Where is Fullerton, California, USA?

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Where is Fullerton Located? - Fullerton is a city located in the Orange County of California, United States. Fullerton lies between 39.0130 Degrees North latitudes and 104.7008 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fullerton, California

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Where is Fullerton Located?

Fullerton is a city located in the Orange County of California, United States. Fullerton lies between 39.0130 Degrees North latitudes and 104.7008 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fullerton city is 143617 people and the city has a total area of 22.43 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fullerton City Facts California

CityFullerton
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
CountyOrange County
Founded1887
IncorporatedFebruary 15, 1904
Named AfterGeorge H. Fullerton (railroad executive)
NicknameThe Education Community
Population (2025 estimate)143,000
Total Area22.4 square miles
Elevation163 feet
Time ZonePacific Time (PT), UTC −8 (Standard), UTC −7 (Daylight Saving)
Latitude33.87° N
Longitude117.92° W
Coordinates33.87°N, 117.92°W
ZIP Codes92831, 92832, 92833, 92835
Area Codes714, 657
Official LanguageEnglish
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
Major UniversityCalifornia State University, Fullerton
Known ForHigher education, historic downtown, cultural attractions
ClimateMediterranean climate
Nearby CitiesAnaheim, Brea, Placentia, Buena Park
Main AttractionsDowntown Fullerton, Arboretum at CSUF, Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Official Websitehttps://www.cityoffullerton.com

Nearby Cities to Fullerton, California

  • Anaheim, California - South - 4 mi
  • Placentia, California - East - 3 mi
  • Brea, California - North - 5 mi
  • La Habra, California - Northwest - 5 mi
  • Buena Park, California - West - 5 mi
  • Yorba Linda, California - East - 8 mi
  • Orange, California - Southeast - 9 mi
  • Cerritos, California - West - 10 mi
  • Whittier, California - Northwest - 11 mi
  • Santa Ana, California - South - 16 mi

Driving Distances from Fullerton, California

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PlacentiaCalifornia38 minutes
AnaheimCalifornia410 minutes
BreaCalifornia512 minutes
La HabraCalifornia512 minutes
Buena ParkCalifornia512 minutes
Yorba LindaCalifornia815 minutes
OrangeCalifornia918 minutes
CerritosCalifornia1020 minutes
WhittierCalifornia1122 minutes
Santa AnaCalifornia1625 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Fullerton, California

ModeDetails
Airport NameFullerton Municipal Airport
IATA CodeFUL
PortPort of Long Beach (nearby)
Major HighwaysState Route 91, State Route 57, Interstate 5 (nearby), State Route 90 (Imperial Highway)
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink (Fullerton Transportation Center)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceOrange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
  • State Route 91 (Riverside Freeway) connects Fullerton with Los Angeles, Riverside, and eastern Orange County.
  • State Route 57 (Orange Freeway) provides direct access to Brea, Anaheim, Pomona, and Interstate 10.
  • Interstate 5, located just west of the city, links Fullerton with downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
  • Imperial Highway (State Route 90) serves as a major east-west arterial connecting Fullerton with La Habra and Yorba Linda.

What are top Places to Visit in Fullerton, California

Landmark NameType
Fullerton ArboretumBotanical Garden
Muckenthaler Cultural CenterCultural Center
Downtown FullertonEntertainment District
Craig Regional ParkRegional Park
Laguna Lake ParkCity Park
Fullerton Museum CenterMuseum
Hillcrest ParkHistoric Park
Ralph B. Clark Regional ParkRegional Park
Disneyland ParkTheme Park
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Fullerton, California

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
California State University, FullertonPublicUniversityComprehensive research and business programs
Fullerton CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOne of California's oldest community colleges
Hope International UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian liberal arts education
Marshall B. Ketchum UniversityPrivateUniversityOptometry and health sciences
Fullerton Joint Union High School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic secondary education

Waterbodies in Fullerton, California

Brea Creek, Fullerton Creek, Laguna Lake, Carbon Creek, Santa Ana River, Coyote Creek, Anaheim Channel, Santiago Creek

Golf Courses in Fullerton, California

Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton Golf Course, Los Coyotes Country Club, Brea Creek Golf Course, Birch Hills Golf Course, Dad Miller Golf Course

Fullerton, California — Key Historical Facts

  • Fullerton was founded in 1887 during the expansion of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway across Southern California.
  • The city became one of Orange County's leading agricultural centers, producing large quantities of oranges, walnuts, and avocados during the early twentieth century.
  • Discovery of oil in the late 1800s helped fuel rapid economic growth and transformed Fullerton into an important industrial community.
  • The establishment of Fullerton College in 1913 and California State University, Fullerton in 1957 made the city a major educational center in Southern California.
  • Today, Fullerton is known for its vibrant downtown, higher education institutions, cultural attractions, extensive park system, and strong business community.

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