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Dsc01731_tiny by royhobbs on

Greetings baseball fans -

Despite the Braves hat I'm wearing in my user pic, I do not post here to troll, instigate, and/or pick fights.  As a baseball fan, I come to seek ideas, and pick the brains of the locals.

On my ongoing quest to tackle every Major League Ballpark in America, I am making the trip out to Anaheim later this month (During the series against the Tigers) to see Angel Stadium.  I can google LA and Anaheim, look around on craigslist, and seek out generic things to do from the internet, but I think that I can get some better ideas of things to do from like-minded baseball/sports aficionados.

So that being said, what's there to do in Anaheim?  Novelty/giant foods, cool places to see, best areas to see the Pacific, etc?  And I have no interest in theme parks, I'm only going to be around for two days.

Any and all constructive suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  I can't wait to see your beautiful park, and I look forward to seeing the phenomenon known as Vlad Guerrero swinging at anything and everything.

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Disneyland

is generally high on most people’s list of things to do, but if you’ve been to Disney World in Florida, you’ll be all jaded ‘n stuff.

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by scareduck on May 12, 2008 10:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah...

I guess I am jaded about Disney. I like it with a group, but no point in going solo. I’ve heard Land is better than World though.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 8:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Going to the beach?

Surf City—Huntington Beach, hands down.

If you’ve got the time, there’s Medieval Times down in Buena Park. Not a theme park, but a medieval themed dinner theatre, with jousting and stuff.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on May 12, 2008 10:25 PM PDT   0 recs

I have to agree

They opened one up in Atlanta, and my local friends keep dragging me to it whenever they have out of town guests. It’s alright, but while on travel, I like to do/try things I can’t do at home.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 8:03 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

good Christ

The guy is coming all the way from Atlanta for two days in Orange County and you suggest he wastes one of his nights at Medieval Times? He could do that in any fly-over state in the Midwest. Why don’t you just tell him to check out the Ikea while he’s here?

Roy, if you want to have some fun in Orange County for a couple nights and meet some cool interesting people without spending a ton of cash just hit up Main Street in downtown Huntington or Newport Pier area in Newport Beach. Lots of great bars and restaurants and no ghetto people. It usually turns party-ish around 9pm and the crowd is usually in the mid 20’s to early 30’s range.
If you want to stay closer to the Big A then try downtown Fullerton. Lots of fun bars there with live bands and they even have some decent jazz clubs (if that’s your thing). You can take the Metro Link train there and the crowd is a little more college student oriented, in my opinion.

"Bloody your hands on a cactus tree/
Wipe it on your dress and send it to me."

by Hutch83 on May 13, 2008 9:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry.

Heck, I didn’t know it was a national chain.

Never mind. Sheesh!

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on May 13, 2008 11:56 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Even if it wasn't, that place blows.

Dude, I’m just messing with ya. It’s a message board. People are supposed to read it and be amused.

"Bloody your hands on a cactus tree/
Wipe it on your dress and send it to me."

by Hutch83 on May 13, 2008 3:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hunntington Beach

they seriously don’t let people who, on a scale of 1-10, score lower than a 9.2. Be prepared to show how hot you are at the cities border just to gain access.

Relax... Everything is fine

by Sinatrasratpack on May 12, 2008 10:26 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm 5'4", 480 lbs with a cleft lip and a unibrow thicker than Scorsese's.

And I’ve managed to reside in HB for 5 years.

I think you’ve got HB confused with every other coastal city in Orange County. Huntington is probably the most laid back, non-uppity of them all. In fact, I’m having a hard time understanding how you could have even come up with something so absurd.

But back on topic, my advice is to you Mr. Hobbs is to spend most of your time on the coast. There’s not much going on inland, and especially not in Anaheim (other than Disneyland and gang activity). San Juan Capistrano has some historical value if you’re into that. Bottom line is you can’t go wrong by taking your time cruising up the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) and stopping to take in the sights and sounds of the cool beach towns like Laguna Beach (beyond rich, snobby, artists’ community with fine women and killer vistas), Corona Del Mar (one of my favorite spots on the coast is Inspiration Point in Corona Del Mar. Google map it) and Huntington Beach (“Surf City”. Where surfing on the US mainland was born and home to one of the longest piers on the west coast, the US Open of Surfing, The Vandals, and Jason Lee.

Please go away Justin Speier. Your work here is done. And take Quinlan's 4 inch fielding radius with you.

by ReggieBullits on May 12, 2008 10:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And Jeff Kent, Scott Weiland, and Green Beret Family Killer Jeffrey MacDonald

"The blues is losing someone you love and not having enough money to immerse yourself in drink." (Henry Rollins)

by PieceOfAase on May 12, 2008 10:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And Tony Gonzalez and Tito Ortiz and Tank Abbot and Ian Kennedy and....

Please go away Justin Speier. Your work here is done. And take Quinlan's 4 inch fielding radius with you.

by ReggieBullits on May 12, 2008 11:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Willie Fucking Aames is from HB?

"The blues is losing someone you love and not having enough money to immerse yourself in drink." (Henry Rollins)

by PieceOfAase on May 13, 2008 11:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't forget Nicole Eggert, too...

Arte, please buy the Angels back from the Red Sox...they've owned us long enough.

by Downing Rules on May 13, 2008 12:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and Michelle Peiffer

also Daric Barton

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on May 13, 2008 3:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

*Pfeiffer

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on May 13, 2008 3:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

newport and laguna are cool too

I'd rather see Willitz in LF

by UCIHalo on May 12, 2008 10:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One word

FOXFIRE

"The blues is losing someone you love and not having enough money to immerse yourself in drink." (Henry Rollins)

by PieceOfAase on May 12, 2008 10:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Agree...

No better spot in OC to go cougar hunting!

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by sipperphoto on May 13, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That place has to be the most dirty venue in the North County

i went there one time and i was scared to death by all the Cougars and their guido boyfriends/husbands.

by cupie on May 13, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

From co-workers that have mentioned that place..

And my cousin, its apparently full of horny older women looking for some young guys to bone for the night. At least thats what Ive gathered.

by seamariners85 on May 13, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ding ding ding ding

You said the two words that caught my attention more than anything else.

Cougar Hunting.

+2, fine sir.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 7:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Corona Del Mar......Huntington Beach......Lazer Tag in Fullerton (Lots of fun with fog and a huge course).

Check out the Quakes in Rancho.

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on May 12, 2008 10:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Priceless.

i about spit out my morning beer when i read that one.

i just played lazer or it is laser tag with my 6 year old son at Camelot. I’ll make sure when i am in Atlanta to get in a round of Lazer tag.

Any remember MISL soccer team the LA Lazers?

by cupie on May 13, 2008 5:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you friggin' kidding me?

Seriously, Morales doesn’t need fans like you – you might bore him to death!

by jimmuscomp on May 13, 2008 10:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Newport Beach, 25 miles down the 55 Fwy

Catch an Angel getting lit at the Goat Hill Tavern, a washed-up actor (Jan-Michael Vincent) next door at The Helm. Crawl the pubs at the Newport Peninsula - the Beach Ball, Sharkey’s, Blackie’s, Mutt Lynch’s, et. al. Or, take a day/night trip 100 miles down the 5 Fwy to the south in picturesque Tijuana, where for a little more than 60 bucks you can have a little Gov. Elliot Spitzer action with a muy bonita chica in the Zona Norte section of TJ (ask the cabbie to take you to Adelita’s - just tell ‘em Tommy Lasorda sent you!).

"The blues is losing someone you love and not having enough money to immerse yourself in drink." (Henry Rollins)

by PieceOfAase on May 12, 2008 10:55 PM PDT   0 recs

BEST THING ABOUT THE PARK

You can move around and see the game from a variety of vantage points.

Ushers are generally chill except in the $$$$$ seats

by Rev Halofan on May 12, 2008 10:59 PM PDT   0 recs

Del Taco

on State College Rd. on the way to the stadium. Hells yes.

"Erstad says he's got it. Erstad makes the catch!..."

by Rally Manatee on May 12, 2008 11:08 PM PDT   0 recs

The Beach

Don’t bother trying to see anything around Anaheim – outside of the stadium & Disneyland there’s not much draw- for a tourist trying to see OC, that is.

I’d recommend taking the whole day and just driving PCH. Take the 22 (right by the stadium) over to the 405, exit at one of the many Huntington Beach exits, head towards the coast, and then head south on PCH towards Mexico. There are MANY beautiful places to stop and sightsee and tons of great roadside restaurants (from the $$$$ Las Brisas in Laguna to the $ hamburger shack in Newport to the practical shanty with to-die-for shakes at Shake Shack in Crystal Cove. Lots of great beaches, snooty art galleries, shopping, and people-watching along the way, too. Once you’ve driven far enough (or you start seeing the signs for San Diego), turn around and head back. A perfect day!

I'm not superstitious, but I'm a little stitious.

by lightupthehalo on May 12, 2008 11:33 PM PDT   0 recs

what?

You don’t like Wyland and his amazing pictures of whales?

You sir, do not know great art!

:-)

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by sipperphoto on May 13, 2008 2:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

those whales

should sue for copyright infringement

by Rev Halofan on May 13, 2008 5:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Newport and Laguna Beaches

Laguna to go body surfing and check out the beautiful scenery, Newport to check out the beautiful female scenery. Take PCH to get from one to the other.

by LosAngel on May 12, 2008 11:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Donn't mean to discriminate

You can check out the dudes in Newport too, if you are into that.

by LosAngel on May 12, 2008 11:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope

Haha, I know I’m from Atlanta, but you got it right the first time around – I’d enjoy the first option a little bit more.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 8:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah...a cruise down PCH is the shit.

Enjoy it. You’re doing something I’ve always dreamed of doing. I’d love to take a whole summer off and drive cross country in an RV and stopping off at every stadium to catch a game.

by Doctor Wu on May 13, 2008 1:13 AM PDT   0 recs

fast food eateries

in-n-out (animal style)
tommies (don’t be fooled by mis-spelled fakers)
carnies (on sunset blvd where it bends, in an old railroad car)

Who goofed? I've got to know.

by hittheg on May 13, 2008 1:21 AM PDT   0 recs

definately

go to an in n out burger or if you go to newport/huntington beach, go to TK burgers on PCH

Angels Pitching-Get Well Soon!

by Sorbo182 on May 13, 2008 2:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

not a big fan of TK's

go to Wahoo’s fish taco on main street in HB

I'd rather see Willitz in LF

by UCIHalo on May 13, 2008 9:16 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and

pastrami sandwiches and wet fries at The Hat

by Higz on May 13, 2008 10:48 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+1 on the hat

i go to the one in the SGV on Valley…

by Rev Halofan on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In-n-out and wahoos are the shit! and the counter!

the counter (although ive never been there but been trying to go for a long time) is pretty much just heaven. from what ive been told, its pretty much to die for

I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.

by anaheim angels on May 13, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

IN-N-OUT!!!

Its the one thing i miss most about OC…besides the Angels

by kingfish on May 13, 2008 6:08 AM PDT   0 recs

In-n-out for sure!!!

There's an old saying: 50 percent of what's going to happen, you have no control over. And the other 50 percent is going to happen anyway." -- Arte Moreno

by K3YEROUT on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

third

C: Bengie Molina, 1B: Wally Joyner, 2B: Bob Grich, SS: Jim Fregosi, 3B: Troy Glaus, RF: Tim Salmon, CF: Darin Erstad, LF: Brian Downing, SP: Nolan Ryan, RP: Troy Percival

by NoDakHalo on May 14, 2008 8:20 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

You guys are a lot more helpful than the Dodgers fans (I’m going to see Dodger Stadium the day prior), and I really appreciate the help with all of this.

Good laughs at where to find trashed Angels and celebs, ready to have “flu-like-symptoms” the next day. I think what I’ll do based on your guys’ suggestions is hit up the PCH and go down it until it it ends, and keep going down I-5 to San Diego, since I’ll be hitting up Petco Park the day after the Angels/Tigers game.

I’m a night drinker – so what’s the best thing to do to pass the time during the day before hitting up the game at night? I’m leaning towards Laser Tag in Fullerton, but wondering if anyone’s got any other suggestions?

In-N-Out, I go to often while in Vegas…
You folks still have El Pollo Locos?
JBX’s have moved onto the east coast… and Atlanta has a Fatburger now…
Any other joints I should keep my eyes open for?

Much appreciated, guys, really.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 8:01 AM PDT   0 recs

Yep, we've got El Caliente!

Go to their website and search in the Anaheim zipcode.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on May 13, 2008 8:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Where did you go for help with Dodger Stadium?

Try Dodger Thoughts for better helpfulness.

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by scareduck on May 13, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You know what

True Blue L.A. gave me very little advice at all, but based on their user interaction, it doesn’t look like they have a sizeable enough readership to actually give any advice. Considering I’m staying in Anaheim for two nights, the L.A. part of the trip is kind of the shortest.

Thanks for the tip, though.

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Theres Molcasalsa..

For post-game drunken munchies. Around Petco Park, the Gaslamp District is pretty nice. I was down there on a Thursday night so it was pretty quiet but the bartender said weekends are busy.

Im not 100% of where these are, but there are many aquariums and such along the coast.

by seamariners85 on May 13, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gaslamp is really fun

I lived in San Diego for four years. It is definitely more crowded on the weekends. My two favorite places are The Field (authentic Irish bar) and Basic (or it might be spelled Basik, I can’t remember).

by bighead on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Go to Miguel's Jr.

If you get lost in the Inland Empire

Peanuts...Get your Overpriced Peanuts!

by Angel Hawker on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Another question

What’s the best park food that Angel Stadium offers?

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 9:21 AM PDT   0 recs

You can always

shooby dooby down to Ruby’s where the food is great…
shooby dooby down to Ruby’s with your favorite date…
shooby dooby down to Ruby’s, don’t be late!
shooby dooby down to Ruby’s where the food is great!

God I hate that damned song.

by G&C on May 13, 2008 9:24 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hooters

On field level by the RF foul pole.

No Hooters girls, alas, but you get the wings.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on May 13, 2008 9:33 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hooter's is gone

Replaced by The Katella Grill.

Please go away Justin Speier. Your work here is done. And take Quinlan's 4 inch fielding radius with you.

by ReggieBullits on May 13, 2008 9:58 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Whoa

I was about to be all thrilled for the concept of a Hooters in a ballpark, but no girls, no fun.

Is Ruby’s an in-park sit-down, or just a really popular walk-up joint?

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by royhobbs on May 13, 2008 10:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's a walk up based on a local sit down "50's Diner" franchise

Their shakes are the bomb. In my opinion, if you’re gonna do Ruby’s, hit the one on the end of the Huntington Beach Pier. Full classic diner menu (and some) and sparkling panoramic ocean views.

Everyone with a game ticket used to get free Hooters wings if the Angels scored 10 runs. Them were the days…

Please go away Justin Speier. Your work here is done. And take Quinlan's 4 inch fielding radius with you.

by ReggieBullits on May 13, 2008 10:05 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If you go to the Ruby's on the pier

sit up on the second floor, where you will get an excellent view. I went to Ruby’s when i visted my sister-in-law when she lived in Brea.

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on May 13, 2008 10:48 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Seal Beach is a little better

I usually do one or the other on Saturday for breakfast, and the HB one, because it has bigger floor space (a second floor), tends to worse service, plus they’re annoying pricks about not seating you unless every last one of your party has arrived. There used to be a phallus of a manager at Seal, but I griped to corporate and they eventually got rid of him, though not without some uppity middle manager telling me why I was wrong to complain first. What a bunch of Richards!

No, really, Ruby’s is almost always excellent. I’ve been going there for 15+ years regularly, and so it’s the pissy stupid incidents that really stick in my head.

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by scareduck on May 13, 2008 5:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One other thing

HB’s mayor has been systematically destroying all the old architecture in their downtown; Seal, at least, hasn’t tried to do that, and it’s better for it.

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by scareduck on May 13, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

seriously?

the chicken strips were one of the few reliable food choices for me at the stadium.

All the more reason to bring in my own grub next time I’m at the Big A.

by jjackflash on May 13, 2008 10:05 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Unfortunately

Please go away Justin Speier. Your work here is done. And take Quinlan's 4 inch fielding radius with you.

by ReggieBullits on May 13, 2008 10:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

go to the area behind right field

fresh grilled dogs/sausages.

I get one and it feeds me and 2 kids….

by ladybug on May 13, 2008 9:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs