Included within the vicinity are several major shopping areas in addition to many other business establishments. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstanding attractions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles is a half-hour s drive from the campus. Disneyland is 12 miles to the southeast and famed Knott s Berry Farm is six miles away. Within an hour s drive are such popular beach cities as Long Beach , Newport Beach , Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach .
Recreational facilities are easily accessible.
An 18-hole golf course lies a mile east of the campus and other parks in the area offer opportunity for activities and relaxation. An hour s drive will take one into the nearby mountains where winter sports are available. Cultural and research opportunities abound in the area.