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Stand-up paddling enthusiasts and newcomers take to the waters off Baby Beach at a past Mickey Muñoz Mongoose Cup event. Photo by Alan Gibby

Should the Tides Turn: Activities Out of the Ocean Can Provide Fun-Filled Summer

By Eric Heinz Although shark activity seems to have slowed down a bit since the relentless sightings and beach advisories in May, they could be…

Zoomars Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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On a Budget: Local Staycation Itineraries for Everyone

By Kristina Pritchett Now that the kids are out of school and the weather is warming up, it’s vacation planning mode. But, vacations don’t have…

Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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Take a Flight: Local Wineries, Breweries Offer Drink Flights for All Tastes

By Allison Jarrell South Orange County is brimming with wine bars and brewpubs ready to showcase their best beverages, so why not sample a few…

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Notes by Genre: 2017 Summer Concerts

By Rachael Mattice The average music lover will be satisfied with most live sets regardless of who is performing or their set list. However, music…

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Dana Point’s local musician-turned-celeb Andrew McMahon to perform free concert at Salt Creek Beach

By Rachael Mattice Concert tickets can wreak havoc on entertainment budgets rather quickly, especially the cost to see high caliber musicians and bands. Andrew…

Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater. Photo: Stephanie Cabral

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Ohana Fest Returns to Doheny: Orange County Music this Summer

By Rachael Mattice For the second year, Doheny State Beach is set to host the Ohana Music Festival, featuring returning grunge icon Eddie Vedder from…

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New Director of Youth Pavilion Eager for Ocean Festival

By Eric Heinz The Youth Pavilion at Ocean Festival gives people of all ages and abilities something to look forward to every year, while the…

Various woodie cars of all makes and models will be on display on the San Clemente Pier during the 2017 Ocean Festival this Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Woodie Cars to Make Appearance at Ocean Festival for 25th Year

By Rachael Mattice Ocean Festival attendees will need to ready their favorite car-song-centric cassettes, CDs or playlists with favorites like the Eagles’ “Ol’ 55,” Wilson…

San Clemente Aquatics team will compete in this year’s Ocean Festival competitions. Photo: Danny Ritz

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San Clemente Aquatics team to compete in this year’s Ocean Festival

By Danny Ritz San Clemente’s inauguration in the 1920’s, named as the “theater to the stage of the sea” by founder Ole Hanson, is a…

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Ocean Art Show Features Diverse Mediums From Across Southern California

By Danny Ritz Rachelle Liberty, multi-year director of the Ocean Art Show, was excited as she explained how this year’s upcoming event felt “just right.”…

Emcees Tracey Engelking and Dreu Murin are packing the fun for the Greatest Show on Surf. Photos courtesy of Dreu Murin.

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Fresh Emcees: Sports Media Personality and Hobie Lifestyle Athlete are the New Voices Behind Ocean Festival

By Andrea Papagianis-Camacho Be it a passionate, drawn out “goal” or stoked out, wave-ride narrative, from the pitch to the surf, sports announcers embody their…

2017 Ocean Festival mermaids Kelley Green (left) and Kelly Garrett (right) will participate in the Mermaid Parade with King Neptune, played by Ed Howie (center). Photo: Rachel Wilford

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King Triton, Mermaids return to Ocean Festival

By Rachel Wilford King Triton is returning for the annual Ocean Festival Mermaid Parade on Sunday, July 16, at 9 a.m. Ed Howie has played the…

Swimming competitively since age 7 and surfing since 10, Laguna Beach native and Dallas, Texas resident Steve Gleason hopes to one day be the Ocean Festival’s oldest competitor. Photos courtesy of Steve Gleason.

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From Texas to San Clemente: Veteran Ocean Fest Athlete Returns for Another Year of Competition

By Andrea Papagianis-Camacho Steve Gleason can’t stay away from the water. The Laguna Beach native began swimming competitively at 7 years old. More than 50…

Ernie Marquez, left, gives Erin Blake a hug after being announced as one of the recipients this year of the Dorothy Fuller Award. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Erin Blake, Tod Bryant Named Co-Recipients of Dorothy Fuller Award

Ernie Marquez, left, gives Erin Blake a hug after being announced as one of the recipients this year of the Dorothy Fuller Award. Photo: Eric…

The Rubber Duck Race is possibly one of the most sought-after games of chance at the Ocean Festival, drawing hundreds of participants each year. Sometimes, grand prizes have been as lavish as weeklong vacations to Tahiti. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Duck, Duck, Golden Goose: 25th Rubber Duck Race Returns to Ocean Festival

By Eric Heinz Traditionally, rubber duck races get the attention of a lot of smaller children, eager to compete for bragging rights as having the…

Should the Tides Turn: Activities Out of the Ocean Can Provide Fun-Filled Summer

On a Budget: Local Staycation Itineraries for Everyone

Take a Flight: Local Wineries, Breweries Offer Drink Flights for All Tastes

Notes by Genre: 2017 Summer Concerts

Dana Point’s local musician-turned-celeb Andrew McMahon to perform free concert at Salt Creek Beach

Ohana Fest Returns to Doheny: Orange County Music this Summer

New Director of Youth Pavilion Eager for Ocean Festival

Woodie Cars to Make Appearance at Ocean Festival for 25th Year

San Clemente Aquatics team to compete in this year’s Ocean Festival

Ocean Art Show Features Diverse Mediums From Across Southern California

Fresh Emcees: Sports Media Personality and Hobie Lifestyle Athlete are the New Voices Behind Ocean Festival

King Triton, Mermaids return to Ocean Festival

From Texas to San Clemente: Veteran Ocean Fest Athlete Returns for Another Year of Competition

Erin Blake, Tod Bryant Named Co-Recipients of Dorothy Fuller Award

Duck, Duck, Golden Goose: 25th Rubber Duck Race Returns to Ocean Festival

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