March 2017
Features
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Weekend Camping Trips in Southern California
We take you from ocean to desert to mountains, with weekend-worthy camping trips. This once humble activity used to mean roughing it—but not anymore.
O.C. Voted Blue: Is the Identity of the GOP Here in Danger?
There was a time not so long ago when calling yourself an Orange County Republican was a solid indicator of your culture and tastes, as reliable as saying…
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O.C. Style
A Comprehensive Guide to Lido Marina Village
Lido Marina Village sets a new standard for seaside shopping. Instead of arcades and hot dogs, expect a well-curated, coastal-chic destination with boutiques…
O.C. Dining
Eat Your Way Through Mexico at El Mercado in Santa Ana
El Mercado is unlike any Mexican restaurant in Santa Ana, or any other city in Orange County. Its singular character is one of this long-awaited venue’s many charms.
Essays
Allen Moon Makes Art More Immersive with “Santa Ana Sites”
The play is the 12th production of Santa Ana Sites, a groundbreaking artistic venture that makes art more immersive, in part by presenting the entertainment…
‘Destiny’ of Lake Forest: How One Woman Got Her Groove Back with Pole Dancing Lessons
It began innocently enough: a dinner out with friends. How about Italian? Sure. Wow, they really redid this shopping center, didn’t they?
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At Home With Designer Eric Trine
Designer Eric Trine’s colorful chairs, geometric tables, and assorted household accessories are playful and sleek, at home in a Laguna Beach cottage devoted…