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.

CandleLight Dinner Picnic at Park

28. March 2026, 03:00

12 attendees

Dear Members, Join us for a relaxing Candlelight Dinner at Treasure Island park the Park on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM at Montane Park. Bring your sandwich or an easy dinner and enjoy a peaceful evening together in the beautiful park setting. Parking: You may park on Wesley Drive, on nearby s

InterNations Orange County - Cliffside Connections at Sunset

28. March 2026, 23:00

18 attendees

Dear Members, PLEASE CALL 949-295-0940 with ANY QUESTIONS. DO NOT CALL THE RESORT. Join us for a beautiful afternoon gathering overlooking the Pacific! We will meet at the stunning Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa for great conversation, uplifting energy, and breathtaking ocean views. 📅 Dat

Exploring Art Museum

29. March 2026, 20:00

9 attendees

Dear friends, You are warmly invited to join us for a morning of art exploration and inspiration at the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Costa Mesa. (...) Protected content (...) We will meet at the museum entrance and explore the galleries together, enjoying contemporary art, sharing thou

Art Alive Floral Exhibition

25. April 2026, 20:00

4 attendees

Dear Members, Art Alive brings a kaleidoscope of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. See the Museum rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by Art Alive 2026

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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!