Garden Grove Local Customs

Fun Facts about Anaheim, Orange County and Southern California. #1.Anaheim is not part of Los Angeles. Anaheim is located in Orange County -- 28 miles south of downtown LA. #2. Disneyland was built in 1955. When built, it was surrounded by nothing but orange groves. #3. Knott's Berry Farm is America's first and oldest themed amusement park - started by Walter and Cordelia Knott in 1920. #4. Universal Studio's Hollywood is the world largest working film- and motion picture studio. #5. Knott's Berry Farm's Independence Hall is an exact replica of the original in Philadelphia PA -- all the way down to thumbprints in the handmade bricks. #6. Disneyland featured only 18 attractions on opening day. #7. Orange County boasts over 42 miles of coastline and beaches. #8.Many city and street names in Southern California are Spanish, a tribute to their Spanish heritage. #9.Southern California has over 328 day of sunshine each year with an average dayly temperature of 73F/23C. #10. Orange County's gross national product would rank 33rd in the world if it were a nation.