best of OC

Spa Gregorie's
At Spa Gregorie's, treatments offer a variety of benefits. Some are designed to relax your mind as well as your muscles. Others serve to cleanse and purify your body through their detoxifying properties. Others will help firm, tone, and help reverse the aging process.

Studio Chameleon
Studio Chameleon is simply the latest and greatest home furnishings store in Newport Beach. The classical modern showroom is the talk of the town. Whether you want an entire home created by Chameleon's interior design service, or a small stunning succulent plant arrangement, there's something for everyone.

Harlow Boutique
HARLOW is a cutting-edge fashion emporium located at the LAB in Costa Mesa. HARLOW offers all the must-have men and women's fashion lines, covering everything from the newest up-and-coming designers to established mainstream labels, as well as an extensive line of skin care products.

hush Restaurant
The elegant and simple restaurant serves exceptional contemporary American cuisine, and its wine list features world class choices. It's motto: "making a statement without saying a word" sums up the restaurant's understated elegance.

BAKERY

Black Market Bakery
The Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine is a major find and one of the best-kept secrets in Orange County.

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Five Sweets Bakery
When you find the Five Sweets Bakery, a hidden gem in Costa Mesa (behind The Harp Inn), your inner sweet voice will thank you.

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BEAUTY

2nd Street Beauty
2nd Street Beauty carries top brands such as Murad, Dermalogica, Smashbox Cosmetics, MD Formulations, Bare Escentuals, Epicuren, Jane Iredale, Urban Decay, Pureology, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Tigi, Ojon and more.

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Matador Alcove
At Matador Alcove, a new members-only men's salon in Costa Mesa, you can stop in for a professional haircut, pour yourself a drink and watch the game on a big screen TV ...

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Shanghai Salon
Shanghai is a modern and laid-back hair salon in Eastside Costa Mesa. It’s also a great resource for two high-end lines for skin and hair that you'll love ...

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CHILDREN & MATERNITY

The First Page
The First Page features a first-rate selection of children’s literature, including classics and award-winning titles as well as lesser known and hard-to-find books ...

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The Flying Pram
Shopping at the new Flying Pram is like taking a shopping trip around the world for premiere baby gear and duds.

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isabeeTWEENS
IsabeeTWEENS, a new online boutique, specializes in fashions for girls (ages 8 to 14) developing their own personal style. It fills the niche for finding apparel that daughters will want to wear and moms will approve.

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Pickle Princess
Baby blankets are dear, especially when they come from Pickle Princess, an OC-based collection of darling baby blankets (and accessories) made from vintage fabrics ...

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Pomme Bebe
Besides mama's milk, it doesn't get any better for babies than the freshly made food at Pomme Bebe.Owner Svetla Kibota offers a nutritious alternative to store-bought jar foods: fresh organic meals for babies and toddlers. Kibota wants babies to love and develop a taste for nutritious fresh foods from their first bite.

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Saige Nicoles
Saige Nicoles is an up-scale, on-line boutique based in OC that caters to today's modern moms, babies, infants and toddlers. Their gorgeous children’s items include some of today’s most desirable boutique designers in clothing, room decor, unique baby gifts, and gorgeous baby and toddler jewelry.

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Xpecting
Now expecting mothers can find casual day wear, dresses for evening and black-tie events at this exclusive boutique ...

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CHOCOLATIER

Diana Phillips Chocolates
Enter chocolate heaven! We've just discovered Diana Phillips Chocolates, a new artisan chocolatier based in Laguna Beach. The artistically designed handmade chocolates

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Downey’s Chocolates Artisan Chocolate Studio and Café
The upscale boutique and café specializes in handmade Belgium-style chocolates (free of preservatives and additives), and it's a great place to meet for gelato, fresh crepes, fine teas and gourmet coffee ...

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FASHION

David August-Lifestyle Outfitters
Right in the heart of Orange County is a custom-clothing store that will make any man look like he stepped off the pages of GQ.

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Elle H.
Fashionistas with an eye for undiscovered labels shop at Elle H. Boutique in Laguna Beach ...

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Erica Dee
Even LA's fashionistas trek to The OC to shop at Erica Dee Boutique in Corona del Mar ...

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Erin Ashley
Summer sale going on now, 50-70% off! Check out the new Plenty by Tracy Reese Collection.

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Fresh Produce
The new venue on Balboa Island perfectly sums up the company's breezy, feminine and fun style ...

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Harlow
Shoe connoisseurs can rest easy. There's a new shopping option in OC that will feed your addiction. Harlow, a fashion forward boutique for men and women at the LAB, recently opened a second boutique at The CAMP in Costa Mesa that focuses on what's truly important in life ... incredible shoes!

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Harlow Shoes
Harlow Shoes located at The CAMP in Costa Mesa stocks the latest footwear from your favorite designers as well as to die for handbags, hats and an all organic skincare line that is nothing less than decadent. So, whether you have a thing for bags or boots, or simply enjoy the thrill of the splurge, HARLOW SHOES is a trendsetter’s dream come true.

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Holly Sharp
At Holly Sharp Signature Boutique you will find a variety of the season's hottest fashions and jewelry. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 3636 E Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar. 949.673.9466.

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isabeeTWEENS
IsabeeTWEENS is dedicated to providing quality, high-end merchandise that will appeal to your fashion savvy girl. Clothes are hip, unique, fashion forward, and ultra trendy.

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La Perla
La Perla at South Coast Plaza offers the ultimate in sexy lingerie and swimwear

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Lola Rouge
At Lola Rouge, there's always a fresh mix of lines, including Rebecca Taylor, Trina Turk and Nanette Lepore ...

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Scout3
Hidden inside the walls of the historic Old Pottery Place, Scout3 is often described by shoppers as New York meets Southern California. They carry great candles and fragrances by Calypso, all natural Korres body products from Greece, unique gift items and ridiculously comfortable lounge and yoga wear from Omgirl and Stacia.

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Solutions Denim
Owner Susan Cianciulli offers a denim bar menu to take the guesswork out of which designer brand and style will fit you best ...

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Tight Assets
Tight Assets supplies functional and fashionable active wear and everyday wear. It carries workout wear ...

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The White Dress
The White Dress specializes in hard-to-find couture wedding gowns, in addition to one-stop bridal shopping ...

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HOME

The English Garden
Yes, the beauty of a floral arrangement is what you see above the vase, but spectacular underwater visuals make quite a statement, too.

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Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets
If you're looking for the latest in carpet, area rugs and other flooring possibilities, stop by Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets ...

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Roger's Gardens
Roger's Gardens has seven acres of picture-perfect gardens, home, patio and holiday decor ...

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Von Hemert Interiors
Do you live vicariously through England's Royal Family, follow every media account of Prince William and Harry ...

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HOTELS

The Island Hotel
The Island Hotel in Newport Beach is a first-class hotel with luxurious amenities for out-of-town guests and a respite for locals seeking enjoyable entertainment, award-winning cuisine, and even pampering in its new 4,000-square-foot spa ...

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St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
Now that the opulent oceanfront resort, St. Regis, Monarch Beach offers a great membership club program for locals ...

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JEWELRY

Charriol
Charriol Fashion Island exclusively carries specialty pieces, including 2.5-carat yellow diamond engagement rings

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Eric Hanan Jewels
Hanan is a fourth-generation jewelry designer who combines the expertise of traditional jewelry-making with modern techniques ...

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Mimi Kim
Mimi Kim designs beautiful handmade necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, bridal jewelry and even Mini-Mimi designs for girls. We love her delicate designs with natural gemstones, mother of pearl, coin pearls, hand-wrapped delicately in sterling silver or 14k rolled gold.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Sandy Heit Photography
Sandy Heit Photography is one of our favorite natural-light, on-location photographers. We love her non-traditional approach to photography --

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RESTAURANTS

A la Carte Gourmet
For 22 years it's served as the town's lifesaver for gourmet take-out deli foods, serving international foods, soups, sandwiches, and picnic meals on the go.

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Avanti Cafe
Avanti, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a selection of fresh bakery items, artisan cheeses, herb focaccia sandwiches, soups, salads, bruschetta and pizzettes ...

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Celestino Meat's
Celestino’s offers exceptional service and high-grade beef in choice and occasionally even prime grade ...

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Haute Cakes Caffe
Haute Cakes Caffe doesn't need an introduction to Newport locals. It's the hangout in town for breakfast and lunch ...

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Kimera Restaurant Lounge
Kimera offers a modern youthful vibe and a fresh take on lounge dining with a cool mix of nightly music ...

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The Loft
What could be better than an ocean vista serving as a dining room's backdrop, and a warm wood-burning rotisserie where you can see first-hand a chef's innovative creations?

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Sapphire Pantry
Want to be the "it" girl at the next picnic or Duffy Boat bay cruise? OK, here's the scoop ...

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Sapphire Restaurant
Azmin Ghahreman, Sapphire Laguna's owner, is a globally admired chef formerly based at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point ...

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SHOPPING CENTERS

The Camp
The CAMP sustainable retail center boasts a grass roof, percolation system, native vegetation and hand-picked innovative retailers offering their ecologically conscious and organic wares. Authentic boutiques such as Adventure 16/Patagonia, Cycle Werks, Active Ride Shop, Liburdi’s Scuba Shop, Humanitaire, Commissary and others, offer hiking, biking, surfing gear, organic tee shirts, shoes and clothing for the environmentally conscious. Enjoy international, vegan, organic and raw cuisine at Native Foods, Old Vine Café, mesa restaurant and 118 Degrees.

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Fashion Island
As Orange County’s premier open-air retail center, Fashion Island boasts nearly 200 specialty shops, world-class department stores and a vast array of restaurants and cafes, in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere that is distinctively Southern California.

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Irvine Spectrum Center
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, visited by nearly 11 million people each year.

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The Lab
The LAB, O.C.’s renowned urban youth “anti-mall” serves the lifestyle demands of the trend-setting shopper within a relaxed indoor-outdoor environment. Urban Outfitters anchors an eclectic array of one of a kind shops such as Habit, Eye Five, Great Laundry, Carve, Blends, Arth, Harlow and Crew Salon, which together feature clothing, hats, gifts, sunglasses, shoes, funky housewares and much more. Dining begins early morning with healthy breakfasts at Gypsy Den Café and ends with Cuban cuisine at Habana and late night sushi at Zipangu.

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The Market Place
The Market Place has over 120 stores to choose from including an exciting selection of dining, shopping and entertainment choices.

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WINE

Bacchus' Secret Cellar Wine Shoppe & Bar
Bacchus (named for the Roman god of wine) carries some of the best wines from around the world ...

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ENO
ENO, a new concept for wine, cheese and chocolate enthusiasts, just debuted at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Orange County’s treasure for wines and spirits is Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa ...

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Reserve Wine Bar and Shop
Owners Ed and Jennifer Manetta offer wines of the world, delicious European-influenced dishes, wine flights, and more than 30 wines poured by the glass.

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Wine Pavilion
If you haven't yet discovered the wonders of the Wine Pavilion in Lake Forest, you're missing out on a premium selection of more than 5,000 wines, spirits and beers at warehouse prices.

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