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November 15, 2019

Grab Your Phone—You’ll Definitely Want to Put These 11 Can't-Miss Holiday Events at Pacific City on Your Calendar Written By: Elyse Ford Photography Provided By: Pacific City Holiday Events Luxe beachfront...

16 OC Restaurants That Are Serving Up Dinner This Thanksgiving

November 12, 2019

Skip the Hassle in the Kitchen with Dine-In or Take-Out Feasts Written By: Brittany Lawrence Orange County Thanksgiving Wait—you can enjoy all of the perks of Thanksgiving without having to cook? Tell me mo...

5 MUST-TRY OC Stouts, No Doubt!

November 7, 2019

Cheers to Stout Season! Guest Blog Post by: Steven Miranda of Tacos and Cold Ones Photography Provided By: Richard A. Kroening Best Stout Beers It was Summer 2004; I was in Hamburg, Germany, completing an in...

Tustin’s Rock & Brews is the Pitcher Perfect Location for All Things Sports, Rock n’ Roll, and of course—Beer!

November 6, 2019

This Will Be Your New Favorite Hangout in Tustin! Written By: Rachel Bonilla Photography Provided By: Rock & Brews Tustin Since 2010, Rock & Brews Restaurants have been going strong in multiple l...

Meet on Beach Boulevard for a 7 City Event Featuring Food Trucks, Inflatable Obstacle Courses, BMX Performances, and More!

November 1, 2019

See You On Beach Boulevard For a Day of Family Fun! Written by: Rachel Bonilla Photography Provided By: Meet on Beach Boulevard Beach, please! There is nothing better than soaking up some sun while eating ...

Spice Up Your Season With These 6 Fall-Inspired Cocktails in Orange County

October 30, 2019

Savor the Season and Try These Spiced Fall Cocktails at Your Local OC Restaurants Written By: Brea Mitchell Fall Cocktail Recipes The art of a top-notch cocktail can enhance any dining experience or outing....

Sip and Savor at These 7 Wineries in Orange County

October 12, 2019

Here’s Where You Should Be ‘Wining’ Down Written By: Brea Mitchell Photography Provided By: Rancho Capistrano Winery Orange County Wineries Regardless of the occasion, day, mood or time, there is always a ...

The Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Is Pure Luxury for the Wild at Heart

Dan Krefft

October 8, 2019

Modern Luxury With a Helping of Warm Western Hospitality, the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole is the Perfect Creekside Getaway for Any Season Written By: Dan Krefft Photography By: Robert Miller Rustic Inn at Jack...

You Don’t Need a Calculator on Your Wrist—Try These Six Beautiful Timepieces Instead

October 3, 2019

6 Timepieces to Watch out for at the Hyde Park Jeweler’s 29th Annual Watch Fair Written By: Kandace Cornell Photos Provided By: Hyde Park Jewelers Luxury Watch Event It’s that time of year again—the 29th A...

Sleigh Your Holiday Soiree with These Lillet Drink Recipes

October 1, 2019

These Festive Drinks From Lillet Will Be the Highlight of the Evening Written By: Jordan Nishkian Photographed By: John Glover Styled By: Jaclyn Kershek Holiday Drink Recipes When it comes to holiday soir...

Villains, Zombies and Magic—Oh My! These 5 Spook-tacular Films Are Getting Us Ready for October

October 1, 2019

Get in the Spirit of Spooky Season at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas With These Upcoming October Releases Written By: Michelle Jaco Photography Provided By: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Movies in October The “end of...

Let the Good Times Roll at These 7 Amazing Sushi Spots in Newport Beach

September 25, 2019

Where to Go, What to Order and What to Expect From Newport Beach’s Sushi Scene Written By: Raphael Madrid Photographed By: Celine Haeberly Best Sushi Newport Beach No matter how you look at it, sushi is an...

SOCO + The OC Mix Are Home to 28 Things We Can’t Live Without—#8 Is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Must-Have Item

September 24, 2019

From Michelin Star Taco Maria–LA Times’ Restaurant of the Year–to Contemporary Home Designs at BoConcept, This Costa Mesa Hub Has Everything We Want and More! Written By: Diego E. Gaxiola, LOCALE Editors Phot...

These 9 Businesses in Orange County Are Giving Dog-Lovers Something to Bark About—#8 Even Makes “Barkday” Cakes!

September 19, 2019

Treat Your Pooch to These Paw-sitively Delightful Spots in Orange County Written By: Brittany Lawrence Dog Orange County Pets quickly become members of our families. They are loved, cared for, taught and fe...

16 Orange County Happy Hour Spots That’ll Help You Forget It’s Only Monday

September 4, 2019

Look Forward to the Best Orange County Happy Hours Every Day After Work Written By: Reyes Baca Orange County Happy Hour Guide Whether you’re celebrating a job promotion, gathering with friends or have just ...

Recline Into the Fall Season With September’s Must-See Films at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

September 1, 2019

Revisit Your Childhood or Find Your Female Empowerment With September’s Biggest Movie Releases Written By: Michelle Jaco Photography Provided By: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Movies in September The “end of su...

Two Orange County Seaside Culinary Events and 5 Reasons Not to Miss Them

September 1, 2019

Toast the End of Summer and Welcome Fall at Two Unique Outdoor Dining Experiences Written By: Whitney Aronoff Photography Provided By: Pacific Dream Photography Culinary Cookout Series The Ritz-Carlton, La...

5 Reasons to Get Down With Coyote Grill’s 30th Anniversary Celebration This Fall

August 16, 2019

Enter a Chance to Win Free Tacos All Year and Remember the Night With Photobooths Written By: Kaitlin Palma Coyote Grill Laguna’s favorite taco heaven is turning the big 3-0 and wants you to be there to cel...

6 Healthy Spots in Orange County This Yoga Instructor Loves

August 16, 2019

This Yogi Keeps Her Body Strong and Her Lunchtimes Flexible Photographed By: Hunter Cole Healthy Lifestyle Orange County Expert: Laurie Koss Credentials: Instructor, Ra Yoga 1 | Gettin’ Haute i...

These 4 Itineraries for Catalina Island Are All You Need for Your Next Visit

August 15, 2019

From Zip Lining to Dining at Avalon Grille, Your Days Are Filled With Activities for Every Type of Itinerary Written By: Michelle Jaco Photography Provided By: The Catalina Island Co. Catalina Island Itinerar...

3 Curated Dates in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County That Will Set You Apart From the “Swipe Right” Crowd

August 8, 2019

Here Are the Best Spots to Take Your Date in Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego Written By: Neal Hruby Photographed By: Carlos Valle, Michael Wesley and Tae Kwon Models: Dionna Chambers and Paul Keating o...

4 Finger-Foods From 4th Street Market That’ll Have You Reaching for Napkins—and for More!

August 5, 2019

This Downtown Santa Ana Food Hall Has Something for Everyone Written By: Jane Adler Best Food Santa Ana 4th Street Market is a bustling, edible oasis located in the heart of East End in Downtown Santa Ana. Ve...

Here Are the 5 Best Colleges in Orange County to Get Your Degree

August 1, 2019

These Universities Rank Among the Best in Orange County Written by: Nicole Jeffries Best Universities Orange County Taking the next steps to pursue higher education after high school graduation is exciting...

These 5 Mega Huntington Beach Homes Are the Gems of Coastal Living

August 1, 2019

Realtor Garrett Weston From Compass Offers Insight on the 5 Most Beautiful Homes in Huntington Beach Written By: Brianna Porter Photography Provided By: Alexa Miller Photography Huntington Beach Homes for sale ...

The Guide to the 7 Best Picnic Spots in Orange County According to This Picnic Pro

August 1, 2019

Plan Your Perfect Picnic at These Amazing Orange County Locations Photographed By: Hunter Cole Orange County Picnic Spots Expert: Lauren Rivard Credentials: Owner, The Picnic Collective 1 | For t...

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Aniston Use Them—Here Are 7 More Reasons to Try Infrared Saunas Now

July 31, 2019

Work up a Sweat With an Infrared Sauna as Part of Your Wellness Routine Written By: Brittany Lawrence Photography Provided By: Perspire Sauna Studio Orange County Saunas Can’t figure out that one thing your we...

5 Unbelievable West Coast Presidential Hotel Suites That Will Make You Want to Run for Office

July 31, 2019

Live Your Best ‘Suite’ Life When You Stay at These Luxurious Hotels in the West Coast Written By: Kandace Cornell Best Presidential Suites The first half of summer may be behind us, but you can still make the ...

6 Dessert Spots in Orange County That Will Make You Put Down Your Phone and Pick up a Spoon

July 24, 2019

A Roundup of Summer’s 6 Sweetest and Trendiest Treats in Orange County Written By: Deanna Nguyen Photography By: Hannah Wilson Orange County Desserts Nothing is sweeter than digging your spoon into an ice crea...

Pour Your Art out With These 5 Reasons to Go to the Sawdust Art Festival

July 21, 2019

Don’t Miss out on All the Fun at This Laguna Beach Tradition Written By: Ameihia Turingan Photography Provided By: Mark Sanderson, Mary Hurlbut & Sabrina Lentini The Sawdust Art Festival shares the mag...

These Are The 8 Luxury SUVs We Love And Where in Orange County You Are Most Likely To See One

July 12, 2019

Drive in Luxury With These Pristine SUVs That Will Turn Heads Throughout Orange County Written By: Jamee Lind Best Luxury SUVs Gone are the days of having to choose between a solo sports car or an off-roadi...

5 Reasons Why You Should Attend This Year’s OC Fair—#4 Includes a Chance to Win a Barn Wedding

July 11, 2019

It’s Time to Get Excited for the 129th Annual Orange County Fair Written By: Isabella Cook Photography Provided By: OC Fair Orange County Fair The 129th annual OC Fair is right around the corner, which means ...

The 17 Best Spots for Breakfast in Orange County

July 8, 2019

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17 Orange County Restaurants Serving up Delicious Breakfasts Written By: Raphael Madrid, Anna Keeve and Minerva Thai What is it about breakfast on the weekends that makes it more alluring than lunch or dinn...

No Need to Join the Dark Side—Head to These Anaheim Hot Spots When Galaxy’s Edge Is Too Packed

July 2, 2019

From The Anaheim Packing House to the New MAKE Building Written By: Jordan Ligons Love Anaheim Photography Provided By: Visit Anaheim Love Anaheim The city of Anaheim is on the up and up—it keeps getting ...

Cool off From the July Heat With Star-Studded Flicks, Gourmet Burgers and Reclining Seats

July 1, 2019

From the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man to the Nostalgia of The Lion King, July Is Heating up the Cinemas Written By: Aaron J. Pellot Photography Provided By: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Must-see Movies July ...

Ra’pôr Salon & Barber’s Emily Humphrey Shares What to Do for Date Night in Orange County

June 26, 2019

The Owner of Ra'pôr Salon & Barber Shares Her Go-To Hairdos for Her Favorite Date Spots Photographed By: Ed Visions Date Night Orange County Expert: Emily Humphrey Credentials: Owner, Ra'pôr Salon & Ba...

13 Coffee Shops in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa That Give Us Life in the Morning

Erik Hale

June 25, 2019

Java Minute? Here’s Our Roundup of the Best Roasters in Town Written By: Priscilla Ng best coffee in newport Whether you prefer your caffeine from Costa Mesa or a Newport Beach brew, these local coffee sh...

15 Waterfront Restaurants in Orange County With Stunning Ocean Views

June 19, 2019

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It’s Not Backed By Science, But We’re Pretty Sure Food Tastes Better With Ocean Views Written By: Brittany Lawrence Ocean View Restaurants There is so much serenity that comes with watching the ocean. The m...

A Prescription for Orange County Locals, Trust Him, He’s a Doctor

June 6, 2019

Ageless MD’s Dr. Tsay Shows Us How He Spends His Week Photographed By: Ed Visions Hotspots in Orange County Expert: Dr. Ti Jo Tsay Credentials: Medical Director, Ageless MD Monday | SUP Noodle Bar I usually f...

Fun Family Date Ideas at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach—#6 Takes the Whole Gang on a Moon-Lit Kayaking Tour

June 6, 2019

From Creative Art Workshops to Customizable Pizzas, Bring the Whole Family to Eat, Shop and Play at Bella Terra Written By: Deanna Nguyen and Jordan Nishkian Photography Provided By: Bella Terra and LOCALE Edit...

Eat, Drink and Be Mary at This Local Designer’s 7 Favorite Spots in San Clemente

June 3, 2019

The Designer of Novella Royale Reveals What Fuels Her Inspiration Photographed By: Ed Visions Things to Do in San Clemente Expert: Mary Myers Credentials: Founder/Designer, Novella Royale Things to Do in San C...

No Need to Join the Dark Side—Head to These Anaheim Hot Spots When Galaxy’s Edge Is Too Packed

May 29, 2019

From The Anaheim Packing House to the New MAKE Building Written By: Jordan Ligons Love Anaheim Photography Provided By: Visit Anaheim Love Anaheim The city of Anaheim is on the up and up—it keeps getting ...

16 Essential Shops at 5 Points Plaza for the Everyday, Modern Woman–#13 Will Have Your Head in the Clouds

May 15, 2019

This Orange County Shopping Center Is Where Every Woman Can Find Their Favorite Items Written By: Ameihia Turingan Photography Provided By: 5 Points Plaza Huntington Beach Since 1961, 5 Points Plaza has served...

Taste of Pacific City Has Pier Views and 18 Restaurants to Try—#14 Offers a Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich

May 7, 2019

From Crispy Tempura Rolls to Gelato Shakes, Get a Taste of What Pacific City Has to Offer Written By: Ameihia Turingan Photos Provided By: Pacific City, Ed Visions, Randi SlusherTaste of Pacific City Bring you...

Hold Onto Your Reclining Seats at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas as John Wick Returns for Ass-Kickin’

May 1, 2019

From Gourmet Meals to Bubbly Champagne, Watch These Movies Coming out in May in Luxury Written By: Kandace Cornell Photography Provided By: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas May Movies 2019 The days of sneaking a h...

These 15 Essential Places at Pacific City in Huntington Beach Will Make it Feel Like Summer Now

April 26, 2019

Your Go-To Guide for Huntington Beach Shops and Restaurants to Soak up the Sun and Fun Written By: Ameihia Turingan Photography Provided By: Spencer Sheehan/Pacific City Pacific City Huntington Beach Locat...

The Only Orange County Brunch Guide You’ll Need

April 10, 2019

See Why These Brunch Spots Have Made Our List Written by: Chad Chisholm ORANGE COUNTY BRUNCH GUIDE Sunny Southern California skies are a perfect backdrop to everyone’s favorite weekend warrior activity: bru...

Shop the Best Music Festival Outfits and Boho Chic Fashion Looks at These 16 Lido Marina Village Shops

April 9, 2019

From Festival Bodysuits to Chic Hippie Festival Clothing, the Shops at Lido Marina Village Will Have You Festival-Ready! Written By: Gaby Garcia Best Music Festival Outfits Can you believe it’s already Fes...

Beverage Director Ben Carpenter of Balboa Bay Resort Pours the Details on How He Spends His Week

March 25, 2019

From Toasty Bagels to Bottles of Wine, Ben Carpenter Marks His Favorite OC Food Spots Photographed By: Akin Odebunmi Hotspots in Orange County Expert: Ben Carpenter Credentials: Beverage Director of Balboa...

From Energizing Acai Bowls to Regional Drafts, Get a Taste of The District at Tustin Legacy

March 23, 2019

Here’s a Guide on How to Start and End Your Day at The District in Tustin Written By: Azi Safavi The District at Tustin Legacy Eat, drink and play at The District in Tustin! Discover select eateries, handcr...

5 Reasons to Attend Pure Barre’s 10-Year Anniversary Event in Orange County on March 16

March 13, 2019

Free Classes, Giveaways and Discounted Memberships Have Us Toned and Ready for the Exciting Event Written by: Gabriela Mungarro Pure Barre Orange County Photography Provided By: Pure Barre There is no bett...

The Votes Are In: Let Your Top 5 Favorite Orange County Food Bloggers Teach You How to Become a Successful Food Blogger

March 13, 2019

Locale’s OC Food Bloggers InstaGrammys Written by: Angela Hatcher Orange County Foodies You voted and the results from your Top Five Favorite Orange County Foodie are in! Whether food is your craving or you...

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7 Newport Beach Restaurant Week Spots That Made Us Fall in Love With Newps All Over Again

March 12, 2019

Get Your Forks Ready, Cause We Are About to Dive In Written By: Locale Editors Where to Eat NBRW Newport Beach Restaurant Week came and went, and locals were given a chance to taste the best of Newport via ...

JuiceMi Owner Mimi Chau Spills Her Juicy Hotspots and Hangouts in Orange County

February 26, 2019

From European Coffee to Hip Hop Yoga, Mimi Squeezes As Much Into Her Schedule As Possible Photographed By: Nathan Whelan Orange County Hotspots Expert: Mimi Chau Credentials: Owner and Founder, JuiceMi ...

Take It From the Towne Mayor; This Is Where You Should be Sipping This Week in Orange County

February 20, 2019

From Taco Tuesday to Thursday Night Football, Brett Lawrence's Week Is Turning Out Brew-tifully Expert: Brett Lawrence Credentials: Owner and Founder, Towne Park Brew Co. Monday Mondays are su...

9 Reasons We Want to Move to Anaheim ASAP! #7 is Our Brewery Poll Winner

February 13, 2019

Start Packing and Get Ready to Find Your Dream Location in Anaheim Written By: Gaby Garcia Best Place to Live Anaheim Ready to re-think what you know about Anaheim? Sure, it’s home to the Ducks, the Angels ...

Bae Watch Alert! Here’s the Valentine’s Day Guide to Orange County That You’ve Been Needing

February 11, 2019

These 16 Ideas Are Guaranteed to Heat up Your Valentine’s Day Written By: Jessica Clifford If Valentine’s Day had a mantra it would probably be “eat, bae, love,” but love affairs aren’t required to feel exc...

Take Your Dinner and a Movie Date to the Next Level With Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas’ Recliners, Cocktails and Gourmet Dishes

February 11, 2019

From Rom-Coms to Action Flicks, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Is the Place to Watch Written By: Jordan Nishkian Photography Provided By: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas February Must-See Movies Sure, we’ve all been to...

Vote for Your Favorite Brewery Owner in Orange County

February 4, 2019

Which of These OC Brewery Owners Taps Your Interest Most? Written By: Jordan Nishkian Favorite OC Brewery Owner Favorite OC Brewery Owner Phil Jamison, Chihuahua Cerveza ...

Vote for Your Favorite Foodie Blogger in Orange County

January 7, 2019

Whose Foodie Feed Whets Your Appetite the Most? Written By: Jordan Nishkian Favorite Orange County Foodie Christina Bui and Thinh X. Le, @donutscookiesandcream Q: What is your favorite brunch spot in Ora...

4 Murals in Laguna Beach That Might Inspire You to Channel Your Inner Banksy

January 7, 2019

The Hive Features Artists’ Murals That Are Bringing Color To Laguna Beach Written By: McKay Vandenberg Photographed By: Hunter Cole Laguna Beach Murals In a digitally-connected culture, embracing art toget...

10 Restaurants That You Absolutely Have to Try During Newport Beach Restaurant Week Jan. 14-27

January 3, 2019

Forget That New Year’s Diet and Chow Down on Some of Newport’s Finest Food Written By: Charlotte Farrell 2019 Newport Beach Restaurant Week I know that many of you probably vowed to stick to your resolution...

Take a Vacation From Your Vacation With a Weekend of Eating, Glow in the Dark Snow Tubing and More in Big Bear

January 2, 2019

Where to Eat, Stay and Shred in the San Bernadino Mountains Written By: Keri Bridgwater Big Bear Activities An hour or two-hour drive (weather and road conditions permitting) from just about anywhere in SoC...

Be It a Concert on the Shore or a Swanky Soirèe, Here’s 7 NYE Events in Orange County to Ring in 2019

December 19, 2018

Cheers at Midnight at any of These New Year’s Eve Celebrations to Begin 2019 Written By: Alexis Mills If you don’t have New Year’s plans yet and are looking to celebrate out on the town, there is somethin...

Forget the Traffic Jams and Use This Guide for Where to Stop When You Take the Train From LA to San Diego

December 18, 2018

Here’s What to Do, See and Where to Stay Along These Three Southern California Stops Written By: Kaitlynn Labit Photography Provided By: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train LA to SD ‘Tis the season for green a...

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for All the Amazing Women in Your Life

December 11, 2018

Make Everyone in Your Woman Squad Happy This Holiday Season Photographed By: Ed Visions Styled By: Jaclyn Kershek Best Women Holiday Gifts Forget putting everything off until the last minute. We did the le...

An Exclusive Q&A With 12 All-Star Chefs Before They Dish It Out at OC Chef’s Table at Disneyland

December 5, 2018

The Sixth Annual Event Is Going to Bring on the Food, Fun and Funds for the Community Written By: Locale Editors Photography Provided By: Illumination Foundation What do top chefs like Jet Tila, Andrew S...

Our Ultimate List of Last Minute Gifts You Can Get Online Right Now Before It’s Too Late

December 4, 2018

Here Are a Few of Our Favorite Things Written By: Locale Editors Online Christmas Gifts ‘Tis the season for last-minute Christmas gift shopping but don’t worry, we have you covered. These are a few of our f...

Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at These 7 Holiday Events in Orange County

December 4, 2018

There’s Something for Everyone to Enjoy at These Wintery Celebrations Written By: Jordan Nishkian Holiday Events Orange County We may not see much of a difference in the weather, but in the OC, it’s definit...

From the Cool Coffee Shop to the Fully-Loaded Brewery, The Hive in Laguna Beach Basically Has It All

December 3, 2018

Knock Out All Your Shopping in One Place Written By: Carly Vidal-Wallace The Hive in Laguna Beach Nestled in Laguna Beach’s historically cool Arts District, The Hive, Laguna’s newest creative collective an...

3 Tips to Make Your Next Party in Orange County One for the Books

November 29, 2018

Don’t Feel Like Cooking for the Party? Get It Catered! Written By: Kristin Kellams Best Party Planning Tips Forget the last minute run for supermarket balloons and semi-sketchy party trays full of bland san...

6 Shops in Orange County You’ll Want to Support This Small Business Saturday

November 21, 2018

Show Your Love for Locals and Shop Small at These 6 Independent Businesses Written By: Isabella Castro Small Business Saturday Orange County Don’t have it in you to face another Black Friday this year? Skip...

9 SoCal Hotels That May Cause Some Serious Wanderlust

November 20, 2018

From Santa Barbara to Palm Springs, These New Hotels Are the New Kids on the Block Written By: Charlotte Farrell New Hotels Southern California Stay a While in LA Hotel Angeleno With a range of luxe a...

You Voted: Here Are Your Favorite Costa Mesa Fitness Pros

November 7, 2018

Time to Get in Shape With the Best Written By: Diego E. Gaxiola Costa Mesa Fitness Trainers The results from “Your Favorite Fitness Pro in Costa Mesa” poll are in! Whether you are just beginning your fitne...

10 Spots in South Coast Metro That Make It One of the Coolest ‘Hoods in Costa Mesa

November 2, 2018

From Stellar Living Situations to Restaurants Galore, We Can’t Get Enough Written By: Charlotte Farrell South Coast Metro Eastside Costa Mesa has had its resurgence. Westside Costa Mesa has been hip and tre...

7 Rooftops in OC That Have Views Worth a Thousand Panoramic Pics

October 30, 2018

Take in the SoCal Sunsets Like a Local Written By: Diego E. Gaxiola Best Orange County Rooftops With the seemingly endless amount of places to take in gorgeous views around Orange County, it can be a challe...

You Voted! Here are Your Favorite Coffee Shop Owners in Laguna Beach

October 29, 2018

These Coffee Pros Know Their Brews Written By: Jordan Smith Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners Ah, coffee. The one thing so many of us need to fuel our mornings or pick us up in the afternoon. Often, it is not...

8 Workouts in Orange County That Will Make That Late Night Pizza Totally Worth It

October 23, 2018

Spin, Lift, Pump It Up! Written By: Gaby Garcia and Charlotte Farrell Orange County Fitness Studios Alas, summer is over. Not ready to give up the beach body you worked so hard for just yet? This is Souther...

5 Spooky Halloween-Themed Treats at Disneyland to Try Before They’re Gone

October 17, 2018

They’ll Bring a Shiver to Your Spine...Or Is That a Sugar Rush? Written By: Nicole Hakim Halloween Disneyland Treats Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure are ever-evolving. New rides are constantly ...

8 Things to Do, See and Eat in Orange County This October—Where’s Your PSL?

October 8, 2018

We Have Some Events to Keep You Busy This Time of the Year Orange County October Events October is here, which means so much more than pumpkin spice lattes and breaking out your sweaters. Here are a few thi...

Who Run the World? Ladies Who Attend Our PoWer Up Women’s Conference October 13

Jordan Ligons

October 7, 2018

LOCALE Magazine’s First Annual Women’s Conference is Set to Encourage, Enlighten and Empower Written By: Jordan Ligons and Charlotte FarrellPoWer Up Women’s Conference When: Saturday, October 13 PoWer Up Wo...

10 Places in Orange County That Will Make Football Season the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

October 2, 2018

Best Places in Orange County to Watch Football Written By: Ryan Whitehead Orange County Places to Watch Football The 2018 football season has arrived and fans are eager to throw on their favorite jerseys an...

11 Fish Tacos in Orange County That We Crave on the Regular

Michelle Slieff and Nancy Villere

October 1, 2018

Written By: Elizabeth Morris and Chelsea Raineri Best Fish Tacos in Orange County One of the many perks of living in Southern California is the beach, and what pairs better with beach-life than tacos and bee...

Pretend You’re Lounging on a Yacht in Monaco While You Sip on Lillet Cocktails at These 8 Spots in SoCal

September 25, 2018

The Aperitif Will Elevate Your Happiness, Any Hour of the Day Written By: Charlotte Farrell Where to Drink Lillet Photographed By: Chad Mellon When you sip on a cocktail, it can have one of two effects on ...

11 Burgers in Orange County to Demolish on National Cheeseburger Day

September 14, 2018

Try One, or Try All—We Won’t Judge Written By: Charlotte Farrell Best Cheeseburgers Orange County Ah, cheese. There are few things in this world that bring me the same amount of joy as a hunk of Camembert o...

Who is Your Favorite Fitness Pro in Costa Mesa?

September 10, 2018

Work Out Who Your Favorite Fitness Guru Is in the City! Written By: Erica Nichols Best Orange County Trainers Poll Best Orange County Trainers Poll Aileen Pham, Owner of Spectra Yoga Favorite Workou...

8 Upscale Homes for Sale in Huntington Beach That Will Make You Wanna Move ASAP

September 10, 2018

These Real Estate Gems Are Shaking Up the Market Written By: Jane Adler and Charlotte Farrell Luxury Homes for Sale Huntington Beach Coastal California has no shortage of enviable abodes. The bar is constan...

Whether You Like Fireworks or a Good Sale, These 6 Labor Day Events in Orange County Will Fill Your Long Weekend

August 22, 2018

We Have Your Plans Covered We took the hassle out of planning your Labor Day plans. Here are a few of our top picks for ways you can enjoy your long weekend in Orange County: Orange County Labor Day Events So...

17 Reasons 17th Street in Costa Mesa is One of the Coolest Streets in Orange County

August 16, 2018

Here’s Your Go-to Guide to This Hip Street in Orange County Written By: Tiffany Carter and Amanda Brenner We may be stretching it a bit, but as girls who have traveled near and far across the globe, we’d l...

Copy This Link! 15 Southern California Foodie Events to “Save-the-Date” For

August 7, 2018

Are You Up for the Ultimate Foodie Challenge? Written By: Sarah Amaral SoCal Foodie Events SoCal Foodie Events I’m on the See-Food Diet Dine LBC A post shared by Dine LBC (@dinelbc) on Jul 19,...

You Voted! Get to Know the Most Creative Shop Owners in Fashion Island

August 7, 2018

These Shop Owners Spill on Where They Find Their Creativity Written By: Laura Corrigan Creative Shop Owner in Fashion Island Gorjana Reidel, Owner of gorjana Q: What's one of your favorite items in your ...

We Shih Tzu Not, We’ve Got 10 Places to Dine With Your Dog in Orange County

August 7, 2018

Whether You’re Acting Cavalier or Are a Little Husky, These Spots Are Sure to Satisfy Written By: Jane Adler Dog-Friendly Orange County Restaurants When it comes to dining with your dog, make sure you f...

9 Events Our OC Editor Thinks You Should Add to Your August Calendar

August 7, 2018

Our OC Editor Has the 411 on What to Do With Your Last Month of Summer Written By: Erica Nichols Orange County August Activities I have to admit it, I’m a homebody by nature. But when summer rolls around, t...

Vote For Your Favorite Coffee Shop Owner in Laguna

August 6, 2018

They Make Sure Your Coffee is Perfection Every Day, Show ‘Em Some Love! Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners James and Kara Taylor, The Grove On Forest @thegroveonforest Go-To Orders: Kara, Extra Dry Cappu...

Spa Trips, Brunch and Wine—Here’s How to Celebrate National Girlfriends Day the Right Way in SoCal

August 2, 2018

Ok Ladies, Now Let’s Get in Formation Written By: Charlotte Farrell National Girlfriends Day in SoCal Girl Gang. Femme Squad. Sisterhood of the Traveling Selfies. Whatever you call yourselves, your crew of ...

Cancel Your Gym Membership, These 5 Outdoor Workouts in OC Are Fun, Free and Will Keep You Fit

Kathy Gotz

July 25, 2018

Save Your Money And Spend More Time Getting Your Sweat On Outside Written By: Kathy Gotz Orange County Outdoor Workouts Summer is already in full swing, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to tone up your b...

Take This Blogger’s Advice and Try These 6 Places in Fashion Island—She’s Got 277K Followers to Back Her Up

July 25, 2018

These Fashion Island Stores Are Fitness Blogger Approved Written By: Katie Dunlop Photographed By: Krizia Loechle Best Fashion Island Stops Hair And Makeup Artist: Jennifer Mau Best Fashion Island Stops ...

7 Ways to Spend Some Quality Time With Bae in Orange County

July 24, 2018

7 Things This Uber-Cool Couple Does in Orange County That Make Them #CoupleGoals Photographed By: Nathan Whelan Orange County Date Ideas Expert: Scott Tiernan and Gena Horn Orange County Date Ideas Creden...

Whether You Love Fresh Avocados or Chocolate Covered Potato Chips, These 6 Unique Ice Cream Flavors in Orange County Are the Bomb

July 18, 2018

Because The Only Way to Complete Your ‘Bikini Body’ is With a Cone in Your Hand Written By: Aisha Patel Best Ice Cream in Orange County Spilling the Beans Scoops n Scoops A post shared by Scoops ...

5 Reasons Why Epic Wings in Mission Viejo is Your New Wingman