California LDS Church
Mormon / LDS Hotlinks:
California LDS Church - LDS Lifestyle
Mormon Temples and Landmarks
California LDS YSA Groups - Young Single Adult Activities
LDS Special Interest Groups - unique congregations and groups including Spanish, Chinese, Deaf, Tagalog and others.
BSA Scout Camps
LDS Festivals
LDS Institute of Religion
Mormon Battalion - California History

Tour Disney Resort Anaheim
The Disneyland Resort is bigger and more magical than ever! It now features two incredible Disney theme parks-Disney's California Adventure park and Disneyland park; three outstanding Disneyland Resort Hotels-Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel; plus the ultimate dining, entertainment and shopping experience-the Downtown Disney District.

Knott's Berry Farm - Buena Park
This major amusement park recreates the carnival adventure atmosphere of yesteryear. What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions that is fascinating to funseekers of all generations.

Tour Pasadena California
Best known for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game. Tourists may also enjoy visits to Old Town Pasadena which features a huge variety of choices of restaurants, shopping centers, night clubs, bars, and movie theaters, and 'Paseo Colorado.'

Latter-Day Saint Church - LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormon features uniform traditional family-centered religious worship at many located in the area. Special programs include women's relief society, youth groups, scouting, welfare services, family history centers, sports and cultural events, and daily religious study groups (seminary and institute). The LDS Church is the third largest religious denomination in America (coming behind Catholics and Protestants).

Special Programs
See the Stake Meetinghouse Directory below to find out more about their special activity programs. There are always missionaries available every Sunday morning to answer your questions at each church location.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Socials and Dances - Weekend socials, dances, firesides and more for youth and young single adults (YSA) ages 14 and up.
Sports - Most LDS churchs have indoor basketball or volleyball recreation court that are used for informal and league games and practices on a weekly basis.
Seminary - Gospel doctrine classes held during the week - includes both Seminary and Institute classes for ages 14 and up.
Homemaking Class - Monthly seminar for young homemakers.
Family History Research - Research your family tree and learn about prominent ancestors in your past. Most LDS Churchs have direct access to the world's largest family history library.

Newport Beach Temple
2300 Bonita Canyon Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Official LDS Temple Webpage;
Smaller temple dedicated August 2005 making it the sixth Mormon Temple completed in California. The Newport Beach temple features a 90 foot single spire and salisbury pink granite from North Carolina instead of the traditional white. Adjacent acreage was set aside as a wildlife refuge.
Jeff Lindsey Temple Tribute Site - More info and images of the Newport Beach Temple.

Orange County Mormon Choral Organization
Volunteer Choruses and Orchestra - Public Performances
Choir Website;
With performances at concerts and firesides - Repertoire includes sacred hymns and repertory choral literature, including major works with orchestra.

Mormon Battalion Visitors Center - Old Town San Diego
Church operated museum commerating the 1847 completion of the longest infantry march in US History, over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego. The Mormon Battalion consisted of five companies that totaled over 500 men. Multimedia presentations, historic artifacts and paintings.

Orange County LDS News
LDS Orange County Public Affairs New
Newport Beach Temple Open House - July 2005 -
Newport Beach Temple Open House - August 2005

Family Night Adventure Increase happiness and unity in the home as well as personal satisfaction. Family night will help make communication happen and open the doors to let you discover each other's hidden talents and ambitions and prepare for an exciting future.

Church History for LDS Families Quality Bound Family Night Edition Valetta - Shadow Mountain Press; The beautifully illustrated book is designed for anyone wanting to understand more clearly the history of the Church and its ties to the Doctrine and Covenants. The format – with word helps, illustrations, photos, maps, explanations, and brief commentaries – will be familiar to all who d the perennial bestseller Book of Mormon for LDS Families New Testament for LDS Families Old Testament for LDS Families Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.

Hyatt Newporter Resort 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660; The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is Orange County's prime spot for meetings, dining, sports and entertainment. Featuring 403 luxury guestrooms, suites, Hyatt Business Plan services and four bungalows with private pools. Resort amenities also feature 16 lighted tennis courts at the Palisades Tennis Club, 9-hole golf course, volleyball, bicycles, whirlpools, jogging trails, health club and 3 pools.

Anaheim Angels - [APR-SEP] Radically downsized to 45,000 seats and remodeled to allow easier internal circulation, the latest incarnation of Angels stadium features more and better suites and club seats and improved press facilities. Six immense baseball bats help hold up a curved beam over the main entrance creating an exciting pro baseball stadium experience.

Orange County Ocean Institute - Dana Point CA To learn about oceanography, science, and California history, students voyage onto the ocean, study in labs and live aboard tall ships or in the chaparral, where they can feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales, collect scientific data and investigate the culture and world around them.

Pageant of the Masters [JUL-AUG] Festival of Arts - Laguna Beach This is by far one of the most inspiring art festivals in California with live pageant performances every evening, and daytime outdoor fine art collection. Most famous event in Laguna Beach for nearly 70 years featuring the works of over 160 accomplished artists with workshops and demonstrations.

Tour La Jolla This scenic resort community is located on the coast north of San Diego It is an exciting mixture of sea caves, tide pools and wide beachfronts. Look for the famous La Jolla Cove which recently has become a popular retreat for California Sea Lions and other marine life. With its striking Mediterranean influence La Jolla has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful vacation destinations imaginable.

Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
A number of special events and festivals take place regularly at this historic Orange County landmark.

Anaheim California LDS Stake
440 N Loara St, ANAHEIM , CA 92801; LDS Stake Website;
Includes LDS Tongan, Samoan and YSA Wards.

Anaheim California East Stake
441 S. Fairmont Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92808; 714-281-6630; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda.

Cypress California Stake
5151 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California 90630; 714-995-8383; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Buena Park and Cypress including YSA Ward.

Fullerton California Stake
2225 N. Euclid Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833; 714-871-8804; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards covering Fullerton, La Habra, North Hills, and Acacia Park. Includes Deaf and YSA Groups.

Garden Grove California Stake
10332 Bolsa Ave, Westminster , CA 92683; 714-554-4830; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church wards serving English, Korean, Samoan and Vietnamese congregations.

Huntington Beach California Stake
8702 Atlanta Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646; 714-960-8180; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Hungtington Beach and Fountain Valley including YSA Groups.

Huntington Beach California North Stake
5402 Heil Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714-846-6627; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica, Westminster and McFadden areas including YSA and Spanish groups.

Irvine California Stake
23 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92614; 949-786-9091; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving the city of Irvine including YSA and Single Adult Groups.

Laguna Niguel California Stake
22851 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; 949.580.1900; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel and Marina Hills.

Mission Viejo California Stake
27976 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA 92692; 949-364-2520; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Alicia Park, Los Alisos, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo including Spanish and YSA Groups.

Newport Beach California Stake
2150 Bonita Canyon Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-854-1226; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach including YSA Group. Stake center is adjacent to the LDS Newport Beach Temple.

Orange California Stake
674 S. Yorba St., Orange, CA 92869; 714-538-0313; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving the cities of Orange and Tustin.

Placentia California Stake
210 West Livingston, Placentia, California 92870; 714-528-2510; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards serving Brea, Placentia and Yorba Linda.

Santa Ana California South (Spanish) Stake
3401 Greenville St, Santa Ana, California 92704; 714-755-0111; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Spanish Wards meeting in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Santa Ana including YSA Group.

Santa Margarita California Stake
30522 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita , CA 92688; 949-858-5501; LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards covering Aliso Creek, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Lake and Rancho Santa Margarita.

San Clemente California LDS Stake
LDS Church Wards covering San Clemente, Capistrano Beach, Laguna Niguel and Monarch Beach.

Gold Rush Saints California Mormons And the Great Rush for Riches Owens & Bagley - University of Oklahoma Press; From 1846 to 1857 Mormons played a crucial role in shaping events in California and the West. They were the first American settlers of San Francisco, and without them, John Sutter might not have built his sawmill and thus discovered gold in 1848.

Anaheim Marriott Resort Hotel 700 West Convention Way , Anaheim, CA 92802; A non-smoking hotel, the Anaheim Marriott Resort is located only 2 blocks from Disneyland Park & Downtown Disney District. Next to world-class Anaheim Convention Center, a unparalleled meeting and event destination with over 81,000 square feet of meeting & banquet space. Guestsuites at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel features the new Marriott Revive® bedding, spacious workstations, in-room entertainment, and speaker phone. Outside their rooms, guests can take advantage of one of the on-site restaurants, pool, fitness center and concierge service.

Anaheim Anabella Resort Hotel 1030 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802; Location: Exactly between the Anaheim Convention Center and California Adventure theme park. This lovely mission style hotel contains over seven acres of lush landscaped grounds. It is located directly across the street from Disneyland and on the convention center campus. Anabella incorporates architectural elements that draw upon the heritage of romantic California Missions. Anabella is unprecedented in creating a hotel of Spanish Heritage coupled with modern amenities.

Buena Park Inn Suites Hotel Best Western Vacation Resort 7555 Beach Boulebard, Buena Park, CA 90620; Location: Beach Blvd Exit from Artesia Freeway (SR-91) The Best Western Inn Suites is a friendly retreat settled amidst all the fun and excitement that Southern California has to offer. It is conveniently located just minutes from Disneyland, two blocks from Knott's Berry Farm and local attractions. There is great shopping and beautiful beaches only a short drive away.

Buena Park Days Inn 8580 Stanton Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620; Location: Junction of Beach Blvd and Stanton Ave Near Knotts Whether on business or pleasure we have something every guest: Complimentary Daybreak Breakfast, Complimentary USA Today Newspaper, Refrigerator & Microwave in some rooms, Outdoor Pool. We are in close proximity to Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland, and all major Anaheim attractions. We are also in close proximity to shopping and dining.

Orange County Area LDS Institute of Religion
Provides opportunity for ongoing daily religious studies with early morning, daytime and evening classes are available at no cost for all students and young adults. You will also find fun, fellowship and opportunity for service with LDSSA, Institute Council, and Institute Men's and Women's Associations.
LDS YSA - Orange County CA Region - YSA Groups, Activities and Related Resources

Cypress College LDS Institute of Religion
9470 Holder, Cypress, CA 90630; 714 828-2971; Institute Website;
Home of the Cypress Park YSA Ward.

CSU Fullerton LDS Institute of Religion
2470 E Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831; 714 871-5421; Institute of Religion


Fullerton West LDS Institute of Religion
444 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832; 714 526-0373; Institute Website;

Goldenwest College LDS Institute of Religion
15761 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; 714 893-2535; Institute Website;

California Saints A 150 Year Legacy in the Golden State From aiding in the early development of San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento to the ministry of Howard W Hunter as the first President of the LDS Church from California, Cowan and Homer share with us California's rich LDS history.

Dana Point Doubletree Resort 34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629; Located off Pacific Coast Highway near Lantern Bay County Park Luxury in a quaint seaside escape - perfect for business or leisure travel. Stroll to the beach, bike along the coast, enjoy a variety of water sports or head out to sea from nearby Dana Point Harbor for a day of boating, whale watching, or to explore renowned Catalina Island. This modern California Riviera Resort is an all-suite hotel blending light and space with the vibrant colors of the California coast. It is an irresistible package of accommodations that includes amenities like ocean-view terraces, a sauna, massages and high-speed internet access.

Orange County Area LDS Deseret Industries
Charitable goods exchange center.
Deseret Industries Thrift Store - Chula Vista CA

Orange County Boy Scouts
The Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education. Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.

Dana Point Marriott Resort 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629; Located off Pacific Coast Highway near Lantern Bay County Park This charming 4 Diamond 4 Star 376 guestroom vacation resort is found overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a romantic hilltop bluff. The vast outdoor space is appreciated by both the leisure and group travelers. The two large outdoor swimming pools also boast a spectacular view of the ocean and harbor. Other hotel features include The Spa which is ranked amongst the best in Orange County, health club, whirlpool, sauna ,tennis court, room service, laundry, valet, concierge services, gift shop, business center and more.