The city of Los Alamitos began as a township on a portion of land purchased from what was Rancho Los Alamitos. The planning phase for the town began in 1896 with the development of acres of sugar beets and the first sugar refinery in Southern California. Today, the city is most well known for the …
Volunteer opportunities are everywhere in Orange County. Whether you’re looking to help with shelter animals, homeless outreach, or literacy programs, there’s something for everyone with different levels of involvement. Here are a few opportunities that residents can take part in to help make a difference in the community. Volunteer With Animals WAGS Westminster 6621 Westminster …
The Orange County Public Library system has 33 branches throughout the county. There are several additional independent library branches as well, adding to the overall library total in Orange County. Huntington Beach public Library system has five branches, and the Newport Beach Public Library system has seven branches. Mission Viejo also has an independent library …
The city of Buena Park in Orange County, California includes city history and information for residential services, shopping, dining, and points of interest throughout the city. Buena Park was founded by James A. Whitaker, a grocer from Chicago, in 1887. Today, the city is home to America’s first theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm, and many …
The indoor play area trend continues and Orange County has an abundant selection of indoor gyms, play centers, and trampoline parks for kids of all ages with features like climbing walls, slides, foam pits, and of course, trampolines. Which location you choose may be based on proximity, favorite features, or hours of operation. Here are …