At the foothills of North Orange County, Brea is home to more than 39,000 residents, while playing host to over 100,000 people who visit the city daily to work, shop or play. The city is bordered by a significant natural wildlife corridor that serves as a rare scenic break within the area’s urban sprawl, while Brea is also proud of its bustling downtown popularly known as Birch Street, a new, village-style promenade with pedestrian-oriented shopping and entertainment. Brea’s housing market is booming with new developments and the city offers a wide range of cultural services for the growing community, from maintaining parks and planning annual community events, to hosting youth and adult sports, theatre performances and gallery exhibits. With a focus on quality education, this family-friendly city boasts everything from pre-schools to private schools, several with recognition as “Blue Ribbon” and “Distinguished” schools.