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Craft Food and Cocktails, Street Fairs, and Night Markets in OC
PLUS: Dolphins Take Over Newport, Food Safety Alerts, and Cars & Coffee
Thrive OC
September 01, 2025
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Good morning, Orange County, and Happy Labor Day! You’re reading Thrive OC, keeping you in the know so you’re never caught saying, “Wait, that’s happening this weekend?” Here’s what’s on deck:
Craft Drinks & Dining in Dana Point
Street Fairs & Art Workshops
Cars, Coffee & Farmers Markets
Brunch at the Beach (with the Beatles!)
100 Dolphins Leap Off Newport
Egg & Oyster Recalls
Let’s dive in.
— Dave Berry
🍽️ Restaurant of the Week: Craft House (Dana Point)
Craft House blends sleek, wood-accented vibes with a menu built on local sourcing and sustainable seafood.
Expect New American favorites, craft cocktails, and regional wines that keep guests coming back for brunch, dinner, and late-night drinks.
📍 34094 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point
📅 Upcoming Events 🎉
Surf City Nights – Huntington Beach (Sept 2)
Downtown HB transforms into a weekly street fair with farmers market finds, live music, and sidewalk sales. A true locals’ hangout.
🕔 5–9 PM | 📍 Main Street, Huntington Beach | Free
Sip cocktails with skyline views at the Westin Anaheim Resort’s rooftop bar. A recurring weekday happy hour with a view.
🕠 5:30–7 PM | 📍 1030 W Katella Ave, Anaheim
Acrylic Workshop: Sunshine Through the Clouds – Corona del Mar (Sept 3)
Unleash your inner artist at Sherman Library & Gardens. Paint alongside an instructor and take home your canvas.
🕙 10 AM–12:30 PM | 📍 2647 E Coast Hwy, CdM | $40–$45
Wildlife Wednesday – Huntington Beach (Sept 3)
Tour the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center and meet patients in rehab. Suggested donation: $20.
🕙 Tours hourly | 📍 21900 PCH, HB
Farmers Market OC – Costa Mesa (Sept 4)
Fresh produce, flowers, and artisan finds at the OC Fairgrounds.
🕘 9 AM–1 PM | 📍 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market (Sept 5)
Shop fresh produce, artisanal goods, and baked treats every Friday at Farmakis Farms.
🕘 9 AM–1 PM | 📍 Farmakis Farms, SJC
626 Night Market – Costa Mesa (Sept 5–7)
The epic Asian-inspired night bazaar returns with food, drinks, music, and hundreds of vendors.
🕓 4–11 PM | 📍 OC Fairgrounds | $6–7 admission
Cars & Coffee Classics – Anaheim (Sept 7)
A Sunday morning tradition: vintage cars, coffee, and community.
🕗 8 AM–12 PM | 📍 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim | Free
Brunch with the Beatles (Sept 7)
Beachside Beatles tribute with brunch favorites.
🕙 10 AM | 📍 SeaLegs at the Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach
🏄 Local News You Should Know
🐬 Dolphin Spectacle Off Newport
Passengers aboard a Newport Coastal Adventure boat got the show of a lifetime this week as a pod of 100 bottlenose dolphins rode the wake, leaping as high as 10 feet into the air. Marine biologists say this playful display is rare—and a reminder that OC waters are home to some of the best marine encounters in the world.
⚠️ Food Safety Alerts
Egg Recall: Country Eggs, LLC has recalled large brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” sold in California and Nevada. Linked to a Salmonella outbreak (95 cases, 18 hospitalizations). Check your cartons for code CA 7695 and sell-by dates between July 1–Sept 18, 2025.
Oyster Warning: The FDA advises against eating certain frozen, raw, half-shell oysters from South Korea (harvested Dec 2024–Aug 2025). They may be contaminated with norovirus and were distributed in California and other western states.
🌟 OC Trivia: Did You Know?
The first surf contest in California was held right here in Corona del Mar in 1928. The sport has been part of OC’s DNA ever since.
Think you know OC? Reply with your best trivia, and we might feature it next!
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🎶 Live Music This Weekend
Looking for live tunes? Here’s what’s happening:
Friday, Sept 5:
Alza Italian Kitchen (Rancho Santa Margarita) – Hardcore Troubadours, 6:00 pm
BeachFire Bar & Grill (San Clemente) – REN, 8:00 pm
Giracci Vineyards & Farms (Silverado) – Fandango Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Coach House (San Juan Capistrano) – LOVE with Johnny Echols, 9:00 pm
The Drake (Laguna Beach) – Rain Bissou Band, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Cliff Restaurant (Laguna Beach) – Robert Jon Trio, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bayside Restaurant (Newport Beach) – Ron Kobayashi Band, 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Campus JAX (Newport Beach) – Eagles Ronstadt Experience, 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Garden Amp (Garden Grove) – The Arson Choir + more, 5:00 pm
Pelican Hill Resort – The Great Room (Newport Beach) – Amy May, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Spaghettini (Seal Beach) – Country Friday: The Garth Guy (Tribute to Garth Brooks), 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Observatory (Santa Ana) – Kompany (18+), 7:00 pm
🌦️ 7-Day Weather Forecast
As of Sunday 08-31-2025 | (Source: Google Weather)
🌅 Sunrise & Sunset in OC
Sunrise | 6:24 am, 79° East |
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Sunset | 7:17 pm, 280° West |
Total Daylight | 12 hours, 53 minutes |
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