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Orange County: A Family Oasis

By: Drew Hartanov Home | Finance | Real Estate


You have a family and want to relocate. You want warm weather, endless recreation opportunities, a low crime rate, and an excellent school system. You're in luck because you can get all that and more in Orange County!

The weather in Orange County is one of the major draws for new residents. Summers are moderately hot, and winter temperatures are extremely mild. Little precipitation visits the area, making outdoor activities a possibility all year round.

Spending time outdoors is a favorite pastime of Orange County residents, with countless recreation choices.

The majestic beaches will charm you with their beauty and tranquility. A place to rest, build sand castles, or hop on a boat cruise, Orange County beaches are the perfect place to bring the family. Visit The Dana Point Harbor Youth and Group Facility, which teaches both young and old about being safe while having fun in the water. You can learn how to sail, go on educational tide pool walks, or enroll your kids in the summer camp program.

If you have an aspiring surfer in the family, this is the ideal location for you. To learn more about the history of the sport, and have a little fun at the same time, check out The International Surfing Museum. Several of the top-ranked surfers in the world have hailed from this region, and is the home to Huntington Beach, which is nicknamed "Surf City, U.S.A." Orange County beaches provide year-round opportunities to catch a wave.

If you're looking for outdoor fun that is a little on the drier side, be sure to check out the many parks in the county. Regional parks provide families with a traditional park experience, with lakes, tennis courts, interpretive centers, equestrian trails, and rolling green landscapes.Wilderness parks are expansive areas of natural splendor. Escape into Eden with one of the many wilderness parks in the county.

If you're moving to Orange County, be sure to bring your tent and hiking boots! A number of parks have easily accessible campgrounds, and there is an extensive selection of hiking and mountain biking trails.

Looking to see wildlife up close? Take your family to the Orange County Zoo to see some of this area's native four-legged residents. Head to Dana Point to experience the thrill of whale and dolphin watching. Educational and fun, whale watching is a great activity for every member of the family.

Amusement parks are the classic family attraction in Orange County, with Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm being the most famous. Other sites of interest include the Movieland Wax Museum and the Discovery Science Center.

When your children aren't splashing in the water or riding the roller coaster, they'll be getting a solid education. The Orange County school system is producing a greater number of graduates than the California state average. After school programs and a system-wide focus on health and wellness means that your children will be taught a variety of valuable skills they can use throughout their lifetime.

When sending your children off to school every day, you can rest assured that they will be safe. Orange County has a low crime rate, and the community is focused on stopping crime before it happens.

Your family's happiness means everything to you, and you want to live in a safe, clean area where your kids can get a quality education. You also want to live in a place where you can do things as a family. By entering the Orange County real estate market, your family can have the kind of life you've always dreamed of.



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Drew Hartanov and his team are part of the Top 2% of Prudential Agents Nationwide. Contact Drew today to learn more about Dana Point Homes. Find your family's dream home in the Orange County Real Estate market today!

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