I lived like a ‘Real Housewife’ for a day: Where I went, what I did for 24 hours in Orange County

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re just as big a fan of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” as I am.  My dream of living like an orange holder came true when I spent an entire day with the cast for Page Six’s new video series “24 Hours” — reminiscing on iconic onscreen moments at the places they occurred.  I started off by breaking a sweat with Jennifer Pedranti, who treated me to a private yoga retreat at her Devi Rebel Yoga studio — where I flailed through some tough moves and asked the series newbie about navigating drama with Gina Kirschenheiter.  Speaking of Kirschenheiter, I ran into her, Emily Simpson and Heather Dubrow at Javier’s, a favorite eatery among the cast, where we ate a special soup created just for “Fancy Pants” Dubrow — and, of course, spilled a little bit of tea about “RHOC” Season 17.  Page Six's new video series "24 Hours" shows fans how to live like a "Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member for a day. After letting loose with those ladies, I ended my time in Orange County by going to dinner at The Quiet Woman, where Shannon Beador infamously shouted at alum Kelly Dodd, “This isn’t my plate, you f—king bitch!” As luck would have it, Beador was waiting for me inside — along with Tamra Judge and “friend of” the cast Taylor Armstrong. The trio dished on some of their wild and “not so quiet” nights at The Quiet Woman, including some not filmed for the Bravo hit.  Whether or not you have a camera crew following you, I’m recapping where I went and what I did in Orange County, Calif., if you’re looking for a reality TV-inspired vacation — or just an excuse to pretend you're a “Real Housewife.”  Devi Rebel Yoga 22342 El Paseo Plaza Suite F, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Pedranti put her blood, sweat and tears into building this studio — and I did my best not to fall out of some insane poses she showed me. But because the “Housewives” are all about their fitness, I didn’t quit … until I literally tumbled to the ground while attempting a heel stretch.  Jennifer Pedranti treated me to a private class at her Devi Rebel Yoga studio. The Season 17 premiere featured a yoga retreat hosted by Pedranti. Pedranti told me that her ability to tap into her inner zen helped her endure her first season as a “Housewife,” which was noted on my end in case Andy Cohen decides to ever cast a dude on this show.  I’m ready to nama-slay!  Not nama-slaying just yet. Thousand Steps Beach  CA-1 & 9th Ave Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Because I could barely keep up with Pedranti, I jetted over to Thousand Steps Beach —where Judge and Dubrow are known to get in their cardio — to see if I would be far better there. Let me tell you, it was just as hard as yoga! But at least a few calories were burned before I ate and drank my way through Southern California… This workout is no joke! Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge are clearly in better shape than me. Javier’s 7832 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657 Javier’s is a staple on “RHOC” — especially for Dubrow, who worked with the restaurant to craft a specific soup that comes in a one-of-a-kind Williams Sonoma bowl that, yes, is kept in the kitchen for when she comes in.  I met up with Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter and Dubrow at Javier's. Toasting to Dubrow for ordering her special soup for us. “They make this chicken soup that’s delicious and they don’t have it on the menu. But they only have these really shallow bowls here,” she tells me.  “I like a deep bowl because I like a lot of broth and I like it to be hot, so if it’s a shallow bowl, it gets cold. One day I was over at Williams Sonoma and I brought four over.”  I was fortunate enough to slurp this soup right next to Dubrow, who also suggests swapping chips and salsa for cucumbers, carrots and pico de gallo.  Simpson jokes that Dubrow has her "own menu" at Javier's. Note to reader: do Javier’s like Dubrow! Although, according to Simpson, it can be tough.  “I tried to order the Heather soup without her and the basically told me to kick rocks!” she laughingly laments. The Quiet Woman 3224 Pacific Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Judge calls The Quiet Woman the “Not-So-Quiet Woman” when she goes there with friends, especially Beador, who tells me her Season 12 outburst in 2017 was a “teaching moment.”  I bumped into Shannon Beador, Taylor Armstrong and Judge at The Quiet Woman. “It’s crazy because I probably cried for two months after it happened because I was so humiliated and embarrassed,” she explains over delicious cocktails and appetizers.  “Tamra and I, months later, went to a movie premiere together and we said, ‘Let’s stop for dinner at The Quiet Woman,’” she further recalls. “And it had been months and I called Julius the manager and I said, ‘It’s Shannon Beador, can I come back?’”   The Bravolebrity says she was welcomed back with open arms — and a tequila martini (her favorite) waiting for her.  Beador calls her infamous outburst at the restaurant a "teaching moment." “He said, ‘Shannon, if we didn’t let people like you back in, this restaurant would be closed.’ So we came here for dinner!” she adds.  And Beador’s been coming back for dinner ever since! Now, it’s time for you to book a reservation.  Until then, you can escape with the cast by watching “The Real Housewives of Orange County” Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.