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Looking for German Expats in Orange County?

  • Meet Germans in Orange County

  • Get information in our Orange County guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Orange County

  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

InterNations - A Place for Germans in Orange County

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Orange County! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Orange County? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Orange County will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Orange County. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Orange County

7,076
members in Orange County
283
German members
9
monthly events
4
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Germans at our events in Orange County

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Orange County.

Apr 19, 2025, 11:00 PM
5 attendees
Dear members, For All art enthusiasts,we are going to support our beautiful friend Jenny!! She has an art exhibition in Anaheim. She is a great artist.. let’s go & check out her art works.we will go
Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 PM
22 attendees
Dear members, Join us this April as we return to South Coast Plaza with our new show Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey – a spectacular fresh floral celebration inspired by the famed period drama, created
You’re cordially invited to an unforgettable evening of relaxation, laughter, and great company at the Inn at Mission. We’ve reserved the perfect spot for you in the Bar Area Lange, right by the warm
May 3, 2025, 10:30 PM
14 attendees
Dear Members, FUN, FUN, more Fuuuuunnnnnnn DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! I want to invite you to a fantastic Derby Party in Huntington Beach, hosted by Rotary, on [date]. It’s from 1:30 to 5:00 pm, a

Want to meet other Germans at our events?

Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Orange County

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Germans to share your hobbies with

German Expats in Orange County Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Orange County exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "California Riviera" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Orange County’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Orange County.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Orange County to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Orange County at Our Events

Our community in Orange County is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Orange County’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Orange County!

  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

  • Caroline Stiles

    In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

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