After eating breakfast and wandering around OC, my boyfriend and I needed something to do before we…read moreate again. Haha. Kidding. Anyways my boyfriend said let's go to Bunnyhenge. Huh? What is bunnyhenge? How do you spell bunnyhenge? And the rest is history. Props to my boyfriend for researching new places to take me. Bunnyhenge is one of the cutest spots he's found. It is located with the Sculpture Exhibition Civic Center Park in Newport Beach. There is a free parking structure for the area. I wrote about the overall sculpture exhibit in a separate review. So I was looking for a bunny. I thought it was the first bunny I saw. Then my boyfriend told me it's suppose to be multiple bunnies, and in a circle... you know... bunnyhenge like stonehenge but with bunnies. We continued to walk along the trail and then we saw it. A circle of bunnies. The bunnies are all super cute, and some of them have different colored eyes. Very picturesque and unique. It's a free attraction and it's cute. I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

The best little hike to unwind. Love this little park with all its sculptures. You park at the…read morecivic center and hike for five minutes to this little area. It's perfect for Easter. Happy Yelping!

Beautiful beach city. Lots to do here. Exotic eats, fun shopping, fresh air. In this city II've…read moreenjoyed Haute Dawgz (a sausage boutique), the Harper (a banquet venue), and trail running Fairview Park. Due to the good climate and bustling commerce, the streets can get pretty crowded. Beware drivers who stop at green light and cause you to miss it too. Took this one 10sec of green light to finally go. Too slow, we got stopped by the next red. Ignored my honk too. (9 Purportedly Parked Vehicle 616)

The city of Costa Mesa is awesome, one of the best places to live in the world if you ask me…read more I believe the city of Costa Mesa has had better days and they struggle with some of the same BS that the rest of California is forced to deal with but the economy is absolutely amazing, the home values are very rewarding for those that can afford to purchase a home. The local freeway system is brilliant, access to the 55, 73, 405 plus PCH, Bristol and Harbor Blvd will get you in and out of town quickly. The different restaurant opportunities is 2nd to none. Local surfing, mountain biking, hiking and other outdoor activities is literally right in our back yard. The cost of living in this area is not cheap but if you want to live in one of the best areas in the world some times you got step up!

Wow! We loved our recent visit! Our daughter was recently diagnosed with Celiac. We were looking…read morefor a place near South Coast Plaza and the first two places we called told us we could not eat there. When I called Maggiano's I felt like they were welcoming family. The person who answered the phone, Zack maybe, knew all the accommodations that the kitchen would take. He then offered for us to talk to the chef. We went there for lunch and the waiter was amazing. Again, was able to communicate all the accommodations for Celiac. Next thing we knew the chef was at our table. The food was excellent, took some home with us for second and third meals. Being diagnosed with Celiac has been very emotional and Maggiano's gave us hope:) Thank you to your whole staff!

First time visiting this place Came to celebrate my sons23rd…read morehappy birthday All I can say is it was Amazing! Service , food,ambiance was outstanding! Our servers name was a young lady by the name of Soorin! Thank you so much

Being a one-star giver is not easy. People read it and think bad thoughts. I feel like a hater…read more The business feels discouraged. But... you have to give me something to work with here Ghost Ship! I don't know how much the tickets were, $60? However much they were, they were not worth it. First Fail: We couldn't find it. We drove and drove, nervous about missing the take-off time, and drove right past it at least 3 times. And we are not dumb (of course not!). And we had a GPS (in case we were dumb). And they did not have ANY signs, not even when we drove almost right up to the ship. Also, b/c the ship will take off and we had tickets for one specific time, it was not a come whenever type of situation like other haunted places, which sucked and I had to rush out of a fun barbecue to make it to the ship. Second Fail: The line to get on the ship was huge. Like free preview of a movie at a ghetto theater HUGE. And what's more? The exhaust fumes from the ships was all I could breath. That's how we get cancer people. Please don't make me stand in line for 30 hour breathing in ship exhaust fumes. I don't want to go through chemo any earlier than I have to. Third Fail: Once we got on the ship, the whole thing just sucked. Fourth Fail: There were 3 floors on this ship. One floor had a random chick in a cage, not doing anything. A fortune teller, working for tips, a "show" of a girl in a box that has saw blades put into it. And another cage with a woman who gets pierced by feathers. She bled a little. It was gross. Not scary and not interesting. There was also a bar where you can purchase refreshments. Fifth Fail: Another floor was a show. That was so cheesy and retarded. Just a complete waste of time. Sixth Fail: There was NO BENEFIT to being on a boat. There was limited space, trapped with a ton of people, the long lines, and having to get there early to not miss sail. We were just in rooms the whole time. And b/c it was night time, didn't even get a cool view of the water. And no breeze or anything since all the stuff was indoors and it was freezing outside anyway. Seventh Fail: $10 for parking and then they direct you to park in a BANK ACROSS THE STREET. I could have done that for free. Yes I could have. But I wasn't driving, or paying, so whatever. But still. WTF????? Eight Fail: Decoration was sub-par. Actors were over-cheesy. Just a waste of time and money. The ship (not big) looked like any other guy's modern white ship. They just hung up a sign on the ship that said "Ghost Ship". It looked nothing like the website picture. Ninth Fail: The cruise was only for an hour. And we were so happy to get off. But count in driving there, and all the waiting before, and while on the ship, it comes to a good 3 hours of just wasted time. What was the one semi-acceptable part? The maze was okay and parts of it was even scary. Though part of it was gross, had to squeeze through these blown out tarp things. Gross. Who knows how many other dirty bodies have squeezed through it. EWWWW. Just don't go.

I want to start off my review by saying that they are removing negative comments on their facebook…read morepage. If they dont like what you are saying, they remove your comments, and eventually block you from writing any new ones. I had started a facebook page to allow people to post whatever they want, but I have pulled it down since they are threatening lawsuits to anyone who defames them. So without further ado, this is my personal review of ghostship. Its just my opinion and nothing more. I welcome you to take a ride on the ghostship and come to your own conclusion as to how good or bad the experience was. The title of my review is "Ghostshit - Terror sets Fail!" In my opinion, Ghostship was the worst haunted house experience I have ever been on. It was also the most expensive Haunted House Attraction I have ever been to. Three levels of Fail! Level one - A crummy maze that lasts a grand total of 5 minutes. It is not scary in any way. Its also not very easy to navigate. At one point I was lead in to a room that seemed to have no exit. So I sat there for a while waiting for something to happen. Finally an actor pointed at what was suppose to be the exit door. I went to open it, and it wouldnt budge. After a minute or two, an actor came in, and had to body slam the door to get it to open. At the very end of the maze your forced to squeeze through these blow up billows, that is similar to what a baby experiences when they exit the birth canal. Level two - A huge room where they expect you to spend more money on drinks. Its not really well put together, and there is only a handful of creepers inside. I didnt order a drink, so I wont comment on the quality of the libations they were serving. At the front of level two is the bow, which is were the majority of the guests accumulate after being dissapointed by the ghostship experience and wait till you get back to port. Level 3 - The most epic fail of it all. The execution scene. You can search for Ghostship on Youtube. I posted a video I took of the entire execution. You can hear everyone in the background laughing during the video. They're laughing because its the opposite of scary. Its downright hilarious at how awful it is. So what are my thoughts on this event? I beleive Thirty One Productions owes the people who paid for this event one of two things. 1) A full refund, or 2) Completley redo the event to make it as advertised, and then invite everyone back for a complimentary ride. The idea of a haunted house that sets sail is actually amazing, and what drew me to this event. The idea has the potential of being the premier haunted house event in Southern California. Unfortunatley it didnt live up to the hype in any way. My opinion is to save your money until they can redo the entire event to make it worth your money. See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n4wPmXUA9k

The food was delicious, and the staff was attentive to us. It was a great experience.read more

This is truly a neighborhood spot wedged in between a Wax Salon and a Laundromat…read more You can remove your slacks and have a wax then eat hearty food that's hard to beat and finally launder your Marinara'ed Versace Raw Silk shirt, not that this is a place to wear such a thing. Think of this as a full service night out. Caveat: I got caught in the OC Fair traffic which wasn't fair at all. Once I Wazed to the parking lot I walked in and a Staffer measured my level of angst and suggested I take deep breaths while he lead me to my table in a small cozy dining room. The Decor: An enlarged map of the Autostrada where you can go really fast while dining really slow. Thankfully, there was no blaring loop of Dean Martin telling you what happens when the Moon hits your eye like a big Pizza Pie. Water and wine are offered as soon as you've made your nest. Settle in as the frenetic rush remains outside. You're on Italian time here. This family owned place emphasizes enjoying a leisurely lovely meal of dishes you'll recognize. Filomena's is an O. G. style Red Checkered Table Cloth restaurant with no table cloths. Why should the owners pay for endless laundry even if it is next door. So, when you splash Sunday Gravy (Marinara with meat and plenty of meat drippings) that will never come out of your fancy scoop neck blouse no matter what you try and how much you cry. So, come as casual as you can without being indecent. Who're dining with you? Regulars and those who haven't been regular in years. The Staff: Efficient. My guy took my table's order before going to handle the Girls Night Out party of 22 in the private dining room. "If we don't put your order in now the kitchen will get slammed and you'll wait half an hour for your appetizers and then write a crappy review". The Food: There is an ambitious menu here featuring all things an Italian family would enjoy. In fact, any family would enjoy the classics served here. The large menu offers the usual suspects. All the pasta is house made along with all the Sauces, albeit, most of the Sauces are laced with Cream. Go ahead, show your arteries who's really runnin' the show. The Calamari Fritti was a solid choice. A good sized pile of hands, feet and rings served with Lemon Wedges for the purists and a cup of slightly spicy thick Marinara. The Calamari kept is crackling crispy crunch from the first tubular slice to the last tentacle that reached out. Often Calamari Fritti is good for two bites before it turns into a soggy sponge. Not here as the fry cook knows how to make this just right every night. The added plus is that the portions are heroic and suitable for any Roman Centurion. The Pappardelle with Bolognese consisted of long wide nicely cooked flat noodles with a serious pour of meaty Ragu over the whole works. If you're a giver, there is enough to share with two others. The Wedding Soup came in a bowl you could bathe a German Shepherd in. It began with Carrots, Celery and Onions, floating in a Consomme along with a handful of small light Meat Balls. Forget the wedding night, and just order a second bowl of Soup. The Garlic Bread that came with the Soup was nothing to write home or you about, for that matter. The Bread is outsourced and best for mopping anything you've eaten before the busser shows up to collect the plates. The Linguini Vongole featured Manila Clams in the shell and lots of Clam bits. The Linguini was perfectly cooked and stood up well to the the pleasant Clam chew. This version is what Clam Pasta can be and most often falls short of the mark. The Chicken Parmesan was a Breast pounded thin, breaded, fried and then buried under a chunky Maranara Sauce with a layer of melted Mozz as thick as your favorite flannel shirt. The whole thing was the size of a hub cap. At Filomena's you'll eat like battalions of Italians. I'll be back and I Filomean it.

What a cute and quaint little island! I really loved visiting. There's plenty of free parking if…read moreyou drive down the residential streets, and you can see plenty of cute little homes. This would be a lovely place to own a vacation home. I absolutely love driving over the bridge with American flags flying on both sides; it's something you don't see often in SoCal. There are several cute shops on both sides of the main street, and there's really something for everyone. The island is known for two things: chocolate-covered frozen bananas and Balboa bars. I apparently missed the memo on the Balboa bars, but we got to visit both Dad's Donuts and Sugar 'n Spice for some frozen chocolate bananas, and they were lovely! I recommend coming in the morning to beat the rush. We brought lunch and went to the beach for a picnic on the park benches. It was a lovely day with family! I look forward to coming back to Balboa Island in the future!

We went on a cloudy weekday in late March. We parked in the parking lot on Palm street and took the…read moreferry there. At around 10:30 in the morning, there was plenty of parking available. We paid about $11 for 4 hours which comparing with Santa Monica is reasonable. On our way we also saw free street side parking , but those spots are not close to the ferries. There is a 5 minute walk from the parking lot to where the ferries are. You will have to cross a couple of streets. The ferries are pretty basic but they have capacity for 3 cars as well. Adults pay $2 each to get to the other side. They ONLY accept cash. There and back, the wait time was under a couple of minutes. The island itself is clean and serene. Other than a minimart, a fishing gear shop and a grocery store, there weren't any shops on the oceanfront walkway and no signage as to where you can find any stores. We walked for a bit and then returned to the mainland and Balboa village. Overall, we loved how clean and family friendly the beach and the pier and the island were. If we lived closer, we would visit more often for sure!

The Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition is a free attraction by the Newport Beach City Hall,…read moreCommunity Center, and Library. There is a shaded parking structure for the area with comfortable parking. It was a hot day, and I was lucky I had some sunblock with me to apply before this spontaneous outdoorsy exploration. These exhibits listed on their brouchure: Interplay Reaching Man Glee Duality Growing Wings Heavy Landing Gecko Millefoilum Trillium Bus Stop Bench Natural Wonders Cosmos: Starry, Starry Night Wind Tree Spiral Dance Coming Through Open Heart Intended Destination Voyage of a Giant The Wave Joy Ride - Removed from brochure Art in Old English We actually came here to see Bunnyhenge... which I don't see listed on the brochure, but more to that in a separate review. Overall a nice free attraction to enjoy an outdoor walk and some art. A very nice spontaneous adventure. Kudos to my boyfriend for finding such a cute spot.

Really enjoyed looking at all the art sculptures walking an approximate of 1.5 mile loop. The trail…read moreconsisted of cement and gravel paths. The flowers around the path were also in full bloom. There is also a cool sky bridge to take in the beautiful scenery. I could see the ocean! Parking is free and trail head starts at the beginning of the parking lot. There were also two small dog parks within the loop.

Creative delicious food. Great service. They take their…read morequality very seriously. It shows in the presentation and service. Nice atmosphere.

Took a friend here for her birthday! The restaurant has had some social media hype - and it surely…read morelived up to the great reviews! From the carpaccio to the salads to the seafood pastas - all were delicious. The poached pear dessert with house made ice cream was delicious. Fantastic service. Classy space.

What a great experience!! I'm from Newport and was looking for something a bit different for my…read moregirlfriend's birthday. Tired of A's, Ocean 48, and the rest of the same o'l restaurants, don't get me wrong they are good places, but wanted something different and boy were we surprised. Domenico the owner runs a very intimate setting and is also a great entertainer, he sings and has two band members playing Sax and the other on the piano, think frank Sinatra, dean Martin, etc. engages the crowd and just a great time. We came in at 7 and shut the place down, it's that entertaining!! Now the food is spectacular, great pasta all made in house, the starters were exceptional: arancini stuffed with braised short rib, carpaccio like you've not had before, we had a 25oz ribeye that was cooked perfectly, what can I say, it was a 10/10 for our party of 5 celebrating an amazing birthday.

My wife and I have been coming to Red Room since it first opened. Last night, we came for dinner…read morewith our son and were treated with the same incredibly welcoming, fun, luxurious, and delicious atmosphere that brings us back again and again and again. The owner, Domenico, not only gives a masterclass in hospitality every night, but he truly is a warm and generous man who will ensure that your evening is special. He treats everyone as family. He provides live entertainment every night (rare anywhere these days), and when he gets up on stage, he sings from his heart wiith a talented charm and love for music. The chef, Carmelo, is a young master. His food is excellent and if there is a special...try it! He puts his heart and soul into his dishes. The staff follows in Domenico's footsteps and, even when the night gets busy, they treat us like family and ensure our night is the best. The entertainment last night was the duo of Marcelo on guitar, and Walter on saxaphone. Both are talented, seasoned professionals and gentlemen whom we have come to know and appreciate. From rock, to jazz, merenge to George Benson, they kept the vibe going all night. Obviously, I can't recommend spending your evening at Red Room enough! It's a rare gem.

Doria's Haus of pizza is LEGENDARY! They had the best pizza…read morewhen I was a regular 20 years ago, and today's visit showed they STILL have the BEST pizza around! I took my son and his GF there today and they were equally impressed.... You can't beat the Haus "Special" pizza...Simply put, the tastiest piece of pie in So Cal.... I tried the "Hilde 2", meatballs, cheese, sauce, small side salad and garlic bread....Keto perfection...and extremely delicious.... Did I mention the service? Well, at Haus of Pizza you feel like you're family, eating with long lost relatives and Nana (Italian enough for you? ;) Excellent service! I can't say enough about the super customer service here! Ambiance, ambiance say, straight outta the 1980's.....I love it! You'll love it! Come now! Run! Walk! Moon-walk! Whatever it takes, get yourself over to Doria's Haus of Pizza....You'll thank me later.... AAAAA+++++

I've been coming here for years. My parents went on dates here before I was born. And let me tell…read moreyou - there is NOTHING like a Doria's pizza. While I can no longer have the delicious ravioli with meat sauce (childhood order), they have a great gluten free pizza here!! While the pizza has always been amazing, the staff over the last three decades have spanned from neutral to very nice. However, I just ordered with Sean and he was extremely helpful by answering multiple questions about ingredients and placed the customer service on the next level. The decor is perfect for playing eye spy. Many happy memories and many slices of great pizza.