Offbeat Finds
By Citysearch Editors, Orange County
Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the wild side with strange brews, outlandish eateries and odd establishments of all kinds with our list of Orange County treasures that offer a few surprises.
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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Legend has it that a real ghost haunts the back dining room at this popular theme-park eatery. -
CAFE TU TU TANGO
20 W City Blvd, Orange, CA
In a unique twist on theme dining, artists create materpieces as patrons dine on creative tapas.
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Shark Club
841 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA
With a 2,000-gallon shark tank as a centerpiece, you won't notice the other predators at this singles bar. -
Pierce Street Annex
330 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA
Where else can you find a great singles scene, cheap cocktails and a fire pit where you can grill your own burger? -
Chakra Indian Cuisine
4143 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
Try the unusual Flaming Buddha cocktail--a spicy bloody mary with a dash of curry.
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Queen Mary Hotel
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA
This luxury cruise ship was a favorite of Golden Age Hollywood actors like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo--and is rumored to still be popular with a variety of ghosts. -
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W Magic Way, Anaheim, CA
Disney's original family-friendly hotel crowning achievement is the miniature water park in its Neverland-themed pool area, with sandy lagoons, a pirate ship and more.
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Dockside Boat & Bed
316 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA
A "boat and breakfast" set on Robin Leach-worthy yachts in Long Beach Harbor makes for a romantic--and unusual--getaway.
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Pageant of the Masters
An annual tradition that draws visitors from around the world, actors re-create famous works of art like the "Last Supper." -
Medieval Times
7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Hearken back to the days of knights and fair maidens while feasting with your hands and watching medieval jousts at this party destination. -
Gondola Cruises of Newport Beach
3101 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
Exchange rates got you down? Enjoy a private, traditional Venetian goldola cruise in Newport Beach.
