Founded in 1874, Garden Grove was a quiet town until the railroad arrived in 1905 and crops became a larger part of the community’s economy. The city’s economy struggled in 1933 due to the Long Beach earthquake that destroyed the main business district but the city quickly bounced back post World War II like most …
Dana Point has a history in Orange County that began as the primary port for nearby San Juan Capistrano. During its peak in the 1840s, Dana Point staked its claim as one of the few harbors in the area. In 1923, director of the Pacific Electric Railway, General M. H. Sherman and the Los Angeles …
Also known as Surf City, Huntington Beach is the classic Orange County beach city. Built on barley and cattle, Huntington was named after the railroad magnet, Henry Huntington and has since blossomed into the modern beach town it is today. Amid the surf culture and the coastline, Huntington Beach has numerous must see spots and …
From its humble beginnings as an agricultural community to its stronghold on retail, Costa Mesa is a must see while in Orange County. Incorporated in 1953, Costa Mesa was originally a Spanish settlement that grew exponentially during World War II and has become a great destination for locals and tourists. Costa Mesa, which is named …
Location: Ocean Avenue and Main Street Seal Beach, CA 90740Hours: 6am-10pm Tucked between Long Beach and Huntington Harbour sits the westernmost Orange County beach, Seal Beach. Seal Beach was previously known as Anaheim Landing and Bay City. Renamed and incorporated in 1915, Seal Beach’s history goes beyond the small, hardworking sleepy beach town we know …