Fantastic location to watch the sunset and see the sun create glimmering patterns across the bay…read more It was a cold and chilly evening when we stopped there. We mostly stayed in the car. Because only one other person was there, we were able to easily get a place to park. I can imagine this being a very popular place to come and watch the sun disappear, particularly when the weather is warmer and you can enjoy the moment instead of try to stay warm. There's a gazebo where you can sit. There's also a small pier but I wasn't sure if that was part of the park or private property so we didn't investigate.

This used to be a nice place to visit. Unfortunately now the homeless people have moved in and…read moreyou'll probably be harassed, certainly when it's relatively empty. It wasn't always this way, not sure if it changed after the new governor took over. But it makes sense.

I spend time at the beach several times a year for STR interior design projects, and consistently…read morestruggle to find clean, high-quality food options. This was a notable exception. While not positioned as organic, the food reflects authentic Italian execution. The pizza stands out: a light, well-fermented airy crust, balanced and refined sauce, and thoughtfully curated toppings. The menu offers elevated, gourmet combinations without being overworked. Desserts are made in-house and well executed. The flourless cake, in particular, is rich without being heavy. A excellent pizzeria in an area where clean gourmet food is inconsistent. this is Worth returning to.. Mangia Bene !!!!

Welcome to OC. Dinner happens every day even on vacation. Wanted a salad close to our hotel…read more We initially started out to just get a bite at McD's, but saw the menu for Ripieno's. We ordered our food and sat at a table waiting. It's a busy place with a lot of food options. Orders are placed, paid for and picked up at the register. Ordered an antipasto which was large enough for 2 (or eat it for 2 meals). Dressing was a herbaceous fresh vinegrette with fresh greens, red and green peppers, olives beautiful swirls of meats and cheese all piled high. SO ordered a steak sandwich which also was enjoyed as a second meal. Parking can be problematic, staff were very good, food was very good. Venue is a quick pick up place with no actual Italian ambiance other than pictures of the food. Ambiance is outside with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other. Pizza can also be ordered with different size options. Staff will even give you paper plates and plastic utensils if you need then.

Clean, beautiful, safe boardwalk. Yes it's incredibly crowded in July but June and mid August are…read morefabulous. Lots of various shops and places to eat. Great lifeguarded beach. .

A classic, wooden boardwalk with a lot of shops and restaurants to visit. While a nice walk, there…read moreare some unsavory smells and shops you can pass by. Smoke shops are prevalent in this area, but you can easily pass them. Crowding is to be expected in a public place like this in summer, but it has great energy.

Food was good. Food came out of the kitchen a little slow. Portion sizes were decent, but the…read morechicken parmigiana was a bit skimpy on the chicken. The ambiance is a little weird. The bar is right there in the restaurant area, and people at the bar get a little loud. Oddly, the basket of bread coming with the meal instead of before the meal is a thing here. It was that way nine months ago, as well. Waitress was attentive, and the owner/manager stopped by to see how things were going. We'll go back.

All dishes were overcooked beyond recognition. The pasta scampi was watery and had no flavor…read more Service was very uncoordinated.

Five stars all around! The owner . The service. The food ! Top tier all the way. I wish I could…read moreremember our servers name! She's was on point and amazingly sweet and accommodating! We appreciate you so much. We haven't had a dinner that amazingly in so long! The special my husband ordered was perfection. They filetd his fish right at the table ' ! Thank you for making our evening special . Kudos to the owner also for pulling out my chair . We will be back !

I had Branzino butterfly (it was the special that day, not on menu) it was crispy and deliciousread more

Service was great! Friendly staff, clean dining area and bar…read more Pizza was again was the best in the area. Never disappoints us. Chef salad was nice and fresh and the meats were plentiful. Refills on soda is a bonus. First time eating in, we always order out.

The pizza is pretty good with a wide assortment of toppings. It wasn't baked as crisp as I like it…read morebut that's a matter of personal preference. The draft beer was fresh and cold. Very clean and airy with a casual vibe. But I don't care for the pre-pay at the counter system but I understand why they do it. Overall a pleasant lunch experience.

So... I'll be honest and state up front that I do not remember anything from the Winterfest of…read moreLights except for a surfing penguin in shorts that reminded me of Kid Cuisines... when I look back to that day, I remember finding a parking spot, walking, and then everything was a blur until I saw that magnificent light statue of a surfing penguin. It was blindingly bright that every moment from that day dimmed in comparison and I was instantly transported to my childhood where I was microwaving a cardboard tray of Salisbury steak, frozen corn, and what I thought was pudding but after the microwave was done it was a brownie. Beep beep beep... as I opened the microwave, a bright light shone and I was transported back to present day... staring at that penguin light statue. This must be what it's like to find god.

Winterfest of lights is an annual tradition however this year I couldn't help but notice the…read moreincrease in price, the decrease in concessions being set up and the walking trail versus the option to ride a trolley which at one time was a nice addition. It's $6 per adult and kids are free, in order to ride the three kids rides you must have a $5 wrist band although they encourage you to buy online you can buy at the walk up. Execution is nice, lines are short and people are friendly. The exhibit is also pretty expansive while engaging you can complete in about 45 minutes to an hour.

Bring your appetite. Lots of fun and very informative. Below are the place we visited and what we…read moreate. Buxy's Salty Dog Saloon 28th street, Pierogis Pittsburgh style with sour cream & fried onions & Cheese steak egg rolls. https://buxys.com/ Dry Dock 28 : Baked oysters (with spicy Sirach sauce and a 2nd kind with cheese) Seafood flat bread, You met the chef, Jared Hilton and the Owner, Doug "Buxy" Buxbaum https://drydockoc.com/ Candy Kitchen: Fudge https://candykitchen.com/ Higgins Crab House: 31st street, Maryland Crab soup and a hard shell crab with a "cracking lesson" from John Oleksak McAdams. https://higginscrabhouse.com/ Rare & Rye: Crabby Mac and cheese and flatbread you met general manager Jason Meisner https://rareandrye.com/ We talked about Real Raw Organics Cafe: 34th street, Kombucha... Which is fermented tea filled with vitamins and electrolytes, probiotics and amino acids. It has many healthy benefits. http://www.realraworganics.com/ Coconuts beach bar in the Castle in the Sand Hotel: 37th street, a delicious frozen cocktail called "Queen Ann's Slam"

We had a blast with Jeff, our guide. It was a small group, walking the midtown tasting tour,…read moredelicious locations, and the most pleasant people!!!!

A cute rustic Italian-American type place. Nothing in here is too fancy, but it feels nice…read more The service was magnificent. Our server said he had worked there for the last seven tourist seasons. The food was good. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente, and the crushed San Marzano-style sauce was delicious. My partner had the pizza marinara, which did not come with cheese but was delicious.

Don't let the outside deceive you. First time in OC and came here for Italian. The whole…read moreexperience was great. We sat at the bar. Good sized bar, full service, TV's (NHL Playoffs were on) Staff were great. Side note, whomever was in charge of the playlist knew his or her assignment- well done. Very much an old Italian restaurant feel. Staff was extremely nice and attentive. And heads up the meal will arrive quickly. So do what we did. Order a drink and an appetizer then main course when ready. Portions are very generous. We had ample leftovers- see the pictures- for dinner tomorrow when we get back home.and the pricing were reasonable. The bread is crispy, fresh and warm. So to the food. All the portions are large. Calamari as an appetizer- ohhhh So good. Very light and crispy, not dense or big clumps of calamari. Sauce was spot on. Slight pepper taste to it. They had a special tonight- ossobuco (pork shank) tomato sauce and gnocchi which the mrs had- and so did four others near us. The pork was so tender and fell off the bone, very very good. I was highly encouraged to have the chicken parm. Not sure how the hell they found a chicken that big for the portion I received. Outstanding. Lightly breaded, juicy, very nice sauce and goobs of cheesy goodness.. how any human could eat this in one sitting is beyond me. We have amble leftovers for tomorrow. Mrs got cannolis to go. Pizza made on the spot.. we will be back and this spot is highly recommended.. I found the prices reasonable and better than other offerings in the area. They close at 9 so keep that in mind..

If you want to go catch fish...these folks know where to find them. 5 of us chartered for a yellow…read morefin tuna trip and brought back 7 beautiful fish - after fileted - 50 lbs of tuna steaks in the fridge/freezer. These guys are serious about fishing.