Believe it or not, Orange County is the birthplace of steampunk as a literary genre. Pioneering steampunk authors K.W. Jeter, James Blaylock, and Tim Powers attended Cal State Fullerton in the 1970s, and Jeter would later coin the term "steampunk."
The listings below include local museums, eateries, retail locations and other attractions in the county. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks. See the Los Angeles and San Diego City Guides for other nearby locations.
