Placentia, California

About Placentia

Set in the southeastern part of California, Placentia is a thriving city, home to 53,395 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Placentia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.73 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,934 residents per square mile.

📰 Placentia News Today

• 61st Heritage Festival celebrates Placentia history, community Orange County Register · Oct 10
• Placentia vs La Palma - Girls Junior Varsity Flag Football 10/07/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 7
• Schedule - Valencia Tigers (Placentia, CA) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Oct 8
• KIMBERLY MAE HANNAH Obituary (2026) - PLACENTIA, CA - Omega Society - Orange Legacy | Obituary · Sep 23
• 2307 Cartlen Dr, Placentia, CA 92870 Realtor.com · Sep 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Placentia Unique

• The only place in America named Placentia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 53,395.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Placentia

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Placentia

• Applebee's — american
• Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders — coffee shop (café)
• Bundoo Khan — barbecue
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• Desi Halal Pizza — pizza
• El Farolito — mexican
• Fraise Café — crepe (café)
• Luck Gai Cafe — thai
• Mr. BBQ — korean
• Nava Thai Cuisine — thai

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Camelot Golfland Family Fun Center · Theme park
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Arboretum Museum · Museum
• Bradford House · Museum
• Richard Nixon Presidential Library · Museum
• Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Placentia

• Explorer's Cove Park reviews ★
• Steve Ambriz Memorial Park reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★
• Bradford Park reviews ★
• Chapman Park reviews ★
• Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Cultivated Collection · Garden reviews ★
• Desert Collection · Garden reviews ★
• First Lady's Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Fullerton Arboretum reviews ★
• George J Koch Park reviews ★
• George Key Ranch Historic Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Placentia

• Brookhaven Elementary
• Charles Wagner Elementary
• Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
• El Camino Real Continuation High
• El Dorado High
• George Key
• Golden Elementary
• John O. Tynes Elementary
• Kraemer Middle
• Morse Elementary
• Ruby Drive Elementary
• Sierra Vista Elementary
• Valencia High
• Van Buren Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Placentia, CA
📞 (714) 692-6428

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🗺️ Map of Placentia

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