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Johnny Cash Rocked This South OC Dinner Theater,  Still Serving Legendary Shows 45+ Years Later!

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Johnny Cash Rocked This South OC Dinner Theater, Still Serving Legendary Shows 45+ Years Later!

An Intimate Gem Where Legends Performed — And the Magic Lives On

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Feb 3, 2026


The Hidden Garden in Laguna Beach You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

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The Hidden Garden in Laguna Beach You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

One Woman Built This 2.5-Acre Garden and Left It to the City, you can tour it for free.

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Feb 3, 2026

Put your phone down. Do this instead

Put your phone down. Do this instead

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Jan 31, 2026

9 Orange County Spots You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

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9 Orange County Spots You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

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Jan 25, 2026

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The Power Couple of South OC

The Power Couple of South OC

They built a ranching empire. She painted the hills. Today, their legacy lives on at a local museum and a brand-new hotel where history checks in with happy hour.

Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is one of our favorite ways to start a weekend—not because it’s a cardio challenge, but because it’s a peaceful, flower-lined walk that just so happens to end with one of the best brunch patios in all of Orange County.

This OC Canyon Is Named After a World-Famous Actress

This OC Canyon Is Named After a World-Famous Actress

South Orange County’s Modjeska Canyon holds the story of a Major Celebrity, and one of the county’s only National Historic Landmarks.

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The Power Couple of South OC

The Power Couple of South OC

They built a ranching empire. She painted the hills. Today, their legacy lives on at a local museum and a brand-new hotel where history checks in with happy hour.

Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is one of our favorite ways to start a weekend—not because it’s a cardio challenge, but because it’s a peaceful, flower-lined walk that just so happens to end with one of the best brunch patios in all of Orange County.

This OC Canyon Is Named After a World-Famous Actress

This OC Canyon Is Named After a World-Famous Actress

South Orange County’s Modjeska Canyon holds the story of a Major Celebrity, and one of the county’s only National Historic Landmarks.

BARS & HAPPY HOURS

OCs Most Iconic Bar Turns 100

OCs Most Iconic Bar Turns 100

The Dive Bar Behind Orange County's Wildest Tradition

The Dive Bar Behind Orange County's Wildest Tradition

🍷 South OC’s Secret to Effortless Wine Tasting

🍷 South OC’s Secret to Effortless Wine Tasting

EATING OUT

Johnny Cash Rocked This South OC Dinner Theater,  Still Serving Legendary Shows 45+ Years Later!

Johnny Cash Rocked This South OC Dinner Theater, Still Serving Legendary Shows 45+ Years Later!

An Intimate Gem Where Legends Performed — And the Magic Lives On

Want to Eat Out? Here are the Best Deals in South OC, City by City

Want to Eat Out? Here are the Best Deals in South OC, City by City

Happy hours, weekly specials, and solid-value spots in Orange County that won’t punish your wallet.

The Cheapest Waterfront Dining You’ll Find in South OC

The Cheapest Waterfront Dining You’ll Find in South OC

Sip your latte with front-row harbor views, no reservation required. If you’re hunting for a coffee spot that brings the harbor view and great food, look no further than Coffee Importers in Dana Point.

Hikes
& Trails

I Tried a Free Yoga Hike and It Might Be OCs Best-Kept Fitness Secret

I Tried a Free Yoga Hike and It Might Be OCs Best-Kept Fitness Secret

17 EASY Walks in South Orange County

17 EASY Walks in South Orange County

Hike to an Outlaw Hideout

Hike to an Outlaw Hideout

Coffee & Bakeries

Coffee for the Indecisive

Sep 15, 2025

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Coffee for the Indecisive

Coffee Flights have landed at Redshift Coffee Roasters in Lake Forest

The Rise of the Tahini Latte

Jul 24, 2025

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The Rise of the Tahini Latte

Artisanal coffee with bold, trendy flavors like tahini, cardamom rose, pakola patchouli and strawberry matcha.

This Chef Went Viral on Instagram—Then Opened The Best Bakery in Orange County

Jul 27, 2025

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This Chef Went Viral on Instagram—Then Opened The Best Bakery in Orange County

Instagram Made Him Famous—But the Pastries Made Him a Legend. Welcome to Diotima Bakehouse in Mission Viejo.

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