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 Better Than Brunch

Better Than Brunch

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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A Hidden Canyon Patio in Laguna Beach That Feels a World Away

A Hidden Canyon Patio in Laguna Beach That Feels a World Away

A canyon-side patio at The Ranch with live music, fire tables, and a surprisingly relaxed vibe

Restaurants

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Who Is the β€œDana” of Dana Point?

Who Is the β€œDana” of Dana Point?

The 19-year-old sailor who spent just days here, wrote a bestselling book about it, and unknowingly gave this coastline its name

Dana Point

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 Brunch with a View

Brunch with a View

Egg hunts taking over South OC this weekend, plus stargazing, strawberry picking, garden tours, live music, and more

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 πŸ•ŠοΈ The Swallows Return

πŸ•ŠοΈ The Swallows Return

The biggest weekend of the year in San Juan Capistrano with a parade, mercado, and music everywhere you turn, plus Oingo Boingo at the Coach House and Gipsy Kings in Newport Beach

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8 Places in South Orange County You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

8 Places in South Orange County You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

Costa Mesa

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 πŸ€ St. Paddy’s in South OC

πŸ€ St. Paddy’s in South OC

Irish pubs, live music, and corned beef and cabbage, plus OC Wine & Spirit Fest, a yoga hike in Baker Canyon, and a candlelit Pacific Symphony concert inside the Jeronimo Tunnel.

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5 South OC Dive Bars Locals Still Love

5 South OC Dive Bars Locals Still Love

Five unpolished South Orange County bars where history, strong drinks, and local traditions still rule.

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Orange County Has Three Secret Pockets of Mid-Century Modern Homes You’ve Probably Never Noticed

Orange County Has Three Secret Pockets of Mid-Century Modern Homes You’ve Probably Never Noticed

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