Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Buena Park with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where Buena Park is
Buena Park sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~9 mi / 15 km). It's roughly 19 mi (31 km) from Downtown LA and 93 mi (150 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
Visiting? See SoCal at a glance, getting around and which airport.
Things to do in Buena Park
Farmers markets in Buena Park
Buena Park Certified Farmers' Market
Year-round Saturday market with produce, flowers, and hot food.
Local restaurants in Buena Park
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant
An OC original since 1934 next to Knott's Berry Farm, serving family-style fried chicken in a roomy, kid-welcoming hall.
Athenian Burger
Family-owned burger-and-breakfast-burrito stand with a loyal local following.
SUP Noodle Bar
Chef-driven Vietnamese pho spot with signature braised beef-rib broth.
Pho House
Independent Vietnamese on Beach Blvd serving big bowls of pho to share.
Misoolkwan
Korean pub-style eatery with pancakes, fried chicken, and shareable plates.
Local shops in Buena Park
illo
Thoughtfully curated home-decor shop with kitchenware, candles, and lamps inside The Source.
Sora Gumi
Indie artist marketplace with fanmade and official anime and game merch plus local art.
Show King
Independent jewelry and accessories store with a K-pop album and photocard section.
Primrose
Small women's apparel boutique carrying designer-style jeans and tops.
Seasonal & outdoors near Buena Park
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Buena Park.
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