Long known as a hideaway for celebs and athletes, Orange County is home to some of entertainment’s greatest. They’re just like you, after all — nobody can resist the sun, surf and seaside fun of Orange County. So from mega stars to the women you might just love to hate, here are the top 5 celebrities that call OC home.

For some, fashion is truly art. Expressing yourself and showing off your style might just be the most common showing of performance art, whether you realize it or not. For the fashion-centric, there’s a new place to get your garb, Aura Fashion Gallery, so pay a visit and make sure you’re putting your best into every performance.

The St. Regis Monarch Beach has it all — every amenity you can imagine, an unparalleled seaside location and everything from great food to great service from the instant you step in to the minute you leave. But one draw for locals and visitors alike is Stonehill Tavern, Michael Mina’s modern pub-fare restaurant that’s as delicious as it is fabulous, and with a new chef under the toque, you can be sure the food will be even better than before.

You’re already a fan of SOL Cocina’s Sunday brunch, right? What’s not to love about their bottomless mimosas and the killer Baja California infused cuisine? Well it’s getting better thanks to Chef Deborah Schneider’s newest twist to the brunch routine. Visit this spicy spot for her fresh take on brunch and you’ll be hard pressed to head to any other spot for your Sunday morning meal.

The Brits might have something on afternoon tea — what could be bad about a break from the day and some sweets washed down with tea? We might be a ways away from getting it recognized nationwide, but wouldn’t it be nice to take a rest from your routine? Head to any of these top 5 tea parlors for tea, crumpets and great atmosphere.

Cabernet or Chagall? That’s the question for you. But the answer? It’s both. Whether you’re into art or the art of oenology, you’ll be please to know both will be on display at the St. Regis on Jan. 5 at the first Art & Wine Wednesday of 2011. So forget about stuffy museums and the frills of a wine tasting. Take in two events with one visit to the spectacular resort.

As Executive Creative Director and Founding Partner of Urban Decay
Cosmetics, Wende’s chief priority is to keep Urban Decay a step ahead as one of the hippest, most aggressive niche players in the burgeoning cosmetic industry. And there is no better candidate for the job. Her diverse lifestyle and extensive world travel have opened her eyes to creative approaches that, though not always conventional, have proved truly innovative and powerful.

When the holidays are in full swing, the last thing on your mind might be the New Year’s resolutions that you’re going to make – and possibly break. But if you want to make things a little easier on yourself come 2011, pay a visit to RA Sushi for their latest cocktail creations, the skinny cocktails.

Whether you want a sandwich already made or you’re looking for the best to stuff your own stack, there’s nothing like a real deli to get the best ingredients. But don’t expect a list of supermarkets here, the top 5 delis in Orange County are mom and pop shops that pride themselves on nothing but the best products for you and your sandwiches.