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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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Cleanest Beaches in Orange County: 2026 Water Quality Guide

Looking for the cleanest beaches in Orange County? Heal the Bay’s 2025–2026 Beach Report Card placed eight Orange County monitoring locations on its Clean Beach Honor Roll for consistently excellent bacterial water quality. Annual grades are useful for comparing beaches, but they do not guarantee conditions are safe today. Rain, runoff, sewage spills and other …

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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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Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest 2026

The 64th Annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest returns Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Corona del Mar State Beach. The 2026 theme is Surf, Sand & Sun, celebrating California beach life, waves and surf culture. Experienced builders and first-timers can register a team, while spectators can attend for free to …

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