Make His Day
WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Check out these Father's Day ideas sure to make your dad's day memorable.
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Think outside the box of ties and wallets this Father's Day. Try taking him out for a memorable experience.
From seemingly bottomless brunches to hiking and flying, here are some fresh ideas for really making your dad’s day.
Father Knows Brunch
Your dad will love this extravagant brunch buffet, complete with an egg and omelette station, a deluxe carving station with certified Angus beef tri-tip and turkey breast, and Champagne. Try some breakfast pastries baked fresh from scratch, some Lucca pancakes, assorted breads, Italian veggies, and finish off with the dessert spread – complete with eclairs, cream puffs, cannolis, assorted tarts, brownie bites, and more.
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
6507 Quail Hill Pkwy., Quail Hill Village Center, Irvine
$29.95 for adults ($24.95 without Champagne); children under 12 pay their age for brunch
949.725.1773 :: luccacafe.com
Highway to the Danger Zone
Is your dad a bit of a maverick? Air Combat USA can satisfy his inner daredevil by giving him the chance to be a Fighter Pilot for a Day, engaging in a dogfight over the Pacific Ocean for several hours. If he'd rather stay on ground, check out the Flightdeck Air Combat Center, a jet fighter cockpit simulator.
Call to schedule
230 Dale St., Fullerton
Starting at $1,395
714.522.7590 :: aircombat.com
Would He Rather Have Beer?
Take dad to the Beachcomber Café for the I’d Rather Have Beer Brunch. Includes beignets, fresh fruit and choice of entree, plus either a bottle of beer, glass of Champagne, soda, coffee, or orange juice.
7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach
$28.95 for adults, $10.95 for children
949.376.6900 :: thebeachcombercafe.com
First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club & Resort
Does your dad enjoy fine dining in luxury? Treat him to the Father’s Day A La Carte Brunch at First Cabin. Enjoy a three-course menu, complimentary breakfast pastries and a mimosa or some orange juice.
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
1221 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach
$48 per person
949.630.4145 :: balboabayclub.com
Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
If your dad loves seafood and golf, kill two birds with one stone through Scott’s Restaurant & Bar's Man Brunch package. He can choose from two courses from six different options for just $26; or order his choice of bottomless Champagne or beer for $26 as well. The regular menu will also be served. Don’t forget to make sure dad participates in a special contest where he can win three rounds of golf.
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
$26
714.979.2400 :: scottsrestaurantandbar.com
Lazy Dog Café
Dad can enjoy special handcrafted beers – two pints for $2 – and a free limited edition pint glass (while supplies last). Let him kick back and watch the Dodgers, Angels, World Cup – whatever he feels like – while grubbin’ on some great food.
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
1623 W. Katella Ave., Orange
Prices vary (see regular menu)
714.769.7020 :: lazydogcafe.com
Dana Pride Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise
Come aboard the 95’ Dana Pride for the two-hour long Father’s Day Dinner Cruise, complete with live music from Mike O’Brien, a barbecue dinner, a full cash bar, and the beautiful California sunset.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Meet at Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
$59 for adults, $29 for kids ages three-12, kids under two are free
949.496.5794 :: danawharf.com
Luck o’ the Irish
If your family is Irish, perhaps your dad would enjoy the Annual Irish Fair and Music Festival. This festival is sure to keep him entertained, with 16 entertainment areas, sheepherding shows, Irish dog and horse shows, and endless music, song, dance, and sport.
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Verizon Wireless Ampitheater
8800 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine
$18 for adults ($15 presale), $15 for seniors 62+ and students 13-21 years with ID ($12 presale); children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult
877.740.9888 :: irishfair.org
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
If your dad enjoys murder-mystery books or movies, he’ll definitely love this one-of-a-kind experience with The Gourmet Detective! Have fun, use your imagination and be entertained with comedy, drama, music, and fun. Venture into the realm of play, imagination and fantasy as you partake in the entertainment and help solve this mystery while enjoying dinner… served by the suspects.
Call for ticket pricing and availability
The Balboa Inn
105 Main St., Newport Beach
866.992.5424 :: gourmetdetective.com
Father’s Day Hike
Enjoy an afternoon in the wild on this two-mile hike up and down a steep, uneven trail on Laurel Canyon, led by OC Resources Specialist Laura Cohen. Surprise your dad by packing a picnic dinner for when you reach the top. Reservations required.
4-7 p.m.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Willow Canyon Staging Area
20101 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
$5 per person; park entry fee of $3 per vehicle
949.923.2235 :: lagunacanyon.org
The Orange County Mustang Club Presents: Cruisin’ Brea
If your dad is a car enthusiast, take him to this oldies car show and music festival in downtown Brea, hosted by the OC Mustang Club. This car show features 220 classic cars of every make and model and endless classic tunes: perfect nostalgia for your old man.
Cars parked at 8 a.m.; judging from 10 a.m.-noon; awards at 2:30 p.m.
Beer & Wine Garden, 330 W. Birch St., Brea
Free general admission and parking
1.877.273.2386 :: breadowntown.com
