Orange County: a Family Oasis

by steky on July 2, 2010 · 0 comments

Orange County: a Family Oasis

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.

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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Expert after expert all agree that the best way to eat healthy is to make sure that you are eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein. As an Orange County Personal Trainer, I agree with the experts. Make sure that you are eating a variety of foods, that you are eating in moderation and that you maintain balance within in your life. Which means that you are not indulging or depriving yourself. Have the piece of cake for dessert on occasion, but don’t eat the whole cake.

More and more people are trying to follow the advice of experts to improve their health and the health of their families. Lets face it though, we live in a fast paced society where the demands that are placed on us are increasing and the hours in a day are not. In effort to make sure that we are at least eating we are picking food options that present themselves as being healthy options, or we go out to eat and try to pick healthy foods Continue Reading…

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Tuning Into Orange County Schools

by steky on May 28, 2010 · 0 comments

Tuning Into Orange County Schools

Orange County Schools in California released state tests scores with the announcement that scores had risen for the fifth straight year in a row. That means that 52% of students tested for English in grades 2-11 passed with a grade of proficient or above. 51% in math. Did you read that correctly? 52% and 51% passing means progress to the Orange County Schools. If you’re a parent with children in the Orange County Public Schools this should concern your greatly! The scary thing is that statewide percentages are at 43% and 41%. California Schools are currently failing our children.

So what’s a parent to do? Funding is an issue. Teaching the state’s huge immigrant population is an issue. The needs of special needs students are an issue. And no one has a really great answer. But as a parent, there is something that you can do. It’s a drastic measure that could impact the entire population of the Orange County Schools. But it’s not an easy fix. In fact, a lot Continue Reading…

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Orange County Acne Treatment – Where To Find The Best Facilities!

If you’re living in Orange County in the US, and you have skin problems such as acne, I’ve got good news for you. The Orange county acne treatments are some of the most reliable in the US, using the advantage of advanced technology such as laser light. For instance, the Fraxel laser is used to treat a wide range of skin problems.

Fraxel laser is designed to create very superficial “wounds” in well-targeted areas, but beneath the outmost skin layer. This triggers a very important body response, as it starts producing new collagen and skin cells. This Orange county acne treatment uses both ablative and non-ablative lasers, allowing a quick process of healing.

Acne is one of the most frequent skin disorders that affects around 17 million people only in the United States. Common acne results Continue Reading…

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