Swedish ConsulatesPlease see: Swedish Consulates in the United StatesSwedish ChurchThe Swedish Church in San Pedro is a Seamen's Church, but it caters to the spiritual needs of all Swedes in the GLA area. A broad spectrum of activities for young and old is arranged at the Church. Major Swedish holidays are celebrated at the Church such as the Swedish National Day, which is June 6, but is celebrated on the closest Sunday. Once a month, a Church service in Swedish is celebrated in San Francisco.> The Swedish ChurchSwedish-American OrganizationsThere is a large number of Swedish-American Organizations based in California, all catering to different interests. There are organizations for business/networking, for women or men, for cultural awareness and for the preservation of the Swedish heritage. For a list of organizations, please see: > Swedish-American Organizations
Swedish Shops and RestaurantsThe most famous store presenting Swedish products is of course IKEA; but there are several other Swedish stores in California, including delicatessens, bakeries and design stores. Gustaf Anders Restaurant at South Coast Plaza in Cost Mesa, for example, serves a Swedish cuisine and figures on the Los Angeles Magazine's list of the best restaurants in Southern California. For lists of Swedish shops, services, and restaurants in CA, please see> Shops & Services> Restaurants
Swedish Schools, Lawyers, Translators, Physicians etcFor information about authorized translators, Swedish schools in SoCal, Swedish-speaking lawyers and physicians, Swedish travel agents and Swedish newspapers, see> Swedish Schools & Swedish Classes> Lawyers> Translators
Internet Services for Swedes Living AbroadSeveral useful resources on the Internet – including e-shops with Swedish food and magazines – offer various services for Swedes living abroad:> Föreningen Svenskar i Världen, www.sviv.se> Utlandssvenskar.com> Karloskar.com> Svensk mat