Fullerton, CA
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9/27/2009
Fullerton is a very nice place to live. Of course, it is located in beautiful Southern California. The weather is great year-round. Although Fullerton is located in a metropolis, Los Angeles/Orange County, if you are involved with in the community with kids activities and such, it doesn't seem like such a large place. Fullerton is BIG on education, with Cal State University-Fullerton, Western State University of Law, Southern California School of Optometry, Fullerton College, and Pacific University. Additionally, Troy High School has a world reknown tech program. Many of the public schools are magnet schools specializing in gifted programs, pre-med, technology, drama/the arts, etc. Additionally, many of the elementary schools are "blue ribbon" schools.
Fullerton also has two museums: Fullerton Museum and Muchanthaler Cultural Center. There are all kinds of drama, arts, musical concerts, etc. that you can go to in our fair city.
If you are an outdoor person, unbelievable as it may seem, even in this large city, you can find plenty of things to do. Cycling (as in bicyling) is popular here, with the many bike paths, both for street biking and mountain biking. Check out the Fullerton Loop, a gorgeous place to bike to get away from the city (although the Loop is all within the city, it just doesn't feel like it). Also, if you're into long distant biking, there's the river bed (dry river) path to the ocean. If you're into fishing, you can fish at Laguna Lake (on the Fullerton Loop) with the kids.
How can anyone talk about Orange County without mentioning, the Anaheim Angels (NOT Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), the Mighty Ducks, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and all the other beautiful beaches along the Orange County coastline. If you like parks, there are plenty in Orange County, and some beautiful parks in Fullerton. Check out Craig Park, my favorite.
Orange County tends to be a conservative county, so don't think "Hollywood" when you come here. Yes, there are rich people, but there are lots of regular people who are down-to-earth, hard-working people who believe you need to earn your keep.
After writing about my fair city, I'm starting to wonder . . . why do I want to move?
Linda | Fullerton, CA