
When people think of legendary California bars, Los Angeles usually gets the credit. But one of the most iconic bars in Southern California isn’t anywhere near West Hollywood.
Dive Bar
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Hike to the hidden Robbers' Caves to see where 1850's bandits hid their loot! Juan Flores and his crew of stagecoach robbers stashed their ill-gotten gains in what’s now Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
History
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Discover Irvine’s hidden Hangman’s Tree, where a 6-mile guided hike through protected wilderness leads to a long-forgotten 1857 lynching site, an eerie, powerful walk through Orange County’s past.
History
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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.
History
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