Yorba Linda is a residential city of about 67,000 people in the hills of northeastern Orange County. It incorporated in 1967 and has stayed mostly houses, parks and trails. Here is what that means day to day.
Space
Much of the city was planned at low density, so lots tend to be larger than in neighboring cities, and some areas are zoned for horses. See the neighborhood guide for how the parts of the city differ.
Trails and parks
The city maintains a network of multi-use trails for walkers, cyclists and riders, and Chino Hills State Park borders the city to the north and east. Yorba Regional Park is just across the southern city line. See the trails guide.
Schools
Public schools are part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Which school a home is assigned to depends on the address. See the schools guide.
Getting around
No freeway runs through Yorba Linda. The 91 runs along the southern edge and is heavily congested at rush hour; the 57 is to the west. Outside the Town Center area, you will drive for almost everything.
Wildfire
Homes near open space are in higher fire-risk areas. The Freeway Complex Fire in 2008 destroyed and damaged homes in the city. If you are buying in the hills, get an insurance quote before you make an offer.
Things to do
The Nixon Library, the Town Center, the library and Cultural Arts Center and Black Gold Golf Club are the main draws. For nightlife, people go to Fullerton, Brea or Anaheim. The annual events calendar lists the community traditions.