Koreatown in Buena Park, CA: What to Expect (2024)

In October 2023, Buena Park officially became Orange County’s second Koreatown (the first one is in Garden Grove).

It’s been a long time coming—this section of Orange County has had a thriving Korean community for decades. In fact, Buena Park is home to over 1,000 Korean-owned businesses.

(Orange County has many ethnic enclaves.)

Popular areas of Koreatown in Buena Park

The Source

The Source, a mall with various retail/dining options and an aspiring K-Pop star training center, is the most recognizable part of Buena Park’s Koreatown.

Village Circle on Beach Shopping Center

Numerous Korean shopping centers can be found on Beach Blvd, including the Village Circle on Beach. Here you can find Korean favorites like the H Mart grocery store and Baekjong Korean BBQ.

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