Frozen Treats

Ice cream is always a good idea, but it’s especially soul-satisfying when the weather gets hot. One of the best summer activities in Fullerton is to support a local business and get a tasty treat at the same time at one of the area’s local frozen treat places!

Dzert

Enjoy a healthy “shaved snow and drink” at 5238 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park. Some options include

• brown sugar boba snow,
• strawberry lemonade, and
• choc-o-razz ice cream.

Viiva

Get yourself a shaved snow, smoothies, or an iced tea (including Thai iced tea and green milk tea) at 4951 La Palma Avenue, Suite B, in La Palma. Some options include

• blueberry lemonade,
• Thai iced tea, and
• peach smoothies.

Rita’s of Brea

Shake things up with gelati, misto shakes, soft-serve custard, Italian ice, and frozen drinks at 649 Imperial Highway in Brea. Options include

• chocolate hazlenut cookie concrete,
• blendini (custard and Italian ice blended), and
• frozen drinks (Italian ice swirled into a drink).

Honeymee Buena Park

Honeymee is locally sourced, with ice cream made with California milk and natural honey. Visit them at 5231 Beach Boulevard B in Buena Park. Options include

• Honeymee (true milk ice cream with 100 percent natural honeycomb chip),
• matcha sweeties (ceremonial matcha true milk ice cream with drizzled natural raw honey), and
• yuzu milkshakes (true milk ice cream milkshakes with honey and premade yuzu concentrate).

Churned Creamery

Churned is always a great place for smoothies, ice cream, gelato, and bubble tea, sitting at 1331 W. Imperial Highway, Suite A, in  La Habra. Options include

• bubble waffles with taro ice cream,
• horchata milk tea, and
• mango smoothies.

Fairs and Markets

One of the best classic summer activities in Fullerton and the surrounding areas is visiting a fair or market, and there are plenty for you to check out this summer. Grab a couple of friends and enjoy some tasty treats and artisan-made crafts!

OC Fair

This year’s Orange County Fair will take place from July 15 through August 14. There will be shows at the Pacific Amphitheatre, including appearances by the Turtles and Trevor Noah; live music at The Hangar; and monster truck rallies at the Action Sports Arena. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 

626 Night Market: Orange County

Head over to the 626 Night Market, inspired by the night markets of Asia, on June 17, 18, or 19. You’ll see 200-plus local food, shopping, and arts vendors and enjoy live music, games, crafts, and other entertainment for all ages. The market is located at the OC Fair & Event Center on 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. 

Wednesday Certified Farmers’ Market

Ripe peaches, local honey, and freshly baked bread—the bright colors and delicious scents of local farmers markets give us life! Every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Wednesday Certified farmers Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, and more at the Fullerton Community Center on 340 W. Commonwealth Avenue.

Downtown Fullerton Market

The Downtown Fullerton Market is open on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is so much fun! There’s produce, craft creations, kids activities, and hot food from amazing local vendors. The market runs through August 25. Head over to the downtown plaza on 125 E. Wilshire Avenue to check it out!

Explore the City

Still looking for ideas for things to do around Fullerton? Here are a few other things you can do while wandering around the city:

• Head over to Laguna Lake! You can catch and release panfish or catfish, enjoy a walk around the lake, skip rocks, and then have lunch at a picnic bench with a view of the lake. As you’re fishing or walking, you can enjoy the beautiful, colorful ducks that hang out on the water.
• Fill your belly with delicious food at one of Fullerton’s downtown restaurants. Crepes Bonaparte serves French street-style savory and sweet crepes. Wahoo’s Fish Tacos serves crispy fish tacos, burritos, and a banzai bowl. And Heroes Bar & Grill serves roasted prime rib, burgers, and chicken sandwiches.
• Explore local history at the Fullerton Train Museum (open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to noon) and the Chapman Building , which was once “home to the Chapman/Wickett Department Store and was Orange County’s tallest building when it was constructed in 1923.”