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Communities in Orange County
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It's known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve's wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species.
Huntington Beach is the only beach in Orange County where dogs can be off-leash.
Huntington Beach is home to many celebrities, including tennis players, an adult entertainment star, and a singer.
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Home to the U.S. Open of Surfing. ...Perfect waves all year round. ...The iconic Huntington Beach Pier. ...The largest Fourth of July parade west of the Mississippi. ...A mecca for beach volleyball enthusiasts. ...Home to the International Surfing Museum. ...The birthplace of California's surfing culture.
Huntington Beach is dear to my heart, I went to High School here, Marina High School and now Live here and my kids go to school here.
Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, California is a suburban city in Orange County, located north of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach.
It's also close to Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne Airport. The city's motto is "A Nice Place to Live", which it has held since 1957.
Its biggest park, Mile Square Park is One of the city's greatest amenities is Mile Square Park. Mile Square Regional Park is an urban park located in the City of Fountain Valley and totals 640 acres of land. Within the park's boundaries are: 3 regulation golf courses2 regulation soccer fieldsBaseball and softball diamondsArchery rangeWilderness area2 fishing lakesConcession operated bike and paddle boat operationsWide expanse of picnic areas as well as numerous picnic sheltersShelters that serve a wide variety of visitors ranging from individuals to families and group organizations to annual company picnics
Garden Grove
Garden Grove is a city in northern Orange County, California, with a population of 171,949 as of 2020. It's the fifth largest city in Orange County and the 18th largest in California. Garden Grove is located 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, next to the cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim.
One of the City's biggest claim to fame is the annual Strawberry Festival, which debuted in 1958. The Strawberry Festival is the second largest community sponsored event in the western U.S., second only to the Rose Parade. The festival features a star-studded parade and the world's largest strawberry shortcake.
“Little Saigon is a foodie paradise with interesting Vietnamese and Asian restaurants. Choose the fancy dinner house of Brodard Chateau or a restaurant around Magnolia Street and Bolsa Avenue.”
Fullerton
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 143,617. Fullerton was founded in 1887. It secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Fullerton is known as "The Education Community" because it has five colleges and universities, including California State University, Fullerton, and award-winning elementary and secondary schools.Fullerton's real estate market is more expensive than the rest of the country but reasonable for Southern California.Fullerton has a wide range of housing options, including single-family homes, luxury condominiums, and Spanish colonial and bungalow architectural styles.
Fullerton has lots of great food and restaurants.Fullerton, Anaheim, and Santa Ana have the most nightlife compared to most Orange County cities.Coyote Hills golf course is actually situated on a chemical waste site.
Placentia
It's known for its quiet neighborhoods and strong public safety. Positioned about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles, it offers a suburban feel with easy access to major urban amenities.
The name Placentia comes from a Latin word that means "pleasant place to live".The city was originally named Richfield in 1887, after the oil wells in the area.The first commercial Valencia orange grove was planted in Placentia in 1880.Placentia is known as the "baby city" because it was the smallest city in Orange County when it was incorporated in 1926.The city's 110-foot tall water tower is an iconic landmark.Placentia is a bedroom community with a charming old town that has authentic Mexican food.The city is known for its quiet neighborhoods and strong public safety.Placentia is close to many parks, trails, and recreational areas, including Chino Hills State Park and Carbon Canyon Regional Park lovers can play at Alta Vista Country Club or Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda.
Irvine
Irvine, California, is a master-planned city in Orange County, located in Southern California about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles and a few miles from the Pacific Coast. Known for its vibrant economy, excellent public schools, and numerous tech and business headquarters, Irvine is a hub for innovation and higher education, housing the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Established in the 1960s by the Irvine Company, which developed much of the land originally used for agriculture and ranching, the city was incorporated in 1971 and designed to balance residential, commercial, and open spaces. With its extensive parks, thriving job market, and cultural diversity, Irvine consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S.