La Habra is a caring community with a great sense of spirit.  La Habra has grown from mostly citrus groves and ranch homes into a city of 59,000 residents, including a thriving Hispanic community that makes up about half of the population. We enjoy a small-town atmosphere with ready access to big-city amenities, making it the perfect place for families.  A quiet bedroom community, we are conveniently located within an hour's drive from sand and surf at gorgeous beaches, skiing at local mountains, and desert recreation.  La Habra is located in the northwest corner of Orange County, where we enjoy being near the great entertainment centers of Anaheim and Buena Park.  We are the proud home to the La Habra Childrens Museum, a community theater and an old-fashioned Corn Festival and Parade.  The National Municipal League honored La Habra with the prestigious All-American City award, because of La Habras outstanding ability to maintain a great quality of life, through environmental protection, business revitalization, broadening educational opportunities, boosting industry, and community services.  This is the proud tradition that La Habra continues to maintain, creating a great sense of community. In La Habra you can look forward to living in a safe, healthy and caring community.

La Habra is in the entertainment center of north Orange County, with plenty of places to play in nearby Anaheim and Buena Park.  Anaheim is home to Disneyland, the most famous theme park in the world, the Anaheim Angels baseball team.  We are near great musical acts and entertainment like Santana, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Ozomatli at the House of Blues, Barry Manilow, The Lakers, and Heavyweight Boxing Bouts at the Arrowhead Pond, and dont forget The Beach Boys and Nancy Sinatra at The Grove of Anaheim.  In nearby Buena Park youll find excitement in abundance at attractions like Knott's Berry Farm with thrilling roller coasters and games for family fun, and Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament where you can cheer on your favorite knight in shining armor as he jousts his way to victory in the year 1093.  At the Movieland Wax Museum you can stargaze at the 300 celebrities featured from 70 years of movie history or check out Pirate's Adventure Dinner Thearter to see a fantastic high seas adventure.  Dont miss Ripley's "Believe It or Not!"  Museum for a most unusual and unbelievable experience, or Knott's Soak City U.S.A. for cool summer fun.

Local good times can be had at any of the great community events we enjoy throughout the year.  We have two large community festivals, the aptly named "I Love La Habra" fair and the Corn Festival.  Both festivals temporarily shut down the main drag, La Habra Boulevard to bring the community together, along with thousands from nearby communities as well. This is one of the oldest festivals in the county, dating back to 1949.  Though its grown considerably since then, the purpose is still the same, to bring neighbors together over an ear of corn and good fun to celebrate their community.  The Corn Festival brings as many as 100,000 people to the area, and the event often serves as a reunion for residents who have moved away but still consider La Habra their home.  It features carnival rides, games and a community parade.  The "I Love La Habra Festival" started as a roaming carnival and has now become an annual event rooted at the center of town, in front of City Hall.  About a half-mile stretch of La Habra Boulevard closes as the whirling rides and snow cone stands go up.   If good food is how you like to get your kicks, the Gourmet Guys Chilrdrens Museum annual fund raiser are perfect for you.  Amateur chefs from all over cook up their favorite dishes for a chance to win a blue ribbon from some local pros.  More than 100 chefs enter dishes in more than a dozen categories, and those in attendance get to eat to their hearts content.  The summer offers great concerts in the park and caters to a variety of musical tastes including jazz, rock and swing.  For community theater, the La Habra Depot Theatre is a unique experience.  An Orange County historic landmark, the theatre is a converted train depot, where you can catch everything from comedies, dramas, and musicals, to youth theater and childrens shows.

As any good family town should, La Habra has great places to play.  We have twenty public parks, which span 117 collective acres of parkland where we can enjoy sports fields, tennis courts, and a skate park, as well as green areas, picnic tables, barbecues and playgrounds.  There is a little something for everyone.   The La Habra Community Center is a city favorite.  This $2 million building has paid off greatly for the community.  Among the programs offered at the center are recreational classes and programs, like adult softball, basketball and volleyball leagues. Summer time is made great for kids with kids sports camps and leagues.  The center is a community focal point for volunteer programs, senior services, social services, information and referral programs and daily, weekend and weeklong trips to name a few.  The center is home to the second largest TLC senior dining program in the county which offers seniors friendship and camaraderie with a lunch served at noon five days a week.  Its a place for everyone in the community, and approximately 1,500 to 2,500 people go in and out of the community center each day.

La Habra offers students a great education.  The La Habra City School District believes in a child-centered program that recognizes the individual abilities, needs and interests of each student.  Teaching methods and educational programs are designed to help students reach their potential with an emphasis placed on respecting the rights and opinions of others.  The educational atmosphere encourages the development of individuals who are capable of becoming responsible citizens in a society of rapid change and unforeseeable demands. In addition La Habra offers great Child Development Centers and Head Start programs.  We also have a great addition to our educational system in The La Habra Children's Museum.  The first children's museum in California, the museum offers daily tours introducing guests, big and small, to hands-on exhibits like the Science Station, Kids on Stage and the Carousel Room, a "live" bee hive, a room full of animals displays and an old train caboose.  It's an interactive space for the entire family, and makes a great after-school or family outing.  In addition to 15 permanent exhibits, the museum offers a changing exhibit throughout the year offering children more opportunities to combine fun with learning.

La Habra is located in the flourishing Orange County, which ranks 3rd nationally in median household income, 14th nationally in retail sales and buying power, and Orange County enjoys one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation.  Although the majority of our city has a distinctive residential feel, we are home our own great business community. There are always plans underway keep La Habra vibrant. The city of La Habra is constantly changing and working to improve itself for the betterment of the community.  When you make an investment for your family, that is good news. The City offers opportunities for business that will benefit from its strong Capital Improvement Program, beautification efforts and rising property values.  Despite its economic progress, La Habra remains a unique and diverse community while maintaining its heritage as a  "A Caring Community." La Habra offers a great range of housing opportunities from 1920s California bungalows to planned communities, with a good mix of single-family residences and town homes, something for every family size.  The City of La Habra is pleased to announce that it has recently been named one of "Californias 25 Best Cities for Business" by California CEO Magazine.  Items that were considered in determining the best cities in California included safety, housing costs, labor availability, cost-of-living indexes, Chambers of Commerce reports, interviews with locals and community leaders, and economic development reports of new and expanding enterprises.  The La Habra Boulevard project is a long-term effort of the La Habra City Council and Boulevard businesses to revitalize the namesake street of the community.  The La Habra Boulevard project is part of a larger effort to strengthen both community pride in its downtown and enhance this corridors economic contribution to the City.  We are excited about the La Habras commitment to maintaining the vibrancy of the community.  La Habra offers families a great place to call home.