About 10Best's Orange County Nightlife Selections:
 Since it encompasses lots of differently sized cities and towns, Orange County doesn't boast a single, well-defined nightlife district that makes for easy on-foot jaunts from bar to bar. However, it does offer lots of great, often upscale spots that garner loyalty from local folks and embrace visitors as well. Depending on where you're stationed or where you opt to go, you'll discover plenty of fun hangouts to while away the evening. Anaheim's Downtown Disney®, for instance, offers familiar standards like ESPN Zone and House of Blues, while Fox Sports Grill at the Irvine Spectrum Center delivers all the drama of matches, meets, and games in a classy space that's as much lounge as it is sports bar. If lounges are explicitly on the agenda, Sutra in Costa Mesa ably satisfies, thanks to terrific drinks, DJs, and an exotic, sense-enveloping setting. Also in town is Shark Club, a jack-of-all-nightlife-trades that offers everything from dancing to billiards. And lest you think that the name refers solely to pool-table opportunists, check out the large, central tank – it's filled with the real thing! Live music gets abundant play at The Coach House, courtesy of local bands, and places like Steamers please more subdued crowds with top-notch jazz performers throughout the week. Even big-city hedonism is not restricted to LA, as is patently evident at Club Vegas, where dancing is as much catwalk as release and where stunning eye candy makes the cover charge happily worthwhile.
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230 Forest
230 Forest Ave · Laguna Beach · 949-494-2545
Suave and sophisticated, this California-style seafood restaurant attracts a nightly ensemble of Orange County's elite, all clamoring to be part of th ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
LAGUNA BEACH |
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Bar 330
330 W Birch St · Birch Street Promenade · Brea · 714-256-9986
In the market for upscale but accessible swank? You'll find it in full force at Bar 330, Brea's classy hangout for everything from dancing to watching ... (more) ... |
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BREA |
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Blue Cafe
210 The Promenade N · Long Beach · 562-983-7111
Downtown Long Beach's two-story Blue Cafe enjoys a strong reputation as a terrific place to catch live music, notably blues but also jazz, alternative ... (more) ... |
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Bounce
1460 S Coast Hwy · Laguna Beach · 949-494-0056
Although Laguna Beach once had a good contingent of gay clubs, Bounce is one of the few that remain. The two-story place isn't large, but it serves a ... (more) ... |
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LAGUNA BEACH |
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Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar
1580 S Disneyland Dr · Anaheim · 714-774-4442
Devoted to Mediterranean fare, this Downtown Disney® District charmer features a temple-like facade, and its outdoor pavilion makes it a favorite with ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
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Club Vegas
1901 Newport Blvd · Ste 11 · Costa Mesa · 949-548-9500
A trendy gathering spot for OC club-goers, Club Vegas takes seriously its name, creating a Strip-worthy venue that brings together beautiful people, t ... (more) ... |
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COSTA MESA |
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Cohiba
110 E Broadway · Long Beach · 562-491-5220
Bustling, lively Cohiba takes the Latin penchant for rhythm and builds a club around it, plying visitors with DJs and live bands who shake up the nigh ... (more) ... |
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Continental Room
115 W Santa Fe Ave · Fullerton · 714-526-4529
Dimly lit and swathed in red, this long-lived bar has been around in some incarnation or other since 1925. These days, it's known for hosting local ba ... (more) ... |
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Dave & Buster's
20 City Blvd West · Bldg G, Ste 1 · Orange · 714-769-1515
A wonderland for grown-ups who still like to play, Dave & Buster's is a great place for office parties, dates, or even when you have an hour or two to ... (more) ... |
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Dizz's As Is
2794 S Pacific Coast Hwy · Laguna Beach · 949-494-5250
This unique joint hearkens back to the days of the Roaring '20s, when big bands, fast times, and even faster living were status quo. Step past the woo ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
LAGUNA BEACH |
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ESPN Zone
1545 Disneyland Dr · Anaheim · 714-300-3776
This is a great place to watch any sporting event. The Studio Grill restaurant offers a sports-related atmosphere and the usual ribs, hamburgers, pizz ... (more) ... |
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Fox Sports Grill
31 Fortune Dr · Irvine Spectrum · Irvine · 949-753-1369
This temple to all things sports provides a cool, sophisticated place for watching athletic competitions on the tube. The establishment walks a fine l ... (more) ... |
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House of Blues
1530 S Disneyland Dr · Anaheim · 714-520-2379
Always-popular House of Blues finds favor with lots of folks, who appreciate the outstanding music venue and restaurant as a fun destination throughou ... (more) ... |
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JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery
2610 E Katella Ave · Anaheim · 714-634-9200
Sleek and casual, Anaheim's favorite beer hall serves hefty mugs of delicious India Pale, Extra Stout, Emil's Amber, and Hefeweizen house brews. Indoo ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
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Mosun & Club M
680 S Pacific Coast Hwy · Laguna Beach · 949-497-5646
A favorite with Laguna Beach's fashionable set thanks to its contemporary atmosphere and some of Orange County's best eye candy, this trendy dance clu ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
LAGUNA BEACH |
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Olde Ship
1120 W 17th St · Santa Ana · 714-550-6700
A Tudor-style British pub, this Santa Ana treasure earns high marks for terrific limey fare, including traditional comfort dishes like fish and chips, ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
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Original Mike's
100 S Main St · Santa Ana · 714-550-7764
Intent on giving folks good food and good times, Original Mike's keeps lots of arrows in its entertainment quiver. Among the main attractions are two ... (more) ... |
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
1590 S Disneyland Dr · Anaheim · 714-776-5200
Bringing the flavor of New Orleans to California, this festive place sets the scene with French Quarter architecture and decor and adds in signature f ... (more) ... |
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Shark Club
841 Baker St · Costa Mesa · 714-751-6428
An open, industrial space juxtaposed with ornate accents and furnishings sets the stage for this busy club. Its centerpiece is a hefty shark tank, who ... (more) ... |
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COSTA MESA |
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Steamers Jazz Club and Cafe
138 W Commonwealth Ave · Fullerton · 714-871-8800
For years, Steamers has been the OC's go-to place for exceptional live jazz, and any night of the week, you'll find aficionados camped out in the audi ... (more) ... |
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Sutra Lounge
1870 Harbor Blvd · Triangle Square · Costa Mesa · 949-722-7103
Sensually furnished with Oriental rugs, exotic hanging lanterns, and an abundance of pillows and drapery, Sutra Lounge is a haven for relaxed living. ... (more) ... |
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Tentation Ultra Lounge
4647 Macarthur Blvd · Newport Beach · 949-660-1010
A sleek, urban refuge from the day-to-day world is what Tentation promises. With its onyx-faced bar, indoor waterfall, mood-setting lighting, plasma T ... (more) ... |
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The Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano · San Juan Capistrano · 949-496-8930
It's been around a long time, but that only means that Coach House has earned its reputation as a top-rated place to catch local bands and touring per ... (more) ... |
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The Improv
120 S Brea Blvd · Brea · 714-482-0700
One of a national chain of improv comedy clubs, Brea's location isn't the largest, but it does have a lot going for it, including good technology and ... (more) ... |
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Yard House
1875 Newport Blvd · Triangle Square · Costa Mesa · 949-642-0090
Boasting a number of locations in Orange County and Southern California, this fun-loving establishment delivers good food and what they call "the worl ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
COSTA MESA |
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