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Want to Eat Out? Here are the Best Deals in South OC, City by City

Happy hours, weekly specials, and solid-value spots in Orange County that won’t punish your wallet.

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The Cheapest Waterfront Dining You’ll Find in South OC

Sip your latte with front-row harbor views, no reservation required. If you’re hunting for a coffee spot that brings the harbor view and great food, look no further than Coffee Importers in Dana Point.

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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

💸 Best Deal in Town

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❤️ Most Romantic Patio Is Hiding in....

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.

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Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Tuesday Deals

Sometimes we just want good food at a good price. No curated menu, no farm-to-table story, no 20% tip at the end. Just tacos!

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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

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

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

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?

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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Want to Eat Out? Here are the Best Deals in South OC, City by City

The Cheapest Waterfront Dining You’ll Find in South OC

Sip Your Latte in a National Historic Landmark Steeped in Legend

$5 Patio Cookout at Pub Thirty Two

❤️ Most Romantic Patio Is Hiding in....

Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Tuesday Deals

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

This Laguna Beach Tiki Bar Finally Got Its Soul Back

Brunch at the End of the Oso Creek Trail

Happy Hour at Todos Santos

Aliso Viejo’s Best-Kept Secret?

THE SCENE: South OC

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