Fountain Valley modestly bills itself as "a nice place to live." Is it ever. Among its offerings: Mile Square Regional Park, a 640-acre park with two lakes; three 18-hole golf courses; a 20-acre nature area; and a recreation center with courts for tennis, basketball, racquetball and more.
This Orange County town has lots of commerce -- it's home to the national headquarters of Hyundai Motor Company, D-Link Corp., and Kingston Technologies, among others.
If you love home decor, check out Furniture Row, the commercial area along Newhope Street.