The Scene: South OC

The Scene: South OC A weekly roundup of what’s actually worth doing in South OC.

Think hidden gardens, live music, rooftop bars, and great happy hours with people that don't make you feel old.

09/29/2026

We went to a Candlelight concert at the Nixon Library, and this one absolutely lived up to the hype. 🕯️✨

Thousands of candles filled the ballroom while Juilliard-trained musicians performed Queen and ABBA on strings.

The combination of the music, the elegant setting and that candlelit room was magical.

Candlelight concerts happen all over Orange County, with shows at the Nixon Library, The Ritz-Carlton, Lido House and other venues, featuring everything from classical music to tributes to Taylor Swift, Adele, Coldplay and more.

Definitely one to put on your date-night list.

❤️Link in bio!



09/25/2026

What are your favorite date night spots?

🎸 The Coach House The Coach House Concert Hall
Dinner and a live show without the giant-arena headache. This intimate San Juan Capistrano venue has been bringing legendary musicians to OC for decades.
📍 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

🌙 River Street Ranch River Street Marketplace
Stroll through historic Los Rios, then stop at River Street Ranch for food, drinks and a little shopping. Wandering around is half the date.
📍 31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano

🎶 Stonegroove Stillhouse Stone Groove | Anaheim Hi-Fi
A craft kitchen, cocktails and spirits made right there, including spirits aged using music and vibration.
📍 833 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim

🌴 The Royal Hawaiian Royal Hawaiian OC
Laguna Beach’s iconic tiki spot has been around since 1947. Go for tropical cocktails, dinner and a full tropical escape.
📍 331 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach

🍷 A Hidden Vine A Hidden Vine 🍷🧀
A cozy w**e bar tucked beside Lake Mission Viejo with w**e, small bites and one of the better sunset views in town.
📍 27772 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo

09/20/2026

We have been waiting for 10 years for coffee shop to move into the center near Lake MIssion Viejo and finally an independent coffeehouse has broken ground.

09/13/2026

☕ Americano’s Coffee - Late night coffee house in Mission Viejo

Feels like a European café meets New York lounge!

Organic coffee, amazing Vietnamese iced lattes plus ceremonial-grade matcha, and a great late-night coffeehouse vibe.
Americano’s Coffee

📍 28251 Marguerite Pkwy, Ste J, Mission Viejo

09/10/2026

☕ Americano’s Coffee European café meets New York cocktail lounge, with organic coffee, Vietnamese and Spanish lattes, ceremonial-grade matcha, and a great late-night coffeehouse vibe. The Scene readers get 10% off.
Americano’s Coffee

📍 28251 Marguerite Pkwy, Ste J, Mission Viejo

09/08/2026

Visit The Moulton Museum
25256 Cabot Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM m

Plus 1st and 3rd Saturdays

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09/07/2026

Have you been?

Stone Groove Stillhouse
📍 500 S Anaheim Blvd, Space A, Anaheim
Inside the historic MAKE Building, across from the Anaheim Packing House.

Bonus: Happy Hour is Sun–Fri, 5–6 pm, with a $25 Soundcheck Deal that includes a slider, fries

🍸 OC Cocktail Passport: The 2026 Last Call Society Passport is $25 and includes 38 OC bars, lounges, restaurants and speakeasies. Each stop has one featured cocktail you can order for $5 with the passport.

08/22/2026

How many have you been to?

🍸 The Ranch at Laguna Beach
31106 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
The Ranch at Laguna Beach

🤠 Swallow’s Inn
31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Swallow’s Inn

🎸 The Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
The Coach House Concert Hall

🌿 Oso Creek Golf Course + Terrace on the Green
27601 Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo
Oso Creek Golf Course

🛍️ San Clemente Thrift Store Row
N El Camino Real, between Marquita & Avenida Palizada, San Clemente
SC Downtown Business Assoc

🍹 OC Cocktail Trail
38 participating spots throughout OC offering $5 cocktails

🎉Click link in first comment to learn how to get one

🎨 Sawdust Art Festival and Art a Fair
935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Art-A-Fair

🎨 First Thursdays Art Walk
Laguna Beach
Art Walk Laguna Beach

08/19/2026

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is coming to Santa Ana Oct 8–10, and it WILL sell out. 🖤

See first comment for link to buy tickets

Set inside a historic cemetery chapel, you’ll see 4 of Poe’s stories performed live, each paired with a themed cocktail. 🍸📖

We’ve been twice. It’s spooky, theatrical and really fun.

📍 Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Santa Ana
📅 Oct 8, 9 & 10



You can book your tickets using my link in bio!

08/05/2026

South OC suddenly has so many new indie coffee shops including Vivot Cafe in Mission Viejo!

Vivot Craft Cafe
28662 Marguerite Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Address

Mission Viejo, CA
92691–92692, 92694

Telephone

+17146336516

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