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Monique McArthur

Monique McArthur is a mother of two, writer, and creator of delicious recipes. In her spare time she enjoys exploring all that Orange County has to offer, traveling, shopping, running with her dogs and spending time with family.

2024 Best New Restaurants in Orange County

The Orange County food scene is one of the best things about Orange County. We’ve got so many fantastic restaurants, bars, and breweries and it feels like there is always something new to try out. Here are the best new restaurants, bars and breweries plus a huge list of restaurants opening soon in Orange County. …

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In-N-Out Rock 2 Freedom Concert

The In-N-Out Burger Benefit Concert is a chance to experience an dazzling lineup of celebrity artists including the Goo Goo Dolls, Hippies & Cowboys and .48 Special. The concert benefits the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, set up by Snyder-Ellingson and her husband Sean Ellingson, in 2016 to combat human trafficking and addiction. The concert will …

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Orange County’s Cleanest Beaches to Swim

​Heal the Bay has released their 2024 annual “Beach Report Card & River Report Card. The scientific report measures bacterial-pollution rankings for hundreds of beaches in California. Nearly 90% of the Southern California beaches assessed by Heal the Bay received an A or B grade. All county health departments are required to test beach water …

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Newport Beach Film Festival

The 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival begins Thursday, October 16, 2025 and concludes Thursday, October 23, 2025. The annual 8-day festival showcases over 300 feature and short films from over 50 countries. Plus, there are numerous public parties featuring more than 60 culinary partners with their finest tastings and hosted bars. You’ll also gain …

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Firkenstein Beer Festival

When you blend Halloween with Oktoberfest and bring together thirty of Southern California’s top breweries, you get Firkenstein! Those attending can look forward to unlimited beer tastings, an exciting costume contest with fantastic prizes, and a variety of food trucks offering delectable dishes like bratwurst from Villains Brewing and tacos from Taco El Gringo, among …

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