Living room in our Orange County (North) sober living house

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Sober living homes in Orange County (North)

Orange County (North) is our largest area, with seven District sober living houses for young adults who want a tight residential feel and short drives to everything else in north and west Orange County. Structured housing, not licensed rehab.

7 District homes Men's & women's Pets welcome

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The District helped me put my life back together. There is something seriously special about this community — the house managers genuinely care whether you show up.
Adrianna T.
The District gave me the tools I needed to begin a healthy life. Accountability, sober role models, and a safe house to process my trauma — not a hospital bed.
Alec F.
This sober living community gave me peace and helped so much with my sobriety. The house made me comfortable enough to start working on myself.
Abby L.
This is by far the best sober living community our family has encountered. I feel part of my nephew’s success is due to the structure he received here.
Melissa B.

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What District sober living looks like in Orange County (North)

Orange County (North) is the biggest of our four areas: seven houses across compact residential neighborhoods, with men's and women's homes kept separate. Groceries, meetings, and jobs sit a few minutes away, and the freeways put the rest of the county within reach. The outings run north and west: Buena Park's Knott's Berry Farm, the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, Fullerton's arboretum and old downtown, the trails of Brea and Carbon Canyon, and the Seal Beach pier — plus the Aquarium of the Pacific just over the county line in Long Beach. We describe these places honestly: they are a short drive from the house, not a walk. Men's and women's houses are separate; pets may be welcome under house rules. Street addresses stay private until admissions completes screening.

Landmarks and fun places near Orange County (North)

Places residents and families plan outings around — each is a drive from the house, not a walk. Tap any place for photos, the address, and drive time. We never publish house addresses.

Independence Hall replica at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park
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Buena Park

Knott's Berry Farm

A theme park with roots in a 1920s berry farm and a recreated Old West Ghost Town, now with roller coasters, Peanuts-themed areas, and seasonal events. It is a long-standing Orange County outing; check the official site for tickets and hours.

Address
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 15 min drive · 7.5 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda
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Yorba Linda

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

The presidential library and museum on the grounds of Richard Nixon's birthplace, with exhibits on his career, a Marine One helicopter, and gardens to walk. It is a calm, self-paced outing.

Address
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 30 min drive · 22.1 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Fullerton Arboretum in Fullerton
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Fullerton

Fullerton Arboretum

A 26-acre botanical garden on the Cal State Fullerton campus with shaded trails, a stream, and themed plant collections. It is a quiet place to walk and reset.

Address
1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA 92831 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 26 min drive · 17.7 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
The Fox Fullerton theater in downtown Fullerton
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Fullerton

Downtown Fullerton

A walkable historic downtown with restaurants, coffee shops, live music venues, and the historic Fox Fullerton theater. It is a good evening stroll or dinner outing.

Address
Wilshire Ave & Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 24 min drive · 13.6 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.

Fullerton

Craig Regional Park

A regional park with ponds, walking trails, picnic areas, and open lawn. It is a low-cost outing for a walk, a picnic, or a pickup game.

Address
3300 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 28 min drive · 19 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea
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Brea

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

A regional park with a redwood grove, a lake, nature trails, and picnic areas. It is a shaded place to hike, with a different feel from the coast.

Address
4442 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92823 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 33 min drive · 22.6 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Downtown Brea in Brea
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Brea

Downtown Brea

A walkable downtown with public art, restaurants, a comedy club, and the Brea Gallery. It is an easy evening outing with a clear start and end time.

Address
Brea Blvd & Birch St, Brea, CA 92821 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 29 min drive · 20 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Seal Beach Pier boardwalk and lifeguard tower
Photo: Sergei Gussev · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Seal Beach

Seal Beach Pier and Main Street

A long wooden pier at the foot of a small-town Main Street of shops and cafés, with a wide beach on either side. It is a relaxed place for a walk at sunset.

Address
800 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 18 min drive · 9.3 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
Photo: Jengod · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Long Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific

A nonprofit aquarium on the Long Beach waterfront with exhibits of Pacific marine life, including sharks, sea otters, and a lorikeet aviary. Check the official site for tickets and hours.

Address
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 Open in Maps
From the center of Orange County (North)
About 29 min drive · 14.4 mi Typical time without traffic; rush hour adds more.

Recovery meetings near Orange County (North)

In-person Alcoholics Anonymous meetings listed within a few miles of Orange County (North). Numbers change when groups update their schedules — use the intergroup directory for the latest list.

  • 91 meetings/week within 3 miles (13 venues)
  • 270 meetings/week within 5 miles
  • Women's meetings (within 3 mi): 5 · Men's: 5 · Spanish-language: 7
  • Early (before 8 a.m.): 20 · Evening (7 p.m. or later): 21

District analysis of the Alcoholics Anonymous (Orange County Intergroup) directory (2026-11-03).

How to use the Orange County meeting directory

Transit and work

  • OC Bus Rapid Route 560 runs along Westminster Boulevard and 17th Street between Long Beach and central Orange County, about every 24 minutes on weekdays (roughly 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m.).
  • Route 64 on Bolsa Avenue runs east through the central county toward Tustin.
  • OC Bus Rapid Route 529 on Beach Boulevard is a short ride away for trips north toward Fullerton.
  • Route 70 on Edinger Avenue links north and west neighborhoods to cross-county work.

Few employers list a neighborhood on a paycheck — residents work where north and west Orange County already hires: restaurants and retail plazas, hospitality, warehouses along the 405, and service jobs in nearby business districts. The District expects work or a disciplined job search; house staff help with rides early in sobriety and with building a schedule that respects meetings and outpatient commitments.

Getting to outpatient treatment from Orange County (North)

Sober living in Orange County — Homes in Orange County (North) are structured sober living only. Residents who need PHP or IOP drive to licensed outpatient centers across Orange County — often Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, or Santa Ana — while sleeping in a District house with testing and curfew. The location keeps both coastal and freeway-clinic options on the table. Admissions clarifies commute expectations after screening; we do not deliver clinical treatment in the home.

Gender-specific sober living in Orange County (North): Men's sober living · Women's sober living .

The District provides sober living, not clinical care. We help you stay housed while you compare licensed programs.

Other District areas

We operate 7 homes in Orange County (North) and additional homes in three other Orange County areas.

District homes

Inside District houses

Rooms from our Orange County (North) homes, plus other District houses across Orange County — real rooms, not stock. Street exteriors stay off the public site.

Kitchen in our Orange County (North) sober living house
Our Orange County (North) kitchen
District sober living house in Orange County (North) — kitchen
Our Orange County (North) kitchen
Living in our Orange County (North) sober living house
Our Orange County (North) living
District sober living house in Orange County (North) — living
Our Orange County (North) living
Bedroom in our Orange County (North) sober living house
Our Orange County (North) bedroom
District sober living house in Orange County (North) — bedroom
Our Orange County (North) bedroom

Orange County

Check out the areas we are in

Parks, landmarks, and neighborhoods across Orange County — the places residents and families plan time off around.

Central Park East Trees And Grass in Huntington Beach, California
Central Park East Trees And Grass
Central Park East Bench in Huntington Beach, California
Central Park East Bench
Central Park West Path To Pond in Huntington Beach, California
Central Park West Path To Pond
Stone-pillared entrance sign for the Heritage Museum of Orange County on West Harvard Street.
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Seabridge Park Harbor in Huntington Beach, California
Seabridge Park Harbor
White Victorian Kellogg House with a circular red brick courtyard and tiered stone fountain.
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Central Park East Pond View in Huntington Beach, California
Central Park East Pond View

Calling for someone you love?

Tell admissions who you are calling for, whether they need detox first, and which part of Orange County matters for work or family. Ask what an honest screen covers before anyone sees a street address — our choosing guide lists questions families use.

From first call to move-in

  1. 1

    Call or send the form

    Same day if you need a bed this week. Tell us the part of Orange County you searched from — Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa — so we start with the closest house.

  2. 2

    Honest screen

    Who it is for, work or school, court, and which District area is the best fit.

  3. 3

    See the house

    We send current photos of the actual bed — and a house walkthrough when we have one ready. Street addresses stay private until screening.

  4. 4

    Move in

    Rules, testing, chores, and a first-week plan (meetings + job or school) before anyone unpacks.

Talk to admissions

You get a person, not a call center script. These are the admissions counselors who answer our line.

Dallas Jones, Admissions Director

Dallas Jones

Admissions Director

Logan Finnecy, Admissions Counselor

Logan Finnecy

Admissions Counselor

Taylor Mammen, Admissions Counselor

Taylor Mammen

Admissions Counselor

Jordan Ziegler, Admissions Counselor

Jordan Ziegler

Admissions Counselor

Christian Padilla, Admissions Counselor

Christian Padilla

Admissions Counselor

Kendall Georgatsos, Admissions Counselor

Kendall Georgatsos

Admissions Counselor

Melia Wells, Admissions Counselor

Melia Wells

Admissions Counselor

Ryan Hoover, Admissions Counselor

Ryan Hoover

Admissions Counselor

Cynthia Chacon, Admissions Counselor

Cynthia Chacon

Admissions Counselor

Robert Manning, Admissions Counselor

Robert Manning

Admissions Counselor

Keith Dacosta

Alumni Coordinator

Admissions line: (888) 871-2088

Talk to admissions

Check a bed in Orange County (North)

Phone first if this is urgent. The form is for availability, placement, or a house tour — not a medical emergency.

(888) 871-2088

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Sober living in Orange County (North)

Does The District operate sober living in Orange County (North)?

Yes. We run structured sober living homes in Orange County (North) for young adults. Street addresses are shared only after a confidential admissions screening.

Is a District house a rehab or treatment center?

No. Our Orange County (North) properties are recovery residences: housing, accountability, drug and alcohol testing, transportation help, and job support. Clinical PHP, IOP, or detox happen at licensed programs elsewhere.

Do you have separate men's and women's homes?

Yes. Men's and women's houses are separate properties with their own house managers and rules. Admissions matches you to the home that fits your gender and current bed availability.

Can I bring a pet to sober living in Orange County (North)?

Pets are welcome at District homes when they meet house rules and the animal is a good fit for shared living. Tell admissions about your pet during the first call.

Why don't you list the house address on this page?

We protect current residents. Area and place context is public; exact addresses go to families and applicants only after screening.

Which other areas does The District serve besides Orange County (North)?

We operate sober living only in four Orange County areas: Orange County (North), Orange County (West), Orange County (Central), and Orange County (East). There is no District house outside those four areas.

Who is housing in Orange County (North) a good fit for?

Young adults who want structured recovery housing, can follow house rules, and are stable enough for work or school — not someone who needs medical detox or 24-hour clinical care on site.

Written by The District admissions team · Updated November 2026. House street addresses are shared after screening so current residents stay private.

Call admissions — answered 24/7 (888) 871-2088