http://orangecounty.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-29T14:31:18Z Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:31:18 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/02/22/the-wonderland-that-is-anaheim.htm <p>As an O.C. resident, I think I sometimes take for granted how many awesome things there are to do -- not just in my little <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/attractions/tp/orange-county-beach-cities.htm">beach community</a>, but throughout the county.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/02/22/the-wonderland-that-is-anaheim.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/02/22/the-wonderland-that-is-anaheim.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:58:11 +0000 2012-02-22T12:58:11Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/29/the-mediterranean-california-climate.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/orangecounty/1/H/M/0/-/-/san-clemente.jpg" alt="Sunset Surf" /></p> <p>One of my favorite things about living in Southern California is the temperate climate. Sure temperate <em>could</em> be cold, but we have a lovely average of 75&#176; F.</p> <p>A bit of trivia: All of the beautiful Southern California weather is thanks to its Mediterranean climate. While the largest area of similar climate surrounds the Mediterranean sea, Southern California is the only Mediterranean climate within the U.S.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/29/the-mediterranean-california-climate.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/29/the-mediterranean-california-climate.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:31:18 +0000 2012-01-29T14:31:18Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/20/chinese-new-year-in-the-o-c.htm <p>The O.C. isn't exactly known for it's grandiose celebrations of the Chinese New Year. However, if you're looking to experience this cultural event Dragon Institute in Dana Point is hosting a martial arts demonstration and Chinese medicine exhibit.&#160;Disneyland is also hosting an event, featuring live music by Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean performers, and special character appearances.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/20/chinese-new-year-in-the-o-c.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/20/chinese-new-year-in-the-o-c.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:09:29 +0000 2012-01-20T10:09:29Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/12/sidewalks-are-for-people-walking.htm <p>As I made my way home last night with my son, we had several near misses with cars going in and out of drive ways. I don't own a car and quite frankly, I'm OK with that. I live in a bike friendly city, and have no problem catching the bus when necessary.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/12/sidewalks-are-for-people-walking.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/12/sidewalks-are-for-people-walking.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:49 +0000 2012-01-12T06:00:49Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/06/o-c-trivia-huntington-beach-tsunami-warning.htm <p>Please don't be alarmed, tsunami season is long over; this is just O.C. trivia.</p> <p>Despite the relatively low threat to coastal SoCal, the city of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/neighborhoods/a/Huntington-Beach-Surf-City-Usa.htm">Huntington Beach</a> is so committed to preparedness, that there is a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/departments/fire/safety_tips/TsunamiPreparedness.cfm">tsunami warning system</a>.&#160;This system is tested on the first Friday of each month.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/06/o-c-trivia-huntington-beach-tsunami-warning.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2012/01/06/o-c-trivia-huntington-beach-tsunami-warning.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:46:36 +0000 2012-01-06T16:46:36Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/30/whats-your-plan-for-new-years-eve.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/orangecounty/1/H/O/0/-/-/fireworks.jpg" alt="Fireworks" /></p> <p>New Year's Eve is probably one of the biggest days for partying the night away. And if you're young and single in the O.C. there are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/SeasonalEvents/tp/new-years-oc.htm">plenty of options for doing just that</a>. For all you last minute party planners, the O.C. Fair Block Party might be the best option, with tickets on sale at the box office until 6:30 p.m. New Year's Eve. And if what you're looking for is an inexpensive and family friendly way to ring in the New Year sans the booze, I recommend First Night Fullerton.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/30/whats-your-plan-for-new-years-eve.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/30/whats-your-plan-for-new-years-eve.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:22:41 +0000 2011-12-30T20:22:41Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/24/christmas-traditions-brunch-and-tameles.htm <p>My family had very few traditions. But there was one thing I could count on without fail: Tamales for dinner on Christmas. Back then we lived on the other side of the Orange Curtain, and my mom would get up at 4:00 a.m. to travel to downtown LA for hand made tamales from her favorite Hispanic&#160;patisserie. In fact,&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu= <a hrehttp://southamericanfood.about.com/b/2010/12/24/tamales-for-christmas.htm>tamales for Christmas</a>">tamales for Christmas</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/24/christmas-traditions-brunch-and-tameles.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/24/christmas-traditions-brunch-and-tameles.htm Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:46:05 +0000 2011-12-24T13:46:05Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/07/have-an-irish-holiday-experience-at-the-bowers-museum.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/orangecounty/1/H/T/0/-/-/bowers_fountain2.jpg" alt="bowers fountain" /></p> <p>One of my absolute favorite things to do is attend a culture festival. While Summer and Spring tend to be peek season for festivals of all kinds, there are several culture specific holiday festivals through the O.C. -- including an Irish Holiday Festival at<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/attractions/p/Bowers-Museum.htm"> the Bowers Museum</a> on Saturday, December 11.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/07/have-an-irish-holiday-experience-at-the-bowers-museum.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/12/07/have-an-irish-holiday-experience-at-the-bowers-museum.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:01:38 +0000 2011-12-07T06:01:38Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/28/costa-mesa-comes-alive-for-the-holidays.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/orangecounty/1/H/O/0/-/-/fireworks.jpg" alt="celebrate" /><p>The city of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/neighborhoods/a/Costa-Mesa-California.htm">Costa Mesa</a> might seem like a quiet suburb, but even before it was incorporated, the city was well on its way to becoming a cultural hub in the center of Orange County. During the holiday season, the area, also known as South Coast Metro, comes alive with shoppers at the South Coast Plaza and theater goers at attending dozens of events at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/arts-culture/p/Segerstrom-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts.htm">Segerstrom Center for the Arts</a>. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/28/costa-mesa-comes-alive-for-the-holidays.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/28/costa-mesa-comes-alive-for-the-holidays.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:19:29 +0000 2011-11-28T19:19:29Z http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/14/holiday-boat-parades-in-the-o-c.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/orangecounty/1/H/P/0/-/-/boat_parade.jpg" alt="Balboa Boat Parade" /><p>Holiday season is upon us and there is a glut of activities throughout the O.C. One of my favorite holiday activities has always been to drive down a "Christmas Lane" neighborhood to see the amazingly decorated homes. In the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/od/attractions/tp/orange-county-beach-cities.htm">O.C. beach and harbor cities</a>, boat parades and cruises are the order of the season. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/14/holiday-boat-parades-in-the-o-c.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://orangecounty.about.com/b/2011/11/14/holiday-boat-parades-in-the-o-c.htm Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:02:36 +0000 2011-11-14T23:02:36Z