Archive | The Scene: South OC

The Best Garden in OC...

It’s private. It’s peaceful. And honestly? It might be the best garden in all of Orange County but it’s not on Google Maps and it’s invite only.

Garden

🍞 The Best Artisan Bread in South Orange County

Eight incredible bakers brought their best sourdough to a panel of six tasters. Same basic ingredients—wildly different flavors, crusts, and personality. Here’s who stood out:

Bakery

🌿 Botanical Garden Hidden in Plain Sight

Tucked behind ballfields and playgrounds in Laguna Niguel is one of South OC’s best-kept secrets - a lush, 18-acre garden that feels more like a hidden retreat than a public park.

Garden

🌿 Explore Silverado’s Hidden Spring

There’s a spring hidden deep in Limestone Canyon that’s so sensitive, you can’t visit it without a guide.

Hikes & Trails

Aliso Viejo’s Best-Kept Secret?

Tucked inside a nondescript business park in Aliso Viejo is one of the most memorable dining and drinking spots in Orange County.

Restaurants

Bacon Cotton Candy & Frog Legs?! 🐸

The OC Fair is back—with the wildest menu yet. Also secret comedy in Laguna Hills and vineyard jazz in Silverado Canyon. Plus: Costco's opening its first-ever stand-alone gas station in Mission Viejo

Newsletter

ChatGPT Roasts South OC

From Shakespeare in the park to a hidden spring in Silverado, this weekend’s guide has your South OC plans covered. Plus: the surprisingly hilarious trend of letting ChatGPT roast your hometown.

Fireworks Guide: South OC

Celebrate July 4th weekend in South OC with fireworks by the beach, water wars in the harbor, drone shows, live concerts, garden strolls, kayak tours, candle workshops, and more.

OC's Coolest Brewery?

Sip bold beer beneath a vintage Model T, then line dance at Dana Point Harbor, plant a salad bowl garden, stroll a pup-packed trail, and catch Symphony under the stars.