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Orange County Thanksgiving Guide + Open Restaurants & Events
Thanksgiving in Orange County on Nov. 26, 2026: eight verified restaurants with prix fixe dinners and buffets, plus the Dana Point and Irvine turkey trots.
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8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Orange County — Where Locals Go
The best seafood restaurants in Orange County, ranked: Water Grill in Costa Mesa, Bear Flag Fish Co., The Crab Cooker, The Cannery and Fly-N-Fish in Newport Beach, The Fisherman’s on the San Clemente Pier, Rocoto Pesca Bar in Huntington Beach and The Boiling Crab in Garden Grove.
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8 Best New Year’s Eve Events in Orange County (2026 Guide)
The best New Year’s Eve events in Orange County, ranked: midnight fireworks at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Winter Fest OC, a 21+ party at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Harbor cruises, a Disneyland-view rooftop, Golfland and a Noon Year’s Eve at Pretend City.
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7 Best Whale Watching Spots in Orange County — Where Locals Go
The best whale watching in Orange County, ranked: Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari and Dana Wharf in Dana Point, Newport Coastal Adventure, Newport Landing and Davey’s Locker in Newport Beach, the Ocean Institute, plus free shore spots at the Dana Point Headlands and Heisler Park.
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8 Best Pizza Places in Orange County (2026 Guide)
The best pizza in Orange County, ranked: Truly Pizza in Dana Point, Fuoco in Fullerton, Tony’s Little Italy in Placentia, Gibroni’s in San Clemente, Brooklyn City in Laguna Niguel, Folks in Costa Mesa, Pietrini in Los Alamitos and Riip in Huntington Beach.
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8 Best Christmas Events in Orange County (Updated 2026)
Eight Orange County Christmas events ranked for 2026: the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Disneyland holidays, Knott’s Merry Farm, the Irvine Park Christmas Train, Cruise of Lights, Dana Point Boat Parade, SCR’s A Christmas Carol, and Roger’s Gardens.
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8 Best Activities for Toddlers in Orange County — Local Picks
Eight toddler-friendly Orange County outings: Pretend City, Santa Ana Zoo, River Street Ranch, Irvine Park Railroad, Centennial Farm, Baby Beach, Camp Snoopy at Knott’s, and Goathill Junction.
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8 Best Activities for Teenagers in Orange County (2026 Guide)
Eight teen-approved Orange County activities: climbing at Sender One, coasters at Knott’s, Boomers in Irvine, The LAB in Costa Mesa, The Observatory, Etnies Skatepark, HB Pier, and Great Park.
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8 Best Boba Shops in Orange County — Where Locals Go
Eight Orange County boba shops ranked: OMOMO and TP Tea in Irvine, Bako Tea House in Santa Ana, bobaTEAque in Orange, 3 Blossoms in Westminster, 7 Leaves and Tastea in Fountain Valley, and AiCha in Mission Viejo.
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8 Best Halloween Events in Orange County (Updated 2026)
Eight Orange County Halloween events ranked for 2026: Knott’s Scary Farm, Oogie Boogie Bash, The 17th Door, Anaheim Parade, Adventure City Boo-tastic, Fall-O-Ween, Haunted Car Wash, and Spooky Seas.
Orange County Food, Events & Things To Do
