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UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas: Catch a Flick

March 20, 2013 by

With numerous screens showing first-run Hollywood hits, UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas is Anaheim's home for popcorn entertainment. This is a cool theatre, with big reclining seats that make for a comfy viewing experience. There are also unique amenities such as an over-21 theatre where you can bring alcohol, seats that move along with the film, and the impressive 65- foot Ultramaximum screen. You'll want to become an Ultraviewer, too – this loyalty program lets you redeem points for free tickets and concessions. Don't miss the Cinema Cafe, too, with an expanded menu featuring treats like hummus and paninis. There are also special events like morning screenings for parents with infants as well as "baby's night out" screenings. 

UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas
321 W. Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 399-0300
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ultraluxe-anaheim-cinemas-anaheim

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Discovery Science Center: Plug In and Play Around

March 6, 2013 by

If a trip to Disneyland has left you thirsty for a more intellectually stimulating experience, take a day trip from Coventry Court Apartments to Santa Ana's Discovery Science Center and recharge your mental batteries in this top-notch facility. Opened in 1998, this is one of the largest science museums on the West Coast, with over a hundred amazing hands-on exhibits to entertain and educate. A massive ten-story solar array cube provides power for the structure in an environmentally responsible way while also providing a striking local landmark. Once inside, kids will flock to the cloud ring generator, rock climbing wall, hurricane tube, and other awesome nature-related exhibits on the first floor. Upstairs there’s a tremendous assortment of construction toys and tools to let kids work out their own ideas. This is a place where it’s very easy to blink and find a day’s gone by, so set aside lots of time for your little ones to explore.

Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 542-2823
www.discoverycube.org

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Taste the Grape in Temecula Wine Country

February 27, 2013 by

Unlike many Johnny-come-lately wine destinations in the United States, the Temecula Valley has over two centuries of history in getting grape to glass. The first vintners were Catholic padres at Mission San Juan Capistrano, who embraced the excellent viticulture of the area. Commercial wineries have been active since the late 1960s, and the area has grown into both a popular tourist destination as well as a quick trip for Los Angeles area locals. Wineries often double as bed & breakfasts in the area, many of which are booked up months in advance. And they're a great destination for day trips or weekend excursions from Coventry Court Apartments.

Recommendations include the Falkner Winery, which is located in a gorgeously-designed hilltop building; the Longshadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery, which has six generations of expertise in play in their delicious wines; and the Mount Palomar Winery, which has a lovely patio to sit and relax. When you’re done tasting, the nearby Pechanga Resort & Casino is a heck of a good time as well.

For more information about Temecula Wine Country, visit www.temeculawines.org.

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Santa Ana River Trail: Feel the Breeze

February 6, 2013 by

The 43-mile Santa Ana River Trail has been decades in the making, but residents and visitors in the Orange area now can include 24 miles of the trail as a local place to get their recreation. The trail will eventually be expanded to a 110-mile parkway leading from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean alongside the Santa Ana River. The paved trailway provides opportunity for pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, and runners to enjoy the natural beauty of Orange County leading to and along the coast. The parkway includes sport fields, bird watching spots, and beachfront activities along a relatively flat stretch of the trail. Cyclists caution that the winds blowing off the ocean can be quite strong, but admit this can provide pleasant relief on hot days. Regular visitors note that the trail can be secluded in some areas and advise that visitors stay in groups for safety, or visit primarily during mid-day hours.

Santa Ana River Trail
W. Orangewood Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 555-5555

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Bowers Museum: One of SoCal’s Finest Collections

January 9, 2013 by

Santa Ana’s Bowers Museum has been in operation for almost 80 years, upholding its longstanding reputation as one of Southern California’s finest museums. Featuring exquisite art exhibits from all over the world, the museums permanent exhibitions include everything from 5,000-year-old Chinese and early Native American (specifically, early Californian) works to a collection of over 30,000 objects from Orange County's own colorful history. The Bowers Museum also features a variety of rotating exhibits that have covered interesting topics such as Evita: Up Close and Personal and an entire showcase on Egyptian Mummies borrowed from the British Museum. The museum also holds frequent lectures and family festivals, so there's something for every art-inclined family. In 1994, in fact, Bowers opened its “Kidseum,” an arts-and-culture experience in which children’s creativity is encouraged. 

The Bowers Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children (children under 6 can visit for free). It might just be one of the best museums near Coventry Court Apartments.

Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600
bowers.org

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Grand Central Art Center: Hub for Great Art

December 4, 2012 by

Run by the Fullerton campus of California State University, Grand Central Art Center is dedicated to showcasing art in a variety of media from all over the world. The Art Center is a popular spot — just a short distance away from Coventry Court Apartments — for discovering new artists by taking an art work through the expansive Art Gallery and Project Room, which host four to six exhibits each year. The Theater offers an intimate view of new, thought-provoking dance performances and plays. Its in-the-round design makes sure each of the 85 house seats has a good view of the stage. In addition to its performance space, the Art Center has apartments available for its artist-in-residence and graduate students. These students, along with a board of directors, run the center, selecting and running the exhibits and performances. The public is also invited to a number of lectures on visual arts at the center.

Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-7233

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Orange Circle Antique Mall: A Treasure Seeker’s Dream

November 20, 2012 by

Centrally located in Olde Towne Orange, the Orange Circle Antique Mall is a browser’s paradise. The mall, which is the largest antique mall in Orange County, houses many vendors peddling goods from truly antique (think 1800s) to retro (think 80s). Open for over 40 years, Orange Circle is a veritable labyrinth of antique goods, and the sheer volume of items for sale often shocks first-time visitors to the mall. Frequent visitors rave about the bountiful selection of antique estate jewelry, vintage records, and unique old-fashioned toys. Though prices vary by vendor, bargain hunters tout Orange Circle as a great place to find a fair price on a special item. With everything from furniture to knick knacks and anything in between, the Orange Circle Antique Mall is a gold mine for those who love to browse through history’s best collectables and find something special to take home.

Orange Circle Antique Mall
118 S. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-8160

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Lyon Air Museum: History of the Skies

November 6, 2012 by

A hidden gem near Coventry Court Apartments, the Lyon Air Museum offers aviation exhibits to amaze even the most begrudging museum visitors (your children). While it may look small, the museum can take over two hours to fully peruse — it's a deal for the $12 adult admission price. Centered primarily around World War II, the museum’s collection is an impressive array of airplanes, automobiles, motorbikes, and related memorabilia that create a unique tour through the United States’s history. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a hanger when walking through the vast collection of immense military planes, from the Boeing ‘Flying Fortress’ to the historically important B-52s. There are also fully operational military vehicles and motorcycles, alongside civilian automobiles. Take a docent tour to learn more fun facts and interesting trivia. Then end the day with watching modern airplanes take off from neighboring John Wayne Airport!

Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 210-4585

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South Coast Village Cinema: A Cult Classic Itself

October 9, 2012 by

Remember when theaters screened movies other than the current blockbuster and ticket prices were reasonable? Maybe not if you’re a college student, but either way South Coast Village Cinema will show you a better version of dinner-and-a-movie, not too far from Coventry Court Apartments. Described as a ‘dive’ movie theater, South Coast is not for everyone. But if you can forego cushy seats and clean floors for a unique viewing experience, you’ve come to the right place. Along with showing around four current independent movies per week, South Coast also hosts special screenings of foreign films, cult classics, and their weekly Classic Film Wednesdays. Film buffs have been treated to The Life of Brian, Coffee and Cigarettes, Trainspotting, Office Space, along with some other classics. Come in appropriate apparel for Saturday’s midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

South Coast Village Cinema
1561 W. Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 557-5701

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The Olde Ship: A Voyage to London

September 11, 2012 by

To be transported to Britain, hop aboard The Olde Ship. While not technically an actually ship, the pub replicates the haul of an old-timey boat with dark wooden beams criss-crossing the ceiling; long, sleek tables; and antique decorations. Run by a British couple, The Olde Ship offers pleasingly authentic pub fare and ale for lunch and dinner. Many locals enjoy stopping in the friendly atmosphere for a bottle of British brew, including Boddingtons, Smithwicks, Abbott Ale, and Blackthorn Cider. The bartender is happy to guide newcomers through the delicious creamy beers. The daily menu offers up hearty options like fish and chips, lamb shank, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, and steak and kidney pie (for the daring). Stick around for raucous viewings of live soccer games and live jazz on the weekends.

The Olde Ship
1120 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 550-6700

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