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We Hit Every Tiki Bar in OC — Here’s the Best (and the Worst)

We Hit Every Tiki Bar in OC — Here’s the Best (and the Worst)

From Polynesian escapes to nautical speakeasies and retro mid-century hideouts, here’s what makes each Orange County tiki bar unique.

Lorna Ladd
Lorna Ladd
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Go Full Tiki with a Flaming Lapu Lapu!

Go Full Tiki with a Flaming Lapu Lapu!

Laguna Beach has its tiki magic back. Step inside the Royal Hawaiian and you’re surrounded by walls of bamboo and thatch, carved totems in every corner, glowing starfish lamps overhead, and cocktails are the perfect balance of strong and smooth.

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This Laguna Beach Tiki Bar Finally Got Its Soul Back

This Laguna Beach Tiki Bar Finally Got Its Soul Back

After years of ups and downs, the Royal Hawaiian has reclaimed its Polynesian spirit.

Lorna Ladd
Lorna Ladd
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Love Letters to the OC

Love Letters to the OC

We hosted our first-ever Summer in South OC Sugar Cookie Showdown, where 50+ bakers were nominated. The cookies weren’t just pretty—they were like little love letters to Orange County.

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The Best Sugar Cookies in Orange County? We Found Them

The Best Sugar Cookies in Orange County? We Found Them

These Sugar Cookies Are Tiny Works of Art

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This Famous Chef Built the Best Bakery in Orange County

This Famous Chef Built the Best Bakery in Orange County

How one local baker turned social media fame into the best pastry shop in Orange County. Plus, lanterns floating at sunset, beers poured by the harbor and walking in nature.

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This Chef Went Viral on Instagram—Then Opened The Best Bakery in Orange County

This Chef Went Viral on Instagram—Then Opened The Best Bakery in Orange County

Instagram Made Him Famous—But the Pastries Made Him a Legend. Welcome to Diotima Bakehouse in Mission Viejo.

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9 Must-Visit Thrift Shops in San Clemente

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.

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Coffee Flights Have Landed in Lake Forest

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.

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A Japanese Speakeasy in San Clemente!

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...

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The Rise of the Tahini Latte

The Rise of the Tahini Latte

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

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Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

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.

Lorna Ladd
Lorna Ladd
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