SANTA ANA. A Tudor-style British pub, this Santa Ana treasure earns high marks for terrific limey fare, including traditional comfort dishes like fish and chips, cottage pie, bangers and mash, and Yorkshire pudding. For added charm, the public house is well-stocked with various and sundry whiskeys, gins, and scotches as well as draughts like McEwans, Guinness, Bass, New Castle, and Boddingtons. A second location is in Fullerton at 709 North Harbor Boulevard (714-871-7447).

FULLERTON. Old English hospitality and a view of the city lights come together at the hilltop Summit House. Take this wonderful ambience and add great prime rib, John Dory (a white fish), salmon Wellington, and unrivaled service, and you can see why it's a local favorite. The tavern bar offers piano music, mixes great martinis, and is the perfect place to wait for your table. Save room for the chocolate almond souffle torte or the English trifle. A special place for a special occasion.

OLD TOWNE ORANGE. A charming pink Victorian house surrounded by a white picket fence ­ not necessarily the type of place you'd expect in Southern California, right? This early 20th-century mansion has been converted into a favorite afternoon destination of well-to-do folks. Enjoy high tea as in London ­ a pot of Lady Barbara or Countess Anne tea served with scones, homemade soup, tea sandwiches, chocolate candies, and delicious desserts displayed on a three-tiered platter.