Moving Companies Orange, CA

Orange County is located on the coast of southern California, home to many affluent neighborhoods.  Over 30 cities such as Laguna Beach, Irvine, Garden Grove, and Anaheim comprise the county, including Santa Ana as the county seat.  If you are moving to the area, this is a place where people pride themselves on living in O.C. rather than the minor detail of what city you live in.

Economy:  Some of the major companies in Orange County include Walt Disney, Boeing, and University of California, Irvine.  The travel industry generates over 90,000 jobs in the area, according to the California Division of Tourism.  With an economic history rooted in agriculture and oil, Orange County's major industries have evolved into tourism, manufacturing, and the service industry.

Tourism:  With its year-round warm climate and sprawling beaches, Orange County draws many tourists.  It has 42 miles of coastline, offering opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and fishing.  Disneyland is a major attraction, and others include Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Discovery Science Center in Santa Anna, and the O.C. Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa.

History:  The Spanish settled the area toward the end of the 18th century.  Agriculture, mainly cattle ranching, became a primary business, but this suffered during a drought in the 1860's.  The gold rush helped populate the area, and the most popular crop turned out to oranges.  In 1889, due to the growth of the area, Orange County was created, separating from Los Angeles County.  When the Electric Pacific Railway was completed in 1904, it connected nearby Los Angles to its sandy beaches.  Orange County became a popular retreat for old Hollywood.

Colleges/Universities:
California State University, Fullerton
Chapman University
Concordia University
Hope International University
Soka University of America
University of California, Irvine
Coastline Community College
Cypress College
Fullerton College
Irvine Valley College
Santa Ana College

Interesting Facts:
-Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was an Orange County native, born in the city of Yorba Linda.
-Orange County was named for its most popular crop.

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Orange County movers