Bonus B1 — Balboa Peninsula at sunset. The OC lifestyle raw and unfiltered.
Where to Eat
The Crab Cooker
A Newport Beach landmark since 1951. Paper plates, fresh crab, and zero pretension — the most honest seafood meal in Orange County.
Midnight In Orange County
Track 15 — the closing drive. Lake Mission Viejo at midnight, windows down.
Where to Eat
Avanzare Italian Dining
Upscale Italian in Mission Viejo. Handmade pasta, extensive wine list, and an intimate setting that makes every dinner feel like an occasion.
OCnians
Track 11 — the title track. Surf City, pier walks, and the soul of the album.
Where to Eat
Sugar Shack Cafe
Huntington Beach’s most beloved breakfast spot. Stacked pancakes, beach-town vibes, and a line that proves it’s worth the wait.
Route 1 / Downtown
Track 13 — the Pacific Coast Highway southern anchor. Harbour views and marina calm.
Where to Eat
Harpoon Henry’s
Dana Point’s waterfront seafood staple. Harbour-side patio, fresh fish, and the kind of laid-back energy only a marina town delivers.
Fashion Island
Track 2 — open-air luxury, fountain views, and the best people-watching in Newport.
Where to Eat
Fig & Olive Newport Beach
Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Fashion Island. Known for crostini bar, olive oils, and elevated coastal dining.
Urth Cafe Laguna
Track 4 — organic coffee on the coast. The Laguna morning ritual.
Where to Eat
Urth Caffe Laguna Beach
Organic coffees, heirloom teas, and fresh-baked goods steps from the Laguna shoreline. The essential morning stop.
Cars & Coffee
Track 5 — the southernmost point. Weekend mornings, exhaust notes, and ocean salt.
Where to Eat
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar
Classic seafood on the San Clemente pier. Fresh catches, harbour views, and the kind of patio you never want to leave.
Mango Margaritas
Track 6 — cliffside margaritas over the Pacific. The quintessential OC date move.
Where to Eat
The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove
Coastal American dining perched on the Crystal Cove bluff. Known for mango margaritas and unmatched sunset views.
CDM
Track 10 — tidepools, village lanes, and the best sunset in the whole county.
Where to Eat
The Bungalow Restaurant
American classics in a Corona del Mar cottage setting. Cozy fireside dining, legendary happy hour, and a crowd that never rushes.