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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.

Orange International Street Fair 2025

With early beginnings in 1973, the Orange International Street Fair has grown to be a popular event held annually in Old Town Orange. The street fair celebrates culture, food, and diversity with booths and vendors throughout Old Town Orange’s Plaza Park and Orange Circle on the following streets: Chapman, Glassell, Olive, and Orange. Orange Street …

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The Phoenix Club

The Phoenix Club is a German banquet hall and restaurant that is known for its annual Oktoberfest event which has been celebrated since 1960. The Bierstube German Restaurant and pub, rental facilities, and events (Oktoberfest, Karneval, Bockbierfest, Maifest and Kinderfest, to name a few) are open to the general public. Members can enjoy discounts, access …

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Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias Parade

The annual Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias is a weekend-long celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day featuring a parade, cultural performances, food, carnival rides, games, and art. Each year the heart of the city is transformed into a sprawling celebration and commemorates the very people who reside within the city. Thousands will gather to sip on beers, …

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Del Mar Concerts at The Sound

The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a 1,900-capacity state-of-the-art concert venue for San Diego music lovers to see and hear their favorite artists. The venue is located adjacent to the Del Mar Race Track and housed in the mission-styled Surfside Center which was formerly the Del Mar Surfside Race Place for off-track betting. The 9,500-square-foot …

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Hidden Gem: Pearson’s Port Seafood Market

Family-owned Pearson’s Port Seafood Market is “Newport’s hidden gem” where those in the know, can find fresh, locally caught shrimp, lobster, crab, shellfish and fish. Visitors can also find a few non-local fresh seafood, but most of it is local and freshly caught. One of the specialties at Pearson’s Port are live spot prawns also …

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