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5 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Dana Point

The teams competing in the Super Bowl are not yet set, but it's not too early to start thinking about where you'll watch the game in OC.

DANA POINT, CA — We don’t yet know what teams will make it to the big game in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, but it’s not too early to scout the best places to watch here in Dana Point.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Orange County are primed for the handoff. Kickoff in New Orleans is at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Feb. 9, but you’ll want to get to your favorite spot earlier.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

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  • The Point Restaurant & Sports Bar, 34085 CA-1., Dana Point.
    • The well-loved sports bar offers seafood, brick-oven pizzas and cocktails as well as a beautiful view of the harbor and plenty of television screens.

For more on hours, visit the restaurant's website.

  • Hennessey's Tavern, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point.
    • An Irish-style pub chain serving breakfast, bar bites, burgers & more in a casual, traditional space.

For more on hours, visit the restaurant's website.

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  • Pepi's Sports Bar and Grill, 34235 Doheny Park Rd, Capistrano Beach.
    • This popular sports bar serves both American and Mexican food in a casual environment, with plenty of television screens to watch the big game.

For more on hours, visit the restaurant's website.

  • Marni's (formerly Glory Days Beachside Grill), 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach.
    • Marni's offers a laid-back, beachside atmosphere not very far away from the comfort of a big screen TV. They also have plenty of beers and cocktails, as well as a full menu, to keep you satisfied while watching the big game.

For more on hours, visit the restaurant's website.

  • Mutt Lynch's, 2300 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach.
    • Mutt Lynch is a well-loved dive bar that offers flat screens all around, as well as ice cold schooners and chicken wings.

For more on hours, visit the restaurant's website.

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