Little Saigon, Orange County — jobs and rooms for rent
Little Saigon is the Vietnamese neighborhood along Bolsa Avenue, mostly in Westminster and Garden Grove. Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Midway City and Stanton next door have big Vietnamese communities too. Newcomers to Orange County usually look for work and a room here first, since shopping, food and paperwork all happen in Vietnamese.
Finding work
- Nail salons hire the most, all over the county. Restaurants, phở shops and bánh mì shops come next.
- Ads that say "khu Bolsa" or "Bolsa với Brookhurst" are right in Little Saigon.
- Salons in Irvine, Newport Beach or Tustin see more English-speaking clients. Ask how much English the job needs.
- Orange County is hard without a car. OCTA buses run but trips are long, so ask about a ride with a coworker.
- Guarantees, splits and tips differ shop to shop. Confirm any number in an ad on the phone.
Finding a room
- Rent is high here, so sharing is normal. Rooms near Bolsa go fast.
- Ask whether utilities and wifi are included, and whether you can cook.
- Ask about parking. Street parking in the dense blocks is tight.
- Ask whether the room is inside the house or a converted garage.
- See the room before any deposit. Skip anyone who asks for money before you've been inside.
Posting your own ad
Posting is free with no account. Name the cross streets ("near Bolsa and Brookhurst") so readers know how far it is. Ads run 45 days, with an email reminder to renew.
Cities with live posts
- Westminster (95 posts) · Jobs (12) · Housing (79)
- Garden Grove (95 posts) · Jobs (16) · Housing (78)
- Fountain Valley (32 posts) · Jobs (6) · Housing (26)
- Anaheim (30 posts) · Jobs (14) · Housing (16)
- Santa Ana (24 posts) · Jobs (11) · Housing (12)
- Huntington Beach (16 posts) · Jobs (5) · Housing (11)
- Irvine (12 posts) · Jobs (9) · Housing (3)
- Costa Mesa (8 posts) · Jobs (6) · Housing (2)
- Stanton (5 posts) · Jobs (1) · Housing (4)
- Tustin (5 posts) · Jobs (4) · Housing (1)
- Buena Park (4 posts) · Jobs (1) · Housing (3)
- Midway City (1 posts) · Housing (1)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Little Saigon?
Around Bolsa Avenue, mostly in Westminster and Garden Grove in Orange County, California. Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Midway City and Stanton next door have large Vietnamese communities too.
Where do I find jobs in Little Saigon?
Open the Jobs section for a city on VietHub, such as Westminster, Garden Grove or Santa Ana. New posts come in all the time, and an email alert can tell you when one matches your area.
What should I ask before sharing a room in Orange County?
Whether utilities are included, where to park, whether the room is inside the house or a converted garage, and how the deposit comes back. See it in person before paying.