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

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members in Orange County

monthly events

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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.

MENA Festival

21. June 2026, 01:00

11 attendees

Dear Members, OC MENA Festival June 19-21, 2026. Orange County, CA Experience three days of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) culture, food, music, rides, shopping, and family-friendly fun—all in one lively summer festival. We will go to this festival at (...) Protected content (...) Bu

🇬🇷 Fun Greek Food & Dancing Night! 💃🕺

4. July 2026, 03:30

6 attendees

Dear Members, Join us for a lively evening of delicious Greek food, great company, music, and dancing at (...) Protected content (...) Get ready to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, wonderful conversations, and plenty of dancing. Whether you come with friends or on your own, this promises to be a

Celebrating 250th of Freedom

5. July 2026, 01:00

11 attendees

Dear Members, 🎆🇺🇸 FOURTH OF JULY POTLUCK, BEACH WALK, DANCING & FIREWORKS AT CRYSTAL COVE 🇺🇸🎆 Come celebrate Independence Day with us at one of the most beautiful coastal locations in Orange County! (...) Protected content (...) 🌊 WHAT TO EXPECT We will begin with a casual potluck gat

InterNations OC - Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom

19. July 2026, 01:00

2 attendees

Dear Members, 🎉 Another Fun Gathering at Pendry Newport Beach! 🎉 PLEASE DO NOT CALL RESORT FOR INFORMATION CALL 949-295-0940 Join us for another successful and enjoyable afternoon of great conversations, laughter, and making new connections at the beautiful Pendry Newport Beach! 📅 Date: Satur

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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!