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 …
The hill-lined city of Irvine includes plenty of interesting locations for outdoor adventures, recreation, and shopping. In a total of 65 square miles, the city contains a renowned university and a thriving college town area, along with many upscale housing communities. More than a third of the city’s area is designated as a park, natural …
Newport Harbor is a wonderful place to visit if you are looking for a place full of life, people, and a lot of activity. There will always be something to do in this city, especially when you look at all the attractions that it has to offer. Here you’ll find gourmet restaurants, museums, and gardens, …