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Incoming Student Information for 2008-2009 Academic Year
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General Housing Information in Costa Mesa, California
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Whittier Law School does not own on- or off-campus housing nor does it "place" students in apartments or participate in any rental commitment or negotiations with managers or landlords. However, there is a wide range of housing available minutes from the campus. How can we help? The Associate Dean for Student Services Office provides resources to assist students to plan and find suitable off-campus housing accommodations. The law school maintains referral services to assist students with their search for roommates. The office also has reference maps, lists of apartment complexes, and information on bus schedules and other transportation options. In addition, the AssistantDean for Student Services Office provides free telephone use for incoming students for making housing hunting calls (please call ahead to schedule an appointment).
Choosing an apartment
While it is possible to arrange housing in advance, either over the telephone or through the mail, we recommend that you visit the apartment sites in person before making a choice. Things to consider when choosing an apartment are price, location, distance from law school, length of the lease or rental agreement, whether or not it is furnished and if utilities are included.
Rental leases are available month-to-month, six months or one year in duration. Usually, apartment managers will offer a special move-in rate if a student signs a year long lease. The academic year (fall and spring semesters) is nine months long. Does it pay to negotiate with leasing managers? Always. The worst thing they can say is "no" to your request.
Beginning your search for housing can be overwhelming and time consuming. However, with a little planning, you should be able to secure housing within a reasonable amount of time. The following pages will give you a few suggestions to consider when beginning your search for housing.
When and how to begin looking for an apartment
We advise students moving to Costa Mesa to arrive no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of classes. It is to your advantage if you can arrive sooner. Finding a place to live can take a few days to a couple of weeks depending on your budget and the amenities you desire in your housing accommodations. Please note that apartments listed for rent are usually advertised a month before they are available. WARNING: The first week of law classes is very condensed and requires a lot of time and attention. Worrying about housing is the last thing that you will want or have time to be concerned with.
Consider all sources when looking for rental housing. A good way to start is by stopping by the law school upon your arrival. The Associate Dean for Student Services Office provides resources to help you plan and complete your housing search. During the peak housing search period (June, July & August), the office maintains listings on the following:
- Apartment complexes near the law school – this includes rental listings from property managers and/or privately owned dwellings.
Average rents are in the $900 and up range for a studio, $1100-$1400 for an unfurnished, one-bedroom apartment, and $1200-$1800 for an unfurnished, two-bedroom apartment depending on amenities and location. Please note, most apartments for rent in Southern California do not include refrigerators. You may need to purchase one or rent one. Rentals are available on a monthly basis.
- Roommates Wanted Listings - This information consists of students who already have housing (such as an apartment or house) and are looking for other students wishing to share the living arrangements. Students interested in renting will most likely need to provide their own furniture (such as bed, desk, chair, kitchen utensils, etc.). Average rents to share range from $625 to $900 per month plus utilities.
- Roommate Referral List - Probably the best way to reduce your rent cost is to have a roommate. WLS does not "assign" roommates. As a service to those who may need help locating a roommate, WLS does coordinate roommate information for students wishing to locate a roommate and share living accommodations. From this list, you will be able to contact and make individual arrangements to share an apartment. Students who are interested in being placed on this roommate list must complete the Housing/Roommate Questionnaire Form included in this packet and return it to the Associate Dean for Student Services Office ASAP. Students who return a completed questionnaire will be placed on the roommate list and will receive a copy of it by mail or email.
- Rooms for Rent – this list may include rooms for rent in an apartment or private home. Usually, it is the most economical housing available. Kitchen and household privileges are commonly available. Average rents range between $625 to $900 per month. Utilities except for telephone are usually included.
- Apartment Relocation Services - These companies provide free personalized professional services in securing apartment rentals
- Realtors - Students who prefer to rent a house or guest cottage may want to call a realtor in the area in which they wish to live.
- Other sources - student bulletin boards - The student mailroom area in building three contains several bulletins boards. Students often post flyers there advertising that they are looking for a roommate(s).
Airports
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You have a number of choices when flying into Southern California. While there are a number of smaller airports, most people use the following airports because of the wide range of international airlines and most U.S. domestic carriers: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport in Orange County (SNA), and Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Los Angeles International Airport is located at the intersection of Century and Sepulveda Boulevards in Westchester. It is about 40 miles northwest of WLS campus. For information call (310) 646-5252 or check out their website at www.lawa.org/lax/laxframe.html.
John Wayne Airport is located at Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and MacArthur Boulevard. It is about 2 miles from WLS campus. For more information call (949) 252-5200 or check out their website at www.ocair.com.
Long Beach Airport is located halfway between Los Angeles and Orange County, 18 miles northwest of WLS campus off Interstate 405 and Lakewood Boulevard. For information during business hours call (562) 570-2619 or for 24 hour recorded information call (562) 570-2600. You may also visit their website at www.longbeach.gov/airport.
Ontario International Airport is located on 2900 E. Airport Drive in Ontario, California.
It is about 40 miles north of WLS campus. For information call (909) 937-2700 or check out their website at www.lawa.org and click onto the Ontario button.
Directions to Whittier Law School
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From the South: Take 405 Freeway North (toward Long Beach/Los Angeles) and exit Harbor Blvd. Turn right at the stoplight. The parking lot entrance is first left-hand turn past South Coast Drive on Law Court (and before Sunflower).
From the North: Take 405 Freeway South (toward San Diego) and exit Harbor Blvd. Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard north. The parking lot entrance is the first left-hand turn past South Coast Drive on Law Court (and before Sunflower).
Forms:
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Housing/Roommate Questionnaire Form (PDF)
Post Rental Listing (PDF)
Roommate Wanted to Share a Rental (PDF)
Furniture
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There are several avenues to take when looking to furnish your apartment. Consider the following options:
Rental Companies
There are a number of furniture rental companies in the Orange County area which will rent anything from one item to a whole apartment on a monthly basis or on a rent to own basis. Listed below are just a few:
Brook Furniture Rental
4121 Westerly Place #105
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 645-4772
www.bfr.com |
Cort Furniture Rental Fashion
2540 Main Street, #A
Irvine, CA
(949) 852-0711
www.cort.com |
Furniture Leasing
2626 Dupont
Irvine, CA
(800) 275-9811 |
Inexpensive Stores
The following is a list of affordable furniture stores:
- IKEA , 14755 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA (714) 444-4532 [Very close to the law school]
- Target Heartland, 3030 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA (714) 979-0372
- KMART, 2200 Harbor Blvd. #K, Costa Mesa, CA (949) 646-7701
- Wal-Mart, 3600 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA (714) 775-1804
- Big Lots!, 3321 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA (714) 751-0346
- TJ Maxx, 2300 Harbor Blvd. #D, Costa Mesa, CA (949) 574-9058
- Orange County Market Place (swap meet), 88 Fair Dr., OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa [Every Saturday & Sunday, 7am-4pm (714) 723-6616
Appliance Stores
The following is a list a companies that rent refrigerators, washers and dryers on a monthly basis:
American Appliance
6571 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
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Appliance World
10526 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92643
(714) 530-9551 |
Hotel Accommodations
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Listed below are hotels within a few miles of the campus and hotels near John Wayne Airport. We have also listed the room rate range; however, please keep in mind that all rates are subject to change and that they are subject to availability. It is best to make advance reservations whenever possible. If you are a member of the auto club or another organization which offers a discount, please ask when making reservations.
Close to the law school
Costa Mesa Marriott
(less than 1.5 miles from school)
500 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 957-1100
www.marriott.com
Courtyard by Marriott
(less than 1 mile from campus)
3002 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 545-1001
(800) 321-2211
www.marriott.com
Hilton Costa Mesa Hotel
(less than 2 miles from campus)
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 540-7000
(800) 222-8733
www.hilton.com
(mention WLS)
Doubletree Hotel (Not Full Service)
(less than 1.5 miles from campus)
7 Hutton Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 751-2400
www.doubletree.com
Doubletree Hotel (Full Service Hotel)
(less than 1.5 miles from campus)
201 E. MacArthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 825-3333
www.doubletree.com
(mention WLS)
La Quinta
(5 minutes from campus)
1515 South Coast Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 957-5841
www.laquinta.com
Quality Suites John Wayne Airport
(2 miles from airport)
2701 Hotel Terrace Dr.
Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Phone: (888) 898-9432
Fax: (714) 641-8936
www.qualitysuites-oca.com
Residence Inn by Marriott
(less than 2 miles from campus)
881 W. Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 241-8800
(800) 331-3131
www.residenceinn.com
Vagabond Inn - Costa Mesa
(5 minutes away from campus)
3205 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 557-8360
(800) 522-1555
www.vagabondinn.com
Westin South Coast Plaza
(less than 2 miles from campus)
666 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 540-2500
(800) 937-8461
www.westin.com/southcoastplaza
Holiday Inn Costa Mesa
(less than 2 miles from campus)
3131 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 557-3000
(800) 465-4329
www.holidayinn.com
Wyndham Garden Hotel-Orange County Airport
(less than 2 miles from campus)
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 751-5100
(800) Wyndham
www.wyndham.com
Motel 6
(less than 1 mile from campus)
1441 Gisler Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 957-3063
www.motel6.com
Newspapers
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Another source for rental information is the weekend classified advertisements in newspapers. The Orange County Register and the Daily Pilot list vacancies for many areas in the Orange County area. You may also want to check the local newspapers for listings of rooms, apartments, and houses for rent. For those students wishing to live close to the law school, please keep these areas in mind when looking through the classifieds: Costa Mesa (where the law school is located), Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana. Below is a partial list of local newspapers.
Off-Campus Housing Resources
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Whittier Law School does not own on- or off-campus housing nor does it "place" students in apartments or participate in any rental commitment or negotiations with managers or landlords. However, there is a wide range of housing available minutes from the campus.
The following is a list of apartment complexes within a seven (7) mile radius of the law school. Please note that the law school makes no representation whatsoever about the apartment units, including their condition, status, rentability, and the terms of any rental agreement. Students interested in renting these units should make their own inquiries and investigation before entering into a rental agreement.
Camden Martinique
2855 Pincreek Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.540.5500
www.camdenliving.com
The Cape
1000 S. Coast Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 556-9044
Harbor Village
2500 Merrimac Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 545-0442
Mediterranean Village
2400 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 557-6376
www.medvillagecostamesa.com
Mesa Verde Villas
1555 Mesa Verde Drive East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-8871
www.srgliving.com
Newport Village Apartments
635 Baker Street (at Newport Freeway)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-0075
Oakwood (Furnished)
3400 Ave of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 849-2060
www.oakwood.com
Park Mesa Villas
550 Paularino
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 751-6995
Pine Brook Village
1555 Mesa Verde Drive East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-5290
www.pinebrookvillageapts.com
Pine Creek Village
2300 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 545-2300
Southpointe
655 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(800) 771-2071
www.rentsouthpointe.com
Sunset Cove
425 Merrimac Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(866) 359-2902
Villa Sienna
1250 Adams Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-478
5www.villasienna.com
Villa Venetia
2775 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1800
www.rentvillavenetia.com
Park Pacific
10320 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 968-3378
Sycamore Valley
10349 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-4481
www.bresycamorevalley.com
Valley Park Apartments
17300 Euclid Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 540-4785
www.valleyparkapts.com
Californian Apartments
6242 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-3062
Casa Del Sol Apartments
21661 Brookhurst Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6653
Huntington Highlander
16162 Sher Lane 13
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(888) 833-1469
The Aspens South Coast
1601 W. MacArthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 557-0333
Fairview Green Apartments
2613 S. Fairview
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 556-0037
www.fairviewgreen.com
Palm Mesa
1561 Mesa Dr
Santa Ana, CA
(866) 550-9604
Versailles on the Lake
3700 S. Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 556-0466
www.versaillesonthelake.com
Villa del Sol
811 S. Fairview
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(866) 677-0585
Please contact Shannon Phillips, Student Services Coordinator, at extension 278 for a more complete list of local apartment complexes.
Other Housing Options
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Temporary Housing
Ana Mesa Inn/Suites
3597 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 662-7454
Website: None
California Lodge Suites
2909 South Bristol Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 540-2300
Website: None
California Palms Suites
901 South Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 775-6768, (800) 660-6761
Website: None
Costa Mesa Marriott Suites
500 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 957-1100
Fax: (714) 966-8495
Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SNAST
Embassy Suites Hotel Santa Ana – Orange County Airport North
1325 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 241-3800
Fax: (714) 662-1651
Website: http://embassysuites.hilton.com
Extended Stay America Orange County – John Wayne Airport
4881 Birch Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 851-2711
Fax: (949) 851-2733
Homestead Guest Studios Orange County – Irvine Spectrum
30 Technology Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 727-4228
Fax: (949) 727-3917
Quality Suites John Wayne Airport – Santa Ana
2701 Hotel Terrace Dr.
Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Phone: (888) 898-9432
Fax: (714) 641-8936
Website: www.qualitysuites-oca.com
Residence Inn
9930 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708 USA
Phone: (714) 965-8000
Fax: (714) 962-3439
Website: http://marriott.com
Woolley's Petite Suites – Santa Ana
2721 Hotel Terrace Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 540-1111, (714) 957-9200, (800) 638-7949
Fax: (714) 641-8936
Website: http://www.petitesuites.com/
Homestay International
Homestay Services International
P.O. Box 402
Spring Valley, CA 91976
Phone: (619) 461-4761
Fax: (619) 670-3397
Website: www.homestayservices.com
Email: homestay@homestayservices.com
Realtors
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Another alternative to finding an apartment or house to rent is to go through a Realtor. The Realtors listed below usually have listings of available rental properties.
COSTA MESA
Gold Crown Management
1539 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 434-2590
NEWPORT BEACH
Rates during the winter months are considerably lower than summer months. Studios and apartments are commonly furnished. Winter months begin September through June.
Balboa-Newport Realty
428 32nd Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 723-4494
Villa Rentals Inc.
427 31st Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 675-4912
Hospitals
HOAG Hospital
1190 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 668-2550
Fountain Valley
17100 Euclid
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 966-7200
UCI Medical Center
101 The City Dr. S.
Orange, CA
(714) 456-6011
Children's Hospital
455 S. Main St.
Orange, CA
(714) 997-3000
Libraries
Donald Dugan Library
1855 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
(949) 646-8845
Mesa Verde Branch
2969 Mesa Verde Dr. E.
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 546-5274
Law Library
515 N. Flower
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 834-3397
Post Offices
1590 Adams Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 546-5330
2230 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA
(949) 646-3474
1133 Camelback
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 640-8720
3101 W. Sunflower Ave.
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 662-6200
Public Safety
Emergency
911
Costa Mesa Police Department
99 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
Emergency 911 or (714) 754-5252
Business (714) 754-5280
Fire:
Emergency 911 or (714) 549-1111
Business (714) 754-5106
California Highway Patrol (714) 661-6215
Poison Information Center (800) 777-6476
Utilities
Water - Mesa Consolidated Water District (949) 631-1200
- Santa Ana Water District (714) 647-5454
Natural Gas - Southern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200
Electric Power - Southern California Edison (800) 655-4555
Telephone - SBC (800) 955-4296
Cable TV - Optel Cable (800) 487-3320
Cable TV - Media One (888) /255-5789
Relocation Services
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The following companies provide a "one-stop shopping" approach to locating an apartment. The folks at Relocation Central Apartment Search, Orange County Property Rentals and Irvine Apartment Communities are housing specialists who will provide you with personalized information to meet your housing needs based upon your budget and your desired location. If your time is limited and you don=t want to drive around town looking at or calling apartment managers for listings, these companies will "do the legwork" for you. All their services are provided free of charge.
- Orange County Property Rentals, Newport Beach Office, 4500 Campus Drive, Suite 123, Newport Beach, CA. Assisting future renters/buyers in finding the best apartment, condo, town home, or home to suite your needs at the best rates in Orange County. Their service is free of charge. Ask for Didi or James or Aaron when calling. Call toll free at 888-OCRentals (627-3682) or (949) 609-2900. Check out their website at www.ocpropertyrentals.com.
- Relocation Central Apartment Search, Irvine Office, 2646 Dupont Drive, Suite 20, Irvine, CA. Open seven days a week. Relocation Central Apartment Search serves the Orange County communities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, South Coast Metro, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Tustin Ranch. Check out their website at www.relocationcentral.com or call them at (800) 935-2787.
The representatives at both Relocation Central Apartment Search and Orange County Property Rentals will consult with you about properties and their rates, location, eligibility requirements, photographs and floor plans to save time. Additionally, they can let you know about un-advertised move-in specials and schedule appointments with apartment managers. We have been working closely with this company for the last few years and have found their services to be extremely organized and helpful.
- Irvine Apartment Communities (IAC), Apartment Information Center, Harvard Place Center, Harvard & Main, Irvine, CA. Open 7 days a week. Call (800) 422-5115 or
(714) 233-0800. Check out their website at www.iac-apts.com servicing the Orange County area apartment communities.
Rental Listings - Under Construction
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Please call Shannon Phillips, Student Services Coordinator, at 714.444.4141 extension 278 for the most current rental listings.
Websites Resources
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Another good source for housing information is the Internet. The following Websites allow you to narrow your rental search by region and price. They also give a description of amenities offered, floor plans available, maps indicating locations, and photos of the interior and exterior of the apartment complexes.
| www.apartmentsearch.com |
Relocation Central Apartment Search offers personalized service
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| www.rent.net |
Connects you to homestore.com – comprehensive rental and relocation information
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| www.dca.ca.gov |
Consumer Affairs of the State of California
Reference information on landlord/tenant rules
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| www.homefair.com |
This site have a full range of information on school districts, demographics of a city, finding an apartment, childcare, jobs, crime comparisons to other cities and states in the U.S.
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| www.apartmentguide.com |
Many rental properties can be viewed online, including floors plans, and amenities. Apartment Guide is also available in most newsstands and supermarkets.
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| www.forrent.com |
This website offers considerable rental property information online. An apartment guide and descriptions can also be found at most newsstands and supermarkets.
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| www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us |
Information on the city of Costa Mesa and links to Orange County websites.
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| http://www.rentalhomesplus.com |
RentalHomesPlus offers a free search for rental condos,
townhouses, duplexes, and houses for rent in and around
the Los Angeles area |
Student E-Mail
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You will be issued a Whittier POETS e-mail address upon enrolling at the law school. You will receive a user ID and password for accessing your POETS e-mail address. All students are required to check their e-mail on a regular basis. The law school will be communicating essential notices and materials regarding registration, records, grades, professor notices, etc...
Student Identification/Parking Access Card
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All students will be required to have a school photo identification card. The student card issued will be for the entire time you are enrolled in law school. During Registration day and Orientation week, students will have an opportunity to have their photo taken for their school identification card. The identification will also serve as a parking card giving you access to the student parking lot.
Ample parking is available on the law school campus. Students may enter from either Harbor Boulevard on the east side of the campus or from Sunflower at the rear on the north side of the campus. There is no fee for Whittier student parking.
Please note that for the first week of classes, the parking gates will remain open.
Transportation
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Southern California is the land of the automobile. That is evident by our freeways and parking lots. The following is information on transportation options available to you while living in the Orange County area.
Amtrak Train
To find out about time schedules, fares and trains convenient for your commute, call (800) 872-7245 or check out the website at www.amtrak.com.
Auto Club
California State Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) can provide you with maps and guidebooks of various areas in the U.S. If you are a AAA member, you can also save time by processing your car registration and new license plates through AAA instead of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The closest office is 1 block north of the 405 freeway (across the street from the law school). The address is 3350 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can be reached at (800) 668-9231 or (714) 427-5950 or visit the website at www.aaa-calif.com.
Bus Service Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) operates bus routes daily. Free maps showing the bus lines and service information can be obtained by calling OCTA at (714) 636 7433 seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. except New Year's and all major holidays or you can visit their website at www.octa.net. If you need to know which bus to take, call and indicate your starting point, your destination point, and the time you'd like to arrive and return. They will help plan your bus route.
Basic fare is $1.00 per boarding.
Carpooling
There are many benefits to carpooling: â save time - carpool lanes save about 20 minutes each way on average, ã split the cost of gas and wear and tear on your car, ä have less stress since you are sharing the driving and å help improve air quality. The following are some carpool choices you may want to consider:
RIDE GUIDE A personalized commuter planner. Offers information on people you can call to carpool, vanpools in your area, Park & Ride lots near you. Call to register at 714-636-RIDE (7433) or check out their website at www.ridematch.info
Department of Motor Vehicles
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, visitors in California may drive legally in California with out-of-state license plates for 20 days. However, you must register your vehicle. For those who do not plan to get a California Driver's license, we strongly suggest a California Identification card. Both are available through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Appointments can be scheduled for your convenience and are highly recommended since the lines are usually long. It takes approximately four to six (4 to 6) weeks for a permanent license or identification card to be processed. Temporary cards are issued. For more information visit the website at www.dmv.ca.gov.
The closest office to the Law School is in Costa Mesa at 650 West 19th (approximately 20 minutes from the law school). This DMV office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Fri. and Sat., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed., and from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thurs.. For more information call (800) 777-0133.
MetroLink
MetroLink is Southern California's Regional Rail Authority commuter train system. It connects commuters in six counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura. MetroLink operates Monday through Friday on all lines. MetroLink offers students of accredited colleges and universities the opportunity to purchase monthly passes and 10-trip tickets, at a 25% discount. Passes and tickets orders are due by the 15th day of the month for passes and tickets to be used in the following month. For example, March passes must be ordered by February 15. For information on student eligibility requirements or to place an order, please contact the Associate Dean for Student Services Office. For information and personalized commuter planning call 1-800-371-5465 or (213) 626-4455 or visit the website at www.metrolinktrains.com. Speech and hearing impaired commuters call (800) 698-4TDD.
Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California
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Costa Mesa is one of Orange County’s leading cultural and business centers. It is located in central Orange County and encompasses 16 square miles. It is approximately 37 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 88 miles north of San Diego. Costa Mesa is home to the acclaimed Orange County Performing Arts Center, the Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory Theater, and South Coast Plaza (an unparalleled shopping experience). It is a short drive from one of many theme parks, athletic arenas, and recreation areas.
The climate in Costa Mesa is characterized by mild winters, warm summers, moderate rainfall and generally good year-round Southern California sunshine. For more information about the Costa Mesa area or Orange County, visit the following website: www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
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