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Max Stretton
March 05, 2025

Dana Point Festival of Whales

The festival will be returning for its 54th year in Dana Point celebrating the local marine life. Festival goers can participate in educational exhibits, whale watching excursions, marine conservation talks, entertainment, and more. Previous years have included a concert on the water, a beach cleanup, art shows, fishing clinics, sailing rides, and a parade. Dana Point is known as the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world with gray whales, blue whales, dolphins, and more migrating along its shores. Plus, more things to do in O.C. this week!

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Scene and Seen: Orange Coast’s Top Doctors Celebration

Some 500 doctors and VIPs gathered under the stars at Orange County Museum of Art’s Upper Terrace for an annual celebration honoring the Orange County Medical Association’s 2025 Physicians of Excellence and Orange Coast’s Top Medical Professionals, who were profiled in the magazine’s January issue.

Panelists Just Announced for Our Kickass Women Luncheon

We’re thrilled to announce our amazing panelists: Alicia Cox, Michelle Pulfrey, and Inga Sanders Marcereau! Join us for an incredible networking hour, followed by an engaging panel discussion with Editor-In-Chief, Tina Borgatta. Get tickets now before we sell out!

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