Westminster (California)

Westminster is a city in Orange County, Southern California.

Understand
Westminster, founded in 1870 by Rev. Lemuel Webber, is known for its high density of Vietnamese Americans who reside in United States as they sought refuge from the Communists in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. In fact, it has 36,058 Vietnamese Americans in the area and is also considered by many to be the 'capital' of overseas Vietnamese.

In 1996, Westminster won the All-America City award.

By car
Accessible by Interstate 405 and the 22 Freeway. Major streets such as Beach Blvd. and Bolsa Chica Ave. run through the city.

By plane
Accessible by either John Wayne Airport or Long Beach Airport. Los Angeles International, Burbank International, Ontario International, Palm Springs International, or San Diego International are within a 1.5-hour, 100-mile radius.

By bus
Accessible by OCTA or Greyhound bus services.

By train
Amtrak California Surfliner/Metrolink serves several locations throughout Orange County.

Get around
Using a car, walking or taking a bus is advisable. Hitchhiking is not recommended.

Buy

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Exotic silks, objets d'art, food stuffs, and other items are readily available in Westminster, whether at the Westminster Mall, ultra-luxurious South Coast Plaza down the road, or Little Saigon.

Drink


Several bars, liquor stores and supermarkets in the area sell hard liquor. Most restaurants serve a collection of world beers, wines, and spirits.

Go next

 * Disneyland - Spend a day at the "Happiest Place on Earth". Located off the 5 Freeway in nearby Anaheim.