Archive | The Scene: South OC

9 Must-Visit Thrift Shops in San Clemente

Right along El Camino Real between Marquita and Avenida Palizada, you’ll find a lineup of 9 thrift stores right in a row.

Thrift Store

Coffee Flights Have Landed in Lake Forest

We kicked off our Saturday morning at Redshift Coffee Roasters, where coffee flights are a full-on tasting experience.

Coffee

A Japanese Speakeasy in San Clemente!

You’ll walk into a very unassuming building, check-in by ‘the bookcase’, before being ushered up a hidden staircase...

Bar

The Rise of the Tahini Latte

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

Lake Forest

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.

Restaurants

1920s Speakeasy in San Clemente

Last night, we walked through a hidden door, rang a mysterious bell, and got sized up through a peephole - and suddenly, we were transported to the 1920’s.

Bar

🍪 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

We went on a mission to find South Orange County’s best chocolate chip cookie - just real-deal local bakers doing magical things with butter and sea salt so if you’ve ever asked yourself, where is the best chocolate chip cookie near me, this article is for you!

Bakery

Best Swim Spot in Laguna

Tucked at the base of Fairview Street in Laguna Beach, this quiet beach is a favorite for swimmers, snorkelers, and scuba divers.

Water Sports

Happy Hour at Todos Santos

Fresh off a trip to the real Todos Santos in Baja, we came back craving tacos and tequila—and Todos Santos in RSM delivered.