Laguna

My better half and I would like to escape the east coast for a few days in Orange County in December.

Any resort/dinner/activity recommendations?

Keith

Both the Montage and the Laguna Niguel Ritz Carlton are great.For dinning I like Oliver’s osteria and Broadway.

Javier’s — interior and coastal Mexican (and nice steaks). Small but OK wine list. GREAT people watching place

Surf and Sand is right on the beach and has a nice restaurant, Splashes.

It’s a bit south of downtown, but definitely still walkable to and back. Fun walk along the beach.

Selanne’s is pretty much right across the street.

We love Broadway as well.

As to activities, it depends on what you like and what restrictions look like.

Downtown is fun to walk around and explore. Lots of smaller art galleries and boutiques.

Doubtful that Laguna Playhouse will be open, but if it is, they normally have nice holiday shows and it’s an intimate, fun theater.

San Clemente is a nice 30 minute trip and Vine does a great job. I had the pleasure of dining there with some board members last year.