Orange County Almanac
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At the turn of the century, Orange County was home to several popular health spas and resorts.
One of the more famous was a weight-loss compound in the hills above Newport Beach. The resort was advertised in newspapers and attracted many dieters, especially from the East Coast.
A sliver of the San Joaquin Hills near Corona del Mar was named Anti-Fat Canyon.
Costa Mesa was home to a resort that featured several warm-water artesian wells for swimming.
Another popular swimming spot was the San Juan Hot Springs north of San Juan Capistrano.
Today
A proposed bridge over the Santa Ana River that would link Newport Beach and Huntington Beach neighborhoods is the subject of a discussion sponsored by Speak Up Newport.
The forum will feature several panelists, including Newport Beach Public Works Director Don Webb, who will give a presentation on the proposed river crossing as well as several other projects. The discussion will be at 5:30 p.m. at Villa Nova restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 542-4226.
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