Los Alamitos, California

The weather is very mild year round, with average temperatures in the 70s or 80s. It’s a great place to explore the outdoors. There are nine parks in the city. They have playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and jogging tracks. There are fields for baseball, softball, and soccer. Family and friends have parties and barbecue at the outdoor grills.

Los Alamitos is known for the Los Alamitos Race Course, though the track is technically in neighboring Cypress. The Joint Forces Training Base-Los Alamitos is in the middle of the city. It is a major employer for city residents. It’s also the location of the annual Race on the Base, which raises funds for several veterans groups. The base hosts the city’s July 4th celebrations. There is a food court, vendors, and live music. When the sun goes down, everyone enjoys a spectacular fireworks show.

The 405, 605, and 22 freeways intersect around Los Alamitos, so there’s easy access by car to all of Southern California. Seal Beach is about six miles south, a 15 minute drive. The city is a great place to build a life.