Orange County: A great place to live, work, and play!
Orange County is located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. The county itself spans over 700 square miles of some of the best known and exciting sights in California – making it an excellent vacation destination!

·         Family Fun: Orange County is probably best known as the home of Disneyland, but the recent addition of the California Adventure Theme Park and Knott’s Berry Farm make the county a premier destination for family-friendly entertainment. Make sure to visit these must-see attractions:

o    Disneyland Park

o    Disney’s California Adventure

o    Downtown Disney

o    Innoventions Dream Home

o    Knott’s Berry Farm

·         Sports: Orange County offers sports fans the best in professional sports. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and world champion Anaheim Angels make their home in Rep. Sanchez’s district. Anaheim’s Edison International Field and the Arrowhead Pond also serve as major entertainment venues, hosting hundreds of concerts and performances each year. To take in a game, please visit:

o    Anaheim Ducks

o    Anaheim Angels

o    Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim

·         Outdoor Recreation: With approximately 357 miles of trails and bikeways, Orange County is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a little adventure.  If you’re looking to hit the beach, you’ll find nine beaches to enjoy and over 42 miles of coastline to explore! Or spend a day at the Coyote Hills championship golf course, Southern California’s only recipient of Golf Digest’s Top Service Award.

o    Coyote Hills Golf Course

o    Orange County Great Park

·         Multicultural Community: Orange County is one of the most diverse communities in the country, with significant Arab, Vietnamese, Korean, and Hispanic-American populations. Make sure to visit the Little Saigon and Koreatown sections of Garden Grove, in the heart of California’s 47^th Congressional District:

o    Little Saigon

·         Educational Excellence: Home to over 11 public and 7 private colleges and universities, including Chapman University and California State University, Fullerton, Orange County remains at the forefront of scientific research and higher education.  Make sure to explore these campuses during your visit:

o    California State University, Fullerton

o    University of California, Irvine

o    Chapman University

o    Santa Ana College

In Washington, Congresswoman Sanchez is fighting to make sure Orange County continues to receive its fair share of funding for projects that will help our community grow and thrive. Click here to read about the Congresswoman’s FY10 Appropriations requests, which will help create jobs and turn our economy around.