Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Get out and see Anaheim CDA Meeting DENTAL TRIBUNE | May 201120A Want to have some fun in Orange County when you aren’t at the meet- ing? Check out the ideas below. GardenWalk There’s no need to worry about transportation to GardenWalk — no matter where your hotel is, if you’re close to the convention center, it’s a few footsteps away. It’s also the perfect place to delight with a stroll under sunny Southern California skies or starry nights. GardenWalk is an open-air dis- trict (more than 400,000 square feet) showcasing a who’s-who of renowned restaurants, shops and cosmopolitan hotels — all surround- ed by lush landscaping, waterfalls and rich architecture. “The opening of Anaheim Gar- denWalk presents visitors with an entirely fresh option for dining and entertainment within the heart of our resort district,” said Charles Ahlers, president of the Anaheim/ Orange County Visitor & Conven- tion Bureau. “Meeting attendees will appreciate the new variety of group dining and off-site entertainment options all within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center.” GardenWalk features a num- ber of nationally known restau- rants, including Roy’s of Hawaii, McCormick & Schmick’s Grille, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen and Bubba Gump Shrimp. There are also plenty of entertain- ment options, including AMF 300, an upscale bowling lounge complete with concierge, executive chef and exclusive bowling party areas; Heat Ultra Lounge, a 9,500-square-foot nightclub; Bar Louie, a hip, urban nightlife restaurant and bar present- ing musical entertainment; and Gar- den Spa, a day spa offering acupunc- ture, massage therapy, mud and ice rooms and more. In addition, Anaheim GardenWalk features a 14-screen movie com- plex with luxury seating and dining and one IMAX screen. Some of the retail stores include Banana Repub- lic, Chico’s, Harley Davidson, White House/Black Market and XP Sports, an Olympic merchandise retailer. “GardenWalk gives Anaheim’s visitors and locals alike a place to dine, shop and explore like no other in Orange County,” said Bill Stone, principal of Excel Realty Holdings, LLC. Tasty treats • Balboa Bar: On Balboa Island in Newport Beach, enjoy the famous Balboa Bar, a square vanilla ice cream treat on a stick, dipped in chocolate and rolled in your choice of candies or nuts. • Date Shake: The Crystal Cove Shake Shack, a historical landmark on Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, opened in 1946 and was recently purchased by Ruby’s. Today, you can still ask for the famous Date Shake, a blended drink of dates and ice cream, or try the locals’ favorite — Monkey Flip, a peanut-buttery concoction. • OC-tini: The Montage Resort & Spa, an exclusive upscale resort in Laguna Beach, welcomes guests to enjoy The OC Martini — a mix of Bacardi ‘O’ Rum, Cointreau and fresh orange juice — in its lobby lounge overlooking the Pacific Ocean. • Boysenberry pie: Today, every boysenberry in the world can trace its roots back to Knott’s Berry Farm. The boysenberry — a cross between a blackberry, a red raspberry and a loganberry — was named after its creator, Rudolph Boysen. Walter Knott was the first to commercial- ly cultivate the boysenberry on his farm, which later became America’s first theme park. • In-N-Out Burger: Southern Californians and beyond crave the simple and delicious menu at the Orange County-based, In-N-Out Burger. Made up only of burgers, fries and shakes, the menu does have a few secret orders. If you’re espe- cially adventurous, try your burger “animal-style” with extra sauce and grilled onions. Flash your badge and save That badge hanging around your neck is worth much more than just entrance to a variety of seminars, workshops and the exhibit hall. It is also worth money in the form of discounts at a myriad of restaurants and shops around the area. To make sure you make the most of that badge, check out our list, then go hit the town. Attractions • Aquarium of the Pacific; 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, (562) 590-3100; get $10 off admission at the aquarium’s ticket window. • Discovery Science Center; 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 542-2823, ext. 5136; get a free “Dino Quest Interactive” attraction transmitter ($5 value). • Flightdeck Air Combat Center; 1601 S. Sunkist, Suite A, Anaheim, (714) 937-1511; save $10 off of a $69 “Delta Mission” — 60 minutes in an authentic F-16 Jet Fighter flight simulator. Offer good for up to seven pilots. Reservations are required. • Historic Mission San Juan Cap- istrano; 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1323; get 50 percent off adult admission price. Admission includes a free digital audio tour, “Voices of the Past.” • Knott’s Berry Farm; 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, (714) 220-5130; adults get tickets for the discounted rate of $39.99. Children ages 3–11 and senior citizens older than 62 get tickets for $19.99. • Medieval Times Dinner and Tour- nament; 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, (888) 935-6878; get 50 percent off regular priced admission. • Pirate’s Dinner Adventure; 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, (866) 439- 2469; get 50 percent off general admission price. • Queen Mary; 1126 Queens High- way, Long Beach, (562) 499-1701; receive one free general admission ticket with one paid admission. • Wild Rivers Waterpark; 8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, (949) 788-0808, ext. 213; receive $7 off general admission and $5 off junior admission (shorter than 48 inches). Park opens May 24. Sports and recreation • Black Gold Golf Club; 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, (714) 961- 0060; 20 percent discount on non- resident green fee; 50 percent dis- count on all club rentals. Reserva- tions may be made only three days in advance for this offer. • Concourse Entertainment Center; 3364 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, (714) 666-2695, ext. 238; buy one game of bowling and get one game free. Offer isn’t valid on Friday or Saturday nights after 5 p.m. • Dana Wharf Sportfishing at Dana Point Harbor; 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, (949) 496-5794; show your badge and receive two tickets for the price of one on any open party (public), two-hour whale- watching or ocean adventure trip. Not valid on Tuesdays. Retail • The Block at Orange; 20 City Blvd., Suite C5, Orange, (714) 769- 4001; show your convention badge at guest services to receive a coupon book. • Citadel Outlets; 100 Citadel Drive, Commerce, (323) 888-1724; get a free preferred customer sav- ings and offers card. • Desert Hills Premium Outlets; 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, (951) 849-5018; receive a compli- mentary VIP coupon book ($5 value) with discount offers at many of the 130 designer and name-brand stores. Mention the “Show Your Anaheim Badge & Save” offer at the manage- ment office (West Wing, Suite 601). • Disney’s Character Warehouse Outlet Store; 243 Orangefair Mall, Fullerton, (714) 870-9363; show your badge and save an additional 15 per- cent off your purchase. • House of Blues Anaheim Retail Store; 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, (714) 520-2373; show your badge and save 10 percent off retail items. Restaurants • Anaheim White House Restau- rant; 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ana- heim, (714) 772-1381; complimenta- ry transportation services for parties of eight to 50 people from Anaheim hotels with advance reservations, based on availability. Twenty per- cent discount off food items for lunch (before 2 p.m.). • California Pizza Kitchen; 321 W Katella Ave. No. 104, Anaheim, (714) 991-0305; receive 20 percent off pur- chase of food and non-alcoholic bev- erages. • Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar; 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, (714) 774-4442; receive 10 percent off food. • Dave & Buster’s; 20 City Blvd., Orange, (714) 769-1515; get a free $10 game with the purchase of a $10 game play. • House of Blues, Anaheim; 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, (714) 520-2373; receive 20 percent off food with convention badge. • Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria; 1550 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, (714) 776-6200; get 10 percent off food. • O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club; 26772 Avery Pkwy., Mission Viejo, (949) 305-5113; play a round of golf and receive 15 percent off lunch and/or dinner. • Tortilla Jo’s; 1510 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, (714) 535-5000; get 10 percent off food. DT (Source: Anaheim/Orange County Visitor’s & Convention Bureau) Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim. (Photo/ www.sxc. hu) Show your CDA Presents badge to receive discounts at a myriad of shops and restaurants.