Guidebook for Fullerton
Entertainment & Activities
Who doesn't love an amusement park? This is the blueprint for the rest that followed!
3085 residents recomanen
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWho doesn't love an amusement park? This is the blueprint for the rest that followed!
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdA cheaper alternative to Disneyland. Snoopy lives here.
Miles of sand beaches, perfect for spending the day at the beach with the family.
638 residents recomanen
Huntington Beach
Miles of sand beaches, perfect for spending the day at the beach with the family.
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StScience museum and playground. Great for kids!
Knights fighting on horseback while you eat chicken with your hands!
191 residents recomanen
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7662 Beach BlvdKnights fighting on horseback while you eat chicken with your hands!
Kidz Spot Inc.
1403 E Lambert RdIndoor fun playground for the little ones.
A fun way to spend the day. Near Los Angeles & Hollywood, there are rides, shows & plenty for the family to do! Located next to Universal City Walk.
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA fun way to spend the day. Near Los Angeles & Hollywood, there are rides, shows & plenty for the family to do! Located next to Universal City Walk.
Laguna Lake Park
341 W Hermosa DrA beautiful place to picnic and hike.
Have fun shooting the kids with laser guns! Or, let them burn energy running around shooting lasers at other kids.
Laser Quest
229 E Orangethorpe AveHave fun shooting the kids with laser guns! Or, let them burn energy running around shooting lasers at other kids.
If you are in town during July & August, see if the Orange County Fair is in town. Tons of family fun! If the fair isn't in town, there is a huge swap meet every weekend.
52 residents recomanen
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrIf you are in town during July & August, see if the Orange County Fair is in town. Tons of family fun! If the fair isn't in town, there is a huge swap meet every weekend.
Food Scene
Downtown Disney District
1580 Disneyland DrA plethora of restaurants and other entertaiment
The new hot spot in OC for food! A re-purposed building with open-air restaurants/bars. Check out Anaheim Brewery, the weekend Farmer's Market & there's even a speak-easy! (can you find Blind Rabbit?)
284 residents recomanen
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdThe new hot spot in OC for food! A re-purposed building with open-air restaurants/bars. Check out Anaheim Brewery, the weekend Farmer's Market & there's even a speak-easy! (can you find Blind Rabbit?)
A SoCal classic. Affordable Italian food and cocktails, located next to Fullerton Transportation Center.
12 residents recomanen
The Old Spaghetti Factory
110 E Santa Fe AveA SoCal classic. Affordable Italian food and cocktails, located next to Fullerton Transportation Center.
Great steakhouse with an extensive menu for food and drinks. In the heart of Downtown Fullerton.
11 residents recomanen
Stubrik's Steakhouse
118 E Commonwealth AveGreat steakhouse with an extensive menu for food and drinks. In the heart of Downtown Fullerton.
Great soul food located in the touristy area of Downtown Disney.
6 residents recomanen
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
1590 Disneyland DrGreat soul food located in the touristy area of Downtown Disney.
Located at the Anaheim Packing District, these are some of the best gourmet burgers around. $$
14 residents recomanen
Umami Burger Anaheim
338 S Anaheim BlvdLocated at the Anaheim Packing District, these are some of the best gourmet burgers around. $$
Great bakery offering unique pastries, cupcakes, cakes, pies, cookies, coffee & a lunch menu. Large area to relax or bring your laptop. Free WiFi.
Bolu Bakery
101 North Harbor BoulevardGreat bakery offering unique pastries, cupcakes, cakes, pies, cookies, coffee & a lunch menu. Large area to relax or bring your laptop. Free WiFi.
Lively Japanese teppanyaki grill style restaurant (think Benihana's) and sushi bar. Fantastic brunch! Great for the whole family.
12 residents recomanen
Chomp Rockin'
181 E Commonwealth AveLively Japanese teppanyaki grill style restaurant (think Benihana's) and sushi bar. Fantastic brunch! Great for the whole family.
Rutabegorz
211 N Pomona AveHealthy eating. Vegans and vegetarians LOVE this restaurant!
Roman Cucina
211 N Harbor BlvdVery good Italian food
Authentic Mexican food. Great craft cocktails. Wonderful for brunch!
11 residents recomanen
Matador Cantina
111 N Harbor BlvdAuthentic Mexican food. Great craft cocktails. Wonderful for brunch!
Authentic, very affordable, great Mexican food. If you're unfamiliar with SoCal's FANTASTIC Mexican food, come here! Nothing fancy, just wonderfully cooked food.
Taqueria De Anda
1029 E 4th StAuthentic, very affordable, great Mexican food. If you're unfamiliar with SoCal's FANTASTIC Mexican food, come here! Nothing fancy, just wonderfully cooked food.
Lunch counter-type service (open for dinner too). Very good Chinese food. Quick service too! Also great for take out if you don't feel like cooking.
KPB Asian Bistro
233 N Euclid StLunch counter-type service (open for dinner too). Very good Chinese food. Quick service too! Also great for take out if you don't feel like cooking.
Sushi Joint
6320 San Fernando RdAuthentic, tasty, Japanese food and sushi bar.
You can't visit California without trying a world-famous In-n-Out burger! Google Anthony Bordaine's Youtube review of their cheeseburgers to hear why you must try one.
50 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
600 S Brookhurst StYou can't visit California without trying a world-famous In-n-Out burger! Google Anthony Bordaine's Youtube review of their cheeseburgers to hear why you must try one.
Kid-friendly, affordable dining. Quality burgers, fries, shakes and other hot sandwiches.
69 residents recomanen
The Habit Burger Grill
2777 N Main StKid-friendly, affordable dining. Quality burgers, fries, shakes and other hot sandwiches.
Burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, wings, beer garden, fusion foods... you name it, they've got it & it's great!
Pie Dog
Burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, wings, beer garden, fusion foods... you name it, they've got it & it's great!
Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana
101 N Harbor BlvdGourmet pizzas and creative desserts.
Quality pizza delivery, if you don't want to cook or leave the comforts of the vacation home.
Combo's Pizza
757 W Commonwealth AveQuality pizza delivery, if you don't want to cook or leave the comforts of the vacation home.
Upscale steakhouse. Great food, cocktails and beautiful evening views. $$$
24 residents recomanen
Summit House Restaurant
2000 E Bastanchury RdUpscale steakhouse. Great food, cocktails and beautiful evening views. $$$
Great, family-friendly, breakfast! Very large portions. An omelet with pancakes (the omelets come with pancakes) easily feeds 2 adults.
51 residents recomanen
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln AveGreat, family-friendly, breakfast! Very large portions. An omelet with pancakes (the omelets come with pancakes) easily feeds 2 adults.
Open LATE! Great coffee, tea, pastries and baked goods. Open until 2 a.m.
11 residents recomanen
The Night Owl
200 N Harbor BlvdOpen LATE! Great coffee, tea, pastries and baked goods. Open until 2 a.m.
Green Bliss - The Cafe
305 N Harbor BlvdGreat coffee, tea and vegan/vegetarian food!
Leave your diet at home. Scrumptious chicken and waffles served here, along with great soul food.
116 residents recomanen
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdLeave your diet at home. Scrumptious chicken and waffles served here, along with great soul food.
A wonderful steakhouse with outstanding evening views. Great happy hour too! $$$
69 residents recomanen
Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveA wonderful steakhouse with outstanding evening views. Great happy hour too! $$$
A Southern California classic. Fresh seafood. No reservations, so get there early to avoid the wait.
43 residents recomanen
The Crab Cooker
2200 Newport BlvdA Southern California classic. Fresh seafood. No reservations, so get there early to avoid the wait.
Sightseeing
More beaches, surfing, restaurants, bars. upscale shopping and tons of sightseeing!
580 residents recomanen
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrMore beaches, surfing, restaurants, bars. upscale shopping and tons of sightseeing!
A great area to bring the family for some ocean sightseeing, shopping or dining.
167 residents recomanen
Dana Point Harbor
A great area to bring the family for some ocean sightseeing, shopping or dining.
Lots of restaurants, shops and movie theaters. Great for a night out or for the whole family.
148 residents recomanen
Anaheim GardenWalk
400 Disney WayLots of restaurants, shops and movie theaters. Great for a night out or for the whole family.
Beautiful, relaxing park and gardens. Perfect for strolling.
58 residents recomanen
Arboretum de Fullerton
1900 Associated RdBeautiful, relaxing park and gardens. Perfect for strolling.
The TOP amusement park in SoCal for adults and teens. They have the best coasters in SoCal, hands down.
716 residents recomanen
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyThe TOP amusement park in SoCal for adults and teens. They have the best coasters in SoCal, hands down.
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayA beautiful seaside park that is perfect for hiking.
Art, beaches, restaurants, plays, theaters, bars, the list goes on & on. The beaches are great for the kids! Lots of creatures to discover in the rocks!
845 residents recomanen
Laguna Beach
Art, beaches, restaurants, plays, theaters, bars, the list goes on & on. The beaches are great for the kids! Lots of creatures to discover in the rocks!
A fun day trip wine tasting in Temecula Valley is something you won't forget! Well, maybe depending on your wine consumption. Local bus/limo services are available for tours.
Temecula Valley Winegrowers Assoc.
A fun day trip wine tasting in Temecula Valley is something you won't forget! Well, maybe depending on your wine consumption. Local bus/limo services are available for tours.
A quaint museum with a rotation of art and artifacts. Check their website to see what is on display.
154 residents recomanen
Museu Bowers
2002 N Main StA quaint museum with a rotation of art and artifacts. Check their website to see what is on display.
Movies, quick eateries to 5-star restaurants (Del Frisco's Grille opened recently), outdoor shopping mall, giant ferris wheel, carousel, outdoor ice rink in winter. Irvine Spectrum has a lot to offer!
554 residents recomanen
Irvine Spectrum Center
Movies, quick eateries to 5-star restaurants (Del Frisco's Grille opened recently), outdoor shopping mall, giant ferris wheel, carousel, outdoor ice rink in winter. Irvine Spectrum has a lot to offer!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the local craft breweries offering beers, ales and lagers brewed on-site. They serve beer flights and will fill a growler for you to take home!
20 residents recomanen
Bootlegger’s Brewery Tasting Room
130 S Highland AveOne of the local craft breweries offering beers, ales and lagers brewed on-site. They serve beer flights and will fill a growler for you to take home!
A great local gastropub featuring craft beers and whisky. The menu is a unique twist on typical bar fare.
17 residents recomanen
Hopscotch Craft Beer and Whiskey
136 E Commonwealth AveA great local gastropub featuring craft beers and whisky. The menu is a unique twist on typical bar fare.
Japanese-style karaoke club with private karaoke rooms. They also have a full bar & offer a full Japanese menu for appetizers or dinner.
The Ziller
1050 W Valencia DrJapanese-style karaoke club with private karaoke rooms. They also have a full bar & offer a full Japanese menu for appetizers or dinner.
Wine bar located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton that offers wine & beer. Small plates and dessert menu.
16 residents recomanen
The Twisted Vine
127 W Commonwealth AveWine bar located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton that offers wine & beer. Small plates and dessert menu.
A modern day speakeasy located inside Anaheim Packing District. Can you find the iron bunny which is the hidden door handle? Reservations for dinner required.
25 residents recomanen
The Blind Rabbit
440 S Anaheim BlvdA modern day speakeasy located inside Anaheim Packing District. Can you find the iron bunny which is the hidden door handle? Reservations for dinner required.
Ziings Bistro & Bar
209 N Harbor BlvdFun dance club with an Asian-fusion menu. Open mic night during the week.
Wine bar, offering wine flights and also draft beers. The unique wine bottle labels feature pin-up models. Too cool.
Vino Nostra
123 E Commonwealth AveWine bar, offering wine flights and also draft beers. The unique wine bottle labels feature pin-up models. Too cool.
Great selection of beers and gastropub fare. Good happy hour prices. As with all of the bar recommendations, please use a driving service or taxi. There are sobriety checkpoints that often take place.
The Pint House
136 West Wilshire AvenueGreat selection of beers and gastropub fare. Good happy hour prices. As with all of the bar recommendations, please use a driving service or taxi. There are sobriety checkpoints that often take place.
Unique, subterranean bar with a kitchen. Unique craft cocktails are abundant here and tasty. The desserts are great. $$$
28 residents recomanen
The Cellar Restaurant
305 N Harbor BlvdUnique, subterranean bar with a kitchen. Unique craft cocktails are abundant here and tasty. The desserts are great. $$$
Authentic British pub fare & lively evening atmosphere. As with all of the bar recommendations, please use a driving service or taxi. There are sobriety checkpoints that often take place randomly.
12 residents recomanen
The Olde Ship
709 N Harbor BlvdAuthentic British pub fare & lively evening atmosphere. As with all of the bar recommendations, please use a driving service or taxi. There are sobriety checkpoints that often take place randomly.
Sunset Lounge
1043 W Orangethorpe AveCheap drinks. Fun karaoke. Very relaxed atmosphere.
For craft beer connoisseurs only. Located in an industrial park near Anaheim Stadium. The beers they brew are great. Beer flights offered. Growlers filled & sold to take with you.
Noble Ale Works
1621 Sinclair StFor craft beer connoisseurs only. Located in an industrial park near Anaheim Stadium. The beers they brew are great. Beer flights offered. Growlers filled & sold to take with you.
Hookah bar that also has a kitchen. Pool tables, music and bar food. No alcohol.
Twilight Hookah Lounge
2142 E Orangethorpe AveHookah bar that also has a kitchen. Pool tables, music and bar food. No alcohol.
No food or alcohol. Also, no billiards like the other place has, but if you just want a nice hookah, this place is cheaper than Twilight.
THE CAVE HOOKAH LOUNGE
8873 N Brookhurst StNo food or alcohol. Also, no billiards like the other place has, but if you just want a nice hookah, this place is cheaper than Twilight.
Arts & Culture
Live music! Check the website for a list of who is playing. They have a full bar and restaurant too. Located at Downtown Disney.
56 residents recomanen
House of Blues
400 Disney WayLive music! Check the website for a list of who is playing. They have a full bar and restaurant too. Located at Downtown Disney.
Part of the world-famous Improv chain. Many famous comedians headline here. Check their website to see who's appearing.
22 residents recomanen
Club de comèdia Brea Improv
180 S Brea BlvdPart of the world-famous Improv chain. Many famous comedians headline here. Check their website to see who's appearing.
Quaint theater offering live plays and other performances. A great theater near the train station. Check their website for their calendar & tickets.
Fox Fullerton Theatre
510 N Harbor BlvdQuaint theater offering live plays and other performances. A great theater near the train station. Check their website for their calendar & tickets.
Luxury movie theater with full bar service! Large, comfortable seats with waitress service. Order food, concessions & cocktails from your seat!
UltraLuxe Cinemas
321 W Katella AveLuxury movie theater with full bar service! Large, comfortable seats with waitress service. Order food, concessions & cocktails from your seat!
If you are in town during the summer months, the Pageant of the Masters is a phenomenal way to spend the evening watching art come to life. Check their website for tickets.
113 residents recomanen
Festival d'Arts i Pagent dels Mestres
650 Laguna Canyon RdIf you are in town during the summer months, the Pageant of the Masters is a phenomenal way to spend the evening watching art come to life. Check their website for tickets.
Shopping
Els Outlets a Orange
20 City Blvd WOutlet shopping and restaurants.
Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Chanel, Bebe, Hermes, Armani, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo... so many upscale shops
790 residents recomanen
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StBloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Chanel, Bebe, Hermes, Armani, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo... so many upscale shops
Everything Else
Daredevils & adrenaline junkies, this is for you! Ride along in an airplane & do acrobatics. Simulated flights are also available, as well as sightseeing tours of SoCal.
SkyThrills!
3355 Ike Jones RdDaredevils & adrenaline junkies, this is for you! Ride along in an airplane & do acrobatics. Simulated flights are also available, as well as sightseeing tours of SoCal.