Looking around Chain Reaction, you won't see much of a difference between it and any other music venue in Orange County, but scrutinize the details and it's plain to see that this dingy little club is different. First off, take a look at the people around you. If everyone seems to be in high school, it's probably because they are. As the only all-ages rock venue in Orange County, the Chain packs the teens in like a pep rally. Secondly, take a peek behind the bar. Since this is an all-ages club, you're not going to find the usual libations -- it's all water and soft drinks here. Other than that, the Chain is just like any other dive. Although the music can bounce off the walls and sound a little muddy at times, the sightlines from the floor to the stage are incredible -- visually, theres not a bad spot in the club. And the only area more popular than the mosh pit is the outdoor smoking section it's so crowded there, the second-hand smoke is staggering. Tip: Obey the bouncers, they can be nice but they're notorious for flexing their muscle on wise-cracking kids.

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