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Downtown Disney district sits in between Disneyland, California Adventure and Disneyland hotel. The area is full of entertainment venues and restaurants.

The best things are free at Downtown Disney: You can stroll around, enjoy the scenery or listen to street performers. At around 9:30 PM you can catch the great fireworks display right from the district. The fireworks are launched above the sleeping beauty castle, but very prominent from several locations in the district.

The WNDR Museum in San Diego is an immersive art space that combines technology and creativity to engage visitors through interactive, multi-sensory exhibits. Located in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, this 14,000-square-foot museum invites guests to fully explore and participate in the art, offering a refreshing break from the traditional museum setting.

From the moment I entered, I was greeted by a beautiful light floor that responded to every step, casting glowing patterns that shifted as I moved. It was a fun and exciting introduction, setting the tone for the museum’s playful and innovative design.

 

Downtown Fullerton is packed with shops, vintage stores, and some of the best restaurants in Orange County. Whether you're in the mood for craft cocktails, authentic Italian pizza, or Michelin-rated cuisine, Fullerton has it all.

Here is a comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in Downtown Fullerton, showcasing the city's diverse and vibrant dining scene. 

It highlights top fine dining establishments like Summit House and The Cellar, known for their elegant atmospheres and expertly crafted dishes. 

The guide also explores casual and international cuisine, featuring authentic Neapolitan pizza at Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana, Michelin-recognized South Asian flavors at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, and Mediterranean delights at Les Amis Restaurant. Each restaurant review includes must-try dishes, insider tips, and a food critic’s take, making this a valuable resource for food lovers exploring Fullerton.

After the closing of El Toro Marine base in 1999 a great debate erupted in OC. What to do with the huge real estate vacated by the marines? Some wanted a new airport, others preferred more urban sprawl, but the forces of nature won. Now we have the Orange County Great Park.

The Orange County Great Park Plan will provide a wide array of activities, including a 2.5-mile canyon and lake, miles of hiking and biking trails, a cultural terrace, Orange County's largest sports park, a botanical garden, and a tethered helium observation balloon that will be an icon for the Great Park.

It was a pleasant surprise when I received an invite from Yamaha to join a group of ATV adventurers on a two-day safari through the Gunnison National Forest in the Rocky Mountains. 

The Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 vehicles we used during this adventure are more than simple ATVs. They are side-by-side RVs that can climb rocks, wade in puddles and streams, and speed on open dirt roads.