Orange CountyEntertainment

Entertainment in Orange County

  1. A

    Laguna Beach Brewing Company

    For pub grub and microbrews head to Laguna Beach Brewing Company, which has live music Thursday to Sunday.

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  2. Disneyland tickets & times

    Both parks are open 365 days a year. During peak season (mid-June to early September) Disneyland's hours are usually 08:00 to midnight. The rest of the year it's open from 10:00 to 20:00 or until 22:00. DCA closes at 22:00 in summer, earlier in the off-season. Check the current schedule on the phone or the website.

    Disney has a free Fastpass system, which pre-assigns specific boarding times for selected attractions, significantly cutting wait times. Look for ticket machines near the entrances to the rides. Simply show up at the time printed on the ticket and go straight to the Fastpass line instead of the regular line. There's still a wait, but it'll be much shorter. It's…

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  3. Tentation Ultra Lounge

    Newport's current hotspot aims to please with multistory waterfalls, onyx bar, chill alcoves and cigar patio. But what makes this place oh-so OC is the pride with which members of both sexes proudly show off their gym-sculpted bodies.

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  4. Splashes

    Perched at the bottom of a dramatic cliff right above the sand this is, hands down, the most dramatic beachside bar in the state. Come with your wallet, because prices are as breathless as the beauteous ocean views.

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  5. Coach House

    Coach House is worth a visit if you're around in the evening. Check the line-up at the a legendary live entertainment venue featuring a roster of local and regional rock and alternative bands.

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  6. Boom Boom Room

    Across the street from Woody's, at the Coast Inn, this place is a dance club on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and charges around US$5 after 21:00.

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  7. B

    Woody's at the Beach

    Laguna Beach has the only gay venues for miles around. Woody's offers surprisingly great food and a fun bar scene for the OC gay-on-the-go set.

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  8. Margaritaville

    This good-times standby serves up killer margaritas, good Mexican grub and live music every night of the week.

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  9. C

    Ocean Ave Brewing Company

    For pub grub and microbrews head to Ocean Ave Brewing Company.

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