FULLERTON.
Historic downtown. College-town energy. Coffee in the morning. Trails in the afternoon. Live music and packed bars after dark. Fullerton knows how to keep the day going.
OLD BUILDINGS.
YOUNG ENERGY.
Fullerton mixes historic Orange County with a college town that refuses to go to bed early. Downtown is packed with restaurants, bars, coffee shops and music venues, while trails, museums and one of OC's best gardens wait just outside the nightlife.
START
DOWNTOWN.
Historic buildings, restaurants, bars, coffee, music and Metrolink all collide in Fullerton's most walkable district.
DOWNTOWN
FULLERTON
Park once and explore one of North OC's liveliest downtown districts on foot.
FULLERTON
STATION
One of the easiest OC downtowns to reach without driving. Step off the train and you're already there.
HILLCREST
PARK
Historic stonework, old trees, dramatic stairs and elevated views just north of downtown.
COME
HUNGRY.
Fullerton can go from old-school Italian to modern brunch, burgers, barbecue, craft beer and late-night food without leaving downtown.
SUMMIT
HOUSE
Fullerton's hilltop classic for prime rib, cocktails and a dinner that feels like an occasion.
ROMAN
CUCINA
Red-sauce Italian comfort, pasta and a lively downtown dinner atmosphere.
KENTRO
GREEK KITCHEN
Modern Greek plates, grilled meats, pita and an easy downtown lunch or dinner stop.
TURN IT
UP.
Fullerton has music in its DNA. Leo Fender built instruments here. Downtown stages still keep the amps on. Add college-town energy and the city rarely feels ready to call it a night.
HEAR
FULLERTON.
This is a city with legitimate music history. Go from local stages to museums and see why Fullerton has always been a little louder.
MUSIC
HISTORY
Explore Fullerton's connection to the instruments and sounds that helped shape modern music.
FULLERTON
MUSEUM CENTER
Exhibitions covering art, local history and the cultural stories behind the city.
LEO FENDER
STORY
Learn about Fullerton's connection to Leo Fender and the innovations that changed music forever.
CAFFEINE.
THEN GO.
College town plus walkable downtown means coffee isn't optional.
DRIPP
Specialty coffee in the middle of downtown — an easy first stop before walking the district.
MADE
COFFEE
Local coffee, espresso and a neighborhood feel for a slower Fullerton morning.
COFFEE
CRAWL
Start downtown and turn the morning into a tour of Fullerton's local coffee scene.
TITAN
COUNTRY.
CSUF brings students, athletics, performances and a distinctly college-town side to Fullerton.
CAL STATE
FULLERTON
Walk the campus, catch an event and see the university that helps keep Fullerton young.
TITAN
ATHLETICS
Check the schedule and catch the Titans in action.
COLLEGE OF
THE ARTS
Student and professional performances, exhibitions and creative work throughout the year.
26 ACRES.
THOUSANDS OF PLANTS.
Right beside Cal State Fullerton sits one of the city's best escapes: a botanical garden filled with trees, gardens, wildlife and enough shade to stay awhile.
GET
OUTSIDE.
Gardens, trails, historic buildings and quiet corners make the Arboretum one of Fullerton's essential stops.
FULLERTON
ARBORETUM
Wander gardens filled with plants from around the world on the edge of CSUF.
WALK THE
GARDENS
Take the long way through the collections and let the city disappear for a while.
HERITAGE
HOUSE
Add some local history to the garden walk with Fullerton's historic Heritage House.
TAKE THE
LONG WAY.
Fullerton's hills and trail network give the city a surprisingly outdoorsy side.
FULLERTON
LOOP
A well-known local loop connecting trails, neighborhoods and hills throughout Fullerton.
LAGUNA
LAKE
A relaxed lake surrounded by trails and open space on the north side of Fullerton.
CLIMB THE
STAIRS
Walk the historic stairs, explore the park and earn the view from the top.
DON'T GO
HOME YET.
This is where Fullerton separates itself from a lot of Orange County. Downtown actually gets louder after dinner.
CONTINENTAL
ROOM
An old-school downtown drinking spot with cocktails, music and serious Fullerton history.
NIGHT
DOWNTOWN
Dinner doesn't have to end the night. Downtown has plenty happening once the sun goes down.
BAR HOP
DOWNTOWN
Pick a starting point and walk. Downtown has enough options that the night doesn't need much planning.
DRINK
LOCAL
Keep the night local with beer from one of Fullerton's hometown breweries.
RAILROAD
ROOTS.
Fullerton grew around the railroad, agriculture and a downtown that still carries pieces of its early architecture. The trains never really left — and neither did the city's historic center.
MAKE A
FULL DAY.
Coffee. Downtown. Gardens. Trails. Museum. Dinner. Music. Fullerton can easily carry the entire day.
WALK
DOWNTOWN
Start with coffee and let Harbor Boulevard determine the rest of the morning.
WANDER THE
ARBORETUM
Slow everything down inside one of Fullerton's prettiest spaces.
VISIT THE
MUSEUM
Get the story behind the city before heading back outside.
HIT THE
TRAIL
See the side of Fullerton that doesn't involve a bar stool.
WALK
CAMPUS
Explore the university that gives Fullerton much of its college-town energy.
WALK THE
LAKE
Take a quiet lap before heading back toward downtown.
TAKE THE
TRAIN
Arrive in the middle of the action without worrying about parking.
STAY AFTER
DARK
Fullerton after dark is part of the experience. Don't leave immediately after dinner.
SEE YOU
IN FULLERTON.
Coffee first. Downtown next. Walk the Arboretum. Hit a trail. Grab dinner. Find some live music. Stay out later than you planned.