Everything worth doing this fall in Orange County, CA
Halloween
Finding the right assisted living, memory care or board-and-care home can be overwhelming. A South Orange County expert shares what families should know before making the decision.
Local Services
Tiki Bar
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Want to support local coffee shops and enjoy a better brew? Here's a city by city coffee house guide so you can bypass the chains.
Best Of
The Grand Ole Opry duo promises soaring harmonies, a seven-piece band and lots of bluegrass, country and gospel!
Live Music
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History
The family tree behind Marguerite, Alicia, Jeronimo, Avery and the streets that shaped South Orange County
Dancing
Behind the walls of this longtime Laguna Niguel bar is a history of loyal locals, live music, and t"The Mooning of the Amtrak" police still prepare for every July.
Laguna Niguel
They built a ranching empire. She painted the hills. Today, their legacy lives on at a local museum and a brand-new hotel where history checks in with happy hour.
Laguna Hills
On weekday afternoons, the drive from Rancho Santa Margarita into Trabuco Canyon feels like a quick escape from suburban gridlock. A narrow road curves past oak groves, and at the bend of Rose Canyon Road, you'll find Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill.
Restaurants
From Polynesian escapes to nautical speakeasies and retro mid-century hideouts, here’s what makes each Orange County tiki bar unique.
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After years of ups and downs, the Royal Hawaiian has reclaimed its Polynesian spirit.
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.
Newsletter
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.
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
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
Tucked at the base of Fairview Street in Laguna Beach, this quiet beach is a favorite for swimmers, snorkelers, and scuba divers.
Water Sports
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
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:
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.
There’s a spring hidden deep in Limestone Canyon that’s so sensitive, you can’t visit it without a guide.
Hikes & Trails
