COMMUNITY INFO
Orange County
Welcome to Orange County, The Gold Coast of California with over 42 miles of coastline with spectacular vistas that have led many to proclaim it the 'California Riviera'. Orange County is home to the world's most popular attractions such as The Disney Resort and California Adventure, Mission San Juan Capistrano known as "The Jewel of the Missions" and Knott's Berry Farm.
Almost in the shadow of Disneyland is the Anaheim Stadium the Los Angeles Angels have been thrilling baseball fans since 1966. Also nearby is the Honda Center, home of the Mighty Ducks Hockey Team. Just South of Anaheim is the Crystal Cathedral, a 12 story glass and steel wonder, known for its Easter and Christmas Pageants. In nearby Costa Mesa just east of Newport Beach is South Coast Plaza a sprawling center for shopping and dining.
A favorite destination set on the pristine South Coast is Laguna Beach a mecca for art lovers who flock each summer to attend Festival of the Arts, Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and The Sawdust Festival.
To the North, Huntington Beach or 'Surf City' as it is known hosts a number of major surfing competitions including the US Open. Huntington Harbor, Newport Harbor and Dana Point Harbor light up winter nights with festive boat parades.
Orange County features excellence in education, many businesses and unlimited recreational opportunities. Quality of Life is Orange County's greatest offering, from the best golf courses, and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, to our Golden Coast and an abundance of cultural delights.
San Diego
Welcome to "America's Finest City". You could not have chosen a better place to live.
San Diego is perhaps the least known of California's three largest cities. Its location on the southernmost tip of the West Coast affords one of the most pleasant climates in the country. With an average daily temperature of 70 degrees and an annual rainfall total at under 10", golf, tennis and water sports are virtual every day events.
The population of the greater San Diego area is approximately 2,500,000. The county is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, mountain ranges to the east, Mexico to the south and the glitter and excitement of Hollywood to the north; close enough to visit, but far enough away to not be a part of the average San Diegan's laid back and relaxed lifestyle.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a truly cosmopolitan city with a high percentage of its population originating from other parts of the world. This alpha world city has approximately four million people living within the city boundary and many more commute to the city from smaller neighboring towns for work and other purposes every day.
The three large public universities in Los Angeles are significant assets to the city. Besides these, Los Angeles is home to a number of private schools of international acclaim. Some of the main residential areas of Los Angeles are Wilshire, San Fernando, Downtown LA and West LA.
While in Los Angeles some of the main attractions to visit are the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Chinatown, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Riverside
From the rolling hills of Temecula to the palm tree-lined streets of the Coachella Valley, Riverside County offers a growing job base, newly built designer homes and great schools. Located within one hour of the city of Los Angeles, Riveside County began as the center for the navel orange-growing industry in the United States. Today the city has a large and diverse and economy, in addition to affordable housing; both qualities have made it attractive to employers and employees and have helped Riverside become the 11th largest city in California. In fact Riverside leads all the other Southern California cities that comprise the Inland Empire in total jobs and large businesses.
Recreational opportunities such as beaches, ski slopes, and desert resorts are within an hour's drive. Cultural activities run the gamut from community theater to symphonic concerts to ballet. The Mission Revival style hotel built in the city's early days has become the world-famous Mission Inn favored by presidents, royalty, and movie stars. Riverside is blessed with an abundance of space. Through coordinated city planning, Riverside has combined the best of the past with the promise of unlimited future possibilities.
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The Desert
Southern California Desert Community, it doesn't get any better than this. A thriving, year-round community with the natural beauty and recreational amenities of a resort destination. Big-city resources in a friendly, small-town setting. First-class educational and health care facilities, a flourishing real estate market, abundant job opportunities, safe and clean streets, and plentiful shopping.
Whether you have a passion for athletic endeavors and outdoor fun or you’re just looking to relax and unwind, there’s plenty to do in Palm Desert every day of the year: unparalleled shopping, rejuvenating spas, award-winning golf, challenging tennis, and of course endless outdoor activities where you can enjoy the beauty of nature underneath the Southern California sun.
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Central Coast
The Central Coast is an area of California, United States, roughly spanning the area between the Monterey Bay and Point Conception. It extends through Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Barbara County. It is also sometimes considered to include the northern part of Ventura County.
Find the perfect balance between urban and rural on California’s Central Coast. Artist enclaves in Carmel and Big Sur, celebrity residents, world-class resorts, an emerging wine region and a castle are part of the attraction, yet the atmosphere is relaxed and casual as you make your way along scenic Highway One from Monterey to Santa Barbara. Wildlife refuges, state parks and beaches inspire rambling hikes along the way. The Central Coast is also the location of the Central Coast American Viticulture Area.
