Welcome to OCCGS!

The Orange County California Genealogical Society (established in 1963) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach with over 200 members. Read more...

Browse the OCCGS Bookstore on Amazon! Our bookstore is packed with History, Reference, Biographies and Memoires for genealogists at every level!

Featuring National Genealogical Speaker

Sara Cochran
The Skeleton Whisperer

September 26, 2026

Spit, Search & Solve: A Hands-on DNA Genealogy Day

Register here for the 12th Annual OCCGS Genealogy BASH & Book Faire, a full day of learning, research, and discovery with the Orange County California Genealogical Society.

Meet fellow researchers, explore specialized books and resources, and deepen your skills through practical, research-focused sessions led by experienced genealogists. Your registration helps support OCCGS’s mission to preserve and share family history records and education for our community.

Click here for schedule, topic descriptions, Book Faire information, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities

OCCGS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization and we have several opportunities available. Please consider them and combine your enthusiasm for genealogy with a contribution of your time and skills to the society. Some of these jobs can be done remotely (marked). Training is available for ALL positions. Learn more about our volunteer positions!