Evening Activities
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Come to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for an evening of entertainment and culture. Internationally respected architect Cesar Pelli in concert with dean of American acousticians, Russell Johnson of ARTEC designed this concert hall. The main hall is made with an outstanding glass façade that stretches across the exterior of the building. As guests enter they will be see a mulit-tiered foyer, and once inside, enjoy a view from all levels to the Center’s hall and its well known sculpture, “Fire Bird” by artist Richard Lippold. All patrons in the existing Center will be able to view into the beautiful new structure’s lobby, restaurant and exclusive donor room. Couple an evening of entertainment with a nightcap at the bambú Lounge to finish off a wonderful night on the town.
For more information visit: www.ocpac.org
Laguna Beach – Paradise Found
For a romantic coastal night in Orange County, the location of choice is Laguna Beach. Situated on a seven-mile stretch of glistening coastline, Laguna Beach offers a host of restaurants with scenic ocean views as well as tree-lined streets of the Downtown Village that feature quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, chatty pubs and espresso bars. Nearly 100 galleries line the streets of Laguna Beach, making this area known as an artist colony. Dining opportunities to consider include The Beach House for traditional steak and seafood dishes, and for French cuisine, French 75, and for traditional Mexican fare, Las Brisas or Javier’s Cantina will provide great ambiance and a satisfied palate.
Laguna Beach is also heralded for its annual festivals. Ask our Concierge for exact dates for these highly acclaimed events such as Festival of the Arts, Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Festival and Art-A-Fair, and when you return you can schedule more time to enjoy Laguna Beach by day.
For more information about The Beach House visit: www.thebeachhouse.com
Cruise into the Night
Combine cruising and cuisine for a lovely evening on the sea. Available most evenings, the Hornblower Yacht Dinner Cruise leaves right out of Newport Harbor. Offering weekday and weekend dinner cruises. Enjoy Fine Dining, excellent service and live entertainment, while cruising the waters of the Newport Bay aboard one of Hornblower's signature yachts. Take a break from the action on the dance floor and find a comfortable seat or perch on the deck and enjoy the view of multi-million dollar homes, sunsets, & the refreshing sea air aboard a Dinner Dance Cruise.
Visit the Hotel’s Concierge who will make all the needed reservations as well as transportation. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com
2-3 Hour
Half Day