April 10th, 2015 at 8:30 am
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Don’t let the rows of Harleys out front intimidate you. Cook’s Corner is a biker bar, but you don’t have to ride on two wheels to feel welcome at the oldest roadhouse in south Orange County. Once fairly isolated, the laidback landmark in Trabuco Canyon is now just a few hundred yards from rows of upscale suburban homes, restaurants, and shopping centers. And it’s a good neighbor, beckoning all walks of life.
The place got its start in 1926, when Earl Cook, son of the surrounding lands’ owner, converted a cabin into a restaurant for local miners and ranchers. He turned it into a bar after Prohibition ended in 1933. Right after World War II, he bought an old mess hall from the decommissioned Santa Ana Army Air Base and launched the tavern. A Santa Ana bike-accessories owner bought the joint in 1970 and shaped it into the old-fashioned roadhouse it remains today.
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April 8th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
The world’s largest pet and pet products expo comes to Orange County for one weekend only. The expo features activities for the whole family such as a reptile show, cat program, kid’s aquarium contest, police K-9 demonstrations, bird show, pig racing, dog breed exhibits, dog training, and more. If there’s an animal lover in your family, this event is for you. Although pets are not able to attend the event, attendees will find everything they need for a happy home.
Where:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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April 7th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Do you know that the guy who played R2-D2 in six “Star Wars” films has his footprints in cement outside the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood? Of course you do. That’s why you’re attending Star Wars Celebration, “the ultimate fan experience focused on a galaxy far, far away…” Dozens of actors, writers, producers, crew, and behind-the-scenes Lucasfilm types will be on hand for four days of panels, screenings, autograph sessions, costume-strutting, pin trading and…well, you know all the rest that goes on at this out-of-this-world event just a meteorite’s throw from the happiest place on this earth.
Where:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
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April 6th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
The Orange County California Wine Festival, voted one of the top 10 best in the U.S., offers wine, food, music, sea, and sun. Enjoy California’s best wineries and their hundreds of vintage reds and whites, complemented by the sunny seaside setting. You’ll also find dozens of the region’s top chefs and specialty food purveyors, who will be serving up gourmet appetizers and more. Friday will feature a “Sunset Reserve and Rare Wine Tasting Experience,” and Saturday will feature the Beachside Wine Festival. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches.
When and where:
April 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott- VUE Lawn
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
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April 3rd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Thanks to the hundreds of miles of coasts and dozens of inlets, channels, and harbors, Orange County has an environment perfectly suited for one of the most romantic experiences in the world: gondola riding. All year round, lovers and friends board authentic vessels piloted by dedicated gondoliers to enjoy each other’s company, take in the sights and sounds of the sea, and experience some Old World charm right in the middle of Orange County.
Newport Beach and Huntington Beach serve as Orange County’s primary gondola ports, as their natural features and stunning scenery combine to create a truly romantic and relaxing experience. Some of the favorite operators include:
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