Things to do in Orange
Irvine Regional Park & OC Zoo
Pony rides, paddle boats, a tiny train, and a $2 zoo under giant oaks — an all-day outing that barely dents the wallet.
Parking $3–$5; OC Zoo $2Parks & HikingPeters Canyon Regional Park
Loop a reservoir alive with waterfowl on mostly flat trails — a satisfying nature outing close to town with real wildlife to spot.
Parking $3–$5Shopping & TreatsOld Towne Orange Plaza
A walkable historic circle of antique shops, candy stores, and old-fashioned soda fountains — a charming, free afternoon wander.
Free to strollFarmers markets in Orange
Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market
Beloved Old Towne Orange market with local farms, artisans, kids' activities, and education programs; EBT accepted.
Local restaurants in Orange
Da Bianca Trattoria
A warm family trattoria run by the founder's daughter since 1990, with house-made sauces and a welcome-the-neighbors feel.
The Filling Station Cafe
Breakfast in a 1913 gas station in Old Towne Orange, with a colorful umbrella-shaded patio that's great for kids and dogs.
Bruxie
Orange-born fried-chicken-and-waffle sandwiches in a quick, casual setting kids love.
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Family-run Old Towne Orange staple serving regional Mexican in a historic building.
Watson's Soda Fountain & Cafe
Historic soda fountain and diner since 1899 with American breakfast and malts.
Felix Continental Cafe
Family-run Cuban and Spanish cafe anchoring the Orange Circle for decades.
Francoli Gourmet
Authentic Northern Italian cooking with fresh pastas in Old Towne Orange.
Peter's Gourmade Burgers
Family-passion burger joint treating every customer like family.
Local shops in Orange
Tiddlywinks Toys & Games
Classic American and European toys, puzzles, and science kits curated to bring families together.
Book Carnival
Specialty mystery and suspense bookstore famous for author events and a Shakespeare reading group.
Country Roads Antiques & Garden
10,000 sq ft of Americana, mid-century, farmhouse, and garden antiques in Old Towne Orange.
Orange Circle Antique Mall
Two-floor mall with 100+ dealers covering every era, from retro furniture to vinyl.
Resident Vinyl
Low-key indie record store in Old Towne Orange, mostly new vinyl across every genre.
Antique Depot
Large multi-dealer antique mall packed with collectibles and Americana on the Glassell row.
Antique Station
Multi-dealer antique mall in the town's former Satellite Market grocery building.
Woody's Antiques
Specialist in Early American farmhouse, primitives, folk art, and garden antiques.
Tea Leaf Cottage
Cozy independent antique and vintage shop in the Orange Circle.
It's About Time Antiques
Antique dealer in the Old Towne antiquing district.
Elsewhere Vintage
Curated turn-of-the-century-to-'70s women's clothing, hats, jewelry, and purses.
Joyride Vintage
Vintage menswear haberdashery time capsule, sister shop to Elsewhere.
Treasures
Independent Old Towne antiques showroom.
The Bookman
Used, rare, and out-of-print bookstore founded 1990 with monthly poetry nights.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.