The First Annual OC Fest of Ales
Festivals and events are the best part of the Fall season! This year, Anaheim is hosting its first annual OC Fest of Ales and 5K Beer Run. This event captures the best of two worlds: a 5K run, followed...
View ArticleDowntown Anaheim's Retro-Resurgence
"Three is a magic number, yes it is, it's a magic number." Such is the case for the trifecta of man-shops that recently opened at Center Street in Downtown Anaheim.
View ArticleReady to do the Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest?
Beer, pretzels, beer, music, beer: is this everything you know about Oktoberfest? Well, Oktoberfest is all about history and tradition, so read on to learn about Oktoberfest and where in OC you can...
View ArticleOC Car Culture Revs Up for the OC Auto Show
Gary Numan sang about contemplative isolation in the 1980s one-hit-wonder "Cars," Ric Ocasek was the lead singer of The Cars, Janis just wanted papa to buy her a Mercedes Benz, and Prince once swooned...
View ArticleZombies, Monsters and Goblins, Oh My! It's Halloween Time in SoCal Theme Parks
Fall is upon us, and you know what that means? Zombies, monsters and goblins have invaded Southern California theme parks! Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect from the frightfully fun and...
View ArticleFall for Festivals in OC
Festivals are a huge part of the Orange County lifestyle. Music festivals, food festivals, seasonal festivals and more could keep you busy almost every weekend of the year. Here’s a peek of some...
View ArticleThe Queen Mary's Dark Harbor
Though beautiful and majestic during the day, by night the historic Queen Mary transforms into a harbor of the damned during the Dark Harbor Haunted Halloween Event. Will you test the waters this season?
View ArticleIndiana Jones' New Adventure in OC
You may remember that most recently, the exhibit to grace the face of the Discovery Science Center was the Star Wars exhibit that ran about six months. Now, we get another dose of Lucasfilm Ltd. with...
View ArticlePampered in the Sun: An OC Girlfriends' Getaway
Imagine spending an entire day in a private beachfront cabana with your best girlfriends. The only thing on your mind is deciding which leisure activity you’re going to choose next: order a fresh fruit...
View ArticleHollywood Star Gazing with TMZ and Starline Tours
Starline Tours rolls out the red carpet from Anaheim to Hollywood with the TMZ Hollywood Tour – Secrets and Celebrity Hot Spots, dishing celebrity gossip while showcasing where stars dine and play....
View ArticleGirlfriend Getaway: Shopping, Dining and Relaxation at South Coast Plaza
No relaxing girlfriend getaway would be complete without retail therapy, incredible food or a sparkling pool to lay by. Orange County's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa seamlessly combines all three and...
View ArticleOC After Dark: Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier is an ideal location for breathtaking views and relaxing beach days, but fun takes a new flavor as the sun goes down and the nightlife begins. With just a five minute walk between...
View ArticleFree Family Fun: Fullerton Arboretum
As a long-time resident of Fullerton, a wife and sister of Cal State Fullerton alumni, and a mom of one crazy three-year-old who needs room to run, I am a frequent visitor of the Fullerton Arboretum.
View ArticleDay Trip from OC: San Diego Beaches
Similar to Orange County, San Diego has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful coastal communities in the country – and for good reason. Each beach caters to a slightly different type of...
View ArticleTouch the Tides: Best OC Tide Pools
One of the best parts about Orange County is the beautiful coastline and vast amount of sea life. One of our favorite family activities to do on a warm spring afternoon is to visit one of the many...
View ArticleThe Angel Stadium of Anaheim Guide for Parents
One of my favorite family activities in Orange County is attending an Angels baseball game. My dad has had the same season-ticket seats since I was just a baby, and most of the childhood memories took...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: The Knothole Club, Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Think The Knothole Club at Angel Stadium of Anaheim is exclusively available to Club Level ticket holders only? Think again! We’re going to let you in on a little secret…It used to be that in order to...
View ArticleImmersed in Fairy Tales: Disneyland's Fantasy Faire
When Walt Disney dedicated Fantasyland on Disneyland’s opening day in 1955, he promised that it would be a “world of imagination, hopes and dreams,” where “the age of chivalry, magic and make believe...
View ArticleCelebrating National Karaoke Week in Orange County
Karaoke has been bringing bosterious groups together and striking fear in the hearts of wallflowers since the creation of the lyrical microphone machine, and Orange County is no stranger to the party....
View ArticleLesser-Known Hiking Trails in OC
Lesser-Known Hiking Trails in OCPosted April 29, 2013 by Shelby BaroneThough Orange County, once a vast land with rolling hills and orange groves, has urbanized over the years, expansive wildlife...
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