Coastal city Newport Beach draws plenty of visitors year round from all over the state for its scenic coastlines and classic beach town atmosphere. There are many options for fun outdoor activities spent on the water, or locations for shopping and dining for those looking to spend more time on land. The city surrounds Newport …
Known as the Spanish Village by the Sea, the city of San Clemente is one of the first master planned communities in the U.S built entirely from open land. Today, San Clemente is one of the safest cities in California and is the southernmost city in Orange County. San Clemente is a laid back coastal …
The city of San Juan Capistrano was established in 1776 with the development of Mission San Juan Capistrano, the seventh of the California Missions. Adobe homes were built around the mission as people moved into the area. The city went through many changes, and today it is a modern city with a combination of cityscape …
Newport Beach is known for its beaches and its large harbor. The Newport Beach boundaries also encompass Balboa Island and Fun Zone, and Corona Del Mar. Modern Newport Beach was opened to commerce in 1870 when Captain Samuel S. Dunnells sailed into the bay in search of new port facilities. Dunnells developed Newport Landing and …
Irvine’s development is attributed mostly to James Irvine I, who acquired 110,000 acres by purchasing his partner’s land rights in the 1860s. For many years, Irvine was mostly devoted to crops and sheep ranching. When James Irvine, Jr. took over, he shifted to mostly field crops, olives, and citrus orchards. When UC Irvine began development …