In just a few months, I will be leaving my hometown for the first time in my life to attend college. Although Orange County has its downsides—such as Huntington Beach—it is still perfect in my eyes, and I can’t believe I have to say a temporary goodbye.

As I have lived in the O.C. for 18 long years, I have made countless memories all over the county, and I hold so many specific locations near to my heart. Here is a list of places all over Orange County that have been key parts of my childhood:

 

1. 32nd St, Newport Beach

2. The Richard Nixon Library

3. Yorba linda Blue Scoop

4. The Orange Circle (R.I.P. to the fountain)

5. Urth Café at the Orange Circle

6. Disneyland (specifically the Churros and Bread Bowls)

7. Knott’s Scary Farm (shout out to the Boysenberry cream cones)

8. Being driving distance from the beach and LA

9. Yorba Linda Avalon

10. Imperial Highway

11. Chuck-E-Cheese in Placentia

12. Camelot Golfland

13. Getting In-N-Out after any public function

14. The Brea Mall (specifically as a middle schooler)

15. The Fashion Island Urban Outfitters

16. TK Burgers in Newport

17. Kopan Ramen

18. Cinema City

19. The beautiful drive to Laguna Beach

20. The Servite theatre

21. Seeing someone wear a Bass Pro Shop hat every time I turn a corner

22. St Martin’s Oktoberfest

23. The O.C. Fair

24. Joe’s Italian Ice

25. Driving down PCH

26. The Irvine Spectrum (as a middle schooler)

27. The 91 freeway

28. Trista’s dad’s house and her dog

29. Olive Seed Café

30. Cucina Enoteca at Fashion Island

Over the next few months, I plan on visiting each of these places one last time to heal my soul. So, if you see me roaming 32nd St every single day this summer, mind your business.