Who wants to win a family four-pack (4) of tickets (a $100 value) to visit the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific?…

Time is precious when you are on vacation, especially in Los Angeles when there is so much to see and do. When you’re visiting the La Brea Tar Pits or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) – or  both – you don’t want to waste your time finding a restaurant, sitting down, waiting to be waited on, etc. Dining out is an experience that should be savored by itself, not crammed into a full day of art and Ice Age skeletons. Luckily, there is a full array of the fab new food trend – food…

So we've still got this AMAZING whale-watching deal to share with you, our super rad followers :)

When you book your trip with Newport Landing Whale Watching, just mention THIS ad from the May 2011 issue of OC • The Place magazine (which you can explore anytime at…

 When the mood strikes us for some great food and family time somewhere fun, we head to one of our favorite restaurants, Angelo’s and Vinci’s in Fullerton.

With our girls (ages 11, 8, 7) in tow, we ventured off to celebrate my hubby’s birthday!…

So back in January, I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at the brand-new D-BOX Simulators at UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk. But just last month, I finally had the chance to feel the action during a full-length motion picture…

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Who wants to win a family four-pack (4) of tickets (a $58 value) for a day of hands-on, scientific, family…

It’s mid-day on a sun-drenched Saturday and what other options do I have besides enjoying the view and feeding my insatiable need for good food!?!

I drove into the Newport Dunes with the other visitors that were hauling their boats and ready to launch their party into…

Along the coastal Riviera of Orange County, there are numerous eateries that boast waterfront dining. Some are laid back and casual, while others are known to be more formal. Most offer the typical seafood items, and a select few pride themselves on top grade fish that are served raw. Besides the bar area upstairs at The Cannery, Buddha’s Favorite is the only sushi bar that allows you to…

It was a beautiful 76 degrees in Carlsbad, CA, a great day to visit LEGOLAND California. It’s the perfect destination for youngsters and the young at heart, artistic folks with an appreciation for beauty and attention to detail, as well as those who just…

If this post brings a sense of déjà vu, never fear: I did write about Café Was once before. See, way back in the fall I got to dine at Café Was before scurrying off to the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood for The Phantom of the Opera. Nothing to sneeze at indeed, but Café Was is a show unto itself and I knew it was only a matter of time before I would return to the bohemian bistro for…

Who wants to win a family four-pack (4) of tickets (a $100 value) to visit the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific?…

I'm pleased to announce our SIX lucky winners for our latest raffle here at The Place Community! Each winner will receive a family four-pack (4) of complimentary admission vouchers to be exchanged for tickets at the Aquarium of the Pacific ticket booth (a $100 value). How awesome is that?*

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Who wants to win a pair (2) of passes (a $60 value) for an adventure with Newport…

Who wants to win a family four-pack (4) of tickets (a $58 value) for a day of hands-on, scientific,…

It’s been warm and sunny this winter, so I decided to indulge myself in a late breakfast on the bay. Typically when I stop into SOL Cocina, I am enjoying a plate of street tacos and a jalapeno cucumber margarita after a long day of work. On this occasion, I was planning to sit on the patio overlooking the water and enjoy a late-morning meal.

Upon entry, I saw a welcoming sign that advertised the…