EXOTIC ESCAPES
Take a virtual journey to Rome, Switzerland, Dubai, Japan, Israel, and the Bahamas.
BY JASMIN ROSEMBERG, ANDREW CURRY, CHRISTOPHER GIALANELLA, MICHELE MCPHEE, MALINA SAVAL, AND JANELLE RILEY

PLANTING ROOTS
The story behind The Artist Tree, the first cannabis dispensary in Laguna Woods
BY ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN

BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
Our annual list of newbies wowing O.C.’s culinary scene
BY ORANGE COAST STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS

A TASTE OF THE ALOHA SPIRIT
After a hiatus due to the Maui fire, the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival makes a joyful return to the Kaanapali coast.
BY TINA BORGATTA

KICKASS WOMEN 
Meet this year’s class of female power players who drive Orange County, making it a better place to live, work, and thrive.
BY TINA BORGATTA, ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN, AND CHELSEA RAINERI

PERFECT GETAWAY
Experiencing Baja, Mexico’s El Cielo Resort and Winery

HIDDEN O.C.
Li˜ le-known gems can be found all over Orange County. You just need to know where to look. Here’s our list of favorite secret spots.
BY TINA BORGATTA, ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN, AND CHELSEA RAINERI

MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Greer Wylder profiles 50 local luminaries in her new book.
BY ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN

TOP DOCTORS - This year’s Physicans of Excellence list, plus four inspiring medical stories
HER STYLE OF MEDICINE - Dr. Lamia Gabal is making her mark in a specialty that’s dominated by men. BY TINA BORGATTA

50 Years of Orange Coast - Join us as we look back at the county's longest-running lifestyle magazine, and our community, through the years.

Turns 100 - American Legion Newport Harbor post 291, the nation's second-largest branch of the veterans association, celebrates its centennial...

Actor, Director, Playwright - Maverick - With the poignant film "Sing Sing" earning him Oscar buzz and Newport Beach Film Festival honors, Colman Domingo tells Orange Coast why this project is so personal.

JULIANNE HOUGH
The Emmy-winning dancer, author, and wellness guru is proof that beauty begins within.
BY TINA BORGATTA

LOOKING GOOD!
The season’s top products—and the industry pros who give them shine—are highlighted in our Best of Beauty list.
BY SHIRLEY HALPERIN, LINA LECARO, MICHELE MCPHEE

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Beyond fitness and diet, there’s a growing interest in practices that focus on wholebody care. We give four emerging trends a try.

HE CAN FLY
Nolan Almeida of Yorba Linda soars as the boy who never grew up in the national tour of “Peter Pan,” coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts this month.
BY ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN

RELISHING THE MOMENT
Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence headlines a cast of culinary talent traveling to O.C. for a new food, wine, and spirits festival.
BY TINA BORGATTA

BEST
From pho dumplings to facials, we present our annual list of the best that Orange County has to o˜er.

THE OUTSIDE IN
Recent UC Irvine graduate Shawn Khalifa overcame the challenges of life a˜ er incarceration with the aid of the kind of programs he now helps run.
BY ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN

CULTUREPHILE
Author Kristin Hannah discusses her latest novel.

ON THE MARKET
A Dana Point home with a pu° ing green and an interview with the owner of Swingeasy Golf Club..

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Get your adrenaline pumping while enjoying the best of Southern California’s idyllic climate with these heart-racing activities in and around O.C.

TIME OUT
Take a few moments to explore these local spots in full bloom..

BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
Orange County’s dining scene is fired up on all fronts. You’ve waited all year for this list—use it to book the hottest tables in town.
BY GRETCHEN KURZ

SIMPLY MARVELOUS
Chapman alum Kyana F. Davidson is a director of production and development at Marvel Studios.
BY CHELSEA RAINERI

POWER OF WOMEN : 2024
Meet the honorees we’re proud to call neighbors, friends, and leaders in our community. They each live up to the definition of kickass: Having a strong e˜ ect on someone; powerful, spectacular, impressive.

NOBODY’S SIDEKICK
Orange County School of the Arts alum Anneliese van der Pol discusses her roles on The Disney Channel and Broadway, as well as her new podcast.
BY ASTGIK KHATCHATRYAN

HIGHER EDUCATION
Orange County colleges and universities are among the best in the country, offering incredible opportunities for students as well as the general public, excelling in athletics and the arts, and churning out noteworthy alumni.

HILBERT MUSEUM DEBUTS ITS NEW SPACE
Having nearly tripled in size, the renovated museum in Orange will open to guests later this month. 
BY ANASTACIA GRENDA

SNAPSHOT
Connie Spenuzza is an international award-winning author who has published 13 books and visited 128 countries.
BY CHELSEA RAINERI

TOP DOCS 2024
Here’s our annual roster of the physicians judged by the Orange County Medical Association to be among the most accomplished. Plus, we share six inspiring stories about O.C. residents.

COFFEE
A flurry of fantastic new spots for java have opened in Orange County since 2020. Here are some of our favorites.

LIDO MARINA VILLAGE
Originally opened in 1971, Lido Marina Village relaunched in 2016 with a variety of retailers. Here’s an update on the waterfront center.
BY CHELSEA RAINERI

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