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Sip Your Latte in a National Historic Landmark Steeped in Legend

Sip Your Latte in a National Historic Landmark Steeped in Legend

Ellie’s Table: A Café Inside San Juan Capistrano’s Egan House Just Down From The Mission

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$5 Patio Cookout at Pub Thirty Two

$5 Patio Cookout at Pub Thirty Two

💸 Best Deal in Town

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The Most Romantic Patio in South OC Is Hiding in Trabuco Canyon

The Most Romantic Patio in South OC Is Hiding in Trabuco Canyon

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Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Tuesday Deals in South Orange County

Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Tuesday Deals in South Orange County

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Happy Hour at Todos Santos

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.

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Aliso Viejo’s Best-Kept Secret?

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.

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