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Dana Point Today
By the People, for the People
Orange County Launches Olympics Committee for 2028 Games
The county will host surfing and volleyball competitions and aims to capitalize on tourism opportunities.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:07pm
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An artistic interpretation of the dynamic energy and international spirit of Orange County's 2028 Olympic events.Dana Point TodayOrange County has created the LA 28 Olympic Preparedness Committee to help the region prepare for hosting events during the 2028 Olympics. The county will host surfing in San Clemente and volleyball in Anaheim, and officials want to maximize the economic benefits and community engagement around the global event.
Why it matters
The 2028 Olympics present a major opportunity for Orange County to showcase itself on the global stage and boost tourism, but also come with significant logistical and financial challenges that the new committee aims to get ahead of.
The details
The committee, led by Supervisors Katrina Foley and Vicente Sarmiento, will work to identify potential costs associated with hosting Olympic events, such as transportation, security, and community programming. They also plan to develop relationships with state and federal agencies to secure funding. The county is already preparing to host the Italian Olympic team at Cal State Fullerton and create an unofficial 'seaside Olympic Village' in Dana Point Harbor.
- The Board of Supervisors voted to create the LA 28 Olympic Preparedness Committee on April 16, 2026.
- Surfing events will be held in San Clemente, and volleyball will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim during the 2028 Olympics.
The players
Katrina Foley
Orange County Supervisor who will co-lead the LA 28 Olympic Preparedness Committee.
Vicente Sarmiento
Orange County Supervisor who will co-lead the LA 28 Olympic Preparedness Committee.
Mike Lyster
Anaheim's chief communications officer, who said the city is working to understand the costs and logistics of hosting the Olympic volleyball tournament.
Doug Chaffee
Orange County Supervisor who expressed concerns about securing state and federal funding for transportation needs related to the Olympics.
What they’re saying
“'Right now, Orange County doesn't really have a seat at the table, so we felt like we needed to get going. We did miss that opportunity in 1984, and we don't want that to happen again.'”
— Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor
“'It will be a long list. And we're not going to solve it all, but we need to ask the questions so later on we don't say, 'Why weren't these questions asked?' or 'Why wasn't even a discussion entertained?'”
— Vicente Sarmiento, Orange County Supervisor
“'The Olympics do bring some added dimension with international visitors and other considerations. We are working through that now to best understand what it entails.'”
— Mike Lyster, Anaheim Chief Communications Officer
What’s next
The LA 28 Olympic Preparedness Committee will continue to meet and work on identifying potential costs, securing funding, and developing plans to maximize the benefits of hosting Olympic events for Orange County.
The takeaway
The 2028 Olympics present both opportunities and challenges for Orange County. By proactively forming a dedicated committee, the county aims to capitalize on the global exposure and tourism boost while mitigating the logistical and financial burdens of hosting Olympic events.
