Orange County

Fellow blogger, Life as a California Wife, has asked for opinions about whether to plan a beach vacation in Orange County or near Los Angeles. Of course, I am suggesting the OC, baby! :)



And as I promised, here is list of some of my favorite places in OC (of course, this is just few of the many fun things to see and do):



OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:



Doryman's Inn Bed & Breakfast




Newport Beach











Newport Beachwalk Hotel



Newport Beach













The Anabella Hotel




Anaheim












The Fairmont Hotel



Newport Beach










SHOPPING:




South Coast Plaza



Costa Mesa











Irvine Spectrum



Irvine























Yardhouse Restaurant @ Irvine Spectrum



Irvine











Fashion Island



Newport Beach













DINING:



Corner Bakery Cafe



Irvine



* I love their iced mochas!











Chronic Tacos



Newport Beach



* These are all over OC, but the original started in Newport Beach.












Mama D's Italian Kitchen



Newport Beach




* They also have locations in Manhattan and Hermosa Beach.















NIGHTLIFE:







Memphis



Costa Mesa



* Other locations include Manhattan Beach and Santa Ana.











Fred's Mexican Cafe & Cantina



Huntington Beach













Hurricanes Bar & Grill



Huntington Beach








FUN THINGS TO DO:


Disneyland



Anaheim










California Adventure Park



Anaheim










Medieval Times



Buena Park











Boardwalk Balboa Peninsula



Balboa

* This is a great place to take a stroll, ride a beach cruiser bike, people or whale watch, or visit the Balboa Pier.






And for the dog friendly tourists....


Dog Beach


Huntington Beach

It's My Birthday!!

Yep, today is my birthday. I LOVE birthdays...even as I get older. I love the fact that there is a specific day dedicated to each and every one of us as a celebration of our life. How cool is that?!

Steven Tyler

I have long been an Aerosmith fan, and an even bigger fan of Steven Tyler. There's no denying he's extremely talented. I'm currently reading his new book, and it's a trip! The book gives a glimpse into the mind and character that is Steven Tyler. He's unbelievably creative in all that he does: the way he writes lyrics, the way he puts sound together for songs, the way he speaks, and just the way his mind works in general. There's definitely a reason WHY he's been so successful and why he's SO talented. I truly think the kind of creativity and talent he has can only be God given. And at age 63, I'd have to agree with one of his infamous quotes, "My get up and go has NOT got up and went."

Speaking Of Weddings....

One of my favorite country singers tied the knot recently (as most people know) and I wanted to post the cute pics of Miss Miranda Lambert in her wedding dress (formerly her mother's dress) and the dress she wore to her reception. Isn't she cute?!

Wedding Dresses I Love