Discover the best winter events in Orange County for 2025 — including Santa photos, coastal Christmas celebrations, tree lightings, markets, and festive family activities.

Find the top speakeasies in Orange County, including hidden bars and password-only lounges with exceptional cocktails across Anaheim, Costa Mesa, and HB..

Kick off the holidays, SoCal-style! From sparkling seaside resorts to small-town plazas, Orange County glows bright this season with free tree-lighting ceremonies, live music, Santa sightings, and plenty of cocoa. Here’s your Kur8ed Guide to every major tree-lighting event across the OC — organized by city for easy planning.

Experience the coastal charm of South Orange County — where Dana Point’s seaside luxury, San Juan Capistrano’s historic elegance, and San Clemente’s surf-town spirit come together in a collection of stays Kur8ed by The Orange County City Guide.

Orange County has quietly shaped Hollywood history. Whether you’re retracing Tom Hanks at Disneyland, Tony Stark in Irvine, or Tom Cruise at Fashion Island, every corner of the OC holds a piece of movie magic waiting for you to step into the scene.