Chris Epting has lived in Huntington Beach for decades and is an extremely well-known and popular media figure in Orange County with a large and devoted following.
He has written books on the area, been published regularly and often in local newspapers, and regularly appears on local radio and television stations.
Epting has also made dozens and dozens of appearances over the years in support of his books and in support of local causes and organizations.
We expect strong media coverage throughout Southern California, but especially within Orange County itself.
Since forming in 1889, Orange County, California has become famous all over the world for being home to such popular attractions as Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But there are also many other places that helped establish the county as not just a popular tourist destination, but also home to countless cultural landmarks that served the local communities for generations.
Stretching across the 34 cities that comprise “The OC,” Lost Landmarks of Orange County brings back fabulous memories of music venues, restaurants, theaters, theme parks, attractions, and more.
Everybody knows the aforementioned Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, but Orange County was also home to Lion Country Safari, the California Alligator Farm, the Buffalo Ranch, Japanese Village and Deer Park, Movieland Wax Museum, the Orange County International Raceway, and many other large-scale attractions.
Concert venues including the Golden Bear, Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, and the Cuckoo’s Nest all featured some of the biggest names in rock and roll and popular music. Tiki bars, airports, drive-in movie theaters, themed restaurants . . . these were the places where generations of OC natives and visitors from around the world created memories that would last a lifetime.
Today, all of these locations are gone, but utilizing firsthand accounts, rare photos, artifacts, and other resources, Lost Landmarks of Orange County keeps the colorful memories of Orange County’s past alive.
