Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Fullerton with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where Fullerton is
Fullerton sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~14 mi / 22 km). It's roughly 22 mi (36 km) from Downtown LA and 91 mi (147 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.
Farmers markets in Fullerton
Fullerton Certified Farmers' Market
Year-round morning market at Independence Park with produce, flowers, and prepared foods.
Fullerton Free Certified Farmers' Market
Friendly neighborhood Saturday market with seasonal produce and hot food, easy for families.
Local restaurants in Fullerton
Miss Donuts & Bagel
Local 24-hour donut-and-bagel shop with breakfast sandwiches.
Donut Star
Around-the-clock independent donut shop on Yorba Linda Blvd.
Kimmie's Coffee Cup
Family-owned since 2001 diner with hearty Southern-comfort breakfasts.
Taqueria de Anda
OC family-owned taqueria since the '90s serving finely-chopped carne asada street tacos 24 hours.
Golden Ox Burger
Old-school mom-and-pop burger stand and one of OC's best-loved classic griddle spots.
Heroes
Downtown Fullerton flagship pub-restaurant with a huge menu and loyal local crowd, fun for family dinners.
Local shops in Fullerton
Half Off Books
Cozy independent used bookstore in Downtown Fullerton with rare and out-of-print titles.
Aladdin Books
General used bookstore founded 1982 with a strong film and movie-book emphasis.
Stitch & Feather
Downtown Fullerton women's boutique with a laid-back, polished SoCal clothing mix.
The Potting Shed
Home-and-garden boutique with indoor plants, handmade planters, and garden decor.
The Brick Basement
Downtown Fullerton vintage mall (1998) with ~35 dealers of antiques and one-of-a-kind finds.
Mustard Market
Downtown Fullerton vintage and secondhand shop refurbishing furniture and stocking housewares.
White Rabbit Records
All-genre vinyl, tape, and CD shop with rare, new, and used records plus posters.
Allison's Goods
Downtown Fullerton maker of cruelty-free, hand-poured vegan soy candles in recycled glass.
Stray Cat Vintage & Costumes
Long-running vintage and costume clothing shop on Harbor Blvd.
Past Times Collectibles
Independent shop packed with sports memorabilia, cards, and nostalgic collectibles.
Seasonal & outdoors near Fullerton
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Fullerton.
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