8 ideas for treating mom or your mom friends

By: Amanda Huntsman

Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 14, 2023), so now is the time to think about how you are going to celebrate the moms in your life. How do you show your appreciation to your mom, mother-in-law, stepmom, mother figure, or your mom friends? Of course, flowers and a card are always a wonderful way to show your love, but if you want a few new ideas for this Mother’s Day, check out these heartfelt ideas.

1) Visit the Orange County Museum of Art (www.ocma.art), followed by dining at their onsite cafe Verdant or head to South Coast Plaza to enjoy a very special experience at Petrossian located at Tiffany & Co. (www.petrossianrestaurants.com/southcoastplaza).

2) Stroll around Sherman Gardens (www.thesherman.org), followed by eating at their onsite restaurant, 608 Dahlia (www.608dahlia.com)

3) Cruise around Newport Harbor in a Sea Señorita Duffy boat rental, which includes a certified driver. (www.seasenoritaduffy.com)

4) Take a leisurely walk along the beach and historic district at Crystal Cove State Beach, followed by eating at Beachcomber Cafe. (www.thebeachcombercafe.com)

5) Enjoy a special Mother's Day experience at the Tea House on Los Rios, followed by walking the historic district in San Juan Capistrano. (www.theteahouseonlosrios.com)

6) Vintage shopping in Old Tustin, followed by tea service at Morning Lavender & shopping at their cute boutique. (www.morninglavendercafe.com)

7) Antiquing in the Orange Circle, then brunch, lunch, or dinner at Urth Caffe. (www.urthcaffe.com)

8) Mommy and Me Tea at Raya at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, May 1 - 11. (bit.ly/3nNUmFO)