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An easy ocean-view hike followed by drinks in a hidden canyon, plus Easter egg hunts, Bon Jovi at The Coach House, beachfront live music and OC's largest Japan cultural festival.
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Apr 1, 2026
Restaurants
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A canyon-side patio at The Ranch with live music, fire tables, and a surprisingly relaxed vibe
Dana Point
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The 19-year-old sailor who spent just days here, wrote a bestselling book about it, and unknowingly gave this coastline its name
Mar 28, 2026
Egg hunts taking over South OC this weekend, plus stargazing, strawberry picking, garden tours, live music, and more
Mar 25, 2026
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.
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.
South Orange County’s Modjeska Canyon holds the story of a Major Celebrity, and one of the county’s only National Historic Landmarks.
The family tree behind Marguerite, Alicia, Jeronimo, Avery and the streets that shaped South Orange County
An Intimate Gem Where Legends Performed — And the Magic Lives On
One Woman Built This 2.5-Acre Garden and Left It to the City, you can tour it for free.
Happy hours, weekly specials, and solid-value spots in Orange County that won’t punish your wallet.
Sep 15, 2025
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Coffee Flights have landed at Redshift Coffee Roasters in Lake Forest
Jul 24, 2025
Artisanal coffee with bold, trendy flavors like tahini, cardamom rose, pakola patchouli and strawberry matcha.
Jul 27, 2025
9 min read
Instagram Made Him Famous—But the Pastries Made Him a Legend. Welcome to Diotima Bakehouse in Mission Viejo.
