Things to Do in Orange County, CA

Concerts & Live Music

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  Badfish - a Tribute to Sublime - Fall Tour 2026 + Brewfish , Lively Up

  Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove · From $31
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  A Benefit for Mike Roche of TSOL - Please donate to the GoFundMe

  Nov 7, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
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  Dave Hause & The Mermaid

  Nov 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Constellation Room, Santa Ana
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  Hit the Lights

  Nov 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim
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  Paul Cauthen

  Nov 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM · The Observatory, Santa Ana
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Arts & Theater

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  Steve Trevino

  Nov 6-7, 2026 · 3 shows · Irvine Improv, Irvine · From $37
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  George Perez

  Nov 6, 2026 · 9:45 PM · Brea Improv, Brea · From $31
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  La Mirada Theatre presents: Dear Evan Hansen

  Nov 7-8, 2026 · 2 shows · La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada
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  Big Jay Oakerson

  Nov 7, 2026 · 2 shows · Brea Improv, Brea · From $31
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  Adam Carolla

  Nov 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Stand Up Comedy Club, Bellflower · From $36
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Family & Kids

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  Anaheim Ballet's Nutcracker

  Nov 27-28, 2026 · 3 shows · DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim
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  Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astronomy Bizarre

  Feb 11, 2027 · 7:30 PM · Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
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More Events

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  Miel San Marcos Conference 2026

  Nov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
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  Alfred Robles

  Nov 13-15, 2026 · 5 shows · Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine
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  Pacheco vs. Fulghum

  Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
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  Matt Fraser - Americas Top Medium

  Nov 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM · DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim
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  Harland Williams

  Nov 20-22, 2026 · 5 shows · Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine
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Where to Eat in Orange County

Real spots locals rate highly on Google, no guesswork. A taste of what the app serves up when it knows what you love.

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  Anaheim White House

  An Anaheim Italian favorite with nearly perfect ratings from over 2600 diners who keep coming back.

  Italian · 4.8★ (2,614 reviews) · $$ · Anaheim
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  The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

  Newport Beach's beloved Italian spot where a near-perfect rating and thousands of happy reviews speak for themselves.

  Italian · 4.8★ (2,356 reviews) · $$ · Newport Beach
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  Nick's Laguna Beach

  A Laguna Beach American staple with stellar ratings and a devoted following of over 2600 reviewers.

  American · 4.7★ (2,630 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  The Deck

  Laguna Beach seafood with ocean vibes and over 2000 reviews backing up its solid reputation.

  Seafood · 4.5★ (2,081 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  Splashes Restaurant

  A well-loved American restaurant in Laguna Beach with strong ratings and a loyal crowd.

  American · 4.6★ (1,306 reviews) · $$ · Laguna Beach
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  CHAAK KITCHEN

  Tustin's Mexican favorite earning enthusiastic ratings from over a thousand happy guests.

  Mexican · 4.6★ (1,067 reviews) · $$ · Tustin
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No Ticket Needed in Orange County

Public spots you can just show up to, no ticket required. Some beaches and regional parks still charge for parking, so check before you go.

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  Newport Beach Pier

  Over 18,000 reviews give this iconic pier a 4.7 star rating, so it's clearly a Newport Beach favorite.

  Beaches & Coast · 4.7★ (18,389 reviews) · Newport Beach
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  Lookout Point

  With a 4.8 star rating from over 1,600 reviews, locals love this Corona Del Mar spot for taking in the views.

  Views & Overlooks · 4.8★ (1,659 reviews) · Corona Del Mar
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  Public Art "Art Wall"

  Check out this highly rated art wall in Tustin that's caught the attention of plenty of locals.

  Public Art · 4.7★ (20 reviews) · Tustin
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  Mile Square Regional Park

  With nearly 7,000 reviews at 4.7 stars, it's a beloved spot in Fountain Valley for a great day outdoors.

  Parks & Green Space · 4.7★ (6,999 reviews) · Fountain Valley
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  Huntington Beach

  With a 4.7 star rating from over 14,000 visitors, it's a beloved coastal spot to soak up the sun.

  Beaches & Coast · 4.7★ (14,151 reviews) · Costa Mesa
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  Public Art "Memorial Park Mural"

  Swing by this well reviewed mural in Memorial Park for a nice dose of local public art.

  Public Art · 4.4★ (18 reviews) · Santa Ana
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Big Days Out in Orange County

Big-ticket days out near you. These charge admission, so check prices and hours on the official site before you go.

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  Knott's Berry Farm

  With thousands of enthusiastic reviews, this Buena Park destination promises a memorable day of water park fun.

  Water Parks · 4.6★ (69,383 reviews) · Buena Park
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  Disneyland Resort

  Thousands of visitors have rated this Anaheim theme park highly, making it a popular destination for your day out.

  Theme Parks · 4.7★ (135,533 reviews) · Anaheim
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  Irvine Regional Park

  Discover why nearly 9,000 reviewers have given this Orange park an impressive rating for outdoor enjoyment.

  Zoos & Safari · 4.8★ (8,951 reviews) · Orange
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  Discovery Cube Orange County

  This popular Santa Ana museum has attracted thousands of reviews from families and curious minds.

  Museums · 4.4★ (4,296 reviews) · Santa Ana
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  Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

  Discover a peaceful garden setting in Fullerton that has earned enthusiastic reviews from over a thousand visitors.

  Gardens · 4.7★ (1,718 reviews) · Fullerton
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  Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California

  Over twelve thousand visitors have rated this Garden Grove water park experience highly for good reason.

  Water Parks · 4.4★ (12,783 reviews) · Garden Grove
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Things to do in Orange County: quick answers

What is there to do in Orange County this weekend?

For Sat, Nov 7 to Sun, Nov 8, this page lists 32 shows and events in and around Orange County. On the list: Premium Club Seats - Brand New at Honda Center in Anaheim (Sat, Nov 7); Brand New at Honda Center in Anaheim (Sat, Nov 7); Miel San Marcos Conference 2026 at Terrace Theater in Long Beach (Sat, Nov 7); and A Benefit for Mike Roche of TSOL - Please donate to the GoFundMe at Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove (Sat, Nov 7).

What concerts are coming up in Orange County?

Next up: Badfish - a Tribute to Sublime - Fall Tour 2026 + Brewfish , Lively Up at Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove (Fri, Nov 6); A Benefit for Mike Roche of TSOL - Please donate to the GoFundMe at Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove (Sat, Nov 7); and Dave Hause & The Mermaid at Constellation Room in Santa Ana (Sat, Nov 7). This page lists 23 upcoming concerts in all. All concerts in Orange County →

What can I do in Orange County without buying a ticket?

Highly rated places that need no ticket include Newport Beach Pier in Newport Beach (Beaches & Coast, 4.7 stars from 18,389 Google reviews); Lookout Point in Corona Del Mar (Views & Overlooks, 4.8 stars from 1,659 Google reviews); and Public Art "Art Wall" in Tustin (Public Art, 4.7 stars from 20 Google reviews). Some beaches and regional parks still charge for parking, so check before you go.

Where should I eat in Orange County?

Highly rated restaurants on this page include Anaheim White House in Anaheim (Italian, 4.8 stars from 2,614 Google reviews); The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen in Newport Beach (Italian, 4.8 stars from 2,356 Google reviews); and Nick's Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach (American, 4.7 stars from 2,630 Google reviews). Ratings come from Google.

What is No FOMO Here?

No FOMO Here is your personal AI guide to a weekend actually worth bragging about. We scout the best local events, restaurants, concerts, and sporting events near you, then hand-pick the ones matched to exactly what you love. Tell us your taste once and we do the digging, so you spend less time scrolling and more time out having fun. Around here, nobody misses out.

Orange County venue schedules

Know the room you want? Here is what is coming up at some of the best stages around.

Hidden gems locals actually know about

90 places across 13 Orange County towns that most visitors never find: tide pools that only appear at low tide, a 1926 tower at the end of a residential stairway, a canyon you can only reach on a hike led by a docent. Where a spot is closed, depends on the tide or is hard to reach, we say so on the entry instead of leaving it out.

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More places to explore

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