Brea · Orange County, CA

Road trips from Brea

Scout analyzed 20 Brea places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.

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Typical spend

$60

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Food & Drink

Tempo Cantina

Tempo Cantina is a good spot for a casual dinner or brunch with New American and Mexican food. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $30-60 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Macallans Public House

Macallans is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks, especially if you enjoy upscale pub fare and whiskey. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs ranging from $35-$75 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Shopping

Brea Mall

Brea Mall is a standard indoor shopping destination, suitable for a 2-3 hour visit browsing stores or grabbing a meal. Spend can range from nothing for window shopping to over $100 per person if purchasing items.

ShoppingFoodRelaxed

$0–$100 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Outdoors

Brea Sports Park

Brea Sports Park is suitable for a free family outing, especially if kids want to play on the playground or run around. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, perhaps paired with a picnic lunch.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed

$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Olive Pit Grill - Brea

Olive Pit Grill is a solid choice for a casual Mediterranean lunch or dinner, suitable for a family meal or a solo bite. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes and about $15-$30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Family

Slimeatory

Slimeatory is an indoor activity center perfect for an hour-long creative session with kids, likely costing $20-40 per person. It pairs well with other mall activities or a meal out.

ArtsShoppingPlayful

$20–$40 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Shopping

Brea Downtown

Brea Downtown offers a casual mix of shopping and dining, suitable for a few hours of walking around. Expect to spend $20-$75 per person if eating or making small purchases.

ShoppingFoodOutdoors

$20–$75 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

This brewpub is good for a casual family meal or a relaxed outing with friends, offering a wide menu and house brews. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$45 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Yard House

Yard House is a gastropub perfect for a casual group meal or watching a game, offering diverse American fare and a large beer selection. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Brunos Italian Kitchen

Bruno's Italian Kitchen is suitable for a sit-down dinner outing, likely taking 1.5-2 hours and costing $30-60 per person for food and drinks. It can be paired with pre-dinner drinks at the bar or a post-dinner stroll nearby.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking