Click on a category name to read about the top vote-getters in that category in the 30th Annual Best of Orange County Readers’ Choice poll.
PLACES TO GO+DO
Segerstrom Center for the Arts was again selected by voters as the best live theater in Best of Orange County balloting. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Amusement park ride
Beach
Downtown
Fair/festival
Farmers market
Golf course
Live theater
Movie theater
Museum
Music venue
Run/race
Southern California Casino
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Irvine Spectrum Center was voted Best retail shopping and dining destination in the 2023 Best of Orange County balloting. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Automotive: Auto repair
Automotive: Car dealership
Education: Career college/nursing school
Education: Career college/trade school
Education: O.C. college/university
Education: Tutoring service
Financial: Bank
Financial: Credit union
Financial: Mortgage/reverse mortgage lender
Health: Dental practice
Health: Fitness center/boot camp
Health: Hospital
Health: Medical group
Health: Place to buy a hearing aid
Retail: Cannabis dispensary
Retail: CBD store
Retail: Grocery store
Retail: Shopping/dining destination
Retail: Thrift store
Retail: Wine selection
Services: Lawyer/law firm
Services: Meal delivery
Services: Pet clinic/veterinary hospital
LUXURY LIFESTYLE
Happy Jewelers in Fullerton was voted Best Jewelry Store in the 2023 Best of Orange County balloting. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Charitable organization
Cosmetic surgeon
Cruise line
Day spa
Jeweler/jewelry store
O.C. resort
Waterfront dining
Wealth adviser
FOOD & DRINK
Yama Sushi & Grill in Mission Viejo was voted the Best sushi in the Best of Orange County balloting. (Photo by Sam Gangwer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bakery
Bar
Barbecue
Breakfast
Brunch
Burger
Chicken
Craft brewery
Date night restaurant
Doughnut shop
Family-friendly restaurant
Frozen yogurt/ice cream
Happy hour
Italian restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Outdoor dining
Pizza
Seafood restaurant
Steakhouse
Sushi
HOME & GARDEN
Irvine was voted the Best city to live in as part of the Best of Orange County balloting. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A/C and heating company
Apartment community
Appliance store
Blind/shutter store
City to live in
Door/window company
Furniture store
Garden center/nursery
Home builder
Home improvement store
Kitchen/bath remodeling specialist
Mattress store
New home community
Place to buy carpet/flooring
Real estate company
Senior living community