Brea is known as north Orange County’s destination for dining and shopping. The city boasts a unique array of savory cuisine - whatever your taste or budget, Brea’s distinct mix of restaurants, offers something for everyone. The Brea Mall, Brea Marketplace, Brea Gateway Center, downtown Brea, Union Plaza, and East Imperial Center are some of the major shopping areas in Brea, along with the Imperial Highway and Brea Boulevard retail corridors and a number of smaller neighborhood shopping centers.

     Make sure to take some time for entertainment during your visit to Brea. Music, movies and comedy animate Brea’s nightlife. Brea downtown is home to 22-movie screens, the world famous Improv comedy club, and a lively mix of special events, annual Jazz Festival, and seasonal holiday activities.

     Brea, the city of art, features nationally known Arts in Public Places sculpture collection, the Curtis Theatre, and the Brea Art Gallery. Visitors can take a walk back in time and experience Brea’s rich history by touring the Brea Museum or the Olinda Oil Museum and Trail.

     Enjoy the outdoors at one of Brea’s two county regional parks or 12 community parks. Get a tee time at one of two public golf courses. Before you finalize your plans, check to see if your trip coincides with one of Brea’s popular seasonal events.