From Polynesian escapes to nautical speakeasies and retro mid-century hideouts, hereās what makes each Orange County tiki bar unique.
You elevate your heart rate, warm your body and work your muscles during the hike, then use breath and movement to relax, stretch and restore... and it's free!
Instagram Made Him FamousāBut the Pastries Made Him a Legend. Welcome to Diotima Bakehouse in Mission Viejo.
Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is one of our favorite ways to start a weekendānot because itās a cardio challenge, but because itās a peaceful, flower-lined walk that just so happens to end with one of the best brunch patios in all of Orange County.
Youāll walk into a very unassuming building, check-in by āthe bookcaseā, before being ushered up a hidden staircase...
Romantic patio dining at Rose Canyon Cantina, the final weekend of Lagunaās Sawdust Art Festival, fireworks over Lake Mission Viejo, and the best paddleboarding spots from Dana Point Harbor to Back Bay.
No need to own your own paddleboard or even haul one to the ocean. You can rent them right at the water's edge at these six locations in South Orange County.
We tiki-hopped across Orange County to rank every bar ā from Anaheimās shipwrecked Strong Water to Lagunaās Royal Hawaiian. Plus, where to score 69Ā¢ tacos, the Sea Country Festival in Laguna Niguel, and a glowing bioluminescence cruise in Dana Point.
Laguna Beach has its tiki magic back. Step inside the Royal Hawaiian and youāre surrounded by walls of bamboo and thatch, carved totems in every corner, glowing starfish lamps overhead, and cocktails are the perfect balance of strong and smooth.
After years of ups and downs, the Royal Hawaiian has reclaimed its Polynesian spirit.
We hosted our first-ever Summer in South OC Sugar Cookie Showdown, where 50+ bakers were nominated. The cookies werenāt just prettyāthey were like little love letters to Orange County.
These Sugar Cookies Are Tiny Works of Art
How one local baker turned social media fame into the best pastry shop in Orange County. Plus, lanterns floating at sunset, beers poured by the harbor and walking in nature.
