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Where the Tracks Meet the Tide: San Clemente’s Scenic Views and Fragile Tracks

Where the Tracks Meet the Tide: San Clemente’s Scenic Views and Fragile Tracks

From century-old homes to cliffside landslides, the small beach town offers unrivaled coastal views – but reaching them by train is increasingly a test of patience at Orange County's southernmost Metrolink stop.

January 12, 2026

San Juan Capistrano’s Metrolink Station Honors the Past, But is Firmly in the Present

San Juan Capistrano’s Metrolink Station Honors the Past, But is Firmly in the Present

This old town station is portal a to Orange County history and one of its most thriving culinary scenes.

December 29, 2025

Blimp Hangars, a Spectrum Spectacle and Orange County’s Most Notorious Tradition

Blimp Hangars, a Spectrum Spectacle and Orange County’s Most Notorious Tradition

Tustin, Irvine and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink stations don’t have it all, but they have a lot to see and do in the surrounding areas.

December 15, 2025

The Santa Ana Stop: Your Launchpad to the County’s Most Layered Downtown

The Santa Ana Stop: Your Launchpad to the County’s Most Layered Downtown

Built as a grand gateway in 1985, the Santa Ana station still anchors a city shaped by history, political power and cultural expression – making it the OC Line’s most revealing stop.

December 1, 2025

Hi-Tech & History: Anaheim and Orange Metrolink Stations Exhibit Vastly Different Vibes

Hi-Tech & History: Anaheim and Orange Metrolink Stations Exhibit Vastly Different Vibes

Two stations, two worlds – Anaheim’s soaring, high-tech hub still waits for a neighborhood, while Orange’s modest depot thrives amid Old Town’s charm.

November 17, 2025

Fullerton’s Metrolink Station Is the City’s Past, Present and Pulse

Fullerton’s Metrolink Station Is the City’s Past, Present and Pulse

Where historic depots meet bustling streets, Fullerton’s station connects the city’s rail-born roots with its constantly renewing downtown.

November 3, 2025

From Clock Tower to Koreatown, Buena Park’s Metrolink Station Has Plenty Worth Stopping For

From Clock Tower to Koreatown, Buena Park’s Metrolink Station Has Plenty Worth Stopping For

Surrounded by housing yet full of surprises, Buena Park’s Metrolink station offers history, charm and nearby attractions worth the walk.

October 20, 2025

All Aboard! Join Us in Rediscovering Orange County, One Station at a Time

All Aboard! Join Us in Rediscovering Orange County, One Station at a Time

This introductory story launches Culture OC’s new series exploring Metrolink’s Orange County Line –and what makes each stop a destination.

October 13, 2025

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