Happy Hours in Orange County

Dana Point

Salt Creek Grille

French 75 Cocktail © Yelp

The Point

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Address:
32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Since 1996
• Provides “from-scratch cooking”
• Custom-made menu items
• Ingredients sourced locally
• Fresh seafood, hand cut

Address:
32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Since 1996
• Provides “from-scratch cooking”
• Custom-made menu items
• Ingredients sourced locally
• Fresh seafood, hand cut

Craft House

House Moscow Mule © Yelp

Address:
34094 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday & Thursday: 4 PM – 6 PM
Friday & Saturday: 4 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – 11 PM

More information:

• One of Orange County’s best restaurants
• New American cuisine
• Craft cocktails at the bar
• Seafood freshly caught in Dana Point Harbor
• Established in 2016

Brio Tuscany Grille

Sangria & pomegranate
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Address:
24050 Camino del Avion, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 4 PM – 6:30 PM

More information:

• Family-owned and operated
• sophisticated cocktails
• Wide-ranging menu
• Both a quiet and a lively atmosphere
• Established in 1994

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern

Famous Bloody Mary &
Bloody Mary Meal
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Address:
25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere near Dana Point Harbor
• Traditional American fare with an artisanal twist

Station Craft

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Address:
34150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• California cuisine
• Fresh beer
• Excellent service

Whitestone Restaurant & Bar

50 International wines © Yelp

Address:
34212 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Friday & Sunday, 4:30 PM – Close
(At the bar area only)

More information:

• Handcrafted cocktails and a carefully selected wine list
• Award-winning chef Anthony Celeste
• Contemporary Cuisine
• Founded in 2019

Coastal Kitchen

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Address:
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM
(Holidays excluded)

More information:

• Friendly, comfortable atmosphere
• Established in 2016

Stillwater Spirits & Sounds

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Address:
24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Wood-fired pizza
• Upscale meals made with local ingredients
• Founded in 2013
• Syrups and infused liquors made in-house

Coastal Kitchen

Margarita with Pineapple
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Address:
34195 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Original hobby surf shop
• Best Taco Tuesday
• The best Happy Hour in town
• Founded in 2020

Laguna Niguel

The Original Patsy’s Irish Pub

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Address:
28971 Golden Lantern St, Ste 108, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Established in 1984
• Known for its Corned Beef Tacos
• South Orange County’s Best Irish Pub

Hendrix Restaurant and Bar

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Address:
32431 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Everyday – Weekend, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Owned and run locally by Sentinel Restaurant Group
• Established in 2017
• Outstanding wine dinner

The Bistro K

Creme Brûlée, Coconut Cake and Tiramisu,
and Espresso Martini © Yel

Address:
30100 Town Center Dr, Ste M, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Dining on the patio
• Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening
• Traditional Italian dishes with a New World twist
• Catering

Mangia Bene Cucina

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Address:
27281 La Paz Rd, Ste I, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Every day, 11:30 AM – 6 PM

More information:

• Orange County landmark for over 20 years
• Traditional Italian fare
• Desserts, pasta dishes, burgers, pizza, steaks, and appetizers
• Catering services are available
• Various beers, wines, and spirits

Knolls Restaurant

Great Craft Beer Selection © Yelp

Address:
Laguna Niguel Plaza
29971 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 3 PM – 7 PM
Sunday – Monday, All Day

More information:

• Orange County’s Best Pizza 2016 – 2017
• Casual American cuisine
• Offers a great wine list, 16 craft beers, and a variety of specialty cocktails
• Serves pizza, wings, pasta, salads, steaks, and seafood

Rangeen Kitchen

Butterfly Pea Flower Ice Tea © Yelp

Address:
28241 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ste G, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Every day, 3 PM – 6 PM (dine-in only)

More information:

• Indian-Cali cuisine
• Happy Hour Special – 10% off on all appetizers, 20% off on all beverages

Bricco

Bar © Yelp

Address:
28083 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 4 PM – 5:30 PM

More information:

• Established in 2017
• Beers on tap, homemade desserts, pasta dishes, a wine bar with chilled wine dispensers, and hand-tossed pizzas
• Happy Hour Promo – $ 1.5 Off beers, $ 2 Off wine by the glass

Salt Creek Wine Company

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Address:
30100 Town Ctr Dr, B-2, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Daily, 3 PM – 6 PM
Thursdays, 3 PM – Closing

More information:

• Casual and comfortable setting
• Family-owned and operated
• Large wine selection
• Founded in 2003

WR Kitchen & Bar

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Address:
28061 Greenfield Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Established in 1992
• The best BBQ in Southern California
• A relaxed dining experience
• Full bar, prize-winning BBQ, snacks, and tacos

Board & Brew – Laguna Niguel North

Bar Area © Yelp

Address:
27000 Alicia Pkwy, Ste B, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Genuine California lifestyle
• Founded in 2016
• Craft beer and signature sandwiches
• Relaxed atmosphere
• A beach setting

Laguna Beach

Oak Laguna Beach

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Address:
1100 S Coast Hwy, Ste 202, Golden Lantern, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Live DJ 
• Diverse cuisine
• Rustic modern ambiance

Reunion Kitchen + Drink

Hibiscus Margarita © Yelp

Address:
610 N Coast Hwy, Ste 102, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Weekdays, 4 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Cocktail creations
• Contemporary comfort food

The Cliff Restaurant

Mango Sunburn © Yelp

Address:
Laguna Village Arts and Flowers
577 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Live Music
• Oceanfront dining

Starfish Laguna Beach

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Address:
30832 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Daily, 3 PM – 6 PM
(Called Opium Hour)

More information:

• 90-item menu
• Family-oriented method of service 
• Carefully selected beverage menu
• Fusion of coastal Asian cuisine

230 Forest Avenue

Mission Fig Margarita © Yelp

Address:
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

More information:

• Fresh seafood
• Opened in the summer of 1995

Coyote Grill

Hibiscus Margarita © Yelp

Address:
31621 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Delicious food
• Peaceful views
• “Best Bloody Mary” in the Orange County Register and “Best Fish Taco” in the Orange County Weekly
• Featured in 2003 on television programs like Rachel Ray’s “$40 a Day”
• Laguna Beach Magazine named “The Best Margarita” and “The Best Burrito”

Las Brisas

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Address:
361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Panoramic view of Laguna Beach’s coastline
• Traditional Southern California cuisine
• Elegant dining areas and a tranquil outdoor patio
• World-class service and a chef-curated menu

Lumberyard

Yard Bar © Yelp

Address:
384 Forest Ave, Ste 10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 5 PM

More information:

• Casual but stylishly modern
• Wine and cocktails are only available for pick-up (Order online)
• Currently only offering a limited menu for pick-up and delivery

Mozambique

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Address:
1740 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM
Weekends – 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Established in 2005
• Inspired by the vibrant seaside restaurants of South Africa
• South Orange County, California’s largest event-oriented restaurant.
• Vegetable or beef Samoosas, Chilean Sea Bass, Peri-Peri prawns, and other dishes are on the menu

Skyloft

Deck views © Yelp

Address:
422 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Happy Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM

More information:

• Delicious and “down-home” ribs, smokehouse steaks, brisket, fresh seafood, creative salads, pasta, and sandwiches
• Handcrafted cocktails, local craft beers, and winery selections from the coast
• Taco Tuesdays and more