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This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

Apr 6, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

PLUS: Segerstrom’s New Arts Initiative, Irvine’s $9.9B Deal, and Coastal Funding Boosts

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Food & Drink

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Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Apr 5, 2026

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9 min read

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Discover the best brunch in Orange County, from oceanfront restaurants and cozy cafés to trendy hotspots serving pancakes, eggs benedict, and bottomless mimosas.

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This Week in OC

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Apr 4, 2026

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8 min read

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Curated events, local happenings, food festivals, live entertainment, and things to do across Orange County this week

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

Mar 30, 2026

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

PLUS: New Disneyland-Area Shuttle Service, Irvine’s Robotaxi Play, and a New Coffee-and-Car Hangout in San Clemente

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This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

Mar 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

PLUS: Surf Museum move, Big Newport redevelopment, and OCVibe’s new concert venue

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

Mar 16, 2026

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

PLUS: Irvine Lands a World Cup Role, Snake Season Begins Across OC, and Powerful Surf Hits the Wedge

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This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

Mar 9, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

PLUS: The Ziggurat is up for sale, San Clemente beach trail work continues, and Death Valley is putting on a rare bloom

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

Mar 2, 2026

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12 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

PLUS: Irvine Secures $1M Innovation Funding, Dana Point Harbor Phase 3 Begins, and a Total Lunar Eclipse Peaks March 3

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This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

PLUS: Big Canyon Restoration Progress, South San Clemente Beach Trail Closure, and An Important Food Recall You Should Know About

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Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

Feb 16, 2026

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14 min read

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

PLUS: New Nonstop Flights from John Wayne Airport, OCVIBE’s Katella Commons Revealed, and Costa Mesa Park Construction Begins

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This Week in OC: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Date Nights, and a Steakhouse You’ll Want to Save

Feb 9, 2026

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15 min read

This Week in OC: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Date Nights, and a Steakhouse You’ll Want to Save

PLUS: A New Irvine Rail Connection, Dana Point Beach Access Changes, and a Fullerton Park Revamp

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

Feb 2, 2026

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14 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

PLUS: Newport Beach Wave Pool Update, Free Tax Help, and Harbor Dredging Progress

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Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

Jan 26, 2026

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12 min read

Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

PLUS: Road Closures, New Pickleball Courts, and the Best Events This Week in OC

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

Jan 19, 2026

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12 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

PLUS: In-N-Out at Great Park, Old Town Tustin Updates, and a New Community Park

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This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

Jan 12, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

PLUS: Park Upgrades, a New Open-Space Map, and Wildlife Tips

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Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

Jan 5, 2026

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10 min read

Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

PLUS: A Win for Animal Rescues, a Major Battery Project Pauses in San Juan Capistrano, and Huntington Beach Gets a High-Speed Internet Upgrade

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New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

Dec 29, 2025

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13 min read

New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

PLUS: San Clemente Beach Trail Updates, a Possible Costco Coming to Brea, and a Historic OC Music Venue Closes

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Christmas Week in OC

Dec 22, 2025

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12 min read

Christmas Week in OC

Things to Do, a Waterfront Restaurant Pick, and Local News You Should Know

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Winter Events, Culture Festivals & a Must-Try Restaurant

Dec 15, 2025

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Winter Events, Culture Festivals & a Must-Try Restaurant

PLUS: LA-to-OC Speed Rail Progress, a Brand-New OC Trail, and a Rare California Sight

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Holiday Festivals, Boat Parades, and a Tiny Santa Ana Hideaway

Dec 8, 2025

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13 min read

Holiday Festivals, Boat Parades, and a Tiny Santa Ana Hideaway

PLUS: Newport’s Emergency Oil-Well Fix, a Dana Point Mural, and a Cheese Recall to Know About

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Surf-Inspired Eats, Concerts, Markets, and Holiday Events in OC

Dec 1, 2025

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13 min read

Surf-Inspired Eats, Concerts, Markets, and Holiday Events in OC

PLUS: A New Park Opens, Big Moves for the San Clemente Coastline, and San Onofre’s Future Takes Shape

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Turkey Trots, Holiday Lights, and French Comfort Food

Nov 24, 2025

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11 min read

Turkey Trots, Holiday Lights, and French Comfort Food

PLUS: Drone Reunites Lost Dog, a Major Skincare Recall, and Flooding Across OC After Recent Storms

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Light Shows, Ice Skating, Market Pop-Ups, Tree Lightings & a Must-Try Restaurant

Nov 17, 2025

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13 min read

Light Shows, Ice Skating, Market Pop-Ups, Tree Lightings & a Must-Try Restaurant

PLUS: Disneyland Mystery Ring, Infant Formula Recall, and a Major Fall Storm in SoCal

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Holiday Markets, Tree Lighting Celebrations, Free Museum Days, and More OC Experiences

Nov 10, 2025

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11 min read

Holiday Markets, Tree Lighting Celebrations, Free Museum Days, and More OC Experiences

PLUS: Two Important Food Recalls, a Big Transit Milestone, and Live Weekend Music Picks

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Things to Do This Week in Orange County: Fall Markets, Festivals, and Lakeside Dining

Nov 3, 2025

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11 min read

Things to Do This Week in Orange County: Fall Markets, Festivals, and Lakeside Dining

PLUS: Newport’s First Wave Pool, Irvine’s New Aviation Museum, and the Biggest Supermoon Since 2019

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