Restaurants, events, car shows, things to do, and the local services that hold it all together — curated by people who actually live here.
Our editors spend their weekends here so you don't have to guess. These are this week's standouts.
A beloved Anaheim institution serving authentic Mexican street food since 1978. Known for their carne asada burritos, al pastor tacos, and homemade salsas. The kind of place locals keep to themselves — but can't help sharing.
Perched on the waterfront in Newport Beach with front-row views of the harbor. Known for fresh-off-the-boat seafood, the legendary clam chowder, and sunset happy hours that make you forget you have to drive home.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta in a warmly lit Fullerton dining room. The kind of Italian restaurant where the reservation is always worth making — especially on weekends when the pappardelle bolognese sells out by 8pm.
Browse three core directories — eat, do, hire — each curated to the same standard you'd expect from a local who actually cares.
Local restaurants, ice-cream windows, late-night taco trucks and the breakfast spots worth waking up for.
ExploreThis weekend's car shows, festivals, gallery openings, farmers markets and the events that make a real OC weekend.
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