Lark Cir, Fountain Valley

Lark Circle is a friendly cul-de-sac in Fountain Valley. It’s part of a tract that was built in the mid-1960s, but several of the houses on the street have been remodeled and enlarged, giving the street an updated look. There are a total of 16 houses on the cul-de-sac and the residents range from families with young children to retirees.

Fountain Valley is one of the smaller cities in northern Orange County (the population is about 60,000). Most of the citizens of Fountain Valley believe in old-fashioned values and enjoy the small town feeling of their community. Good schools are located in close proximity to Lark Circle. The larger city of Huntington Beach is about half a mile from Lark Circle adn Huntington State Beach is located about 4 miles from Lark Circle at the end of Brookhurst Street.

Most of the families on Lark Circle are friendly and sociable. The street is closed on July 4th for an annual block party that is attended by at least 100 people. I know a family that lives on the street and it sounds like one of the friendliest neighborhood around.

Lark Circle is one block from Ellis, a major east/west cross street. A quarter mile away is Brookhurst Street, which is one of the most important retail streets in Fountain Valley. Every type of fast food restaurant is available on Brookhurst, as well as several chain restaurants including Mimi’s, Corner Bakery, Islands and Applebee’s. Stone Fire Grill is one of the newer restaurants on Brookhurst and is very popular.