Cypress, CA

About Cypress

• • Tiger Woods, a golfing legend, attended Western High School in Cypress.
• • The Vans Warped Tour, a popular punk rock festival, was partially founded in Cypress.
• • Dairy farming significantly contributed to the early development of the city.
• • Los Alamitos Race Course, though technically in Los Alamitos, is heavily associated with Cypress.
• • Rapid housing development followed the construction of the nearby 605 freeway.
• • Named for a grove of cypress trees, it was incorporated in 1956.
• • With over 50,000 residents, it is larger than many nearby cities.
• • It sits at 36 feet above sea level, relatively flat terrain.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Cypress.
• • Cypress offers a calm, suburban feeling with well-maintained parks.
• • The Los Angeles Angels are the closest Major League Baseball team.
• • The Los Alamitos Race Course hosts Quarter Horse racing, a local specialty.

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