Logo
Live Music
Farmers Markets
Volunteer
Sponsorship Opportunties
Plan Ahead
SUBSCRIBE
Lights, Wine & Hidden Caves

Lights, Wine & Hidden Caves

Kick off the holidays with South OC’s brightest tree lightings, glowing night markets, and a hike to Aliso Viejo’s secret bandit cave.

Newsletter

Hike to Robbers Cave: Where Outlaws Hid Their Loot in Aliso Canyon

Hike to Robbers Cave: Where Outlaws Hid Their Loot in Aliso Canyon

History

+1

Wine Fests & Line Dancing

Wine Fests & Line Dancing

Line dancing in San Juan, wine fests in Costa Mesa, yoga in Aliso Viejo, candle-making in Mission Viejo, and art in nature at Bommer Canyon, your weekend plans, done.

Newsletter

👻 Halloween for Grown-Ups

👻 Halloween for Grown-Ups

Halloween isn’t just for kids. There’s wine by the harbor, a tiki party in San Clemente, rooftop disco dancing in Irvine, a spooky escape room in Lake Forest, and a block party in RSM. Keep scrolling for Día de los Muertos festivals all over OC and even a hike to one of OC’s most haunting spots.

Newsletter

👻 Haunted by Your Neighbors!

👻 Haunted by Your Neighbors!

Haunted houses aren’t just for kids! Explore spooky home haunts, live music, fall fests, and creative Halloween fun for grown-ups across South Orange County. Check out the house in the photo at 23852 Lagarto, Mission Viejo.

Newsletter

OC Home Haunt Like Disney’s Haunted Mansion, But FREE!

OC Home Haunt Like Disney’s Haunted Mansion, But FREE!

+ other haunted houses in Orange County

Halloween

👻 Haunted Trails, Fall-O-Ween & Ghost Walks Await

👻 Haunted Trails, Fall-O-Ween & Ghost Walks Await

If you’re ready to trade beach days for ghost tours and glowing pumpkins, South OC’s serving spooky season in full this year.

Newsletter

The Hidden Ranch That Comes Alive at Night: Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

The Hidden Ranch That Comes Alive at Night: Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Step inside a 19th-century ranch where Orange County’s past glows under a canopy of jack-o’-lanterns.

Halloween

+1

Wine Tasting Made Easy

Wine Tasting Made Easy

If you’ve ever wished you could explore an entire wine list without committing to a single glass, two South OC gems have you covered, each offering a modern, self-paced tasting experience.

Newsletter

Load more

The Scene: South OC

Sign up for a curated roundup of hidden patio bars, best happy hours, secret gardens, local trails and everything worth doing in South Orange County, all with minimal driving! 📬 Join the list for weekly picks.

Home

Archive

Tags

Authors

Subscribe

Live Music

Farmers Market

Volunteer

Sponsorship Opportunties

Plan Ahead

STAY CONNECTED

© 2025 The Scene: South OC.

Privacy policy

Terms of use

Powered by beehiiv