Orange County's Best Mother's Day Events
Considering all that mom has done for you, don't you think she deserves at least a day of getting completely spoiled? Show mom how much you appreciate her by doing something fun on Mother's Day. Between a champagne brunch and a day on the water, your mom will surely appreciate how you choose to celebrate her.
Tangata Mother's Day Buffet
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 550-0906
www.bowers.org
The award-winning restaurant of Tangata offers an annual Mother's Day brunch in its historic mission-style courtyard at the Bowers Museum. The restaurant seats close to 160 people and the menu includes fresh-baked croissants, summer melon salad, classic Caesar salad, lobster orzo salad, chilled celery root soup, buttermilk pancakes and much more. Adults are $39 each and children under the age of 12 are $18.
Mother's Day at Orange County Mining Co.
Orange County Mining Co.
10000 Crawford Canyon Road
Orange, CA 92705
(714) 997-7411
www.orangecountyminingco.com
The view from the Orange County Mining Co. is a great setting for either a pre-Mother's Day brunch or the day of for mom and the whole family. The prepared selection for the day of celebration includes a traditional champagne brunch that is $29.95 for adults and $11.95 for children under 12 on Saturday and $39.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 12 on Sunday.
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Don The Beachcomber Mother's Day Champagne Brunch
Don The Beachcomber
16278 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(562) 592-1321
www.donthebeachcomber.com
If you are looking for a traditional brunch with a twist, Don The Beachcomber is the place to spend time with your mother on Mother's Day. Serving the traditional brunch offerings of make-it-yourself omelet's, snow crab, salads and much more, the restaurant also plans to feature two live Polynesian shows. Mothers in attendance will also be given a free gift.
Mother's Day Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruises
Newport Landing Whale Watching
309 Palm St., Suite A
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-0551
www.newportwhales.com
Looking for a change from the traditional Mother's Day brunch? Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise for whale and dolphin watching. The amenities include both indoor and outdoor seating, a bar that serves all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and crew members that will tend to your needs. The prices for this adventure are $32 for adults and $26 juniors and seniors. Cruises depart at 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Mimosas & Makeovers with Mom
The Spa at Laguna Cliffs
25135 Park Lantern Point
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 487-7576
www.lagunacliffspa.com
Nothing is more relaxing than a day of pampering and beauty. On Saturday, May 11 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., The Spa at Laguna Cliffs will be hosting complimentary makeovers for mothers that include makeup, eyebrow threading and shaping. Enjoy a mimosa during your visit as well. The facility offers 14,000 square feet with private lockers, whirlpool, wet and dry sauna and Swiss showers.
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Elle Toussi is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
