If you love crab, fish and lobster, then you have to check out the great seafood restaurants near Anaheim. With fresh entrees and good service, you can enjoy a night out with friends or a romantic date with that special someone.

Enjoy some delicious seafood dishes at these restaurants.

McCormick & Schmick’s Grille- (321 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA)

This restaurant provides daily menu updates to make sure that you get the freshest seafood available. Enjoy one of their many specialties such as tilapia, scallops or rainbow trout. While you’re at it, be sure and order a bottle of wine to make the occasion really special. This restaurant is only 13 minutes from The Crossing when you take CA-57 South and East Katella Avenue.

The Catch- (2100 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA)

This restaurant has been serving Anaheim for over 30 years. Enjoy some of their classic entrees such as Miso Marinated Chilean Seabass, The Drunken Mahi-Mahi or the Lobster Diablo. You can also find a fine selection of wines that will complement your meal. The Catch is about 11 minutes away from The Crossing when you travel on CA-57 South.

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One of the best things about living in the city of Anaheim is all of the great attractions that are offered around the city. There is no shortage of great things to see and do! If you are into amusements, Anaheim has plenty of them! If you like museums, there are plenty of them! Looking for musicals or theater shows? There are a variety right here in Anaheim!

You are sure to find something that you love in Anaheim! Here are some of the best attractions around the city, courtesy of City Town Info:

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park

The Anaheim Museum

The Featherly Regional Park

The Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site

The Yorba Regional Park

Many others in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area

Other professional and college sports teams in and around Los Angeles

Sports teams include:

• The Angels of Anaheim, of Major League Baseball’s American League Western Division

The Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League

Amazing art at the Art Crawl Experience!

Who loves a good time? I know that I do! It’s one of the main reasons I enjoy living in Anaheim. With so much to do, it can be hard to choose which events to attend. However, the upcoming Art Crawl Experience is something that you will not want to miss!

No matter if you are an expert when it comes to artwork or if you are just someone who enjoys art every once in awhile, the Art Crawl Experience is always a memorable event for all in attendance. The spectacular art’s festival takes place on the second Saturday quarterly in the Downtown Anaheim Arts District.

For more information, be sure to visit the Art Crawl Experience website today!

Need to unwind after a really long week at work? We’ve all had rough days, and sometimes you really need to take time out to just relax and get yourself centered and stress-free. There’s no better place to do that than at a day spa, and here in Anaheim we have some of the best you’ll find.

We’ve saved you the trouble of trying to decide where to go and picked out the best spas around town:

• Mandara Spa: This exotic spa offers the best treatments and staff you’ll find anywhere in town
• The BodyCenter Wellness Spa: Offers a wide variety of massage treatments to suit a variety of needs and issues
• Drift Spa: Expert spa with plenty of great package deals for you to try

Yes, you can’t go wrong with any of these great local day spas. Schedule yourself an appointment today and get some much needed rest and relaxation. You’ll be happy you did!

If you love sports and a good time, you have to check out ESPNZone!

When it comes to nightlife, Anaheim has no shortage of it! There are a ton of great places to out out after dark and have a great time around the city! You can enjoy bars, shows, clubs, food, and much more! It’s one of the perks of living in Southern California! So, if you are a night owl and are ready to enjoy what Anaheim has to offer, check out these great ideas for a fun night out on the town, courtesy of the Anaheim Orange County website.

Battle of the Dance

2232 S. Harbor Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/740.1045

Battle of the Dance is a spectacular presentation of international performers, captivating dancers, and exquisite dining transporting you to the finest stages of Europe for unrivaled family entertainment. The 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art theatre is the perfect backdrop to an electrifying show and unparalleled entertainment experience that satisfies all the senses.

Downtown Disney® District, ESPN Zone

1545 Disneyland Dr.

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/300.ESPN (3776)

If you’re looking for the ultimate place in Anaheim to dine and watch your favorite games with friends and family, you’ve found it! ESPN Zone is for sports enthusiasts of all types and ages. Enjoy delicious American grill food while watching your favorite team on a 16-foot HD big screen and more than 120 new HDTVs. Then, make sure to visit the action-packed Sports Arena featuring 10,000 square feet of interactive games and attractions.

Heat Ultra Lounge

The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk

321 W. Katella Ave., Suite 214

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/776.4328

HEAT is the most upscale lounge to come to Orange County. It is beautiful in design with an inviting ambiance that is as hip and cool and sleek as it luxurious! The intoxicating design includes State of the Art lighting system, an incredible laser light show and a Funktion One sound system. With 3 huge bars and 2 DJ stations this venue can easily accommodate up to 800 guests.

Great NBA games are on the way!

Sports in Southern California is about to get fun again! The NBA Lockout has finally ended and the regular season is set to begin on Christmas Day! The best part is that the Lakers will be a part of the first game to kick off the season as they will visit the Kings, starting their journey to another title!

No matter if you are a Lakers, Clippers, or a fan of another team, you have to admit that it’s great to have the NBA back! Here are some of the best sports bars in Anaheim where you can catch all of the action of the new NBA Season!

JT Schmids

2610 East Katella Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-9200
Established in 1997 to offer Anaheim and Orange County a splendid variety of the finest and freshest Micro brews and cuisine available under one roof. J.T.’s offers cuisine from all corners of the world. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a wood burning brick oven, which generates gourmet pizza and other creations. JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery is located across from the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, in close proximity to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland.

National’s Sports Grill

450 N. State College
Orange, CA 92868
714/935-0300
Sports-themed restaurant serving American food. 15 beers on tap, 4 big screens, 63 TV monitors, 11 pool tables and electronic trivia game. Located across from Edison International Field, home of the Anaheim Angels. Open daily for lunch/dinner.

The Catch

1929 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-1829
The Catch Seafood Grill has been Orange County’s local favorite since 1979, serving only the freshest seafood from around the world, “Certified Angus” prime rib, pastas and California’s finest wines. Now open is the unique “Club Room” for your special event. Banquet capacity: 20-300 persons. Dress: Business/casual. Child’s menu. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. All major credit cards accepted

Holiday fun at the Newport Beach Boat Parade!

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the holidays! November has already arrived and December will be here in no time. Soon, the streets of Orange County will be decorated with beautiful lights and festive decorations. The holiday spirit won’t be restricted to the land, however! The holiday celebration will also be in full swing at the Newport Harbor during the 2011 Newport Beach Boat Parade!

The Newport Beach Boat parade is the biggest holiday event in Orange County, Los Angeles, and all of Southern California! It has been around for over 102 years, and this year’s event is sure to be one of the best! During the parade, homes, boats, yachts, docks, and more will be lit up with spectacular holiday decorations!

The parade will definitely get you in the holiday spirit, so be sure not to miss out on this great event! The parade will take place from December 14 through December 18, from 5:45 – 7:45 pm each night. For more information, call (949) 675-0551.

The arrival of Fall means plenty of things for people across the country, including changing weather and football and leaves falling off trees. Here in Anaheim, however, we get excited about the arrival of Fall for another reason. It might be a bit of surprise given that this is California we’re talking about, but now that October is in full swing that means pro hockey is getting started!

What that means is it’s time to gather up your hockey buddies and head over to the Honda Center to see the Anaheim Ducks take on the best teams in the NHL. Our Anaheim Ducks are already off to a great start, climbing right to the top of the standings in the Western Division, and they’re only going to fly higher from there, right? But they can’t do it without you! Everyone in Anaheim needs to be coming out to the game to cheer on the team, and that includes all of our favorite residents at The Crossing.

Heading out to a hockey game with your friends or family is a great, affordable night of entertainment that anyone can enjoy. Hockey really is an exciting sport to see live an in person (it’s much better live than on TV, trust us), so pick up your tickets soon and get into the hockey spirit!

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Now that Fall is in full swing, it won’t be long before the holiday season will be here and families all over America will be sitting down together to have a wonderful meal. Not everyone is quite so fortunate, however, and plenty of families will struggle through yet another season.

What’s good, though, is you can help! One of the simplest ways to help families in need in our area is to work with the Orange County Food Bank. This incredible organization distributes food to families all over Orange County that are in desperate need, providing 15 million pounds of food annually. Handing out all that food isn’t exactly easy, so they rely on volunteers to give their time at the food bank whenever possible. Volunteering your time at the food bank is a really great way to help out the community, and you’ll be making a difference in the lives of many people.

For those who can’t find time to volunteer, you can still help out by donating food like canned goods. They even accept monetary donations if you’d prefer to donate that way.

It doesn’t matter which way you decide to help so long as you make at least some contribution. Give back to the community and help make the world a little bit better place for a few unfortunate families this holiday season at the Orange County Food Bank.

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You won’t find any better restaurants than the ones right here in Orange County. There’s so many unique, tasty places to dine no matter what area you’re in, but especially in Anaheim. There’s a few people out there who might not know about all the wonderful places to eat in town, and that’s why they’ve put together OC Wine & Beer Weeks.

Designed to help promote all the great restaurants in the Orange County area, OC Wine & Beer Weeks offer anyone who loves to go out to eat a chance to experience some of the most amazing food in town. Restaurants from all over the area will be participating, including favorites like Anaheim White House, Orange Hill, House of Blues and many, many more. The list goes on and on, just take a look for yourself at all the participating restaurants.

There’s no need for a ticket to get involved with this county-wide event; all you have to do is show  up at a one of the restaurants participating and ask about their specials they’re doing for OC Wine & Beer Week. It’s as simple as that. They’ll be doing all kinds of special dinners and pairings with your favorite beers and wines, so this is really something special that you’d be loathe to miss out on.

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