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Floral Park’s 32nd Annual Home & Garden Tour Returns April 26–27
04.18.25
The Floral Park Neighborhood Association will present its 32nd Annual Home & Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 2025. Often referred to as one of Orange County’s best-kept secrets, the event offers a rare opportunity to step inside beautifully preserved and restored homes dating from the 1920s through the 1950s.
In addition to the home tours, the weekend includes access to charming private gardens, a classic car display, a curated Street of Treasures shopping area with more than 40 local vendors, food from local restaurants, and a wine and beer garden.
Advance tickets are available for $45 through Monday, April 21. After that date, tickets will only be sold at the event for $50. The event takes place rain or shine, and no refunds will be issued.
Event Details:
- Tour Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
- Wine & Beer Garden: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ticket Prices: $45 presale through April 21; $50 at the event
For tickets and additional information, visit floralparkhometour.com.
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Avila’s El Ranchito in Newport Beach Celebrates 50 Years
04.17.25
Avila’s El Ranchito Newport Beach is celebrating 50 years of family, food, and community on the Peninsula. Opened in 1975 by then 22-year-old Sergio Avila, the beloved Mexican restaurant has grown from a 40-seat neighborhood spot into a local landmark known for its authentic cuisine, welcoming spirit, and multi-generational ownership.
To mark its golden anniversary, Avila’s is bringing back its legendary $5 All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday for two nights only—Tuesday, April 22 and April 29, from 4 to 10 p.m. This crowd favorite, complete with a DJ and packed lines down Newport Boulevard, helped define Taco Tuesdays in the '90s and 2000s.
Other anniversary specials include:
Avila’s Miracle Margarita, available through April 30. For each one sold, $4 will be donated to Miracles for Kids, thanks to a partnership with Celaya Tequila.
Limited-edition anniversary t-shirts ($20), collectible pint glasses, and coffee mugs are available for purchase.
Today, Sergio and his daughter Maribel Avila Ley run the restaurant together, continuing a proud family tradition that spans three generations and 12 locations. Avila’s El Ranchito remains a vibrant part of the Newport community—where great food, surf, and hospitality meet.
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Avila’s El Ranchito Newport Beach is located at 2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-6855 or visit avilasnewportbeach.com.
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