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FAMILY FAVORITES

Best Beach
North County: Huntington Beach
South County: Laguna Beach

Best Park
Irvine Regional Park

Best Lake for Fishing
Irvine Regional Park

Best Historical Site
Mission San Jun Capistrano

Best Hiking Trail
North County: Irvine Regional Park
South County: Crystal Cove State Park

Best Biking Trail
North County: Santa Ana River Trail
South County: Whiting Ranch

Best Bowling Alley
North County: Concourse Bowling
South County: Irvine Lanes

Best Library
North County: Huntington Beach Public Library
South County: Mission Viejo Public Library

Best Entertainment Center (Chain)
Boomers

Best Entertainment Center (Indep.)
Seascape Kids Fun

Best Fair
OC Fair

Best Theme Park
Disneyland

Best Movie Theater
North County: AMC at the Block
South County: Edwards at Irvine Spectrum

Best Day Trip Destination
San Diego

Best Pet Store (Chain)
Petsmart

Best Public Pool
North County: La Mirada's Splash
South County: YMCA

Best Shoe Store
North County: DSW
South County: Payless

Best Book Store (Chain)
Barnes & Noble

Best Book Store (Independent)
A Whale of a Tale

Best Furniture Store (Chain)
Ikea

Best Clothing Store
North County: Old Navy
South County: Nordstroms

Best Resale Clothing
Children's Orchard

Best Photography Studio
Sears

Best Family Breakfast Restaurant (Chain)
IHOP

Best Family Lunch Restaurant (Chain)
Ruby's

Best Family Dinner Restaurant
North County: Red Robin
South County: Ruby's Souplantation

Best Pizza Place
Round Table

Best Place for a Treat
Yogurtland

Best Farmer's Market
North County: Fullerton Farmer's Market
South County: Irvine Great Park

FOR KIDS

Best Hair Cut Place
North County: Rainbow Kids
South County: First Cuts

Best Tutor Program
Kumon

Best Nanny Service
North County: Seeking Sitters
South County: OC Nannies

Best Day Camp
Camp James

Best Overnight Camp
North County: Camp Oakes
South County: Camp Scherman

Best Arts & Crafts Class
Micheal's

Best Dance Class
North County: Freckled Frog Learning Center
South County: Pacific Dance

Best Theatre Class
North County: The Art of Dance and Ballet
South County: South Coast Repertory

Best Music School
Yamaha

Best Music School (Independent)
Fountain Valley Music Center

Best Martial Arts Class
North County: Tae Kwon Do, Boys and Girls Club
South County: ATA Irvine

Best Swim Class
Waterworks Aquatics

Best Gymnastics Class
North County: My Gym
South County: Team OC

Best Playground
North County: Seascape Kids Fun
South County: Bill Barber Park

Best Pony Ride
Irvine Regional Park

Best Place to See Animals
North County: Santa Ana Zoo
South County: San Diego Zoo

Best Place to Fly a Kite
Huntington Beach

Best Skate Park
North County: Vans
South County: Etnies

Best Roller Rink
Fountain Valley Skate Center

Best Ice Rink
North County: Anaheim Ice
South County: Aliso Viejo Ice Palace

Best Birthday Entertainment Place
North County: Seascape Kids Fun
South County: Pump It Up

Best Party Entertainer
Jules Music for Kids

Best Birthday Cake Provider (Chain)
North County: Cinderella Cakes
South County: Albertson's

Best Birthday Cake Provider (Indep)
North County: Beverly's Best
South County: French's Bakery

Best Indoor Play Place
North County: Seascape Kids Fun
South County: Pump It Up

Best Kid's Museum
Discovery Science Center

Best Merry-Go-Round
North County: South Coast Plaza
South County: Irvine Spectrum

Best Storytelling Time
North County: Huntington Beach Library
South County: Mission Viejo Library

Best Children's Live Theater
North County: La Mirada Theater; OC Performing Arts Center; Orange County Children's Theater
South County: South Coast Repertory

Best Toy Store (Chain)
Toys R Us

Best Candy Store
North County: See's Candy
South County: Powells

Best Candy Store (Indpendent)
North County: Fuzziwigs
South County: Balboa Candy Store

FOR MOM

Best Maternity Store
North County: Motherhood Maternity
South County: A Pea in the Pod

Best Shopping Mall
South Coast Plaza

Favorite Boutique
North County: No Rest For Bridget
South County: Daisy Shoppe

Best Coffee Place (Chain)
Starbucks

Best Coffee Place (Independent)
Kean's Coffee

Best Nail Salon
Happy Nails

Favorite Spa
Burke Williams

Best Fitness Center
24 Hour Fitness

Best Yoga Class
RA Yoga

Best Grocery Store
Trader Joe's

Best Girlfriend Getaway
Las Vegas

FOR DAD

Best Fitness Center
24 Hour Fitness

Best Hardware Store
Home Depot

Best Sports Bar
ESPN Sports Zone

Dad's Favorite Sports Team
Anaheim Angels

Best Guy's Getaway
Las Vegas

Best Men's Hair Salon/Barber Shop
Sports Clips