InterNations - Orange County's Trusted Expat Community

Welcome to Our International Community of Expats in Orange County!

Hello and welcome to the InterNations Community especially created to support you as you relocate to sunny Orange County, California. By joining InterNations, you'll gain access to detailed articles about moving to and working in Orange County as well as have opportunities to make new social contacts. Our helpful tips and advice provide answers to your questions like, "what's the cost of living in Orange County?" and "what education options are available?". If you have a question you can't find an answer to, take it to our welcoming forum where our friendly expats share their insider knowledge to ease your concerns. As an InterNations member, you can get support from other expats and benefit from their experience and the reassurance of knowing that you are not alone; you have a community of seasoned fellow global minds on your side.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Orange County

7,231

members in Orange County

monthly events

interest-based groups

event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Join Our Exciting Events in Orange County

Attend our monthly events and activities for Orange County expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Turkish Delights & Game Night –Friday Full of Fun! 🎉🎲☕

7. November 2026, 02:00

6 attendees

Dear members, Great food, exciting games, laughter, and wonderful company — the perfect way to start the weekend! 🥳 📅 Friday, November 6, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – Dinner, followed by Game Night 📍 (...) Protected content (...) 🇹🇷 FIRST STOP: A Taste of Turkey! 🥙 ⏰ 5:00 PM 🍽️ Alien Döner – Turk

🍺 OKTOBERFEST AT OLD WORLD! 🇩🇪🎶

7. November 2026, 20:00

20 attendees

Dear members, Join us for a fun Saturday celebrating Oktoberfest at the famous (...) Protected content (...) Feel free to dress for the occasion — Dirndls and Lederhosen are encouraged! 🇩🇪 ⚠️ **IMPORTANT — TABLE RESERVATION** I need to reserve our tables in advance\. **Each table seats 8 peo

🛕✨🌸 Celebrate Diwali in Magnificent Temple Ever in OC!!

7. November 2026, 23:00

3 attendees

Dear Members, Join us for an extraordinary cultural experience at one of Southern California’s most breathtaking architectural treasures! 📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 (...) Protected content (...) 🌺 A HIDDEN GEM YOU DON’T WANT Join your InterNations friends as we explore the m

A Magical Evening of Holiday Lights, Music & Friendship! ✨🎶

15. November 2026, 02:00

4 attendees

Dear Members, Let’s kick off the holiday season with a magical evening together! 🥂🎄 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 (...) Protected content (...) Join us for a wonderful evening filled with sparkling holiday lights, festive music, magical snowfall, and the joy of making

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Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Orange County - or learn something new!