Greer's OC

The Outlets at San Clemente, Orange County’s only outlet shopping and dining destination near the beach, celebrates its grand opening with a weekend of events, special offers, prizes and family-friendly entertainment among the Spanish-style center’s courtyards and promenades.

On Saturday, November 14, Outlets at San Clemente presents its inaugural Tree Lighting Concert, to feature American Authors, best known for their Top 40 song “Best Day of My Life;” 2015 American Idol winner and rising star Nick Fradiani; and local up-and-coming singer from the first season of X-Factor, John Lindahl. The free concert in Center Court includes the lighting of the center’s fresh-cut live Christmas tree from Mt. Shasta decorated with 3,000 twinkling lights and holiday decor.

After 18 years in the making, the grand opening will feature fast-casual eateries and more than 35 retail stores – including Bass Factory Outlet, Calvin Klein, Chico’s Outlet, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear Company, Converse, GUESS Factory Store, H&M, Levi’s Outlet Store, Nike Factory Store, The PUMA Outlet Store, Tilly’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Vans, and White House Black Market. 

The entire list of shopping and dining options opening soon can be viewed here. The final development plan includes more than 12 restaurant and dining options, including four restaurants with ocean views. 

Outlets at San Clemente is at 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente.

750 Collector Cars at Mecum Anaheim Auction

Join Mecum Nov. 12-14 at Southern California’s premier collector and classic car auction at Anaheim Convention Center. An estimated 750 collector cars, including a variety of American muscle cars, classics, hot rods, Resto Mods and more, are expected to cross the auction block.  

The auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators. Bidder registration is $100 and includes admission for the bidder and one guest for all three auction days; registration can be completed in advance at Mecum.com or on-site at the auction.

General admission tickets are available in advance and at the gate for $25 per person, per day, and children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.

Doors open each day at 8 a.m. The vehicle auction begins on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 at 10 a.m. with Road Art offered a half-hour prior each day.

Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim.