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54.CONCERTS AT THE PACIFIC AMPHITHEATER
Shut down for nearly 20 years due to NIMBYers, the Pacific Amphitheater now roars every summer with concerts that range from retreads to intriguing, and the happy medium this year is Sublime With Rome. Even if you're a Sublime purist and feel no one, no matter how talented, can fill the shoes of the late, great Bradley Nowell, you can't beat Sublime With Rome after a day at the fair. Take it from us: We were at their show last summer, and the young front man got as close as anyone on this planet can to (probably) channeling the late axeman, who died of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel room 15 years ago—and is it just us or total circle-of-life that Rome is from the Bay Area? It's heartening to see throngs of people, many of whom were in diapers at the time of Nowell's death, enjoying the spot-on vocals and note-for-note guitar work. The Pacific Amphitheater comes to life with the sight of people dancing in the rows, blowing bubbles and pungent smoke, a reminder of what might have been, as well as what we've got.
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Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Category: Attractions/Amusement Parks
Region: Costa Mesa
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Hair and makeup: Autumn Sanders
Styling: Devon Nuzer
On-set stylist: Sunshine Harding
Models courtesy of Models International: Haley Bartlett, Thor Knai, Samantha Summers
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INFOGRAPHIC: Click here to see the last orange groves in Orange County.
Hair and makeup: Autumn Sanders
Styling: Devon Nuzer
On-set stylist: Sunshine Harding
Models courtesy of Models International: Haley Bartlett, Thor Knai, Samantha Summers
SEE ALSO:
VIDEO: Click here to go behind the scenes of our cover photo shoot.
INFOGRAPHIC: Click here to see the last orange groves in Orange County.
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55. PETTING STINGRAYS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Maybe you've had an encounter with stingrays somewhere around Orange County—perhaps the Seal Beach Pier area? It probably wasn't a pleasant meeting; perhaps it even spawned a grudge toward these graceful cartilaginous critters. But don't hold onto resentments; they're as poisonous as the ray's barb. Sidle up to the shark lagoon petting tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific for some therapeutic touching and tender forgiveness. Here, under the kiss of the summer sun and sweet embrace of cool ocean breezes, you can interact with zebra, bamboo and epaulette sharks in addition to the dreaded stingrays. Just remember to use two fingers at all times—we don't want to incur any more resentments. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, (562) 590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.
56.RIDING THE BALBOA FERRY
It's odd to think there were times when ferries were common, but the fact that we have a small fleet of ferries operating continuously since 1919 that is capable of hauling cargo from the tiniest child to a 5,000-pound SUV is remarkable. Sadly, with all the roads in the area, the Balboa Island Ferry is more novelty than necessity, but don't miss an opportunity during this season to grab a loved one just before dusk to make the jaunt. Enjoy the blue-tipped steeple of the Balboa Pavilion bathed in the orange glow of the setting sun as the smell of salty air mixes with wafting corn dogs from the Fun Zone and diesel fuel from the watercraft. 410 S. Bay Front, Newport Beach.
57. CHASING FOOD TRUCKS
If you're the type of person who gives credence to bloggers and other trend watchers, it seems we may be at a tipping point for the independent status of mobile cuisine. With hordes of imitators getting in on the action—even Jack In the Box now has a luxe lonchera—the culinary gene pool is primed to be diluted, and requisite police crackdowns are sure to ensue. But like the sunset at day's end, summer is a magic hour for the hipster food armada. Go hunt down your favorite bacon-topped delight when it tweets an upcoming visit to a saloon in HB, or take advantage of the ever-expanding bubble and spend a warm Friday evening in the parking lot of the Best Buy at Imperial Highway and Harbor Boulevard in La Habra, where dozens of trucks gather in the evening. Do it now, as this won't last forever.
58.SPENDING THE NIGHT ON A BOAT IN RAINBOW HARBOR
Those who grew up in the pre-CSI era of late 1970s and '80s know there was only one forensic specialist qualified to fight crime: Quincy, M.E., as played by Jack Klugman. He was a science nerd, older than Marg Helgenberger, and when he wasn't cutting up corpses, he was living the life of a swinging bachelor on his boat in Marina del Rey. Sad to say, most of us won't ever make the kind of money necessary to throw away on the maintenance and purchase of a seafaring vessel, let alone adopt a lifestyle anchorless enough to facilitate life on the deep. Luckily, Dockside Boat & Bed offers the opportunity to spend a night in the salt air. Located in Rainbow Harbor, its yachts feature views of the lighthouse, the smokestacks of the Queen Mary and the occasional bark of a sea lion. Wanna get laid with minimal effort? Take your date aboard "your" yacht, and see what happens. 316 E. Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, (562) 436-3111; www.boatandbed.com.
59. VISITING THE ORANGE COUNTY ZOO
Typically, when one hears of a facility being run by the county, it conjures images of utilitarian architecture and bleak thrills, if any. This imagery doesn't apply to the Orange County Zoo, which is simply, inconceivably wonderful. Though it's much smaller than its Los Angeles-run counterpart, it has a few distinct advantages. Its smaller size and reduced notoriety means both lighter crowds and intimate views of the animals, and there are some good ones here. There are two large black bears and a puma among a respectable menagerie of owls, hawks, beavers and raccoons. And these last critters have figured out how to direct streams of water at nearby patrons from the jets flowing in their enclosures, so watch yourself. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, (714) 973-6847; www.ocparks.org/oczoo.
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