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Summer Food & Wine Event Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank

Posted on May 8, 2012 | 2:16pm

The annual Summer Food and Wine Event at South Coast Plaza takes place next week, and we can’t wait!  Read on for a chance to win tickets to this great event.

Summer Food & Wine Event at South Coast Plaza

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Costa Mesa Mother’s Day Brunches

Posted on May 2, 2012 | 12:06pm

Mother’s Day is not only a time to celebrate your mom, it’s also an opportunity to get together for a special meal and some quality family time.  There are several special culinary events going on in Costa Mesa for Mother’s Day.

Costa Mesa brunch options for Mother's Day

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Southern California Spring Garden Show – Our Interview with Pat Welsh

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 9:24am

In celebration of the 23rd Annual Southern California Garden Show in Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza hosted a special media reception with Pat Welsh, author of Pat Welsh’s Southern California Organic Gardening, Month-by-Month. We got to sit down with Pat for a few minutes to discuss her thoughts on the Spring Garden Show, and some great gardening tips!  Read on for a chance to win an autographed copy of her book!
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Costa Mesa Wine Tastings

Posted on April 18, 2012 | 6:00am

When most people talk of wine tastings in California, thoughts immediately turn to Napa Valley. But Northern California isn’t the only place where natives and tourists can sample a delicious spectrum of wines! Southern California has its fair share of great wineries and tasting rooms where anyone can learn to enjoy a lovely glass of wine and take their first step towards becoming an aficionado!

Costa Mesa wine tasting in Orange County

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Experience Nature in an Orange County Park – Visit Costa Mesa’s Talbert Nature Preserve

Posted on April 11, 2012 | 6:00am

An Orange County park open year round, the Talbert Nature Preserve has nearly 2,000 acres of scenic landscape, perfect for Costa Mesa locals and visitors that want to get outside. A great spot for hiking, biking, jogging or even just walking the dog (yes, the preserve is dog friendly!), the preserve acts as a botanical garden, wildlife refuge and exceptional recreational facility all at once. Picnic tables at the end of the base of a trail from Fairview Park is where you’ll likely find Costa Mesa locals spending time on the weekends. Read More

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