More than 60 antique dealers line the downtown streets, making Orange the antique capital of Southern California. Because shopping can make you hungry, enjoy all kinds of food from classic soda fountain fare to Cuban specialties to Mexican favorites

In the center of the Orange Circle is a lovely park that’s the perfect spot to meet friends or relax with a coffee and pastry or picnic lunch. The crowning glory is the fabulous tiled fountain, funded by bake sales in the 1890s to bring a bit of charm and class to what was previously a crossroads for livestock and carriages.

This unusual collection focuses on the “California Scene” painting movement of roughly the 1920s through the 1970s and beyond and includes oils, watercolors, sketches and lithographs of rural and urban scenes, coastal views, farms, ranches, freeways and landscapes of everyday life in the Golden State by California artists.

The joy that the late TV legend Huell Howser shared with generations of Californians infuses a new permanent exhibit housed in Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries. The exhibit includes images, text, and artifacts, which outline Howser’s career and legacy in California.

Look for hidden gems in one of the largest and best-organized vintage shops on the Orange Circle.

This six-mile paved trail begins in Hart Park (Orange) and ends at Cannon Street (Villa Park). Cyclists, joggers, and nature lovers enjoy views of the creek's native vegetation and natural habitat. It’s easy to bring your bikes on Metrolink.

Located next to the station, Ruby's Diner is a classic '40s-style diner serving American comfort fare, salads & shakes for breakfast, lunch, dinner every day in a fun environment. The adjacent Streamliner Lounge is great for people-watching and happy hour.

Established in 1899, Watson is the oldest drugstore in Orange County. The interior and exterior appeared in many movies and commercials, including “That Thing You Do,” “The Stepford Children,” and “Cannonball Run.” A recent remodel kept the vintage charm and added a liquor license, so along with the delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner specials patrons can still get a great milkshake – or a martini.

Affordable, delicious Mexican food and friendly staff. Tip: Enjoy the freshly made chips and tortillas and salsa bar.

Experience unique sweet flavors like early grey and honey custard, classics like apple and key lime, and savory treats such as chicken, mac & cheese, and shepherd’s pot pie. Pair your pie with a barista coffee treat for a perfect-size afternoon or date-night indulgence.

Recognized by the LA Times, OC Register, and Westways for its distinctive Cuban and Spanish food, this classic restaurant on the Orange Circle is reason enough to visit Orange. Tip: Order the outstanding, authentic paella.

Why settle on one restaurant when you can try a bunch? Before you visit, book a tour with this unique business that serves up food tastings at some of the city’s best restaurants along with a side order of fascinating Orange history.

Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Try unusual pancake flavors like blueberry danish, peachy keen, and the sweet potato or the savory shakshuka or avocado smash.

Farm-to-table coffee and food for breakfast and lunch in a distinctive, meticulously restored building near the Orange Circle.

Out-of-the-ordinary food with great ambiance and impeccable service featuring the diverse regional cuisine of Mexico. Tip: Gabbi’s does not have a sign.