1. Rothschilds - This CDM classic is reliable for great Italian food, strong drinks, and running into friends.

2. CDM Restaurant - Intimate, great bar, and a local favorite.

3. Solstice - They change the menu every season, hence the name. The food is always sensational.

4. Stereoscope Coffee - Home of the best breakfast burrito in Orange County.

5. Sota - Our favorite sushi spot. Ask for "Ramins order" if you're looking to indulge.

6. A Restaurant - The oldest restaurant in OC and the quintessential Newport Beach steakhouse.

7. Javiers Newport Coast - If you like people-watching as much as eating, you can't beat Javiers.

Disneyland – California’s most visited attraction and a must-see for theme park lovers.

Balboa Island – A charming spot for a stroll, with beautiful homes and boats that will have you wondering, What do these people do for a living? Pro-tip: Don't leave without getting Dad's frozen banana

Laguna Beach – Made famous by the show Laguna Beach, this laid-back surf town will instantly put you in vacation mode.

San Juan Capistrano – Where we got engaged! Home to the oldest residential street in California, the historic mission, and even a Zorro connection. Often called SJC, this hidden gem is a cowboy paradise in the heart of Southern California.