Orange County

Yorba Linda Yorba Linda is a suburban city located in Orange County, California. It is in a great location that makes it easily accessible to Los Angeles, Riverside, Anaheim, and more. A fun fact is that the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and … more

Westminster During the 1980’s, a large number of Vietnamese refugees immigrated to the city of Westminster, California. Since so many immigrated to this city, this area is officially known as Little Saigon. Westminster is unofficially known as the “capital” of overseas … more

Stanton In western Orange County, California, you will find the city of Stanton. The city was named after Philip A. Stanton, a Republican assemblyman for LA in the years 1903-1909. Stanton is very close to a world-known theme park, Disneyland. While … more

Seal Beach Before Seal Beach was known as its current city name, it used to be known as “Anaheim Landing.” Anaheim Landing was known as the boat landing and seaside recreation area. After that, it was known as “Bay City,” and finally … more

Rancho Santa Margarita One of Orange County’s youngest cities is Rancho Santa Margarita, California. It is also the longest city name in California at 20 characters long. Rancho Santa Margarita iis a master planned community set in rolling hills. With all the fun … more

Placentia Placentia is a northern Orange County city located in California. It is known for its quiet neighborhoods and enjoyable community. In 1971, Placentia was awarded as an “All American City” that was given by the National Civic League to only … more

Laguna Niguel The city of Laguna Niguel is only minutes away from the beach that will provide you with stunning views. You not only have the option of heading to the beach, but enjoying the many regional parks in town. Laguna Niguel … more

La Habra The city within reach to both Anaheim and Los Angeles is La Habra, California. This Orange County city offers a well-rounded lifestyle to its residents. There are many artistic, cultural, and recreational activities to enjoy in this city. The Children’s … more

Dana Point Get your surfboard ready when you visit Dana Point, California. This city is known for its excellent surfing along with beautiful beaches. You can also enjoy other water sports like windsurfing, kayaking, and boating. Located in Orange County, Dana Point, … more

Cypress One of the best aspects about Cypress, California is its proximity to everywhere in Orange County and the Los Angeles area. The city is only minutes away from Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, but avoids the traffic that comes along … more

Brea Did you know that Brea means “oil” or “tar” in Spanish? Well, the city of Brea, California first began as a center of crude oil production. Over time it also developed highly in citrus production. Brea is mostly known for … more

Aliso Viejo The only city that has been incorporated since 2000 is Aliso Viejo, California. This city became Orange County’s 34th city in July of 2001. Aliso Viejo is only a few miles from the Orange County beaches so you have the … more

Lake Forest The beautiful Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is located in the beautiful city of Lake Forest, California and has around 1,500 acres of woodlands. Some of the outdoor recreations in this park are mountain biking and hiking. Lake Forest is also … more

Laguna Woods Laguna Woods is widely known for a retirement community that exists in the city called Laguna Woods Village. There are also beautiful parks to enjoy the mild year-round climate and breathe that fresh ocean air. If you or a loved … more

Ladera Ranch Just outside the city limits of San Juan Capistrano lies a highly affluent town in Orange County called Ladera Ranch. Ladera Ranch is a master-planned community that was built in 1999. The Ladera Ranch development is divided into nine “villages” … more

Laguna Beach A well-traveled beach destination located in Orange County, California is the seaside resort city of Laguna Beach. It is known for a mild year-round climate and artistic community, which is why it’s estimated that over three million people visit Laguna … more

San Clemente Located on the California Coast lies the beautiful city of San Clemente. It resides in the prestigious Orange County, enjoyed by a pleasant climate and Spanish Colonial style architecture. The other attractions that draws people to this city are the … more

Newport Beach Newport Beach is a seaside city located in Orange County, California. This popular city has been ranked as one of the highest costs for housing in the United States, making this location very sought after. Newport is a widely popular … more

La Palma CNN’s Money Magazine has ranked La Palma, California as one of the “Best places to live” among small cities with a population of 50,000 or less. It is located in Orange County and provides a small-town, friendly culture. La Palma … more

Long Beach Long Beach, long considered an important hub for commerce, has the aptly named Port of Long Beach as the second busiest container port in US. Filled with bike paths, green lanes, and walking trails, Long Beach is at the forefront … more

Fullerton Fullerton, California was named after George H. Fullerton, the person responsible for the procurement of Fullerton’s land. A city was born. Educational institutions have become a staple of the area, most recognizably California State University, Fullerton (also known as Cal … more

Orange The city of Orange, California has a rich and storied history that goes well beyond the known expeditions that led to it in the 1700’s. From the ranchos that established the area to the railroads that made cross-country transport possible, … more

Garden Grove From strawberries to chili peppers, Garden Grove has an agricultural past that has come to define the city’s own story. To this day, the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival continues during Memorial Day weekend. With the changing of the times … more

Santa Ana Founded in 1869 near the Santa Ana River, the city of Santa Ana is the second most populous city in Orange County. The times of Santa Ana are long and storied, with Native American, military, and urban history telling its … more

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach is the crown jewel of Orange County’s surfing scene. Thousands of tourists travel great distances just to watch surfers from Australia to Brazil compete. Killer waves create quite the spectacle. With all of the fun in the sun … more