Named for the natural pass through the Puente Hills that the Portola expedition traveled in 1769, La Habra takes its name from the Spanish word for "the opening" -- and the city has lived up to that spirit ever since. Tree-lined streets, parks connected by bike paths, and a steady mix of local restaurants and shops along Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway define everyday life here. Tucked into the northwestern corner of Orange County, the city puts commuters within easy reach of both Los Angeles and Anaheim, with neighborhoods ranging from midcentury and Spanish Revival to contemporary apartment communities.
Renters will find many smaller apartment communities, often ones just a few stories tall that reflect the midcentury ranch, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman styles. Community spirit runs deep -- the annual Corn Festival, a three-day fall event drawing more than 50,000 visitors with a parade, carnival rides, and live music, is a good measure of that.
