Overview
Yorba Linda is a city in Orange County and a suburb of Los Angeles in Southern California. Its most famous resident was Richard Nixon. His birthplace is a National Historic Landmark, at his presidential library and museum located there.
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Best things about Yorba Linda
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Richard Milhous Nixon was President of the United States from 1969-1973. There is an extensive collection of memorabilia, artifacts, formal clothing, and photographs of the Nixons and their children. This collection incl…
Black Gold Golf Club
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Anaheim)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ONT Ontario International Airport, Ontario — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
You can take Imperial, or if you're feeling dangerous, the 91 East. You can also take Yorba Linda Blvd or Orangethorpe.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Lunch Blue Agave Southwestern Grill
- Afternoon Black Gold Golf Club
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
The term 'Yorba Linda' was created in 1908 by the Janss Investment Company. 'Yorba' is the surname of the family historical landowners in the area. 'Linda' means 'pretty' in Spanish.
Get in
You can take Imperial, or if you're feeling dangerous, the 91 East. You can also take Yorba Linda Blvd or Orangethorpe.
See
See Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Richard Milhous Nixon was President of the United States from 1969-1973. There is an extensive collection of memorabilia, artifacts, formal clothing, and photographs of the Nixons and their children. This collection includes an assortment of bronze figures of world leaders who had important relations with Nixon as president or during his service as vice president under President Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. The U.S. government limousine used by Nixon throughout his presidency, a customized 1969 Lincoln Continental, is on display in the domestic affairs gallery. A 12-foot-high (3.7 m) piece of the Berlin Wall is exhibited in the expansive foreign affairs gallery. Free concerts on most Sundays.
Do
Eat
Eat Blue Agave Southwestern Grill
Sleep
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