Capistrano Lights

Mission San Juan Capistrano Sunday, December 8, 2019 – Monday, January 6, 2020 Mission San Juan Capistrano is excited to announce the return of Capistrano Lights from December 8, 2019, through January 6, 2020, with a special Opening…

San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival

San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival is back November 9-17, 2019. One of the country’s most talked-about weeks in wine and food, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival was named the winner of the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel…

The Best Camping Spots Near Orange County

With the hot days of summer behind us, camping takes on a new life. Chilly mornings, perfect hiking weather and warm comfort food all come together to make fall camping a must-do for any outdoors enthusiast.  While Orange County is our…

Knott’s Scary Farm

Sept. 19-Nov. 2 Knott’s Scary Farm is the largest and most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, with unimaginable scares and innovative thrills that can’t be found anywhere else. The fully transformed theme park features…

The Village of San Clemente

Orange County's most southern city is known as "The Spanish Village by the Sea." And when you visit this picturesque town, you'll see why. Many of the buildings and homes are influenced by Spanish design, with red tile roofs, whitewashes…

Discover OC’s Natural Side

The Shipley Nature Center is a wonderful place to get to know Orange County's "natural" side. Located in Huntington Beach Central Park, this 18-acre coastal wilderness and wildlife refuge is filled with lovely native foliage. The Shipley…

Pacific Marine Mammal Center

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration. Wild marine mammals are at the PMMC instead of out in the blue Pacific…

Play At Main Beach Laguna

Main Beach is Laguna's "Window to the Sea." This beachfront park is located in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. The boardwalk area is perfect for strolling and the pathway leads up to the Heisler Park area, an ocean view oasis complete…

Thanksgiving Festivities in Orange County

Gobble Gobble! Orange County is full of fun holiday events throughout the month of November! Indulge in delicious homecooked traditional thanksgiving treats, turkey trot runs, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Knott's Merry Farm…

Halloween Celebrations in Orange County

Fall is in the air in Orange County, with plenty of Halloween celebrations! We put together a list of pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Oktoberfests, and Trick-Or-Treating events happening around your local neighborhood. Knott's Scary Farm…