Category: Orange County News

Top Things to Do in O.C.: December 24th through 30th

THROUGH DEC. 30IRVINE PARK RAILROAD CHRISTMAS VILLAGEVisit the North Pole right in the middle of Orange County at Irvine Park Railroad’s Santa’s Village, Christmas Train, and Train of Lights. The Santa’s Village experience includes visits from Santa, carnival rides and games, cookie decorating, crafts, ice fishing, and more. Take a Read More

No Wrapping Required: Discovering the Quiet Wonders of Upper Newport Bay

There’s a solid reason why so many people from around the world visit Newport Beach and Fashion Island around the holidays: an incomparable selection of experiences and gifts from which to choose in an environment second to none. But too many residents and guests overlook a truly rare gift that Read More

Sticker Shock: Orange County’s Most Expensive Homes

6 MIDSUMMERNEWPORT BEACH15,500 square feet7 bedrooms13 bathroomsEnjoy coastal views from the mosaic custom swimming pool.Of note: Luxe materials abound, from bespoke chandeliers to interior and exterior white Jordanian marble floors and floor-to-ceiling onyx walls.Rex McKown, 949-689-5018$70 MILLION 19 Del Mar, Newport Coast 19 DEL MARNEWPORT COAST14,958 square feet5 bedrooms8 bathroomsThe Read More

Celebrate Creativity, Inclusion, and the Artists of HOPE Center for the Arts

Friday, December 19, 2025 HOPE Center for the Arts: Be Seen invites the public to experience the depth, originality, and expressive power of artists from the Irvine-based nonprofit HOPE Center for the Arts. On view January 12 through March 20, the exhibition highlights the work of adults with disabilities whose Read More