ADVENTURES IN ORANGE COUNTY

I need a facial.

I’m the kind of girl who needs special treatments once in awhile. A little “ME” time is always good.  And today I am in the mood for exfoliating. Haha! (For some people, shopping is their way to de-stress, mine would be, especially today - Facial). I go to a dermatologist once or twice a year … just for a regular facial. Would anyone of you know or heard of a place for facial treatments here in Orange County?

All I can do is search online but honestly I am scared to try unless it is recommended by someone.

Come explore Orange County with me.

I mentioned in my first entry that I just moved to Orange County, California … ok fine, it has been over 2 months but I haven’t had time to go around and see places. But I should … so with every entry, it simply means I am finally going out and taking time off from work. I am sure when people say Anaheim, they think of Disneyland right away. Theme park, that’s it. They don’t realize that there is a hidden gem inside Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. If you don’t feel like going for rides and such, there is DOWNTOWN DISNEY for you to visit. It is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. It’s outside of Disneyland so going to Downtown Disney is FREE of charge.

I have visited Disneyland when I was a kid and another time in college. I didn’t feel like theme parks so my friends and I checked out Downtown Disney a few weeks ago. We ate at Rainforest Café. I was curious to see the interior of the place … and lo and behold.. the restaurant is decorated with wild animals, trees, flowers .. it’s like being in a jungle yourself. Its fun for entertaining your family and kids. The menu is ordinary but reliable … thank God they don’t serve exotic animals haha! Overall, it was a good treat.

Check out this website for a list of restaurants and stores in Downtown Disney.

I always pass by Knott’s Berry Farm theme park and thought I’d check out their event for Halloween. Knott’s Berry Farm Haunt has 13 chilling mazes, 3 horror scare zones, 7 hair- raising shows, and 1000 “monsters” roaming around the park. This event may not be suitable for children under 13 though but i bet this could be fun for older kids. I checked out their gallery, and this should be quite a scare!

Halloween Haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm is a special ticket event. You may check out their website or call (714) 220 5000.

 I also noticed that 5 freeway is under construction but there are a lot of alternate routes to take.  This was taken from their website:

General Directions

Due to recent construction on the 5 Fwy, please use the following alternate directions. Expect minor delays.

91 Freeway West Bound:

•  Exit Magnolia Ave. Left
•  Right on Crescent Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking

91 Freeway East Bound:

•  Exit Valley View St./Orangethorpe Ave.
•  Left on Orangethorpe Ave.
•  Right on Valley View St.
•  Left on Crescent Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking
or
•  Exit Knott Ave. Right
•  Left on Crescent Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking

5 Freeway South Bound:

•  Exit Valley View St. continue Right
•  Left on Valley View St.
•  Left on Orangethorpe Ave.
•  Right on Western Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking
or
•  Exit Knott Ave. continue Straight
•  Left on Orangethorpe Ave.
•  Right on Western Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking

5 Freeway North Bound:

•  Exit Magnolia Ave. Left
•  Right on Crescent Ave.
•  Continue to Haunt parking

Have fun and I hope I was able to help you guys with your Halloween decisions