The city of Tustin lies in Orange County in California, and it is a part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Tustin enjoys a Meditteranean-style climate which makes it a preferred destination for European travelers. The northern part is mountainous while on the other sides, the city borders major US cities, thus offering the best of both worlds. Ideally, it is among the top 25 towns to live in the US. The climate, landscape and facilities, all contribute to making Tustin what it is today, a leading destination in the United States. Out of all the attractions in the city, we have shortlisted the best things to do in Tustin, California, on your next holiday. Scroll down to find out more.
1. Catch a concert at Peppertree Park
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Located in a prime venue in the centre of Old Town is the gorgeous Pepper Tree Park that lies on West First Street in Tustin. The park is a great place to relax and also listen to the bells of the nearby church. The park is quite famous and it is also known for hosting various events like birthdays, soccer and kids events. The lush greenery makes it a really nice place to hang out or practice your art.
Peppertree Park
Address: 230 W First St, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Peppertree Park
Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)
2. Admire Chemers Gallery
The chic Chemers Gallery displays fantastic artwork by contemporary artists of California. The display exhibits work of fine art, restoration, craft and jewellery and much more. There are also children’s book illustrations as well as a facility for custom framing and residential consulting for decorating your house. This is a nice place to acquaint yourself with arts if you have a love for it.
Chemers Gallery
Address: 17300 17th St G, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Chemers Gallery
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm (closed on sun)
Price: 10 USD
3. Tour the Old Town Tustin Home and Garden
Enjoy a stroll through old Tustin and view how homeowners have turned their vintage homes and gardens into modern day living spaces, and also maintained the old world charm. All the homes have a unique story and masterpiece decor and adorn artefacts owned by the families through time. Founded in 1976, the society is significant as it preserves the culture and heritage of old Tustin. You can also visit the associated museum from 9 am to 3 pm to have a glimpse of other collectables.
Old Town Tustin Home and Garden
Address: 225 W. Main St - between El Camino & B St.
Website: Old Town Tustin Home and Garden
Opening hours: 9am - 3pm (daily)
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4. Explore Marconi Automotive Museum
A nonprofit museum exhibiting luxury, rare and historic cars is located in the heart of Orange County and showcases around 70 plus cars including vintage and high-end sports cars. The museum exhibits an automobile collection and also offers a virtual tour. You can also book social and corporate events and fundraisers. Apparently, it has North America’s largest Ferrari collection. Also, check out cars driven by Dick Marconi as well as cars belonging to other famous celebrities and historical persons.
Marconi Automotive Museum
Address: 1302 Industrial Dr, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Marconi Automotive Museum
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Price: Donations accepted
5. Visit Cedar Grove Park
The famous picnic spot in Tustin and kids favourite Cedar Grove Park offers various play areas for kids as well as a fitness area for adults. The park is buzzing with the chirping of birds and it has space for a basketball court, picnic shelters, BBQ and an amphitheatre. There are swings, life-size frogs and other animals for kids to have fun. The place is decorated with a tree house theme, so you can enjoy a picnic, fairy-tale style, surrounded by real cedar grove. Some shade built in directly over the larger structure with opportunities to duck away from the sun throughout the area.
Cedar Grove Park
Address: 11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Cedar Grove Park
Opening hours: 9am - 7pm (daily)
Price: Free
6. Wander around Centennial Park
The Centennial Park lies in the Devonshire Ave neighbourhood in Tustin California and it is a perfect place to hang out with your friends or kids. You can engage in some performing arts while the kids have their best time on the playground. The park also has shaded picnic areas for your family Sunday picnics, apart from the barbecue area, basketball court and a large turf area. No wonder it is one of the liveliest places in the area and it’s always bustling.
Centennial Park
Address: 14722 Devonshire Ave, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Centennial Park
Opening hours: 6am - 8pm (daily)
Price: Free
7. Have fun at Bowlmor Lanes
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
A bar and bowling alley combined is the best thing you can ask for in a fun-filled evening with friends. You can eat, drink and party, with bowling and a lot of other sports and arcade games at Bowlmor Lanes. The alley is also open for special events, parties, and summer games for kids. Enjoy American classic food like delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries and a lot more, with the adrenaline and thrill of a game of bowling!
Bowlmor Lanes
Address: 2405 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Bowlmor Lanes
Opening hours: 11am - 12am (daily)
Price: 50 USD
8. Try a cocktail at Central Bar
Central Bar, located in the Union Market on Park Ave, is the best place for cocktails in Tustin. The place attracts some of the best crowds in town and offers a wide range of cocktails. You can try a cocktail from the menu or craft your own. The bar also organizes events all week, making it a hip and happening place to be in. You can also have a beer, wine, cocktails with all-natural and local ingredients, along with classic favourites for appetizers.
Central Bar
Address: 2493 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Central Bar
Opening hours: 12pm - 10pm (daily)
Price: 20 USD
9. Stroll through Citrus Ranch Park
Opened in 2010, Citrus Ranch Park is a scenic park with an aromatic and fresh lemon orchard. The park has a playground, gazebo, a turf area and barbecue area, which makes it a great hang-out place for a picnic with family or an outdoor brunch with friends. The hill-top gazebo offers breathtaking views of the mountains around it. You can drive your car there as there is on-site parking and a fantastic drive to the Portola Parkway where the park is found.
Citrus Ranch Park
Address: 2910 Portola Pkwy, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Citrus Ranch Park
Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)
10. Relax at Heritage Park
Heritage Park is a lovely shaded park in Tustin with a picnic area and tables, a basketball court and a playground for kids. The park ideally lies on Tustin Ranch road between Bryan Ave and Irvine Boulevard. The pretty park, shaded with lush greenery and sycamore trees, is a great place to relax and it is so quiet and covered that it can almost be missed! It is smaller compared to other parks and lies next to Tustin Marketplace.
Heritage Park
Address: 2350 Kinsman, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Heritage Park
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)
Price: Free
11. Dine at Roma D Italia
Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner at Roma D Italia restaurant. The outlet serves some of the best red sauce pasta in a casual, rustic space with an intimate stone patio. Savour fresh pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, spaghetti, calamari, and much more, with a refined selection of wines and cocktails to go with. This family-owned restaurant has been open for lunch and dinner since 1961. You can also enjoy meat, seafood or vegetarian dishes for dinner.
Roma D Italia
Address: 611 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Roma D Italia
Opening hours: 11am - 9:30pm (daily)
Price: 30 USD
12. Go to Chinmaya Mission
A non-profit organisation, Chinmaya Mission is where you can silently meditate or learn Indian languages and lessons of life under the esteemed yogi Swami Ishwarananda. The organisation also has special children’s programs that work for the benefit of the kids. You can join any of these programs if you wish to support their work. All the major Hindu festivals are also celebrated here apart from classes on Shrimad Bhagvat Gita and epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Chinmaya Mission
Address: 14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Chinmaya Mission
Opening hours: 8:30am - 12pm (daily)
Price: Donations accepted
13. Play tennis at Magnolia Tree Park
The Magnolia Tree Park is located on the lush Fig tree Drive in Tustin, with a playground for kids as well as sports grounds for adults. The simple yet beautiful park has a tennis court, basketball court and picnic shelter, which makes it an all in one park. You can come here with your friends and play these sports or practice your art. This is also a good place for families with kids as there is a nice picnic shelter.
Magnolia Tree Park
Address: 2274 Fig Tree Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
Website: Magnolia Tree Park
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)
Price: Free
14. Bring your kids to Victory Park
Inaugurated in 2015, the gorgeous victory park is a 4.7-acre area of lush greenery, located around Park Ave and Victory Road, from where it got its name. The park has a large turf area, pavilion and picnic shelters for great family time. The large interactive playground and a grassy play mound make it a great place for kids to hang-out. There’s a lovely lawn area as well with shaded cabanas where you can just relax. You can also come here for a picnic with your family at the picnic area with a barbecue grill.
Victory Park
Address: 3300 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Victory Park
Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)
Price: Free
15. Eat delicious cakes at Rutabegorz Restaurant
The Rutabegorz Restaurant is a small hippie diner serving comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant adorns a relaxed ambience and offers a menu comprising of healthy dishes made of chicken, turkey, tuna and deli meats since 1970. The restaurant was initially a cafe serving coffee and desserts but it is now known for unique healthy dishes. The menu also has a wide range of options for vegetarians and homemade desserts. A trendsetter in the community, the restaurant is a friendly place in the neighbourhood to enjoy your favourite dishes.
Rutabegorz Restaurant
Address: Address: 158 W Main St, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
Website: Rutabegorz Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 8pm (daily)
Price: 20 USD
16. Enjoy a casual meal at The Swinging Door Saloon
The casual American diner the Swinging Door Saloon is a budget-friendly neighbourhood spot for lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves American classics like Dbl Cheeseburger, turkey sandwich, veggie burger, roast beef sandwich, hot dogs, fresh dips, and much more. Every day has a speciality like chicken tacos, chilli fries, special sandwiches, etc. that adds a variety to your dining experience. You can visit with your family or friends for dinner.
The Swinging Door Saloon
Address: 355 El Camino Real, 92780 Tustin, California
Website: The Swinging Door Saloon
Opening hours: 11am - 2am (daily)
Price: 20 USD
17. Drink at Bar Louie - The District
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Located in the District at Tustin Legacy is the upscale Bar Louie, offering American grub, martinis & microbrews. This one-of-a-kind gastropub serves delectable fried calamari, shrimp tempura, loaded tots, Bavarian pretzels, crispy pot stickers and fresh dips, to go with your drinks and cocktails. Visit at happy hour to enjoy a range of cocktails at great prices. There are appetizers like flatbreads, burgers, salads, sandwiches, plates, desserts, etc. that you can order too. The bar also has a range of options for kids and vegetarians.
Bar Louie
Address: 2467 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Bar Louie
Opening hours: 11am - 2am (daily)
Price: 30 to 50 USD
18. Play golf at Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Visit the upscale Tustin Ranch in the city of Tustin and play a round of golf. Opened in 1986 by its parent company, Irvine Ranch, the Tustin Ranch was formerly a citrus ranch prior to the 1980s. Today, there are no citrus ranches but various streets are named after its components. Nearly all the communities within Tustin Ranch surround the Tustin Ranch Golf Course, an 18-hole championship level course that was named Orange County’s Finest Golf Course. The ranch administration also organises junior and adult gold programs and tournaments and events.
Tustin Ranch
Address: 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Website: Tustin Ranch
Opening hours: 6am - 8pm (daily)
Enjoy Tustin like a Local
With so many things to do in Tustin, it is important to choose what suits your taste, budget and time frame. If you like nature, you can visit the parks and lakes and if it is old monuments that appeal to you, there are some fantastic museums too. What you can decide is which one to pick. If you need more information on any of these, please let us know by writing your query in the comments below.
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