California County Guides
Orange County
Favorite Restaurants
- La Vida Cantina (Costa Mesa)
- Playa Mesa (Costa Mesa)
- Habana (Costa Mesa/Irvine)
- Puesto (Irvine)
- Poached (Irvine)
- All That Shabu (Irvine)
- Bru Grill & Market (Lake Forest)
- Cafe Mimosa (San Clemente)
- The Den Cafe (Santa Ana)
- Javier’s (Newport Beach/Irvine)
- The 5ifth (Anaheim)
Favorite Coffee Shops
- Lion & Lamb (Costa Mesa)
- Buenas (Costa Mesa)
- Patch Coffee (Lake Forest)
- Kona Loa Coffee (Mission Viejo)
- Coffee Dos (Costa Mesa)
- DaVien Cafe & Dessert (Westminster)
Colleges/Universities
- Vanguard University
- Orange Coast College
- Irvine Valley College
- Santa Ana College
- Saddleback College
- Golden West College
- Chapman University
- University of California, Irvine
- California State University of Fullerton
Popular Attractions
- South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa)
- Orange County Fairgrounds (Costa Mesa)
- Irvine Spectrum (Irvine)
- Hello Kitty Cafe (Irvine)
- Tanaka Farms (Irvine)
- Irvine Great Park (Irvine)
- Fashion Island (Newport Beach)
- The MarketPlace (Tustin)
- The District (Tustin)
- Diamond Jamboree (Tustin)
- The Top of The World (Laguna Beach)
- Angel’s Stadium (Anaheim)
Ventura County
Favorite Restaurants
- Two Tree Restaurant and Taps (Ventura)
- Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill (Ventura/Camarillo)
- O-Sabi Japanese Restaurant (Ventura)
- Kabuki Japanese Restaurant (Oxnard)
- Waypoint Cafe (Camarillo)
Favorite Coffee Shops
- Palermo (Downtown Ventura)
- Simones Coffee & Tea (Ventura)
Colleges/Universities
- Thomas Aquinas College
- Ventura College
- Oxnard College
- California Lutheran University
Popular Attractions
- Steckel Park (Santa Paula)
- Punch Bowl Hiking Trail (Santa Paula)
- The Collection (Oxnard)
- Camarillo Outlets (Camarillo Outlets)
Los Angeles County
Favorite Restaurants
- Castaway (Burbank)
- Whiskey Red’s (Marina del Rey)
- Providence
- Angelini Osteria
- Craft Los Angeles
- Bicyclette
- Rossoblu
- Bestia
- Orsa & Winston
- Petit Trois
- Chi Spacca
- 1 Pico
- The Roof on Wilshire
Colleges/Universities
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Southern California
- California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Fullerton
- California State University, Los Angeles
- California State University, Long Beach
- Loyola Marymount University
- Pierce College
- Los Angeles Community College
- Santa Monica College
Popular Attractions
- Hollywood Sign
- Warner Bros. Studios
- Paramount Studios
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Griffith Park
- The Getty
- La Brea Tar Pits
- The Broad
- Santa Monica Pier
- Grand Central Market
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- The Original Farmers Market
- The Grove
- Hollywood Bowl
Santa Barbara County
Favorite Restaurants
- Loquita Santa Barbara
- Toma Restaurant & Bar
- Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach
- The Black Sheep
- Convivo Restaurant & Bar
- Brophy Bros.
- Lure Fish House
- The Lark Santa Barbara
- Barbareño
- Bluewater Grill
Colleges/Universities
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara City College
- Westmont College
- Antioch University Santa Barbara
Popular Attractions
- Old Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa barbara Zoo
- Stearns Wharf
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- MOXI, the Wolf Museum
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- Shoreline Park
- Leadbetter beach
- Alameda Park
San Bernardino County
Favorite Restaurants
- Gazzolo’s Sausage Co Restaurant
- Rose Apple Thai Cuisine
- Spirit of Texas Craft BBQ
- India’s Clay Oven
- The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar
- Mitla Cafe
- The Mexico Cafe
- Ye Olde Lamplighter
- Miyagi Sushi
Colleges/Universities
- California State University, San Bernardino
- University of Redlands
- San Bernardino Valley College
Popular Attractions
- San Bernardino National Forest
- Glen Helen Regional Park
- First Original McDonald’s Museum
- Deep Creek Hot Springs
- Kelso Depot Visitor Center
- San Bernardino History & Railroad
- Norton Air Force Space Museum
- Big Bear Lake
Riverside County
Favorite Restaurants
- Le Chat Noir French Restaurant
- The Rustik Fork
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Market Broiler Riverside
- Mario’s Place
- Kountry Folks
- Homestyle Restaurant
- Duane’s Prime Steaks
- Mamma Mia Restaurant and Bar
- Ooka Sushi & Hibachi Steak House
College/Universities
- University of California, Riverside
- Riverside City College
- Mt. San Jacinto College
- California Baptist University
- Palo Verde College
Popular Attractions
- Castle Park
- Fairmount Park
- Mount Rubidoux Park
- UC Riverside Botanic Garden
- Riverside Art Museum
- Fox Performing Arts Center
- Riverside Metropolitan
- California Citrus
- Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
- World’s Largest Paper Cup
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Kern County
Favorite Restaurants
- Uricchio’s Trattoria
- Nuestro Mexico Restaurant
- Horse In The Alley
- Luigi’s Restaurant and Delicatessen
- Wool Growers Restaurant
- Hodel’s Country Dining
- Frugatti’s
- The 18hundred
- Beji’s French Basque Restaurant
- 24th Street Cafe
- Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant
Colleges/Universities
- Bakersfield College
- Cerro Coso Community College
- Taft College
- California State University, Bakersfield
Popular Attractions
- California Living Museum
- The Big Red Barn
- Kern County Museum
- The Park at River Walk
- Hart Memorial Park
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
