It was 2007, and she and a friend, both publishing interns and new transplants to Orange County, were trying to get to Fashion Island. “That’s really why I [wrote] the book, to encourage people to explore their own backyard.”AdvertisementRockey compiled over 100 tips and ideas from locals in five categories: Food and Drink, Music and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Culture and History, and Shopping and Fashion. In San Juan Capistrano, near the Mission, there’s the Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum (#78). There’s actually not 1,000 steps to get to the beach — there’s 220, so it’s not as intimidating. “100 Things to Do in Orange County Before You Die” is available in book stores and online.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 02, 2020 20:48 UTC