Where I want to be in the OC

I have lived all 43 years of my life in Orange County, and have never lacked for something exciting to do, somewhere enjoyable to go or some excellent place to eat. And because I am fortunate enough to work at Montage Resort, I am actually PAID to continually check out the eateries, sites and attractions of our beautiful and bountiful county.
I know, but somebody's gotta do it.
Taking a cue from Josh Peters, I thought I'd share MY favorite places and my favorite ways to spend a day in the OC...

1. Old Town Orange-Start with breakfast at Felix's Continental Cafe and spend the day walking through this beautiful little area which includes several antique stores, tea houses, and unique shops selling everything from old record albums to the metal lunch box you had in 3rd grade. (OK, that your dad had.)
   
2. San Juan Capistrano-Lunch at The Teahouse at Los Rios , again lots of shops to browse around in and then a little wine and cheese at Napa Valley Wine Bar.
   
3. Burke Williams Spa -the massage is just the beginning! After that you can stay the WHOLE day and use the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, quiet room & more. It's heavenly.
4. Lucky Strikes Bowling- at the block in Orange. A little bowling followed by a little browsing in the great shops. Then lunch at Tu Tu Tangos and top off the afternoon with a couple of hot-out-of-the-oven Krispy Kremes and a chocolate milk. Oh yeah.
   
5. Santa Ana Zoo-I went here when I was kid, then took my own kids. Now I take nieces or nephews or I borrow a kid so I can go see the monkeys and ride the elephant.
   
6. Orange County Fair-start by checking out the 200 pound pumpkins, grab an eggroll on a stick, ride the giant ferris wheel, go see the 1000 pound bull and then stick around to hear DEVO or Peter Frampton in concert. Dang, I love the fair!
   
7. Take in an Angel's Game. Get there about an hour early, get a hot dog, a beer and a bag of peanuts. Go watch batting practice and drink in the most spectacular sites and sounds in the world. NOTHING like a night at the park.
   
8. A day in Laguna. Start with breakfast at The Cottage Restaurant. Walk around Laguna's breathtaking main beach and enjoy the surprising assortments of shops and galleries the town has to offer. Spend the afternoon at The Festival of Arts and The Sawdust Festival. So many fabulous dinner choices in Laguna...my new favorite is Mozambique. Finish the night off at the Pageant of the Masters. Stunning!

This is just the beginning! There's so much more to see! Let me know when you wanna join me at any of these places or one of YOUR favorites! I am always ready for an adventure.
And you know I am always ready for a good meal.