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Downtown Fullerton is packed with shops, vintage stores, and some of the best restaurants in Orange County. Whether you're in the mood for craft cocktails, authentic Italian pizza, or Michelin-rated cuisine, Fullerton has it all.

Here is a comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in Downtown Fullerton, showcasing the city's diverse and vibrant dining scene. 

It highlights top fine dining establishments like Summit House and The Cellar, known for their elegant atmospheres and expertly crafted dishes. 

The guide also explores casual and international cuisine, featuring authentic Neapolitan pizza at Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana, Michelin-recognized South Asian flavors at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, and Mediterranean delights at Les Amis Restaurant. Each restaurant review includes must-try dishes, insider tips, and a food critic’s take, making this a valuable resource for food lovers exploring Fullerton.

Portland is an interesting cornucopia of beautiful nature, progressive culture, friendly people and delightful cuisine. 

Located at the confluence of 2 great rivers, the Columbia and the Willamette, the area was a magnet for early native tribes and more recent European pioneers. 

Although Lewis and Clark did not end their famous journey at this junction, they came close enough to open the way for future settlers. Portland became an incorporated city in 1851. Read more about Portland’s history here. 

Interesting Facts: Just before the official incorporation of the city, the land claim holders Pettygrove and Lovejoy argued about their favorite names for the area known as “The Clearing”. Lovejoy wanted to name it Boston after his hometown and Pettygrove preferred to name it after Portland Maine. They settled the dispute with a coin toss. The famous Portland Penny is now on display at the Oregon Historical Society in downtown.

On a gloomy and drizzly day, I arrived at the Big Sur Adventures store in Pacific Grove to start my e-bike tour through the famous 17-Mile Drive.

I could have wished for a warmer and sunnier day for this adventure, but I understood that the sun rarely shines around the Monterey Peninsula.

Nonetheless, I was ready for this weather with my rain jacket and waterproof backpack.

The check-in at Big Sur Adventures was super easy and the staff were friendly. They had water bottles and snacks laid out for the riders, and I grabbed some for my backpack.

"V" is a variety show that offers a diverse array of performances. It features magic, special effects, daring stunts, comedy, and trained birds. The show takes place in the V Theater, located within the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. A visit to the Miracle Mile Shops is highly recommended to also enjoy the Fountain Show, the Thunder Storm, and the Spice Market Buffet.

The MC, Clint Carvalho, is a renowned bird trainer who appeared on the America's Got Talent TV show. His performances are thrilling, although the loud volume during his acts can be somewhat overwhelming.