orange county: Christmas in the OC - 12/08/16 02:54 PM
Christmas in the OC

 
     This time of year brings a lot of change to Orange County, CA.  Warm autumn nights give way to chilly temps (all the way down to the 40's!) in the evening, days become shorter, retail lines become longer, traffic heavier, and streets a bit brighter thanks to the Christmas lights all around.

 
     Newport Beach & Huntington Beach (I live between both in Costa Mesa) each offer wonderful tree lighting events, with Newport's taking place at Fashion Island, and Huntington's right on Main St.  I was away for Newport Beach's lighting this year, but my main … (13 comments)

orange county: A Quick Trip Down the Coast - 08/02/15 09:49 AM
 
A "Quick" Trip Down the Coast
 
 
 
 
     Yesterday was a wonderful reminder of the great many things I love about life in California.  August 1 marked a friend of mine's birthday, and knowing I'm one of the few people around as crazy as her, she asked if I would accompany her on a kayak trip in the morning.  "Sure!" I said, without inquiring much more about the trip, where we were going, how long it would take, or her prior experience piloting a kayak in the ocean.
 
 
 
 
Spoiler Alert:  I should have inquired.
 
 
 
 
     In the picture to the right, see that faint, foggy … (14 comments)

orange county: AR in OC? Don't miss this week's meetup! - 08/05/14 11:39 AM
ActiveRain meetup in OC - Thursday, August 7, 2014 at noon
 
 
Maggiano's Little Italy
3333 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA
 
 
     You're close to Orange County or in the area for business or pleasure?  You are stopping by the OC activerain meetup, aren't you?
 
 
     Hosted by Pete X, it should be a great time and opportunity to meet some local Rainers!  Rumor has it we're expecting about 7 members to join the fun, but I think we can do better than that with all of the Rainers nearby.
 
 
Food, fun, friends, and … (5 comments)

orange county: Whiting Ranch - Foothill Ranch, CA - 11/09/13 03:03 PM
 
Whiting Ranch - Foothill Ranch, CA Orange County
 
What: Hiking, climbing, walking, trail biking, wildlife, equestrian
Where: Market Place & Portola Parkway Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (Parking lot next to Ralphs)
When: Daily, 7am-sunset
Why: Great views, set your own pace hiking/climbing.  Light walking to strenuous climbing depending on your trail.
Cost: Free! ($3 parking if you park in the Whiting Ranch lot by Ralphs)
 
     Rarely can you find such vastly different scenery in such a small area than can be found at Whiting Ranch in Orange County.  From red, rocky sandstone canyons to rolling grasslands to … (0 comments)

 
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