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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...

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...

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

April 26, 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 Ed...

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...

SOCO + The OC Mix Are Homes to 17 Things We Can’t Live Without—#8 Is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Must-Have Item

March 19, 2019

From 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: LOCALE Editors Photography Provided By: SOCO + The ...

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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8 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 Reason’s 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...

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

Erik Hale and Charlotte Farrell

November 28, 2018

Java Minute? Here’s Our Roundup of the Best Roasters in Town Written By: Jane Adler and Charlotte Farrell Photographed By: Erik Hale Best Coffee Shops Near Newport Beach Whether you prefer your caffeine f...

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...

15 OC Restaurants That Are Serving Up Dinner This Thanksgiving

November 18, 2018

Skip the Hassle in the Kitchen with Dine-In or Take-Out Feasts Written By: Brittany Lawrence Orange County Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is right around the corner and although it is an exciting and food-filled...

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...

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

Erik Hale

October 18, 2018

Java Minute? Here’s Our Roundup of the Best Roasters in Town Written By: Jane Adler and Charlotte Farrell Photographed By: Erik Hale Best Coffee Shops Near Newport Beach Whether you prefer your caffeine f...

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...

18 OC Happy Hour Spots That’ll Help You Forget It’s Only Monday

Chelsea Raineri

August 27, 2018

The Best Deals and Dishes in Orange County Orange County Happy Hour Guide Written By: Chelsea Raineri and Ryan Leuteritz Do you know what you’re doing after work tonight? We do! Happy hour in Orange Count...

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...

The Best Spots for Breakfast in Orange County

August 15, 2018

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“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” -John Gunther Written By: K.W. Richardson Orange County offers pristine beaches, ideal weather and, let’s be honest, incredible food—especially breakfast. N...

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 11 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

July 15, 2018

Wing, Batter Batter, Wing Written By: Crawford McCarthy Wings in Mission Viejo Chicken wings are one of the most iconic and celebrated food items around the world. Here in the states, it is Buffalo, New Yor...

From Lady Antebellum to Zhu, We Have Your Alphabetical Concert Must Sees

July 12, 2018

Stop Suntanning and Start Singing at These Summer Shows Written By: Priscilla Carcido Concerts in Southern California This Summer It’s summertime and the living is easy. From hanging out poolside to happy ...

7 Tourist-Free Things to do in Orange County According to a True Local

July 11, 2018

This OC Local Lives for Taco Tuesday and Movie Nights Photographed By: Nathan Whelan Tourist-Free Things to do in Orange County Expert: Brendon Salisbury Credentials: Owner, Coast Fish Company Tourist-Free...

You Voted! Here Are Your Favorite Cocktail Pros in Newport Beach

July 11, 2018

Their Drinks Are Already Your Favorite and Now, They’re About to Become Your Favorite People, Too! Written By: Allison Belda Newport Beach Mixologist Summer is here and Newport Beach is living up to the “W...

Tell Us Who You Think is the Most Creative Shop Owner in Fashion Island

July 2, 2018

These Shop Owners Think Outside the Box and Share Their Brunch Go-To’s Written By: Erica Nichols Fashion Island Boutique Owner Gorjana Reidel, Owner of Gorjana @gorjana Favorite Brunch Spot: Plums ...

These 7 New OC Eateries Will Have Your Mouth Watering All Summer

June 27, 2018

The Latest Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Shops and Lounges in the OC Written By: Aisha Patel new OC restaurants Sushi For Two Robata Wasa A post shared by Robata Wasa (@robatawasa) on Apr 5, 2018 at...

10 OC Spots for Fourth of July That’ll Make You Sing Along to Katy Perry

Marie Spada

June 25, 2018

Where to Go, What to Do and How to Do Fourth of July in OC Written By: Marie Spada and Elizabeth Morris OC 4th of July Fireworks Everyone knows that the Fourth of July in Orange County is a blast (no pun i...

8 Hotels in Newport Beach That Will Make You Pack Your Bags ASAP

June 21, 2018

Sit Back, Relax and Take in the SoCal Sun Written By: Adriana Chavez Hotels in Newport Beach Newport Beach is the epitome of the Southern California lifestyle. Not only are the views are beautiful and the v...

POLL: Who is Your Favorite Brewery Pro in Anaheim?

May 22, 2018

Vote Now for Your Favorite Brewery Pro in Anaheim Jeff King, Ryan McHugh and Steve McHugh, All-American Ale Works A post shared by All-American Ale Works (@allamericanaw) on Apr 20, 2018 at 3:45pm P...

8 Shops in Laguna Beach To Spend Your Side Hustle Money

May 14, 2018

Pop, Lock and Shop It Written By: Kelley and Victoria Fertitta Photographed By: Adam Gentry Laguna Beach Shopping We’re a sister duo out of Las Vegas that created Wilson Gabrielle. Our blog follows our ...

11 Limited-Time-Only Disneyland Dishes You Have to Try ASAP

May 14, 2018

These Dishes Are Ready For Their Closeup Written By: Nicole Hakim Best Food at Disneyland Disneyland and Disney California Adventure aim to bring new and exciting experiences for its guests with its ever-...

17 Things in OC For Your Mom to Brag About on Facebook This Mother’s Day

May 8, 2018

Treat Your Mother to Something Nice at Any of These Relaxing Outings Written By: Gioia McGuire Mother’s Day Orange County Mother’s Day gives us a chance to celebrate one of the most important people in our ...

6 Cinco de Mayo Spots to Sip on Smooth Tequila and Pretend You Know How to Salsa

May 4, 2018

I’d Clink to That! Written By: LOCALE Editors Cinco de Mayo Events No need to thank us, but we gathered your must-sip cocktails for Cinco de Mayo throughout Southern California. Stop by these restaurants wi...

12 Places in SoCal to Drink Like There’s No Mañana This Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2018

Celebrate This Holiday the Cali Way Written By: LOCALE Editors Cinco de Mayo Party Cinco de Mayo in America means celebrating with Mexican beers, margaritas and all the chips, salsa and guac your heart desi...

These Laguna Beach Boutique Owners Are Styling Head to Toe

Sabrina Azadi

May 2, 2018

You Voted! Here Are Your Favorite Boutique Owners in Laguna Beach Written By: Sabrina Azadi Laguna Beach Boutique Owner There’s something magical about the Laguna Beach lifestyle, with its blue waters and b...

11 Places in OC to Take Your Cool Friend From LA

Caroline Thompson

May 2, 2018

Show Them How the Other Side Lives Written By: Caroline Thompson Trendy Places Orange County Los Angeles is filled with some of the best food and drink the world has to offer. It can be difficult to compete...

13 OC Burgers Are Ready to Meat You for National Burger Month

April 30, 2018

Written By: Jessica LaGrone and Jessica Ourisman Orange County burgers When the American dream comes to mind, one can easily paint a portrait riddled with images of freedom, Lady Liberty, the Bald Eagle and ...

13 Things to Try in South Orange County That Locals Are All About

April 28, 2018

Brandon Smith of Poler Stuff in Laguna Beach is All About Local Vibes Photographed By: Roberto Cerini What to do in South Orange County Expert: Brandon Smith Credentials: Store Manager and Marketing/Even...

Put Your Lulu Leggings to Work on These 5 OC Hikes

April 27, 2018

With Incredible Views and Waterfalls, You’ll Forget You’re Working Out Written By: Gioia McGuire As the cool weather fades and temperatures rise, being outside is looking better and better. Living near the ...

Our OC Editor Shares Her Favorite Things for Her Birthday Month

April 23, 2018

Chelsea is Blowing Out Her Candles and Tapping Twice on These Instas Written By: Chelsea Raineri Orange County Favorites April is a very special time for me—and not because of the nice weather we’re enjoy...

Who is Your Favorite Cocktail Pro in Newport Beach?

April 23, 2018

Vote for Your Favorite Cocktail Pro in Newport Beach Written By: Chelsea Raineri Mixologist Newport Beach Kevin Morales, Aqua Lounge https://instagram.com/p/Bhup9ANA8gV/ Favorite Drink: “Puss In Boots” ...

12 Newport Beach Happy Hours to Ease Your Workday Woes

April 23, 2018

Newport Beach is Home to Some of the Best Happy Hour Specials in OC, and All in a Beachy Locale We Love. Written By: Crawford McCarthy 12 Newport Beach Happy Hours to Ease Your Workday Woes The phrase “hap...

9 Reasons We Love Anaheim and You Will, Too!

Jordan Ligons

April 16, 2018

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 ...

18 Breweries in Orange County to Grab a Cold One

April 7, 2018

Grab a Cold one With Your Friends at These Local Hot Spots Written By: Raphael Madrid Photographed By: Mathew Martinez Breweries in Orange County Orange County is slowly becoming the place to be ...

Nine Amazing Surf Spots in Southern California

April 5, 2018

Written By: Joe Laing and Victoria Ramirez California Surf Spots As summer draws near, it is time to brush up on those surf moves. Here are our top picks on the best Southern Californian beaches to catch a w...

Relive Classic ‘Crossroads’ Moments With These 5 SoCal Road Trips

March 30, 2018

Go Crusin’ in Your New Mercedes-Benz This Spring Break Written By: Ian Hays Southern California Road Trips Photos Provided By: Skiver Southern Californians know how to day-cation. To no surprise, those day...

6 Ways to Roll With the Homies in This Luxe Van

March 30, 2018

Grab Your Keys to the Sprinter Van and Hit the Road! Written By: Ian Hays When it comes to group activities with family and friends, Southern Californians know how to get it done. Fun adventures can be f...

Where to Go for Epic Easter Egg Hunts in OC

March 29, 2018

Ready, Set, Easter Egg Hunt! Written By: Gioia McGuire Easter Egg Hunts in OC Easter is all about the hunt—the Easter egg hunt, that is! A fun and energetic activity for all, egg hunting leaves everyone h...

These Realtors Are Ready to Find Your Next Dream Home

March 27, 2018

You Voted! Here Are Your Favorite Realtors in OC Written By: Jordan Smith Orange County Top Realtors Orange County is full of luxurious and desirable properties, but with the real estate market being as t...

Vote For Your Favorite Boutique Owner in Laguna Beach

March 26, 2018

Who is Your Favorite Boutique Owner in Laguna Beach Boutique Owner in Laguna Beach Kristin Miracle-Lewis, Garage Collective Favorite Brunch Spot: “Driftwood Kitchen. Great food and killer buildout!” 1...

13 OC Places to Celebrate Easter—Mimosas Encouraged

ANGELA HATCHER

March 21, 2018

Bubbles, Brunch and Bunnies, Oh My! Written By: Angela Hatcher Easter dining in orange county Once the bunny has dropped off his baskets and the Easter eggs have all been found, it’s time to hop in the dire...

These 7 Laguna Beach Spots Will Channel Your Inner Lauren Conrad

Chelsea Raineri

March 21, 2018

OC Editor Chelsea Raineri Shares Some of Her Favorite Spots in Laguna Beach Written By: Chelsea Raineri Spend day in Laguna Beach What to do in Laguna Beach Laguna Beach is much more than a pretty face—it’s...

4 SoCal Fashion Weeks Bringing the Runway to Your Hood

Marissa Stempien

March 15, 2018

Spend This Spring at One (or All) of These SoCal Fashion Shows Written By: Marissa Stempien Southern California Fashion Week Unless you’re Anna Wintour, landing a seat at Paris Fashion Week can be just shor...

13 OC Restaurants to Satisfy Your Late Night Cravings

March 14, 2018

Cater to Your Late-Night Cravings at These Local OC Restaurants Written By: Gioia McGuire Late Night Restaurants in Orange County We all have those late-night cravings for ice cream, tacos and everything ou...

Get an Ass That Won’t Quit at This OC Workout

March 12, 2018

Haven’t Tried a Class at Pure Barre Yet? Here’s What to Expect Written By: Symphony Barnes Best Barre Class in OC You’ve heard of it, you’ve seen the logo (and probably tags on Instagram), but have you tr...

Get Lucky at These 5 Irish Pubs in Huntington Beach This St. Patrick’s Day