How do you party in the OC? In a multi-cultural county such as Orange County California, you will find a mix of the best nightlife on the planet! It all depends on what you want to do and what you are feeling on a specific weekend night. And If you are visiting the OC, and are looking to party, you are in the right place. Orange County California has some of the best nightlife there is to be had. No matter your taste or flavor, the OC has it to offer.
Age and style dictate a lot of the choice in which clubs to go to in Orange County. For the 30 to 40 and up crowd, must party in Corona Del Mar which is located South of Newport on Pacific Coast Highway. A lot of fairly sophisticated, and wealthy people party in this area. Some of the best nightlife spots to visit include Hennessey’s, which has a large outdoor patio, live music, and great food and drinks. Carmello’s is also a great little bar to visit. Also a restaurant during the day, this spot is usually pretty full at night. Bandera’s is a must to check out. This is a nice sophisticated atmosphere, normally very crowded but worth the stop. They do serve dinner and drinks, so get there early.
For the younger set there is Huntington Beach. Main Street is always jumping. You must understand, this is one of the best nightlife spots in Orange County because it is as they call is “Surf City USA.” This is where the big surf competition is held (and filmed) annually. Most of the bars are used to the surfer scene, and guidelines in terms of dress codes are very relaxed. Momo’s Margarita and Taco Bar is a cool place to hang out. Sharkeez as always is one of the best nightlife joints in Orange County and on Huntington Beach. If you want a real great dinner, go for Hawaiian fare and hang out at Duke’s. Yep – it’s one and the same just like the one on Waikiki Beach.
One of the newer spots with excellent food is Inka Grills. You might want to check on reservations if arriving with a large party as this place is popular, and usually pretty packed. Martini Blues is another spot that is appropriate for all ages. Fairly new to the area, this little club offers 2 venues for concertgoers along with a fine dining experience. Located at 5874 Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach, the phone contact is 714-840-2129.
If Jazz, Blues and dinner is your thing, try Boardwalk Café and Catering Company in historic Santa Ana California. This is one of the best nightlife hangouts in Orange California providing patio dining, and live entertainment every weekend. This lovely club brings a little history to the area having been built in 1909, and provides delicious steak and seafood along with live music for its patrons to delight in. Located at 415 W. 4t Street in Santa Ana California, the phone number is 714-541-5667.
If you are looking for serious, upscale nightline, The Shark Club is the place to go. With many locations in several large cities, this one of the best nightlife spots in Orange County California. Located at 841 Baker Street in Costa Mesa California, this is one of the best nightlife locations to dinner, drinks, and dancing.
There is one final spot I want to mention that is one of the best nightlife spots in Orange County if you want to get out on the floor and sweat and do some serious dancing, and that is Rain. Located at 1700 Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa, this place is tropical in environment, and it looks very relaxing, but I promise you the DJ will keep you jumping the entire night. Rain can be contacted at 949-548-3533.
