The Orange County Fair takes place in Costa Mesa. During 2019, it will run from July 12th through August 11th at the OC Fair and Event Center at 88 Fair Drive. This event first occurred in 1890. It draws large crowds every summer.
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What happened to Orange County choppers?
According to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, Paul Teutul, Sr. established the Orange County Choppers line of customized motorcycles in 1999. His company reportedly maintains close ties with the community of Newburgh in Orange County, New York. Lest residents of Southern California fear they’ve been unfairly excluded, you’ll be pleased to know several online directories and Facebook also list the Choppers as an Orange County, California company, too. Today, residents of both Coasts celebrate Choppers motorcycles. Reportedly, several reality television shows have featured Choppers prominently during recent years, including American Chopper.
Continue readingWhat fun activities will I find in Orange County, CA?
With its sunny climate and scenic beaches, Orange County became a popular tourist attraction during the 1900s. Residents enjoy a variety of maritime activities. They also hike, camp, attend sports events, and play tennis and golf. Today, this area includes a number of sites of historic, cultural, and entertainment interest. Numerous unique shopping boutiques and fine restaurants also conduct business here.
Continue readingWhere is Orange County?
Many states in the USA include counties with the name “Orange County”. In fact, three of the most populous state boast well known Orange County locations: California, New York, and Florida. Since this FAQ discusses Orange County, California, we’ll focus attention primarily on the West Coast.
Continue readingInteresting Information and Facts About Orange County
Orange County is situated in the Metropolitan Los Angeles, California. It has a huge population noted to be among the most populous counties in California as well as in the whole of U.S. The most densely populated cities in Orange County are: Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana (the county seat). A few cities located in this county are found on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean such as San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach. It neighbors counties like Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, and San Bernadino County.
History
Initially, the area was inhabited by members of Native American Groups Juaneño, Luiseño and, Tongva. The area was named Valle de Santa Ana by Junipero Serra, a Spanish expedition leader. This was after the Gaspar de Portolà expedition of 1769. Later, in 1776, Mission San Juan Capistrano turned out to be the original permanent European settlement in the area. Between 1878 and 1888, three cities were incorporated. These were: Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Orange.
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