Guidebook for Brea
Food Scene
Starbucks
101 W Imperial HwyWithin walking distance.
Casual atmosphere for health-focussed Mediterranean quick eats including lamb kabob & roast chicken.
Olive Pit Mediterranean Grill
240 South Brea BoulevardCasual atmosphere for health-focussed Mediterranean quick eats including lamb kabob & roast chicken.
Chain serving signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in dinerlike digs.
51 residents recomanen
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln AveChain serving signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in dinerlike digs.
Traditional steakhouse & Sunday brunch spot with rustic decor & panoramic views of Orange County.
14 residents recomanen
Orange County Mining Co
10000 S Crawford Canyon RdTraditional steakhouse & Sunday brunch spot with rustic decor & panoramic views of Orange County.
Hilltop manor restaurant turning out prime rib, yorkshire pudding & more with sweeping city views.
24 residents recomanen
Summit House Restaurant
2000 E Bastanchury RdHilltop manor restaurant turning out prime rib, yorkshire pudding & more with sweeping city views.
Parks & Nature
Secluded lake with geese and ducks. Locals walk, jog, run, and bike around the lake for exercise and for the beautiful scenery.
20 residents recomanen
Tri-City Park
2301 N Kraemer BlvdSecluded lake with geese and ducks. Locals walk, jog, run, and bike around the lake for exercise and for the beautiful scenery.
A short drive north, and you feel as though you're out in the country. Beautiful area to walk and enjoy the wildlife. you'll forget your even in the city.
8 residents recomanen
Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center
4500 Carbon Canyon RdA short drive north, and you feel as though you're out in the country. Beautiful area to walk and enjoy the wildlife. you'll forget your even in the city.
Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.
23 residents recomanen
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
4442 Carbon Canyon RdSprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.
8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.
54 residents recomanen
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Rd8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.
Shopping
I was a Senior in High School when the Brea Mall first opened it's doors. We watched as they tore down beautiful orange groves to construct the mall. It has changed so much since it's opening, it not even the same. It is "The" place in Northern Orange County to shop.
141 residents recomanen
Brea Mall
1065 Brea MallI was a Senior in High School when the Brea Mall first opened it's doors. We watched as they tore down beautiful orange groves to construct the mall. It has changed so much since it's opening, it not even the same. It is "The" place in Northern Orange County to shop.
Conveniently close with hours from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. So incredibly close, it's silly not to shop there. One of the most frequented stores I go to.
13 residents recomanen
Walmart
2300 N Tustin StConveniently close with hours from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. So incredibly close, it's silly not to shop there. One of the most frequented stores I go to.
Extremely close for emergency hardware needs. Doesn't have the selection I like, but really useful for others. I prefer Osh Hardware. Their specials are amazing and if you join their club, you get coupons!
The Home Depot
2455 E Imperial HwyExtremely close for emergency hardware needs. Doesn't have the selection I like, but really useful for others. I prefer Osh Hardware. Their specials are amazing and if you join their club, you get coupons!
Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
9 residents recomanen
IKEA
848 S Barranca AveScandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
Arts & Culture
Richard Nixon's was born and laid to rest there. The most charming is that the little home he was born in, has been restored and is just so amazing. Well worth visiting.
77 residents recomanen
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda BlvdRichard Nixon's was born and laid to rest there. The most charming is that the little home he was born in, has been restored and is just so amazing. Well worth visiting.
Located on the Cal State University Campus, the arboretum is beautiful. It is the home of the Heritage House, a historical building moved there from it's original location in Fullerton. It also has the most amazing array of plants to purchase and all sorts of workshops. Well worth the visit.
58 residents recomanen
Arboretum de Fullerton
1900 Associated RdLocated on the Cal State University Campus, the arboretum is beautiful. It is the home of the Heritage House, a historical building moved there from it's original location in Fullerton. It also has the most amazing array of plants to purchase and all sorts of workshops. Well worth the visit.
Olinda Oil Museum & Trail
4025 E Santa Fe RdGreat for the weekend or weekday hike.
Mansion-turned-museum & national historic landmark offering exhibits, performances & classes.
10 residents recomanen
Muckenthaler Art and Cultural Center
1201 W Malvern AveMansion-turned-museum & national historic landmark offering exhibits, performances & classes.
Educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs.
159 residents recomanen
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StEducational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs.
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
999 residents recomanen
Huntington Library Art Collections i Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdExpansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
Three generations of my family graduated here. My mother, myself, and my daughter, just this last May 2017.
36 residents recomanen
California State University Fullerton
800 N State College BlvdThree generations of my family graduated here. My mother, myself, and my daughter, just this last May 2017.
Entertainment & Activities
Anaheim Angels. If you love baseball, the Stadium is just a hop, skip, and a jump away!
478 residents recomanen
Estadi Angel de Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayAnaheim Angels. If you love baseball, the Stadium is just a hop, skip, and a jump away!
If it's Hockey season, you might just want to catch a game. Directly across from the Angel Stadium, it's just a hop, skip, and a jump away!
246 residents recomanen
Honda Center
2695 E Katella AveIf it's Hockey season, you might just want to catch a game. Directly across from the Angel Stadium, it's just a hop, skip, and a jump away!
I've lived here my entire life, yet only visited the park a handful of times. Just minutes away is a land where many just dream of. Enjoy!
3085 residents recomanen
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrI've lived here my entire life, yet only visited the park a handful of times. Just minutes away is a land where many just dream of. Enjoy!
Lowest rates are always available online. Walk up or phone reservations are subject to higher prices than what is posted online.
Birch Hills Golf Course
2250 E Birch StLowest rates are always available online. Walk up or phone reservations are subject to higher prices than what is posted online.
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
39 residents recomanen
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1301 Kellogg DrChain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.
14 residents recomanen
Camelot Golfland
3200 E Carpenter AveAmusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.
Our mission is to provide unparalled service in a world class venue. We invite you to come and experience the Anaheim Convention Center for yourself.
177 residents recomanen
Centre de Convencions d'Anaheim - Sala D
800 W Katella AveOur mission is to provide unparalled service in a world class venue. We invite you to come and experience the Anaheim Convention Center for yourself.
Center for public ice skating, skating competitions, minor league hockey games & classes.
11 residents recomanen
The Rinks - Anaheim ICE
300 W Lincoln AveCenter for public ice skating, skating competitions, minor league hockey games & classes.
Zoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.
83 residents recomanen
Zoo de Santa Ana al parc Prentice
1801 E Chestnut AveZoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.
Indoor education & entertainment center housing exotic & rare reptiles, with hands-on opportunities.
El Zoo dels Rèptils
18818 Brookhurst StIndoor education & entertainment center housing exotic & rare reptiles, with hands-on opportunities.
Classic theme park boasts fast rides, old-fashioned charm & famous fried chicken.
1145 residents recomanen
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdClassic theme park boasts fast rides, old-fashioned charm & famous fried chicken.
Large, popular water park with dozens of slides & attractions, plus an area for tots & a sand beach.
37 residents recomanen
Raging Waters Drive
Raging Waters DriveLarge, popular water park with dozens of slides & attractions, plus an area for tots & a sand beach.
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market.
575 residents recomanen
Estadi Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrArena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market.
The OC Fair & Event Center is a 150-acre event venue in Costa Mesa, California. The site hosts over 150 events attracting 4.3 million visitors annually, and is home to the Orange County Fair
52 residents recomanen
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrThe OC Fair & Event Center is a 150-acre event venue in Costa Mesa, California. The site hosts over 150 events attracting 4.3 million visitors annually, and is home to the Orange County Fair
Nostalgic mini amusement park with ocean views and attractions like bumper cars & carnival games.
114 residents recomanen
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveNostalgic mini amusement park with ocean views and attractions like bumper cars & carnival games.
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
191 residents recomanen
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7662 Beach Blvd
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
Experience the magic of flight as you take a trip back in time in our Beech Super 18 airliner to when flying was as much about enjoying the journey as it was about arriving at your destination in style. Enjoy the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane around Los Angeles and Orange County, in our Waco, for a vintage flying experience for 2 passengers. Feel the rush of flying one of our world-class aerobatic stunt planes, hand's-on, for the thrill of a lifetime. At SkyThrills & Blackstone Airways, you truly can have it all.
SkyThrills!
3355 Ike Jones RdExperience the magic of flight as you take a trip back in time in our Beech Super 18 airliner to when flying was as much about enjoying the journey as it was about arriving at your destination in style. Enjoy the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane around Los Angeles and Orange County, in our Waco, for a vintage flying experience for 2 passengers. Feel the rush of flying one of our world-class aerobatic stunt planes, hand's-on, for the thrill of a lifetime. At SkyThrills & Blackstone Airways, you truly can have it all.
We love to fly. We believe that there is no more exciting and fun way to see LA, so if you are making plans to see Southern California only to find packed freeways and long drives? Wish you could fly above it all? We offer breathtaking panoramic views from the comfort of a stable, modern, and air conditioned helicopter....
Anaheim Helicopters LLC
We love to fly. We believe that there is no more exciting and fun way to see LA, so if you are making plans to see Southern California only to find packed freeways and long drives? Wish you could fly above it all? We offer breathtaking panoramic views from the comfort of a stable, modern, and air conditioned helicopter....
Essentials
Within walking distance, Stater Brothers does have good weekly sales. It's very close, but I shy away from items not on sale. I watch their ads very closely for items I like to stock up on.
8 residents recomanen
Stater Bros. Markets
18527 Yorba Linda BlvdWithin walking distance, Stater Brothers does have good weekly sales. It's very close, but I shy away from items not on sale. I watch their ads very closely for items I like to stock up on.
Brand new! Just open not more than a year ago. Literally, just across the street. Although I've never been, I've heard it is amazing. I've also heard it is EXPENSIVE! Not within my budget, but I should still check it out.
16 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
3301 E Imperial HwyBrand new! Just open not more than a year ago. Literally, just across the street. Although I've never been, I've heard it is amazing. I've also heard it is EXPENSIVE! Not within my budget, but I should still check it out.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
1699 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Our full-service Emergency Department offers 24/7 treatment of conditions ranging from sore throats to more severe injuries.
Placentia-Linda Hospital: Emergency Room
1301 N Rose DrOur full-service Emergency Department offers 24/7 treatment of conditions ranging from sore throats to more severe injuries.
St. Jude Medical Center has joined an elite group of hospitals certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.
7 residents recomanen
Saint Jude Medical Center Cd
2141 N Harbor BlvdSt. Jude Medical Center has joined an elite group of hospitals certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Drinks & Nightlife
Canyon Inn
6821 Fairlynn Blvd
Relaxed sports bar with DJs, local bands & karaoke plus pub grub & drink specials.
Chill watering hole with peanut shells on the floor dishes up comfort food plus a variety of brews.
24 residents recomanen
Heroes Bar & Grill
125 W Santa Fe AveChill watering hole with peanut shells on the floor dishes up comfort food plus a variety of brews.
This cozy tavern adorned with sports memorabilia offers pub eats, a billiard table, TVs & drinks.
6 residents recomanen
Brian's Original Sports Bar
1944 N Placentia AveThis cozy tavern adorned with sports memorabilia offers pub eats, a billiard table, TVs & drinks.
Group Therapy
1265 E Imperial HwyGood place to just chill and have a beer.