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PDYM Favorite Places to Eat, Shop & Hang Out

Posted on March 24th, 2009 by Dennis Beckner

Today the Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Conference begins. Already there have been notes on Twitter asking for places to eat and beaches to go to. I’m posting some local favorites in this post to help people find their way around town.

Favorite Food: (Locations in RED are the closest to Saddleback Church)

The list is pretty long and awesome. Click “Read more” to see it.

Bad To The Bone BBQ – A personal favorite, but not a quick trip ($8-$25/person)

31738 Ranch Viejo road #E
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 218-0227

Baja Fresh ($6-$10/person)

Lake Forest (5-10 minute drive)
20671 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-8866 fax

Mission Viejo
24022 Alicia Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 472-4468 fax

Laguna Hills
26548 Moulton Pkwy #M
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 360-4222
(949) 831-3005 fax

BJ’s Pizza ($10-$15/person)

Laguna Hills 10-15 minute drive, they take reservations
24032 El Toro Rd.
(949) 900-2670

Cheesecake Factory ($15-$25/person)
Do yourself a favor and eat the cheesecake before your meal. Thank me later!
Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – Midnight
Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Mission Viejo
42 The Shops at Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-6200

IRVINE
71 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 788-9998

Chick fil A ($7-$12/person)

Irvine (10 minutes by the Toll Road)
6428 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92620

Chipotle ($7-$12/person)(I like the chicken fajita burrito bowl with chips & a drink – the chips are a must!)

Lake Forest
22379 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-830-9091 (phone)
949-830-9291 (fax)
Open 11am-10pm

The Arbor (El Toro Rd & 5 Fwy)
23645 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-587-1550 (phone)
949-587-1528 (fax)
Open 11am-10pm

Chili’s ($8-$15/person)

Foothill Ranch
26782 Portola Pkwy.
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 830-6353

Fuddruckers ($8-$12/person)

Foothill Ranch
26771 Rancho Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 597-2071

Lake Forest
23621 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-7210

Islands ($8-$15/person)Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Foothill Ranch
26582 Towne Centre Dr
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 588-0086

In & Out Burger ($7-$10) (Ask for your burger “Animal Style” – it’s not on the menu - Thank me later!)
Sunday – Thursday 10:30 am – 1:00 am
Friday – Saturday 10:30 am – 1:30 am

Foothill Ranch
26482 Towne Centre Dr.
Foothill Ranch, California 92610

Laguna Hills Mall
24001 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, California 92653

Jalapenos ($7-$12/person) (10-minute drive) (Lots of other restaurants around)

The Arbor - El Toro Rd & 5 Fwy
23624 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-770-2226

Lampost Pizza ($7-12/person)(Great lunch buffet – all you can eat)

Foothill Ranch
22421 El Toro Rd # M
Foothill Ranch, CA‎
(949) 583-7111‎

Outback Steakhouse ($12-$25/person)

Foothill Ranch
26652 Portola Pkwy
Foothill Ranch CA 92610
(949) 455-4158

Panda Express ($8-$10/person)

The Arbor – El Toro Rd & 5 Fwy
23572 El Toro Road SUITE A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 472-8445
Fax: (949) 768-5960

Irvine Spectrum
73 Fortune Drive #103
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 450-0857
Fax: (949) 450-1028

Peppinos ($12-$18/person)

Foothill Ranch
26612 Towne Centre Dr
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 951-1210

Mission Viejo Lake
27782 Vista Del Lago # 26
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 859-9556

Pick Up Stix
($6-$10/person)

Foothill Ranch
26696 Portola Pkwy., Suite A-1
Lake Forest, CA 92610
Ph: 949-452-0282

Rancho Santa Margarita
30461 Avenida De Las Flores, Suite A
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Ph: 949-589-0522

Starbucks

Portola & Glenn Ranch Rd, Foothill
27412 Portola Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-597-0675

Trabuco Hills
27775 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-1537

Texas BBQ Pit – Personal favorite of mine

Lake Forest ($7-$10/person) (5-10 minute drive)
23608 Rockfield Blvd, #3b,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-8700

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos (more than just fish tacos) ($6-$10/person)

Foothill Ranch
27412 Portola Pkwy
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 639-0344

Favorite Beaches:

Salt Creek Beach

33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949)923-2280

Salt Creek is a popular surfing location. A small, offshore reef creates some of the best-left swells along the entire shoreline. Swimming, body surfing, sunbathing and tidepools exploration are other beach activities.

Dana Point Harbor

34624 Golden Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629

One of California’s most romantic spots is also one of its most historical. The Orange County Marine Institute offers an opportunity for marine study and discovery. Recreational amenities include a park, a calm water swimming beach, fishing pier and a variety of restaurants and shops catering to the casual visitor and boating enthusiast. Sportfishing and Catalina Island excursions are available year-round, with whale-watching trips scheduled seasonally.

T Street Beach & Pier (San Clemente)

Downtown San Clemente at the Historic Fishing Pier
(949) 361-8264
Hours: 4 a.m. to midnight

San Onofre State Park (Trestles and Old Mans’)

Favorite Surf Spot
San Onofre Beach and State Park
North San Diego County off of Interstate 5 at Basilone Road.
(949) 492-4872
Hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m

Favorite Shopping:

Laguna Hills Mall

24155 Laguna Hills Mall # 900
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 586-8282

The Shops at Mission Viejo

555 The Shops At Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Irvine Spectrum
M-Fr: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sa: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Su: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

71 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

Target

Foothill Ranch
26762 Portola Pkwy
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 454-2360

Rancho Santa Margarita
30602 Rancho Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1543

Walmart

Foothill Ranch
26502 Towne Centre Dr
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 588-7923