Matei’s Liked Places
Balboa Pier is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

1. Balboa Pier

E Balboa Blvd (at Main St), Newport Beach, CA
Pier · 34 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: A Southern California classic! Get a (wood!) fire pit, grab a shake a rubys and enjoy heaven!

In-N-Out Burger is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

2. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
594 W 19th St (at Anaheim Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Good. Cheap. Fast. A classic...!

Disneyland Park is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

3. Disneyland Park

9.4
1313 Disneyland Dr (btwn Ball Rd & Katella Ave), Anaheim, CA
Amusement Park · The Anaheim Resort · 1769 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: T-mobile's network is almost useless and there's no wifi. Wtf?

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

4. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

9.1
270 E 17th St (btwn Westminster & Santa Ana Avenue), Costa Mesa, CA
Donut Shop · Eastside Costa Mesa · 92 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Best. Donuts. In. The. World.

Ara's Pastry is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

5. Ara's Pastry

4945 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Los Feliz · 3 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: One word: BAKLAVA. the rest is debatable...

Foodtruck At LACMA is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

6. Foodtruck At LACMA

6067 Wilshire Blvd
Food Truck · Miracle Mile · 1 tip

Matei P.Matei P.: Perfect place to visit before Jazz at lacma - had a an amazing panini from an Italian food truck...

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

7. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: World class art museum. Be sure to also check out the modern wing! Not to be missed!

Jazz at LACMA is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

8. Jazz at LACMA

8.8
5905 Wilshire Blvd (6th & Fairfax), Los Angeles, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Wow! Wow! Wow! Show up at least 30 min before the show if you want a seat. Pack a dinner and drinks. You'll be happy!

9. La Sirena Grill - South Laguna

8.5
30862 Coast Hwy (at Montage Resort Dr), Laguna Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Strip mall location. That notwithstanding, good cal-mex food. Salmon salad and quesadillas are a highlight. Nice beer selection.

Griffith Observatory is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

10. Griffith Observatory

9.3
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 640 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Beautiful building. Beautiful views. Take your kids. Watch the shows.

The French Press is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

11. The French Press

8.8
1101 State St (at Figueroa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 88 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Good espresso, coffees, teas and the usual jazz. Nice people.

Jalama Beach County Park is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

12. Jalama Beach County Park

7.6
9999 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Beautiful wild beach. Good for surfing (windy), beachcombing or just watching the waves come and go... Great camping spot and general store

Jalama Beach Store is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

13. Jalama Beach Store

7.5
Jalama Beach Road, Jalama, CA
Convenience Store · 3 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: You can find everything. Even things you're not particularly looking for. ...burgers are good. Simple and a bit overhyped, but good and timely.

Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

14. Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
201 W Mission St (at De La Vina St), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Barbara · 47 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Excellent, American style ice cream! A local institution well worth experiencing. Incredible Flavors!

Hinano Cafe is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

15. Hinano Cafe

8.5
15 Washington Blvd (at Speedway), Venice, CA
Burger Joint · 112 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Decent burgers. Good beers and authentic atmosphere. Locals.

The Original Hoy Ka Hollywood is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

16. The Original Hoy Ka Hollywood

8.0
5908 W Sunset Blvd (Bronson), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Good,quick, honest and cheap Thai food. Too bad they don't serve beer.

Huntington Beach City Beach is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

17. Huntington Beach City Beach

9.3
103 Pacific Coast Hwy (btwn Beach Blvd. & Seapoint St.), Huntington Beach, CA
Beach · Downtown Huntington Beach · 92 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Wide sandy beach. Clean and well maintained. Very S Cal!

Corona del Mar State Beach is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

18. Corona del Mar State Beach

9.2
3001 Ocean Blvd (at Iris Ave), Newport Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · Corona del Mar · 63 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: One of the best beaches in Orange County! Beautiful rock formations, scenic jetties, smooth entry into the water and incredible views make for a winning combo. Park around Ocean ave to avoid the fee

Zinc Café is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

19. Zinc Café

8.6
350 Ocean Avenue, Laguna, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Good coffee joint with outside seating. A bit of a local institution.

Wurstküche is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

20. Wurstküche

9.0
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
German Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Gourmet sausages and quality beers served in a hip setting to good people.

GTA  (Gjelina Take Away) is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

21. GTA (Gjelina Take Away)

8.8
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Café · 106 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Gjelina without the reservation or the wait, or even the sticker shock. Great food served by good people. A local institution.

Gjusta is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

22. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Food is similar to Gjelina take away, with an emphasize on baked goods and sandwiches. As expected, high quality, cool design and funky people.

Tortoise General Store is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

23. Tortoise General Store

1208 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 21 tips and reviews
Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

24. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.3
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 164 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: A beautiful building - worth a visit even if not attending a concert. Climb up and around it :-)

South Coast Plaza is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

25. South Coast Plaza

9.1
3333 Bristol St (at I-405 Fwy), Costa Mesa, CA
Shopping Mall · South Coast Metro · 254 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Shopping Mecca!

Laguna Beach is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

26. Laguna Beach

9.5
1600 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Beach · The Village · 102 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: One of the classic Southern California beaches! A must for any tourist!

Growers Direct is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

27. Growers Direct

7.8
101 E 17th St (at Superior), Costa Mesa, CA
Farmers Market · 21 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Good choice of fresh fruits and vegetables. Good value.

Taco Loco is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

28. Taco Loco

8.4
640 S Coast Hwy #1, Laguna Beach, CA
Taco Restaurant · The Village · 57 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Excellent Mexican seafood tacos, salads and quesadillas! Go for their specials!

OC Fair & Event Center is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

29. OC Fair & Event Center

8.6
88 Fair Dr (at Newport Blvd), Costa Mesa, CA
Event Space · 124 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: Go the OC Fair during August - Americana at its best!

Balboa Beach is one of Matei’s Liked Places.

30. Balboa Beach

9.5
E Balboa Blvd (at Main), Newport Beach, CA
Beach · Balboa Village · 53 tips and reviews

Matei P.Matei P.: One of the best beaches in Southern California. Old school and authentic 😎