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Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2026

Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways Pure Barre Orange County is celebrating 17 years of bringing the popular barre workout to the local community with a day of free classes, wellness experiences and giveaways on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Owned by Monica Grubin, the women-owned business has grown into a strong fitness community with studios in Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. To mark the anniversary, all four studios will host complimentary classes from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests who take a class can enter raffles featuring prizes from local and…

Sky Rock Sedona Makes an Easy Weekend Escape From Orange County

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2026

If a quick reset is calling, Sky Rock Sedona is an easy option for an off-the-grid style getaway that does not require a long-haul flight or complicated planning. Just a short flight or a manageable drive from Orange County, the modern, 109-room boutique hotel is a great choice for a long weekend trip or staycation with a change of scenery.Sky Rock Sedona, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, debuted in March 2024 following a full property reimagining. The hotel blends contemporary design with Sedona’s natural beauty and spiritual energy, creating a place that works just as well for outdoor adventure…

A Big Year Ahead for Costa Mesa’s SoBECA District

By Greer Wylder

March 08, 2026

More than 20 new small businesses are set to join the LAB’s portfolio in 2026, marking the largest single year of openings in the history of Costa Mesa’s SoBECA District.The expansion will bring more than 20 new businesses across 50,000 square feet, making it the LAB’s biggest growth to date.Located just down Bristol Street from South Coast Plaza, the South on Bristol Entertainment, Culture and Arts District, known as SoBECA, is home to some of Costa Mesa’s most recognizable destinations, including The LAB Anti-Mall, The CAMP, CAMPOUT, The SOLO Building and PLANT. The new mix of retail, dining, wellness and…

Spring Returns to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

By Greer Wylder

February 28, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for one of Southern California’s most anticipated spring traditions, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, opening Sunday, March 1, 2026. For 10 weeks, the annual attraction invites guests to wander 55 acres of Giant Tecolote ranunculus in full bloom, with sweeping fields of large, double-petaled flowers in vivid seasonal color.From March 1 through May 10, nearly 80 million flowers will blanket the rolling hills of North San Diego County in 13 shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. What began in 1965 as a small ranunculus farm has grown into a beloved spring destination,…

Tomatomania Returns to Roger’s Gardens for Its 15th Year

By Greer Wylder

February 24, 2026

The world’s largest and most fun tomato plant sale returns to Roger’s Gardens from Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 8, marking the 15th year of the beloved Tomatomania event. Led by tomato expert Scott Daigre and his team of self-proclaimed Tomatomaniacs, the annual sale features an astonishing lineup of more than 300 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, including new introductions for 2026. The highly anticipated Tomato of the Year will be announced soon.More than a plant sale, Tomatomania is a full-on garden experience. Over ten days, tomato lovers and home gardeners can explore an unmatched selection of plants, get…