Westminster Culture: Visit a Museum Near the City

Life can get pretty busy with the various work, social and family obligations we all have on a weekly basis. And many of the wonderful resources and activities your city has to offer can get lost in the shuffle. One activity we should all probably do more of is visit a museum. When was the last time you actually stepped foot inside one? If your answer dates back to a middle school field trip, then you need to get out of the house and visit one asap. The city of Westminster and the surrounding areas have a wonderful list of places to visit. Here are three great museums within driving distance of your apartment.

 

Westminster Museum

8612 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 891-2597

 

Garden Grove Historical Society

12174 Euclid St
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Phone number: (714) 530-8871

 

Blakey Historical Park

8612 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 893-0134

Where to Wine and Dine Near your Westminster Apartment

If you are looking for a fine dining experience with aged streaks, vintage wine and a meal that might cost an arm and a leg (but be worth every penny), you will have to travel out of Westminster and into the Anaheim area. Luckily, Anaheim is just a hop skip and a jump away from your apartment and is full of wonderful fine dining restaurants that will leave you wanting more.  If you would like to spend a little money the next time you dine out and remind yourself why you work so hard, here is a quick list of three fine dining locations near your apartment.

 

Napa Rose

1600 S Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802

Phone number: (714) 300-7170

 

Club 33

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

 

Morton’s The Steakhouse

1895 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Phone number: (714) 621-0101

Best Places to Walk and Jog Near Westminster

Running is an excellent way to lose weight, but if you are not eating right, all that exercise might be in vain. Most, if not all, fitness experts stress the importance of healthy eating when exercising, because you cannot out train your bad eating habits. Since spring is finally here, and summer right around the corner, now is the time to start those early morning or after dinner runs and jogs. If you are not a fan of treadmills and the gyms, here is a list of three parks and running trails to try near your Westminster apartment. Have fun and happy running.

 

Mile Square Regional Park

16801 Euclid St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 973-6600

 

Huntington Central Park

18000 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

 

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

18000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Phone number: (714) 846-1114

Yummy Pancakes Spots Near Westminster

There are probably a ton of things that you didn’t know about pancakes. For instance, did you know that the U.S produces over three million gallons on a yearly basis? Or that the world’s biggest pancake measured in at a whopping 49 feet and weighed over 6000 lbs? Also, did you know that the most expensive pancake costs $200 and is served in England? Now that I’ve peaked your interest with pancake trivia, here is a quick list of three excellent pancake spots near your Westminster apartment. If you get to try one of these spots soon, let us know how good they are in the comments sections.

 

Uncle Pete’s Cafe

14276 Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 893-4991

 

Pam’s Place

13085 Springdale St
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 248-9446

 

Café Westminster

6260 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 895-4485

Where To Attend an Easter Service Near Westminster

Easter is one of the biggest religious holidays of the year and it tends to be the one day that most people attend church. If you are living in Westminster and are searching for a church to attend this weekend, do not worry because the city has a host of excellent options. Many of the services will feature an Easter Egg hunt for the little ones, so if you have children, attending a service on Easter is a must. Here is a quick list of three friendly and welcoming churches to attend this Easter weekend

 

The Father’s House

13841 Milton Ave
Westminster CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 842-4400

 

First Presbyterian Church of Westminster

7702 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 893-1393

 

Journey Evangelical Church

14614 Magnolia St
Westminster, CA 92683 Phone number: (714) 893-5500

Where to Watch The NCAA Tournament In Westminster

March Madness isn’t about basketball. The NCAA tournament is about going to sports bars, filling out brackets and having fun. Even if you are not a basketball fan, going to a bar to watch a game can still be pretty fun. The 64-team tournament is set to start on Thursday and provide and entire weekend of games. If basketball is not your thing, embrace March Madness and hit up a bar, because that’s all anyone will be talking about this week. Here is a quick list of three great bars to visit near your Westminster apartment.

 

The Posse Bar

13093 Springdale St
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (657) 227-7171

 

Beach Girls Bar

15549 Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 248-9585

 

Michaels Sports Pub and Grill

15192 Goldenwest St
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 373-5665

 

Irish Pubs To Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Near Your Apartment

The easiest and perhaps most fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by going to an authentic Irish pub and experiencing the holiday the right way. This year the holiday falls on a Thursday, March 17, which might as well be the weekend, so no one will begrudge you, if you have a little too much fun. Here is a quick list of three excellent reviewed Irish pubs (on Yelp) to try during your St. Patrick’s Day bar hop next week. Just be sure to drink responsibly and never drink and drive (that’s why we have Ubers and taxi’s)

 

Silky Sullivans

10201 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 963-2718

 

Fitzgeralds Pub

19171 Magnolia St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Phone number: (714) 968-4523

 

O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grille

19047 Bushard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Phone number: (714) 964-6741

How To Throw a fun and exciting Oscar Party

The Oscars are this Sunday and most of the buzz seems to be around Leonardo DiCaprio, who may finally win his long overdue award (shouldn’t he have won the award five years ago?). If you are a pop culture junkie and plan to host a party, here are a few tips for making your event a memorable one.

 

Popcorn bar: clear out a table and put lots of popcorn and a load of fun topping. Throw some jalapenos, honey, tabasco sauce, butter, yummy worms—anything that might taste great with a bowl of popcorn.

 

Champagne: nothing says Oscars like a glass of bubbly. Find a tasty recipe or just drink it on ice. Yes, it’s a Sunday and everyone has work the next day, but the drink can add a bit of style and classes to an Oscar party.

 

Games: everyone loves to show off their pop culture and movie knowledge, so give your guest the opportunity. Write movie quotes from all the nominated films on an index card and challenge your guest to name as many as possible. Give a prize to anyone that produces a perfect score.

 

How to Sound Proof Your Apartment Against Outside Noise

If your apartment has been noisy for whatever reason—loud neighbors or construction work going on—here are a few tips for sound proofing your home.

 

Thick drapes: hang thick drapes in your bedroom or living room to help absorb outside noise. Something as simple as this can make a huge difference.

 

Decorations: hang sound absorbing materials like fabrics and cork on your walls. Of course, this should be done with a stylish DIY project to help create a fun, yet useful piece of décor.

 

Furniture: arrange your furniture so that it block noise coming from the problem area. If your issue is with the balcony put furniture in a layout that will absorb the most sound coming from that area. This might seem small, but it will go a long way in reducing noise.

Where To Get Valentine’s Day Flowers In Westminster

Flowers are a traditional and old school Valentine’s Day gift, but that does not mean they are not a great option. Flowers are a perfect way to say “I love you” this holiday, so why not present your date with a wonderful arrangement? Here are three great flower shops with Valentine’s Day sales near your Westminster apartment. Just be sure to place your orders now, because Valentine’s Day can be a busy holiday with last minute buyers flooding stores with orders. So grab some before they sell out. Have fun and enjoy the most romantic holiday of the year.

 

Oceanic Flowers

14266 Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (949) 836-5509

 

Fresh Cut Flowers

13460 Goldenwest St
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 891-1248

 

Elegant Hive

401 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780

Phone number: (657) 231-0187