Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Tustin with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where Tustin is
Tustin sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: John Wayne / Orange County (~5 mi / 9 km). It's roughly 32 mi (51 km) from Downtown LA and 81 mi (130 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Farmers markets in Tustin
Old Town Tustin Certified Farmers' Market
40+ vendors with produce, honey, flowers, roasted corn, breads, and prepared foods in historic Old Town.
Downtown Tustin Saturday Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday market on El Camino Real with produce and family-friendly food.
Local restaurants in Tustin
Roma d'Italia
OC's oldest family-owned Italian restaurant — the Corea family's recipes in Old Town Tustin since 1961.
The Poke Co.
Build-your-own poke bowls let picky kids pick exactly what they want — fresh, fast, and customizable.
American Grub
Chef-run family spot serving burgers, gyros, and sandwiches with a twist.
The Original Taco Factory
Home of original tacos al carbon, plus chilaquiles and Mexican breakfast.
El Buen Sabor
Family-owned spot with everything made in-house, Guerrero-style flavors.
Toast Kitchen & Bakery
Specialty coffee shop with house pastries, biscuit sandwiches, and toasts.
Cream Pan
Japanese-French bakery famous for its strawberry croissants.
Eat Fantastic
Family-run spot crafting from-scratch burgers and breakfast with fresh local ingredients.
Bagel Me!
Local favorite with 23 bagel flavors and tons of cream cheese options, a weekend-morning family staple.
India Kitchen
Neighborhood Indian spot serving classic curries, tandoori, and naan, popular for casual family dinners.
Local shops in Tustin
Arvida Book Co.
Woman-owned indie with new, vintage, and upcycled books plus local handmade gifts.
Morning Lavender
Feminine clothing boutique paired with an Instagram-famous cafe and tea house.
Sundance Thrift Shop
Thoughtfully curated vintage clothing, accessories, and home decor, boutique-style.
Mrs. B's Consignments
Family-owned antique and consignment store since 1999, from furniture to vintage jewelry.
Seasonal & outdoors near Tustin
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Tustin.
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