars too. With a lot of history as well.

In that area, you’ll find houses that movies were filmed in. The circle has tons of movies filmed there too.

Ayla_Amour
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Mar 16 2023 11:17AM     link to this

Yay so many good spots , i am so excited thank you🥳🥳

And to answer your question @ballsdeep (lol) I am Demi-sexual. My friend that is visiting is as gay as Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally’s instagram comments. (Very very gay) 🌈☀️🦄💕

Will definitely let you know what we end up doing! Thanks again ☺️
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Mar 16 2023 12:37PM     link to this

Fashion = South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

Street art = Broadway in Laguna Beach

Fine dining = Anaheim, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, pretty much everywhere

Nature/hiking spots = Crystal Cove or Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, San Clemente Beach Trail, Black Star Canyon in Silverado, Bolsa Chica in Huntington Beach.
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Mar 16 2023 01:12PM     link to this

Well here is what a dictionary says it is

Demisexuality is a sexual orientation. People who identify as demisexual only feel sexual attraction to someone after they've formed a strong emotional bond with them. Compared to the general population, most people who are demisexual rarely feel sexual attraction. Some have little to no interest in sexual activity.
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Mar 16 2023 01:58PM     link to this

my suggestion is take him to the bars in the gayborhood "cherry ave" in long beach, not too far from the oc. or just to west hollywood.
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Mar 16 2023 02:30PM     link to this

^ Her friend doesn't drink / do the bar scene.
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Mar 16 2023 02:35PM     link to this

Stick with Newport, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach and Dana Point - PCH South the entire way.
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Mar 16 2023 10:57PM     link to this

Nat Cox is correctamundo
Orange Circle got 2 good ones, Francoli and Gabbi's Mexican
Old Town Tustin has a great place, Chaak Kitchen
Not much to see there though

Don't get me wrong Laguna is great but is overrun by tourists
Best time to go is in the winter
Frankly, I don't see why CDM makes the list, a few good restaurants but PCH is a nightmare
Used to live there and rarely go back unless I need a Nagisa fix
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Mar 16 2023 11:09PM     link to this

^ You cannot be serious my good man !

Seriously comparing Orange to Laguna Beach ?

And it's still Winter, and more rain a comin', won't be any tourists in Laguna 'til June.
Tourists go to good and safe places, and Laguna is pure elegance and class.

Yeah, take your friend down the street from the Orange Circle to Cypress Street
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Mar 16 2023 11:11PM     link to this

Demisexual, hmm interesting.

"The term was coined in the Asexual Visibility and Education Network Forums in February 2006. Based on the theory that allosexuals experience both primary and secondary sexual attraction and asexuals do not experience either, the term demisexual was proposed for people who experience the latter without the former."

Demisexuality, as a component of the asexuality spectrum, is included in queer activist communities such as GLAAD and The Trevor Project. Demisexuality also has finer divisions within itself."

Based on the fact that demis are included in the queer activist community (frankly scatching my head on that one) due to experiencing only the latter half of the equation of an allosexual. I would add further that 99% of guys should be included in the queer community due to experiencing only the former half of the allosexuals. Most guys get a whiff of the bearded claim and all other considerations are out the window, amirite?

Ergo...... LGBTQH(ound-dog)
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Mar 16 2023 11:21PM     link to this

Most definitely serious, never in Laguna in summer but for the odd mid week shake shack run.
Yeah, nowadays is good as winter just ended yesterday, point being don't go in summer

OP asked for fun places in OC
If she's working in North OC, why drive all the way to Laguna when there are good closer places to where she's staying? Maybe I was thinking too much about the work/play balance?

If OP were doing a pure vacation stay, my recommendations would be different
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Mar 16 2023 11:25PM     link to this

^ I was just busting your balls bruh !


You can always drive up thru Elmo and Perla to Orange Hill though, Orange Hill is an oasis in Orange !
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Mar 17 2023 05:24AM     link to this

Say orange one more time....please, just one more time.
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Mar 17 2023 04:33PM     link to this

OH has an awesome view and surprisingly good food, the place is huge with a nice patio.

My balls already got stress fractures!

Purple!
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Orange Hill is pretty impressive for sure !

The view, the food, the ambiance, the service, they really got it going on there.

And TAE, no you have been replaced, I am Pete's official secretary, CAPICHE !
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Mar 18 2023 07:17AM     link to this

The correct pronunciation for male secretary's is"Mama Verga"
Say it with me Mama.......Verga.
Now use it in a sentence.
Yo soy el Pito's mama verga. English now, I work for Pete, and I take care of all his needs.
MAMA VERGA, learn it - love it - live it.
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Mar 18 2023 10:49AM     link to this

I love hiking at Crystal Cove
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Mar 18 2023 01:55PM     link to this

Speaking of Laguna Beach, and if you're looking for great entertainment in July and August in Laguna Beach :

Music in the Park

Music in the Park is a free public concert series held Sunday evenings in July and August, at Bluebird Park. Concerts start at 5:00 p.m. Set up is not permitted before 3:00 p.m. No dogs allowed at Bluebird Park (LBMC 6.16.020). No smoking (LBMC 7.40.030). No display or sale of merchandise (LBMC 18.04.015). Low-seating beach chairs are encouraged. Alcohol is permitted for guests 21 or older, but must be accompanied by a full meal. Solicitation of any kind is not permitted at City events.

This program is funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.


I have seen some great bands here over the years. Get on PCH and turn onto Cress Street and go up a bit and the park is on your right.
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Mar 18 2023 01:58PM     link to this

@ Pete , how did you forget Mozambique on your list of places to visit in Laguna Beach ?

Mozambique is cool AF !
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