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MY HOMETOWN
I Was From Orange County Back When the O.C. Wasn't Cool
When I went to college on the East Coast, people asked why I'd left glorious southern California. Were they kidding? I couldn't wait
by Erik Torkells   |   May 2005 issue

Lodging

  • Coldwell Banker Realty 201 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, 949/673-6900


    • Lunch at T.K. Burger, in Huntington Beach (Eden Batki)


    MY HOMETOWN
    • San Francisco
    • Orange County
    • Niagara
    • Chattanooga

  • Marriott Courtyard 2701 Main St., Irvine, 949/757-1200, marriott.com, from $89

    • Food

  • Dad's Donut Shop & Bakery 318 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, 949/673-8686, Balboa bar $2.25

  • Galley Café 829 Harbor Island Dr., Newport Beach, 949/673-4110

  • Sugar Shack Café 213 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714/536-0355, breakfast burrito $6.50

  • T.K. Burger 110 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714/960-3238, burger $3.50

    • Attractions

  • Crystal Cove State Park 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy., 949/494-3539, parks.ca.gov, $8 per vehicle

  • Balboa Fun Zone 949/673-0408, thebalboafunzone.com, bumper cars $2

  • Duffy Electric Boat Co. 2001 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949/645-6812, x119, $85 per hour


    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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