Best Friend-Date Locations In Orange County

A friend date can mean different things. It can be a place where you go to spend time and hang out with your close friends. It could mean a low-pressure setting for meeting someone that you want to get to know better. No matter how you define it, you want a friend date to be fun and conducive to conversation. Try these places for a great and casual friend date.

Games Plus
518 W. 19th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-8847
www.facebook.com/Games-Plus

Games Plus is a great place to go on a friend date because you'll find a lot of ways to occupy yourselves. First, this Costa Mesa fun spot has plenty of pool tables. In fact, they offer more than the one or two that you'll find at other bars. Beyond that, they also have foosball, pinball, and some arcade games to entertain you. Plus, let's face it, it's always good to challenge and beat your friend even if the contest is in something like billiards. You'll also find a good selection of beers here, which allows you to get all your entertainment in one place.

Balboa Fun Zone
600 E. Bay Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 673-0408
www.thebalboafunzone.com

If you're looking for a great place where you can spend time with a friend, Balboa Fun Zone is a great place. You can easily while away a day here while getting some quality time with your friend. Balboa Fun Zone not only has lots of places where you can eat and drink, but also places where you can rent a boat or kayak. Bring your friend(s) here, and you won't have any trouble occupying your time. Parking on Balboa can be tricky - particularly in summer - so you may want to find an alternative way to get there.

Anaheim Packing District
440 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-7225
anaheimpackingdistrict.com

One of the toughest things about getting together with a friend (or friends) is trying to decide where to go - especially if you have different tastes. Anaheim Packing District takes care of that hassle for you. The Anaheim area offers restaurants ranging from Indian to kettle cooking and even a speakeasy. When you go to Anaheim Packing District, you and your friend(s) can choose different options and convene in the common eating area for a good conversation while you eat.

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C4 Deli
200 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 263-1555
www.c4deli.com

C4 Deli is a terrific place to hang out with a friend or a small group. The Santa Ana dei gets busy, but it doesn't get too loud, which makes it a great place to have a conversation with your friends. On top of the relaxed atmosphere, you'll find great food as well as beer and wine here. A couple of games like Connect 4 and Jenga are on the counter for you to play while you're there. Another fun thing to do here is trivia night, which is every Tuesday starting at 7.

Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-8428
www.goathilltavern.com

There are plenty of reasons to go to Goat Hill for a friend date. First, this place has 141 beers on tap, so it is a great place for beer aficionados. The atmosphere is casual - one part neighborhood bar and one part house party. Besides the vast selection of beers, this place also has some good entertainment options like shuffleboard and darts. This is especially a good place to bring a group of friends.

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