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HiveXO is a tiny little boutique on an island in a parking lot near Salt Creek Beach in Southern Orange County. They sell small items and jewelry and things like that. They also sell vegan and dairy free ice cream sandwiches and that is what this review will focus on. It is very hard to find a gluten-free cookie sandwich. Let's be real, the cookies don't usually hold up! The good is that the sandwiches are very large and appropriately cookie sandwich sized and that they have multiple flavors on any given day. You cannot guarantee that your flavor will be there as the sandwiches are prepackaged and sold according to the batch they have made for that day. Fresh, but not versatile. For my vegan and gluten-free people, these are great because you will stay healthy and have a sweet treat. Downside is sometimes products in this vegan gluten-free category can have a bit of an aftertaste, and even though my strawberry cookie sandwich was tasty, I did leave a bit of a film and a bit of an aftertaste. Overall, I, appreciate what this business is doing and maybe once a summer will grab a sandwich. read more

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Thank you so much for your input. Hope you come back next summer and…

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Jenifer is so amazing and she has the most delicious frozen treats. I got the raspberry plum basil pop and the ice cream sandwiches are all gluten free, dairy free, and Organic. She also has beautiful jewelry and artisan gifts and one of a kind local items. read more

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We were in south county for a tennis match and lucked out going to this spot for a sweet treat. It's tough to find gluten free non dairy desserts, so I checked out Yelp to find this GEM! We were expecting more of a typical ice cream shop and were confused by the location and size, but you know what, size doesn't matter. We ordered two ice cream sandwiches (thank you to a reviewer that said she wished she ordered her own). I had lemon which was the perfect balance of sweet and tart and left my tummy with blissful satisfaction. My husband had the chocolate peanut butter and he didn't speak for the entire 10 minutes devouring every last bite and then I couldn't stop him from speaking raving about what he had just eaten. We can't wait to come back and will happily make the drive for this deliciousness. read more

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Jenifer S.

I’m so happy you loved them. Thank you for the review it made our…

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Staff: The lady was so very nice. My favorite thing about my visit is the payment kiosk didn't have the VERY frustrating guilt tip question. The device merely asked for payment which made me so very happy. Quality/Quantity: They had a bunch of clothes, jewelry, and various ice cream options. The ice cream sandwiches were a high quality with organic ingredients which again made me so happy. These babies were huge and packed with delicious ice cream inside of a delicious cookie. Value: Not bad at all. Overall: I really enjoyed the spot. Great ambiance, plenty of parking, a few tables to sit at, and good service. Pro Tip: Easy to miss as it looks like a pop up store so you wouldn't even know they sold ice cream if no one told you. read more

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Nicole R.

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This place is awesome and loved the cookie sandwiches.. worth every penny.. u pay for good clean ingredients.. They are huge in size but so light and hit the spot for sweet treat. We had peanut butter chocolate and strawberry cream which had fresh strawberries rolled on the side.. love that it was gluten and dairy free . The owner was awesome and so sweet and loved talking about the monarchs and she and my son we going over Japanese words together .. lol.. such a sweet spot to find and such great hospitality. We will be back again read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much!! I love the review. XO

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Thomas K.

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Best ice crème sandwiches on the plant! Keep a supple in your home refrigerator!! Healthy and meets your sweet craving!!! read more

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Delicious gluten and dairy free ice cream sandwiches!!! I got salted caramel and could cry with how good and rich it was. So yummy and couldn't even tell it was gf/df :)))) read more

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Jenifer S.

So glad you liked it! Thank you so much for the review. Can’t wait…

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Rob H.

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Such an amazing shop! Jen is the best; she helped me pick out amazing presents for my Mom. Will definitely be going back.

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Maya D.

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Very cute little kiosk that sells unique goods and yummy popsicles! We really loved the unique flavours and the owner was so nice. We tried root beer, lavender lemonade, vanilla chai and raspberry plum basil for the popsicle flavours. I appreciated that they had both dairy and non-dairy options and there were plenty of varieties of both. Our favourite was the root beer which had great flavour and a nice creamy center- like a root beer float on a stick! We had them on a sunny SoCal January day and will be back again! read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see you guys again

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If you're looking for a sweet treat that checks off all the boxes (delicious, vegan, gluten-free, artisanal), then look no further, HiveXO is the place. This quaint little shop looks like it could be found on a cobblestone corner in a European village - rather than off a busy street in OC. Let's get down to brass tacks : I was lead here by my sweet tooth and I was overjoyed to discover that they have all kinds of treats for those with dietary restrictions. I got the "special" shortbread cookies ice cream sandwich (with coconut milk ice cream). And it WAS special ! Enormous in size, a true marvel of design, topped with frozen strawberries; it was so delicious. I *might* already have plans to return tomorrow... read more

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Cute little stand at Salt Creek Beach across from the Ritz. Sells unique giftware and the most delicious popsicles and ice cream sandwiches. My kids love the sandwiches and my go to popsicle is mojito flavored - light and refreshing. Great treat after a day playing at the beach. read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Makes me so happy to know…

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Our favorite little spot to pick up yummy popsicles & ice cream sandwiches! Their ice cream sandwiches are all vegan, with a generous amount of ice cream & soft cookie. I love that their "sweets" are not overly sugary, and highlight their other incorporated flavors. Popsicles are available in dairy and non-dairy variety and are also yummy! Come here to shop the array of jewelry & goods or treat yourself to tasty ice cream... you won't be disappointed! read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review XO

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Matthew F.

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What a gem! Great non-dairy and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches! I say this as a non-gf person, I genuinely enjoyed their peanut butter chocolate chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich, as well as their strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwich. Have had alot of non-dairy "artisan" ice creams around the Southland and these are some of the best. Cookies not overly sweet and seem to be designed to do their job, holding the ice cream in without getting mushy, but also taste good on their own. They also have popsicles, but we did not try them this time. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back! read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review XO

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Jamie F.

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The ice cream sandwiches bring me back again and again. Always new flavors. All gluten free!

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Strawberry lemonade popsicle are one of my favorite and refreshing. The people that work here are very nice and personable. Love josie read more

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Victoria G.

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DELICIOUS POPSICLES! This was great after a day at the beach! The owner was so so nice! Will be back

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Ellen C.

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Delicious dairy and gluten free ice cream sandwiches. Best we've ever found! My favorite ice cream sandwich is the mint chip coconut ice cream with brownies cookie, deliciousness! read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you for the wonderful review

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Andrea R.

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The best gluten free/dairy free ice cream treats! The ice cream sandwiches are still Very rich for me so I usually split with someone! Took my Dad here and he loved it! read more

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This is a cute hidden gem full of delicious treats! My sister told me about this spot while visiting California, she said it had the most delicious vegan ice cream sandwiches that are homemade. We stopped by and I knew I was in for a treat! The ice cream is delicious, they have many flavors to choose from. The cookies are soft and have the perfect amount of salt. They sell handmade items and the owners are very friendly. If I lived near by I would frequent this spot! read more

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A short stroll from the Ritz Carlton hotel, this adorable booth is filled with tchotchkes and yummy treats. The strawberry lemonade popsicle was refreshing and tasted purely of what it says it is. The organic gluten free dairy free cookies were delicious. a wonderful guilt free treat on a SoCal beach day. They were wearing masks and distancing for COVID-19 read more

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Get the Coconut bliss ice cream sandwich for $6.25, my husband said its the best tasting ice cream sandwich he has ever had... You would not know that it's Vegan and gluten free. Don't judge the ice cream sandwich by its ingredients...it's so tasty that you'll want a second one. (Written by husband) read more

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After a run going to HIVE was the reason why I ran the extra mile! Gluten and dairy free makes it even better! Delicious and super cute stand read more

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The Hive gives 50% proceeds of sales to my child's school on Mondays so I decided to check them out. It's a small shop near Pain du Monde at the corner of PCH and Niguel. It's a little easy to miss but there is parking in front of it. The popsicles are all natural. We tried the strawberries and cream and cookies and cream. The strawberries one was not as flavorful but not like it was bad either. When I tasted the cookies and cream the flavor popped out! They had many unique flavors to try like Thai tea! It's a cute place that also sells local and band made items. read more

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I love HiveXO been coming here for years and I always get the same popsicle flavor Thai Tea, now I come and bring my son for a popsicle and he loves it too! Such a cute hidden gem! It's always a must stop on my route to Dana or Salt Creek Beach read more

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Jenifer S.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!!

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Moni O.

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Yummy! Fun cute little stand to visit if you're just starting your day or ending a fun one outdoors. Sister and I wanted to leave the hotel and go on a little walk so I found this place on Yelp and I'm glad we did. We only went for the ice cream sandwiches, but she sells a bunch of cute accessories and trinkets. In general the shopping plaza this stand is in is worth exploring at least once in the area. Will definitely try it again on our next visit. We got the salted caramel and really enjoyed it. It being dairy free was a nice touch. read more

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The most INSANE ice cream sandwiches. The chocolate peanut butter ice cream with the classic chocolate chip cookie was delicious. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Jennifer A. D.

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The Hive & Co is spectacular. The variety of non-dairy gluten free treats, the market style feel, the jewelry and other items for sale made this walk up window for an ice cream sandwich exquisite. A fun find on the way home from the beach near Dana Point. Will be heading back there soon! It's a must! read more

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Dana L.

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A hidden gem a short walk away from Salt Creek Beach Park at the Ritz Carlton! Got the Daily Specials: Snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich with vanilla ice cream and Oatmeal cookie sandwich with vanilla ice cream and chocolate chips. Both were delicious and made with good ingredients listed on the packaging. Our only complaint was that the oatmeal cookie was a little bit tougher/ harder to bite than the snickerdoodle, which was super soft. We liked the fact that the sandwich was premade and frozen ready to eat. The sandwich kept its integrity and avoided issues that build-your-own ice cream sandwich places usually have, like ice cream melting too quickly or exploding out the other end after taking a bite. Would definitely come back to try the chocolate chip cookie sandwich or the popsicles! read more

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I've tried quite a few vegan dessert places and let me just say they usually fall flat in some regard. Ice cream not creamy enough, cookie not chewy or too crunchy, etc but this place I swear it is as good as the best of them. I was surprised. I'm not vegan and I have regular cookies and ice cream all the time and I can safely say I could switch to this with no issues. The lavender and the lemon in that cookie were not just hints of that flavor they went all in and it was fantastic. They complemented the whole combination between the creamy cold vanilla (made with coconut I believe) so amazingly. I usually review more on Google but I had to throw one here on Yelp for this place it is a must try. So many good flavors we are definitely coming back for more and bringing our friends. read more

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Love these dairy free, gluten free ice cream sandwiches. Such an amazing treat! So nice that their popsicles don't contain corn syrup too. read more

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I'm GF DF and it's so fun to have found delicious desserts that fit my allergy needs -- and my husband has no allergies, just a sweet tooth and loved the ice cream cookie sandwiches just the same. Plus the shop has the cutest dresses and jewelry-- obsessed! Making this a new weekly staple! read more

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This is hands down one of the best ice cream sandwiches I've ever had. The chocolate peanut butter will be calling me till next time. read more

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Ok I'm going to date myself! Remember the tootsie pop commercial where the owl TRIES to lick the lollipop but ends up devouring it? Let's just say my inner Cookie Monster comes out to play when one of these is in my hands! I will be bringing a cooler next time I'm in the area to stock up on these delights! read more

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Vicki M.

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Best gluten free/dairy free ice cream sandwiches of my life! Anytime I'm in town I stock up! Even our gluten/dairy eaters in our family like them. I love the creative flavors such a lemon/coconut/lavender, naked coconut, salted caramel, dark chocolate and the cowboy cookie. read more

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This shop is an absolute gem! The owner has an amazing heartbeat and won my whole family over! Awesome ice cream sandwiches! We will be back for sure! read more

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We were exploring Dana Point on a fine Mother's day Sunday Funday and craving something sweet to enjoy by Salt Creek Beach park. The Kiosk Shop is located in the corner and should be able to drive up and order straight out of their window. Not only they sell earth-friendly sweets but also earth-friendly accessories and essentials for your daily needs. The lady behind the counter insisted we try their homemade Cookie Ice Cream sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! read more

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Gluten free dairy free cookie ice cream sandwiches are really yummy!! They also had cute jewelry, blankets, etc.

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2 Ritz Carlton Dr
Ste 104
Dana Point, CA 92629
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(949) 289-0214
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Hours

What time does HiveXO open?

HiveXO opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does HiveXO close?

HiveXO closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does HiveXO take credit cards?

Yes, HiveXO takes credit cards.

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Does HiveXO have catering options?

Yes, HiveXO does have catering options.

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Is HiveXO by appointment only?

No, HiveXO is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does HiveXO have bike parking?

Yes, HiveXO has bike parking.

Does HiveXO have parking?

Yes, HiveXO has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is HiveXO wheelchair accessible?

Yes, HiveXO is wheelchair accessible.

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“Laura made some great suggestions including a great Popsicle, Kombachi drink, and gluten free brownie.”

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Gingerbread Man

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Non-dairy: Mango sorbet & chocolate raspberry truffle Dairy: Coffee chocolate chip

Dirty Dough

4.4(55 reviews)

1.1 mi

Small & cozy cookie/sweet treat shop that also includes a wide selection of flavored sodas (aka…read more"dirty sodas"). Check back often for their seasonal cookies! THE FOOD. - Brookie. A warm brownie cookie with a caramel filling. The interior is SOFT and the whole thing just melts in your mouth. This is a very rich cookie, so share it or eat in moderation! THE PARKING. Parking is not easily available. If you're lucky, you can park on the street right next to the shop. If you can't find parking there, you'll have to look further out. THE VERDICT. A worthy stop for dessert cravings (if you don't mind looking for parking).

Cute dessert spot within walking distance to Dana Points downtown area. I was at first confused by…read morethe menu because it was very slowly changing, but the worker was super friendly and explained which was a new item and which were permanent flavors. They had a fun and festive Mardi Gras cookie which was filled with frosting. It was pretty sweet but very fresh. I'm interested in trying one of their dirty sodas. They had plenty of drink and milkshake options as well.

Different cookies on display.

The OC "Original Cookie" Shake

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Different cookies on display.

3:16 Bakery Shop

4.0(303 reviews)

3.6 mi

Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.

I wandered in for a post-lunch gelato. The space is split between a gelato counter on one side and…read morea coffee bar on the other. Noticing the Lavazza umbrellas out front sparked an idea--this place probably makes a great affogato. It wasn't on the menu, but I asked the barista and he immediately said yes. Easily one of the best affogatos I've had. Consider this your unofficial "secret menu" tip. What really made the visit memorable, though, was the service. The barista was a young guy who was genuinely warm, attentive, and engaging--something that feels increasingly rare and was a very welcome surprise. I felt truly taken care of and will absolutely be back.

Desert time with some Gelato on waffle cone

Inside this fantabulous place

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Pastry and coffee

Vedder's

4.7(124 reviews)

6.7 mi

I stopped by this AMAZING vegan ice cream spot yesterday night and was blown away by how many…read morewonderful options they have.The flavors are incredibly creative and everything we tried was rich,creamy and absolutely delicious.The highlight for me was definitely the ice cream sandwich,hands down some of the best I've ever had,cookies were soft and yummy and the ice cream in the middle full of flavor(butterscotch sundae).I also have to give a special shoutout to the girl working there(beautiful name that I don't remember now,it start with a T)she was so sweet,patient and helpful while we were deciding what to try.She made the whole experience even better.If you're looking for a vegan icecream this place is definitely worth a visit.We will go back

We were visiting nearby and stopped off for ice cream on our way back home. The ice cream was…read moreabsolutely delicious and tasted so fresh. The texture and taste were perfect. All natural and healthy ingredients, which you can feel good about afterwards - no regrets. Customer service was top notch as well.

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Straccietella Ice Cream Sandwich on Butter Cookie cookies

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Regular cup

Gelato Paradiso

4.7(1.9k reviews)

5.9 mi

남편생일에 너무 행복한 하루로 마무리 했습니다 .직원의 따뜻한 배려로 같이 간 일행 모두 젤라또를 즐겼습니다. 젤라또 맛 또한 최상이었고…read more다시 또 방문할 예정 입니다

It was a hot day and the sun, ripping apart at my skin, was screaming at me to get ice cream…read more Afraid of what it'll do if I say no, I relented and made my way to Gelato Paradiso. Line was short and I got my mint chocolate ice cream in less than 10 minutes. I didn't even need a sample, I'm a man who knows what I'm about. Regarding the ice cream, the mint was there, as was undoubtedly the chocolate. The title didn't lie, nor was I expecting it to. Servings were generous and the staff were efficient. What more could one want? Extra bonus points for the location in an alleyway that resembles the outside of the Pirates of the Carribean ride in Disneyland.