Orange County on a Budget
By Nancy Hunter, Orange County Editor
Cash flow low? Check out the city's top spots for budget-conscious folk--from cheap eats to cheap sleeps.
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Felix Continental Cafe
36 Plz Sq, Orange, CA
Simple Cuban fare in Plaza Square, cooked up and served at unbeatable prices. -
Amazon Churrascaria
1445 S Lemon St, Fullerton, CA
Fullerton's first churrascaria offers juicy, inexpensive all-you-can-eat meats in a classy setting. -
Gypsy Den
125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana cafe offers vegetarian specialties and coffee at comfortable prices.
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Best Western
19360 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA
Budget hotel offers standard amenities and low rates to road-weary travelers. -
La Quinta
14972 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA
Distinctive whitewashed and tile-roofed chain offers convenience and consistency. -
Candy Cane Inn
1747 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Avoid the sky-high Disneyland hotel rates by booking a room away from the craze, but still shuttle-close. -
Vacation Village
647 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Oceanfront Laguna Beach hotel for vacationers on a budget.
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Balboa Fun Zone Rides
600 E Bay Ave Ste B, Newport Beach, CA
Admission to Newport's harborside amusement park is free; rides and games have nominal fees. -
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Learn about California's early history, with free admission on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. -
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA
Visit from 5pm to 9pm on the first Thursday of each month for free admission to a world of art.

