"Brushstrokes instructors paint with you stroke by stroke." That's the slogan at Brushstrokes, and it's a fitting one given that the art studio's painting classes are open to people of all experience levels. Even if you haven't picked up a paintbrush since high school art class, you still shouldn't have any trouble keeping up with […]

The 17th Door Haunted House, about 10 minutes from Estrella, is no amusement park ride. It's a terrifying, all-encompassing experience that follows the story of Paula, a fictitious student at Gluttire University, and the misfortunes and terrors that come her way. The 17th Door Haunted House takes guests on a 30-minute tour of the personal […]

A great baked good is always crave-worthy. The folks at Cream Pan, a Japanese-inspired bakery, are making crave-worthy baked goods daily, and their customers can't get enough! Located one and a half miles from Estrella, the menu consists of croissants (in flavors like almond, butter and chocolate), fresh baguettes, challah bread, olive bread, chocolate chip […]

Boba milk tea has its origins in Taiwan, and about 15 years ago, it was difficult to find it in the U.S. Things are much different now — boba tea, also known as bubble tea, which is characterized by tapioca balls submerged in a milky tea beverage and drawn up through a wide straw — […]

Pack your lawn chairs or blankets and make the mile-and-a-half trip from Estrella to Peppertree Park for Tustin's Concerts in the Park, held Wednesday evenings throughout summer. This week's featured band is Paperback Writers, a Beatles tribute band. Many attendees bring picnic dinners to enjoy as they listen to the music, but don't feel like […]

Part wine bar, part art studio, Pinot's Palette brings the best of two worlds together for a unique date night or evening out with friends. You don't have to bother stopping for your own bottle of vino on the way to Pinot's Palette since it boasts a full bar in-house, a real perk if you're […]