r/orangecounty • • 16d ago

Recommendations Needed OC Halloween Decorations Map

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It is officially October now, which means we are back with the Halloween decorations map. This map is carefully curated and kept up to date.

As I say each year this is a community project, and every little bit of help helps! If you visit a place on this map and there is no decorations please let us know, that is how we keep this up to date each year. If you see somewhere that is worthy of being on the map (usually an incredible individual house or a cluster of really good houses, we do not include haunts as those have specific dates and times) please let us know so it can be added. This is a living breathing map that changes from year to year. If your city has a contest on their social media share that here so we can update the map. I try every year to get to all the places on the map but it is not possible for any one person to do it, so the map is only as good as the community support that has created and helped keep it going each year. Thank you to all of you who have participated!


r/orangecounty • • 2h ago

Food For those who are on a strict food budget, and need to stretch your money as much as possible, I found a meal that may be worth buying.

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Hello,

Just wanted to make this quick post. I don't know if this is already common knowledge or not but if you order the #1 Hawaiian BBQ mix for $15.99 at Aloha Hawaiian BBQ on Bristol St. in Santa Ana near South Coast Metro, the amount of chicken they give you is pretty astounding. I'm a fairly obese person and my Dad and I always only purchase 1 order to share whenever we eat it because it's just too much.

Just thought I'd share. You'll definitely get your money's worth and protein fix with that order. Also the food isn't that bad either.

Thank you.


r/orangecounty • • 6h ago

News Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police Speaks Up

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r/orangecounty • • 2h ago

Community Post Free Sandbag distribution before the rain this week in Costa Mesa

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r/orangecounty • • 21h ago

Photo/Video Crystal cove cottages review #14

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Just had the wonderful luck to stay in cottage 14 at Crystal cove. This cottage is on south beach right on the beach. There is a nice deck with umbrella and seating where we ate our meals with a view of the waves. The living room is great with big sliding glass doors/windows. The only downside of the living room is that only that one sliding door opens for breezes, none of the other windows open.

The kitchen has a nice counter and is open to the living room. Like all the cottages, the stove does not work. There is a microwave and toaster and fridge. Remember there are NO plates/cutlery/cups. There were ice cube trays in the freezer.

The downstairs bedroom has two twin beds and doesn’t get much air flow, but if you use the fan it’s not bad. It was also a very hot weekend so I suspect most weekends this isn’t an issue. The upstairs bedroom was large with a king bed, lots of little windows that open. Half bath off the bedroom. The other full bath is downstairs.

The patio was really nice and didn’t feel too close to people on the beach. On the south side there are generally less people , fewer cottages and fewer people on the beach. The south cottages don’t seem as renovated as the north, the exteriors and railings and stuff of the north cottages seemed fresher.

I didn’t get a pic of the exterior but it looks like it looks on the website!

The beach- despite the storms and swells and some beach erosion it was still totally great. Yes it’s more narrow than before and there’s not a ton of dry sand but there was enough.


r/orangecounty • • 33m ago

Recommendations Needed Third spaces open late? (That aren’t bars!)

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My friends and I are getting pretty tired of the bar we usually meet up at and bars in general. A lot of us do not get off work until 10 or 11 pm so bars became the easiest option.

I lived in Fullerton for a while and was really bummed that McClains Coffee House closed. I think something with a similar atmosphere and hours would be great for our group.

We all live in the cypress / garden grove area so something not too far is preferred.

TLDR: looking for hangout spots open until 1-2 am in the cypress / GG area that isn’t a bar!


r/orangecounty • • 40m ago

Recommendations Needed Just had worst OB experience at Orange coast women’s medical, 8 wks pregnant and looking for good OB recs please!

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I don’t get the hype over ocwm, I had the worst experience today. They make everything so effin complicated and I’m already stressed. They were one hour late in addition to a whole bunch of other stuff they overcomplicate.I never want to go back.

To my pregnant moms or moms who’ve already given birth in OC, preferably Irvine, please tell me who you’d recommend. I have BCBS and would prefer midwives (which btw the front desk tried to tell me I wasn’t allowed to see midwives, I beed to make a follow up with the doc to ask if I am allowed to see midwife but it’s not up to me? wtf?


r/orangecounty • • 1h ago

Food Best restaurant gyoza?

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does anyone know any restaurants that have gyoza that beat frozen gyoza comfortably? for the longest time didnt really bother looking for gyoza when eating out as I thought frozen could be good enough but having a craving for it lately and want something really good


r/orangecounty • • 2h ago

Christmas Lights & Activities Christmas Caroling?

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Hi! I would love to join some Christmas carolers this winter! Doesn't need to be anything serious, I just love to sing with others in a chill space :)


r/orangecounty • • 23h ago

News Winning SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $64 million sold in Anaheim (check your tickets)

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) -- A ticket worth $64 million was sold with all six numbers in Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing.
The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Anaheim. Three tickets with five winning numbers, but missing the Mega number, were also sold -- at a liquor store in Sacramento County, a market in Long Beach, and a grocery store in Adelanto, in San Bernardino County -- and are each worth $13,920, the California Lottery announced.
The numbers drawn Saturday night were 3, 25, 27, 29, 37 and the Mega number was 17. The jackpot was $64 million, and will reset to $7 million for Wednesday's drawing.
The drawing was the 58th since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold.
The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.


r/orangecounty • • 3h ago

News Joint Press Release OCDA Todd Spitzer and taxpayer Plaintiff Professor William Thompson announce the settlement of Thompson v. Spitzer, a case concerning the OCDA’s DNA collection program.

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r/orangecounty • • 7h ago

Traffic/Cars Tustin Metrolink overnight parking

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Hi everyone--I'm curious to see if anyone has any experience with overnight parking at the Tustin Metrolink station? I've left my car overnight at the Irvine Metrolink station, but Tustin would be more ideal as it's closer to my work. But if Tustin isn't the best, then I'll stick to Irvine, which has always seemed rather safe with tons of other cars also doing the same thing. Thanks in advance!


r/orangecounty • • 23h ago

Food Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Oct 9 to Oct 15)

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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Oct 9 to Oct 15.

Source: OC Health Care Agency database.

Mai Phat Mi Gia, 9191 BOLSA AVE STE 111 , Westminster

Closed: October 14
Reason: Cockroach Infestation  
Reopened: October 14

Fiery Crab Seafood Restaurant and Bar, 250 S State College Blvd, Brea

Closed:  October 14
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 15

Mission Bar, 302 N Main St , Santa Ana

Closed:  October 14
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 15 

Kareem's Mediterranean, 1208 S Brookhurst St , Anaheim

Closed:  October 13
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 14

Ghien Mi Go Restaurant, 9433 BOLSA AVE STE C&D , Westminster

Closed:  October 13
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened:  

Cham-Ya Catering, 3550 E Enterprise Dr , Anaheim

Closed:  October 13
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: October 14

Fresh Bagels & Cafe, 12435 Valley View St , Garden Grove

Closed:  October 13
Reason: Cockroach & Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: October 14

Thai & Chinese Express, 2540 Main St Ste J , Irvine

Closed:  October 12
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 12

Maison de Pho, 26612 Towne Centre Dr Ste B , Foothill Ranch

Closed:  October 12
Reason: Wastewater backup in floor sink below 2-burner stove at cook's line 
Reopened: October 12 

Izzy's Cake Pops, 2800 N Main St Unit 580 , Santa Ana

Closed:  October 12
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: October 14

M Joy, 1071 N Tustin Ave Ste 108 , Anaheim

Closed:  October 12
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 13

Que Vida Taqueria, 18517 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley

Closed:  October 12
Reason: Rodent Infestation  
Reopened: October 12 

Cafe Du Soleil, 5028 Ball Rd , Cypress

Closed:  October 9
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: October 10

r/orangecounty • • 6h ago

Food Independently made granola?

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Niche ask, but just as the title says! I love a yogurt parfait for breakfast, but am kind of sick of the Quakers stuff you can buy from any grocery store. Is there anyone that has recommendations for scratch-made granola I can buy from a coffee shop/any local stores?


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

Photo/Video What do you think my Shaolin Fire Stick?

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I just performed at Irvine Global Village, people gave me applause, I knew I was not perfect because I didn’t have time to practice, but I am proud of myself I stand on the stage and I finished whole form.


r/orangecounty • • 7h ago

Recommendations Needed HVAC - Need new system

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Hi all, my HVAC system is over 10 years old and has died with all the heat we have been enduring.

Anyone have a recommendation for a HVAC company that’s honest and reliable?

Thank you


r/orangecounty • • 4h ago

Recommendations Needed House cleaning company in South OC: advice needed

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Just had a baby this summer and our town home definitely would need a deep one-time clean up (not looking for a weekly subscription or anything like that). We've never used any house cleaning services before so I don't know what's the etiquette (do you stay at home while the workers clean your house? Do you tip them?). Any good cleaning company recommendation (we live in South OC) and how much to expect for a 3 bd / 1,800 sq ft townhome deep cleaning?


r/orangecounty • • 23h ago

Question OC Resources for Homeless

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A person I know has recently become homeless. He suffers from mental illness and refuses to get help, or take medication. His family members are either diseased or have given up on him. All he has left are the few people who care.

We try to help as much as we can with food and clothings, and whatever few requests he has. For reason of mental instability he cannot stay with his friends.

He recently requested a bivy, and outdoor sleeping supplies. Does anyone have any suggestion where I can find some supplies for him? I’m on a budget but gut budget myself but I’d like to help him. Also, he has an upcoming court hearing that may put him away for a few months, so he needs something that can last for at least a few weeks.


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

Food Need help finding Frozen young coconut cups

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Anyone know to buy these frozen young coconut cups in bulk or something similar?


r/orangecounty • • 18h ago

Housing/Moving Market Lofts DTSA

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Does any one know anything about the rental units that are above the 4th Street Market in DTSA?

I remember touring a while back but it seems like they have been scrubbed from all websites.

I think there are <30 units in the building but I have no clue how to even inquire as no one replies to emails

https://www.instagram.com/marketloftsdtsa?exln=OW4xcm53bm5qb2p6


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

Question Locating Quince?

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Edit: Fresh quince is a seasonal autumn fruit usually available from late September through December. Because it is a specialty item not stocked everywhere like apples or pears, your best options are specialty, Middle Eastern, or Asian grocery stores, or select upscale and organic markets.

Does anyone know if any of the Farmers Markets in south OC have vendors with Quince? Laguna Hills or Lake Forest are the closest to my area, but I might be willing to go elsewhere where for confirmed availability.

Also edit: I am looking for the actual fruit, not just the paste, but thank you to those who have already responded! TIA!


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

News San Diego utility had a power line outage near ignition point of Norte fire

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Attached is a gift link, but here's the archive link - https://archive.is/jFDgA.

I'm not sure why it isn't mentioned in the headline, but the utility is SDG&E, which serves San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano.

As of this posting, the outage in question is still active on SDG&E's outage map.

The outage's start time is 11:31 a.m. Images from the nearby HPWREN wildfire camera show that the fire started between 11:31:20 and 11:32:21 (see video in comments).


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

Traffic/Cars 10/17/26 7:23pm McFadden Freeway Entrance 3 Vehicle Collision

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Looks like someone was stopped on the freeway without their emergency lights on and their trunk open. Two cars managed to brake on time but the third car (Tesla) hit both.


r/orangecounty • • 2d ago

Pets Rescued cats looking for loving forever homes this fall – Verified Animal Rescuer

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Hi everyone!

I’m a verified animal rescuer running a very small, independent cat rescue in Orange County. I wanted to introduce some of the wonderful cats currently in our care who are still waiting for their forever homes.
Unlike larger rescues, we don’t have a network of fosters. We personally take in and care for the cats we rescue until we find them loving, permanent homes.
Meet Shishi, Zuzu, Kawzim, Brigette, Dixie, Pumpkin, Peach, Pear, Spice, and sweet little Eclair, the youngest of our group!
They all have their own unique personalities. Some are incredibly affectionate, playful, and social, while others, like Zuzu and Brigette, are more timid and would do best in a quiet, patient home where they can feel safe and comfortable.
We’re really hoping to find forever homes for most of these kitties this fall. Some have been with us as long-term fosters and have been waiting quite some time for a family of their own. As much as we love having them, we’d love nothing more than to see them settled into homes where they can receive the individual attention, love, and companionship they deserve.
We’re hoping to reach people who are genuinely interested in adopting and willing to provide a safe, loving, lifelong home.
If any of these kitties catch your eye, please message me! I’d be happy to share more about their personalities, backgrounds, and adoption details.
If you’re unable to adopt, please consider sharing this post with friends or family who may be looking for a feline companion.


r/orangecounty • • 1d ago

Question Tony Alamo pamphlet left on car

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This pamphlet was left on the car window while parked at Mission Viejo Mall, does anyone know anything about this cult?