After amassing a glut of amazing motor vehicles, car enthusiast and Marconi Automotive Museum founder Dick Marconi wanted to give back to his community. In order to do so he also created the Marconi Foundation for Kids. Every visit to the museum costs a $5 donation to the Foundation, which then disseminates at least a million dollars a year to other local charities for at-risk children.  The $30 million collection itself is very impressive, more than worth the price of admission, with everything from a Roadster Coupe to a Ferrari F50 in its collection. The staff here is knowledgeable and more than willing to help in a visitor’s perusal of the collection, and the cars and motorcycles are not roped off, which means you can approach them and look inside at your leisure. The museum rents its space out for events running the gamut from mitzvahs to weddings, as well, with net proceeds from these going to charities too.

Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 258-3001
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A Southern-style backyard crab fest comes to Santa Ana thanks to The Boiling Crab. Unlike your standard seafood restaurant, The Boiling Crab offers a super fun environment along with its fresh and flavorful seafood fare. This is a place for friends and family to have fun together while also feeding their faces with all this good grub. So much Cajun flavor runs through The Boiling Crab you may think you’re having a meal somewhere in the deep south. Seafood is seasoned in a bag to ensure a total coating of flavors and brought to your table that way to preserve all the tasty goodness. The Boiling Crab serves just about every type of seafood imaginable, including lobster, crawfish, shrimp, clams, mussels, and of course, crab. There many spice levels to choose from, as well as flavorings, which include raging Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic, or a mix of all three.

The Boiling Crab
1500 West Macarthur Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-2722
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Tutto Fresco in Orange seeks to change people’s conceptions about fast food by offering fresh, quality Italian meals in a fast food setting. Customers can choose between dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru service, making Tutto Fresco a popular choice for customers looking for a good meal even when time is short. Open for over 20 years, the restaurant is known for fast, friendly service and fresh-tasting dishes. The restaurant offers a surprisingly large menu, boasting everything from pizza and pastas to salads and sandwiches. A popular take-out feature is the selection of “Family Dinners” that includes entrees, pastas, and side options, pre-selected and packaged into an affordable family meal. Regular patrons suggest menu highlights such as the margarita pizza, linguini with clams, and roasted chicken. With almost all choices available for $10 or less, Tutto Fresco’s affordability further adds to its appeal, making it a popular spot for big groups seeking a casual meal.

Tutto Fresco
1333 N. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 771-1555