Tara and Sam's Wedding
November, 2007, Costa Mesa, CA
Venues
Ceremony & Reception
Hotel
Airport
Restaurant
Elephant Bar Restaurant
14346 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA USA
Introducing the ELEPHANT BAR RESTAURANT! They'll take you on a taste safari through exotic destinations to find “elephant size†portions of fresh culinary delights. They'll help you escape the “concrete jungle†and seek out the culinary pleasures of Asia, the Tropics and sensational regional favorites.
Attraction
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA USA
Devoted to promoting human understanding through art with world class exhibitions and collections made possible through partnerships with Palace Musuem, Bejing, the British Musuem and many others.
Discovery Science Center
2500 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92705, US
KID FRIENDLY!!! Houses 120 interactive exhibits for amusement. Visitors can climb the Rock Wall, walk through a tomado, dance on a musical floor or lie on a bed of nails.
Huntington Beach Pier
1000 Main St
Huntington Beach, CA USA
The focal point of Huntington Beach is the pier. Stretching more than 1,800 feet into the ocean, it is the perfect vantage point for viewing the gorgeous coastline and watching the awesome talent of local surfers. Fishing is another popular activity on the pier, which is complete with a bait shop and fish cleaning stations that are conveniently located onsite. The pier is home to the Surf City Store, Kite Connection and Ruby's Diner, which is located at the ocean end of the pier. What looks like an air traffic control tower is actually Lifeguard Tower Zero, manned 365 days a year by an internationally respected group of lifeguard professionals. At the base of the pier are Duke's and Chimayo at the Beach, restaurants that offer upscale atmospheres and beautiful views. In addition, there are more than a dozen beach volleyball courts nearby. Free weekend summer concerts, a weekly farmer's market and other special events are held at the Pier Plaza Amphitheater. The pier area is also where international sports competitions that draw thousands of spectators and nationally televised coverage are held. The most famous events are the US Open of Surfing and the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament. FREE ADMISSION
Irvine Spectrum Center
71 Fortune
Irvine, CA USA
(949) 450-1153
Large outdoor shopping mall. There is a movie theatre here. Restaurants include Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs and California Pizza Kitchen.
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Dr
Laguna Beach, CA USA
Representing the core California art scene, mixing historical and contemporary exhibitions with "pop culture" shows.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
A resort for all seasons, a full fledged resort town where you can strolls parks, explore tidepools, and enjoy the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
Long Beach Aquarium of Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA USA
Meet more than 12,500 animals as you explore sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
With the largest small boat harbor in the world, this beach city is famous worldwide for its picturesque sandy beaches and majestic coastline.
Norton Simon Museum
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA,
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena displays one of the world's finest private collections of European, American and Asian art.
Orange County Museum of Art
Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Dr, Newport Beach, CA,
Known for organizing important exhibitions of contemporary art.
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA,
The San Diego Zoo is 100 lush acres of innovative animals habitats where the animals are the stars. Get up close with the animals with animal shows and encounters.
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA,
Shops, restaurants and outdoor amusement park. FREE admission.
Sea World
500 Sea World Dr
San Diego, CA USA
This 166 acre marine zoological park is home to dolphins, sharks, penguins, polar bear, manatee, otter, seal, sea lion, walruses, flamingoes and much much more.
The Getty Center Los Angeles
1200 Getty Center Dr. (museum access by tram from parking structure at bottom of hill
Los Angeles, CA United States
An educational center and museum which serves a diverse audience through exhibitions, featuring European paintings and photographs, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts and American photographs.



