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.

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Brian Norris

Brian Norris

When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

Caroline Stiles

Caroline Stiles

In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Orange County

7,231
members in Orange County
10
monthly events
4
interest-based groups
12
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

Oh What Fun Holiday Market
Oh What Fun Holiday Market
Dear members, Holiday • Christmas 🎄 Oh What Fun – Holiday Market at Woodbury Town Center Get ready to celebrate the season with Modern Makers Mart at the Woodbury Town Center in Irvine! Join us for two festive days filled with holiday cheer, shopping, and family fun. ✨ Event Highlights: * 55+
Dear members, Holiday • Christmas 🎄 Oh What Fun – Holiday Market at Woodbury Town Center Get ready to celebrate the season with Modern Makers Mart at the Woodbury Town Center in Irvine! Join us for two festive days filled with holiday cheer, shopping, and family fun. ✨ Event Highlights: * 55+
Christmas & Line Dancing
Christmas & Line Dancing
Dear Members, Join us for a festive evening under the twinkling lights at Inn at the Mission for Country Christmas, hosted by Modern Makers Mart. 🎄🤠 Country Christmas in San Juan Capistrano! Dust off your boots and kick up your heels at the Country Christmas celebration, hosted by Modern Makers
Dear Members, Join us for a festive evening under the twinkling lights at Inn at the Mission for Country Christmas, hosted by Modern Makers Mart. 🎄🤠 Country Christmas in San Juan Capistrano! Dust off your boots and kick up your heels at the Country Christmas celebration, hosted by Modern Makers
InterNations OC - Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party! 🎉
Expat Family! THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT COST FOR ALL ALBATROSS, BASIC , NonMEMBER WILL BE $ 95 up to DECEMBER 13 AFTER THAT FOR ALL WILL BE $110. Get Ready for the Most Ring in 2026 with an epic night of dancing, delicious food, drinks flowing, and nonstop celebration! This is the NYE event you do
Expat Family! THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT COST FOR ALL ALBATROSS, BASIC , NonMEMBER WILL BE $ 95 up to DECEMBER 13 AFTER THAT FOR ALL WILL BE $110. Get Ready for the Most Ring in 2026 with an epic night of dancing, delicious food, drinks flowing, and nonstop celebration! This is the NYE event you do

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Connect with Like-Minded Expatriates in Orange County

From Iran, living in Orange County

From Iran, living in Orange County


From Colombia, living in Orange County

From Colombia, living in Orange County


From El Salvador, living in Orange County

From El Salvador, living in Orange County


From Philippines, living in Orange County

From Philippines, living in Orange County


From Argentina, living in Orange County

From Argentina, living in Orange County


From Argentina, living in Orange County

From Argentina, living in Orange County


From Argentina, living in Orange County

From Argentina, living in Orange County


From Argentina, living in Orange County

From Argentina, living in Orange County


From Argentina, living in Orange County

From Argentina, living in Orange County


From Australia, living in Orange County

From Australia, living in Orange County

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
Happy Hour Group
Happy Hour Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group

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Embark on a New Life in Orange County

With a variety of multinational corporations including automotive, technology, and electronics giants, Orange County has a strong business center. However, retail, tourism, and the service industry are also thriving sectors with large shopping malls and major tourist attractions; Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Newport Beach are just some of the highlights that expats can visit too. Known as "Surf City USA", active residents can join in with beach sports and there's a choice of cultural experiences to enjoy too, such as the City of Orange old town, which maintains its 1950s feel.

At Our Events in Orange County You'll Make Friends with Other Expats in No Time!

As you settle in to Orange County you may want to join one of our InterNations Groups such as our Wine & Dine, Live Music, or movie Groups to find like-minded expats to socialize with in person. We also host regular, large InterNations Events where our members welcome newcomers, make plans together, and build new friendships in the city. Whether you're contacting our members online on our website, or having fun together in person, you know that you are part of a community of trusted, fascinating global minds, from all over the world. We warmly invite you to take advantage of all the benefits InterNations has to offer.

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