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San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

San Clemente Ocean Festival Event Guide

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Welcome to “The Greatest Show on Surf”!

By Peggy Vance, Executive Director of Ocean Festival, and Barrett Tester, Race Director It’s time for thrills and spills, splashing and dashing, as the 42nd…

Photo: Courtesy of the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Marine Raider Boat Challenge Makes Debut at Ocean Festival

By Eric Heinz Units of Special Forces will put their skills to the test in the inaugural Marine Raider Boat Challenge on Sunday, July 22,…

MoonShine of Laguna Beach will perform from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 at the main stage by the Pier for Ocean Festival. Photo: Courtesy

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Drinking in the MoonShine: Laguna Beach Modern Rockabilly, Blues Band to Perform at Ocean Festival

By Eric Heinz The reverb the guitar makes in surf music will be heard throughout San Clemente’s main beach during Ocean Festival’s Saturday Concert. The…

Kelley Finney reacts to being selected as the 2018 Dorothy Fuller Award, which is given to someone who shows exemplary commitment to Ocean Festival and volunteer work. Photo: Eric Heinz

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Preserving Positivity: Kelly Finney Receives Annual Ocean Festival Dorothy Fuller Award

By Eric Heinz You can see her on the beach, roads, fields and other terrain wearing her trademark referee uniform at many San Clemente events….

Ed Howie returns as King Neptune at this year’s Ocean Festival. Photo: Eric Heinz

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Walking on Water: King Neptune Returns with Mermaids for Children’s Parade

By Eric Heinz That friendly face with the big white beard and holiday charm is returning to Ocean Festival this year after being away last…

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Rock the Youth: New Rock Bands Highlight the Youth Pavilion Stage

By Zach Cavanagh A handful of newcomer rock bands as well as a healthy amount of returning favorites will highlight the Youth Pavilion at this…

The Eisenbeisz, Gallagher and Webster families join together in 2017 to celebrate Norman Eisenbeisz. Photo: Courtesy

San Clemente Ocean Festival, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Family by Design: Local Families Have Participated in Sand Sculpting Competition at Ocean Festival for 33 years

By Eric Heinz For three families in San Clemente, the Ocean Festival sand sculpting competition is tradition. “We started in 1983, and it was myself,…

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Here Comes the Sun: Soak Up the Music at these Summertime Concerts, Festivals in South OC

By Rachael Mattice Whether you enjoy two-stepping, jiving, break dancing, headbanging or just grooving, there is bound to be a festival, concert or gig that…

StillWater Spirits and Sounds in Dana Point. Photo: Rachael Mattice

Go See Do, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Sunday Fun Day: Best Brunch Spots in South OC to Explore this Summer

Photos and Text by Rachael Mattice Sundays are celebrated in a variety of ways across different cultures and regions. To some, it may be a…

A Stone’s Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano, a secondary tasting room to Giracci Vineyards and Farms, produces a variety of vintages, including a rosé blend of syrah, pinot noir, primitivo, cabernet sauvignon and white wine. Photo: Rachael Mattice

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Stop and Smell the Rosé: Refresh Your Thirsty Taste Buds this Summer with these Rosé, Sparkling Wines in South OC

Photos and Text by Rachael Mattice Sophisticated wine tasters used to have to travel to popular wine meccas such as Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles…

Pictured is a part of the trail from the hour-long guided horseback riding tour along San Juan Creek. Photo: Daniel Ritz

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Trails and Tails: Ortega Equestrian Center Brings Horse Culture to South OC Residents, Visitors Alike

By Emily Rasmussen The sound of horseshoes hitting the dusty, dirt trail along San Juan Creek is complimented by sunshine slipping through cracks of bamboo…

At Docent Brewing in San Juan Capistrano, you can grab a well-crafted beer while playing a game of oversize Jenga, shuffleboard, foosball or kick back in the lounge while ordering some food. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Take a Time-Out from Adulting: Activities, South OC Locations Best Suited for a Grown-Up Recess

By Daniel Ritz and Eric Heinz In Southern California, especially South Orange County, a day off is often the only day busier than a day…

Pensive mature man sitting on bench in an urban park.

Aging Well, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Table for One: How Single Seniors Cope With Loneliness

By Tom Blake The effects of loneliness on single seniors is a growing concern. Studies indicate that loneliness has been linked with a higher risk…

Karen Rottmann holds two of her pups, Noel and Gizmo. Photo: Emily Rasmussen

Aging Well, SPECIAL SECTIONS

Furry Friends: Local Seniors Find Benefits in Owning Pets

By Emily Rasmussen Whether you’re a dog person who can’t get enough of your pup’s adorably-dopey smile, or a cat person who enjoys a relaxing…

San Clemente Ocean Festival Event Guide

Welcome to “The Greatest Show on Surf”!

Marine Raider Boat Challenge Makes Debut at Ocean Festival

Drinking in the MoonShine: Laguna Beach Modern Rockabilly, Blues Band to Perform at Ocean Festival

Preserving Positivity: Kelly Finney Receives Annual Ocean Festival Dorothy Fuller Award

Walking on Water: King Neptune Returns with Mermaids for Children’s Parade

Rock the Youth: New Rock Bands Highlight the Youth Pavilion Stage

Family by Design: Local Families Have Participated in Sand Sculpting Competition at Ocean Festival for 33 years

Here Comes the Sun: Soak Up the Music at these Summertime Concerts, Festivals in South OC

Sunday Fun Day: Best Brunch Spots in South OC to Explore this Summer

Stop and Smell the Rosé: Refresh Your Thirsty Taste Buds this Summer with these Rosé, Sparkling Wines in South OC

Trails and Tails: Ortega Equestrian Center Brings Horse Culture to South OC Residents, Visitors Alike

Take a Time-Out from Adulting: Activities, South OC Locations Best Suited for a Grown-Up Recess

Table for One: How Single Seniors Cope With Loneliness

Furry Friends: Local Seniors Find Benefits in Owning Pets

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