Food scene
Best pour-over around! My favorite is the Philharmonic. They also have marvelous bags of beans to go.
7 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
520 N State College BlvdBest pour-over around! My favorite is the Philharmonic. They also have marvelous bags of beans to go.
Zombee Donuts
802 E Chapman AveCute themed sweets, and the best vegan donuts around!
Thai Table Restaurant
10509 Santa Gertrudes AveMy favorite Thai food in town, and nice ambiance for dining in as well.
Scrumptious mediterranean food and wonderful patio dining.
8 locals recommend
Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge
128 W Wilshire AveScrumptious mediterranean food and wonderful patio dining.
The absolute best in Italian fare to take home and nibble on, or create a feast with. Walking distance from Cathy's Cottage.
Claro's Italian Markets Inc
101 W Whittier BlvdThe absolute best in Italian fare to take home and nibble on, or create a feast with. Walking distance from Cathy's Cottage.
What a deli! I love the grab and go options at Mothers. They have a restaurant inside the store as well for super healthy fare. This is a vegan's grocery dream.
6 locals recommend
Mother's Market (Brea)
413 S Associated RdWhat a deli! I love the grab and go options at Mothers. They have a restaurant inside the store as well for super healthy fare. This is a vegan's grocery dream.
My local grocery store. Fantastic produce and great deals on all the treats you want. They have a sizable wine selection and great bulk bin options, too.
15 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
15801 Whittier BlvdMy local grocery store. Fantastic produce and great deals on all the treats you want. They have a sizable wine selection and great bulk bin options, too.
Craft Beer Kings
17701 Beach BoulevardCoolest brews in town, and not too far of a walk.
Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders
428 W Katella AveFantastic specialty drinks and relatively close by.
Walking into Northgate is a breath of fresh air. Check out the elaborate pastry selection!
Northgate Market
1305 W Whittier BlvdWalking into Northgate is a breath of fresh air. Check out the elaborate pastry selection!
Sweat it out!
I do Bikram yoga 4x a week and love it! Sylvia is my favorite teacher and the 9:30 a.m. community class Monday-Friday is only $10, plus mat and towel rental.
Bikram Yoga Hacienda Heights
Colima RoadI do Bikram yoga 4x a week and love it! Sylvia is my favorite teacher and the 9:30 a.m. community class Monday-Friday is only $10, plus mat and towel rental.
Neighborhoods
I lived in Fullerton for several years when I went to college. It is still as quaint as ever, with its brick masonry, lots of interesting boutique shops, restaurants and even a cute little museum. I recommend taking a stroll downtown.
22 locals recommend
Fullerton
I lived in Fullerton for several years when I went to college. It is still as quaint as ever, with its brick masonry, lots of interesting boutique shops, restaurants and even a cute little museum. I recommend taking a stroll downtown.
Brea has a certain charm, a nice movie theater and more upscale chain restaurants. The downtown area has gotten a face lift in recent years and seems to be a bit of a tourist attraction. Scope it out!
Brea
Brea has a certain charm, a nice movie theater and more upscale chain restaurants. The downtown area has gotten a face lift in recent years and seems to be a bit of a tourist attraction. Scope it out!
Uptown Whittier is full of surprises around every corner. It has a lot of shopping options, from antiques to records, great food, and nice streets for neighborhood strolling.
13 locals recommend
Whittier
Uptown Whittier is full of surprises around every corner. It has a lot of shopping options, from antiques to records, great food, and nice streets for neighborhood strolling.
Shopping
Antiquing for the nostalgic soul, within walking distance of Cathy's Cottage!
Magnolia Vintage Home & Gift
1241 E Whittier BlvdAntiquing for the nostalgic soul, within walking distance of Cathy's Cottage!
I love this shop and it's been a staple of Fullerton for me since I was in high school. Black Hole Records is attached next door. Bill runs that side of the shop, and he is a wealth of knowledge, most especially about British new wave and the like.
Stray Cat Vintage & Costumes
115 S Harbor BlvdI love this shop and it's been a staple of Fullerton for me since I was in high school. Black Hole Records is attached next door. Bill runs that side of the shop, and he is a wealth of knowledge, most especially about British new wave and the like.
The goth witch in me holds this shop very dear to my dark heart. Terri is the owner and she is a sweetheart. If you are in the market for some awesome incense, crystals, tarot cards, or goth clothing and accessories , this is a dream come true.
Ipso Facto
517 N Harbor BlvdThe goth witch in me holds this shop very dear to my dark heart. Terri is the owner and she is a sweetheart. If you are in the market for some awesome incense, crystals, tarot cards, or goth clothing and accessories , this is a dream come true.
This is the cutest shop - full of amazing candles, home decor, spa items and gifts, with a garden aesthetic. Definitely a must-visit and a very short walk from the house.
Through The Garden Gate
830 East Whittier BoulevardThis is the cutest shop - full of amazing candles, home decor, spa items and gifts, with a garden aesthetic. Definitely a must-visit and a very short walk from the house.
Self care
The best nail artists in the land and very sweet technicians. Worth the 15 minute drive for the experience.
VANA Nails Spa & Lashes
19818 Colima RdThe best nail artists in the land and very sweet technicians. Worth the 15 minute drive for the experience.