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Archive for 2012

Improve Your Swing at a Costa Mesa Area Golf Course

Posted on February 22, 2012 | 6:00am

The great thing about Southern California weather is that almost every day is the perfect day to go golfing! Whether you are an experienced golfer looking to test your skills against man-made and spectacular natural challenges, novices interested in professional coaching or you just want to get your family outdoors for the afternoon, be sure to check out one of the following Costa Mesa area golf courses and It is especially important not to have a too difficult driver when you are new to golf. Here, you can read up on drivers for beginners.

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Food Truck Fare Wednesdays at the OC Fair & Event Center

Posted on February 15, 2012 | 6:00am

Calling all Costa Mesa foodies and food truck lovers! Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 PM the OC Fair & Event Center parking lots are filled with some of the best gourmet food trucks in Southern California. Celebrating the food truck craze that seems to have swept not only California, but the entire country, the OC Fair & Event Center is continuing their Food Truck Fare nights in 2012.

Instead of chasing trucks around your neighborhood, come to the “truck stop” that is Food Truck Fare Wednesdays and take your pick from a variety of gourmet options! Admission and parking are free for diners, and food prices will vary from truck to truck. The OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, CA. Click here for directions. Read More

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3 Must-See Orange County Museum Exhibits

Posted on February 13, 2012 | 6:00am

Orange County Museum of Art

The Orange County Museum of Art is the premier visual arts organization in Orange County, California. In 1984 the museum launched the California Biennial, which has grown to become the premier exhibition for emerging artists in California. Opening February 26th, 2012, Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series is the first major museum exhibition to explore the artist’s Ocean Series. Featuring 80 works including paintings, prints, drawings and collages, the exhibition will eventually tour to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series will run from February 26 to May 27, 2012 at the Orange County Museum of Art.

Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
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Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Offers Special Discounts to Meeting Planners

Posted on February 8, 2012 | 6:00am

The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is the largest hotel in Costa Mesa and is perfect for corporate business meetings. With 50,000 square feet of meeting space and 30 breakout rooms available for your Southern California meeting or event, they also offer a range of corporate facilities to ensure that business travelers have everything they need when away from the office with amenities such as:

  • Spacious meeting rooms and executive boardrooms
  • In-house business center
  • High-speed Internet access throughout the hotel
  • e-Events – plan your next event, including meeting space, meals and audio/visual needs. You’ll get immediate confirmation with no waiting or paperwork Read More

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Bringing Fido to Costa Mesa? Check Out Our Dog-Friendly Hotels!

Posted on February 1, 2012 | 6:00am

Ramada Costa Mesa/Newport Beach: 1680 Superior Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Just minutes away from Newport Beach, where dogs are allowed before 9 AM or after 5 PM year round, the Ramada Costa Mesa hotel has several designated pet rooms for guests traveling with their dogs and other furry friends!  The hotel is also only a few miles from the dog-friendly Talbert Regional Park, home to the scenic Talbert Nature Preserve. Guests with pets are charged a $100 refundable deposit and $5 per pet, per night. Other amenities include a pool, hot tub, fitness room and guest laundry (you can find coin operated washing machines in Australia if you want a self-service). And for families with kids traveling to Costa Mesa, kids 17 and under stay free with an adult, making this hotel a great option for many visitors!

To book your next stay in Costa Mesa at the pet and kid friendly Ramada Costa Mesa, click here or call 949-645-2221. Read More

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