The name isn't fancy; it doesn't hearken back to some agrarian yesteryear or Spanish fantasy heritage—but it is a freaking-cool apartment complex. Sitting on 19 acres across from the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 3400 Avenue of the Arts' buildings are linked by winding paths around babbling streams; calm ponds; and a menagerie of trees, shrubs and flowers. Walking around at night is relaxing, and the way it's laid out actually gives you a feeling of privacy and solace. If the ambiance isn't enough for you, there's also a fancy gym, two salt-water pools, outdoor grilling areas and a billiards room, plus you're within walking distance of South Coast Plaza. The units are pet-friendly and spacious, and many come with a balcony. If you're still not sold, there's a rock-climbing facility, a movie theater, private cabanas—oh, and vessels of burning fire in the ponds! (Because why not?!)
