City of Fullerton, known as the "Education Center," is the home of California State University Fullerton, the largest campus in the CSU system, with over 35,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and the oldest community college in California: Fullerton College.

 

Like many other Orange County communities, agriculture was Fullerton's dominant industry in its early years.  The 1910s and 1920s heralded an economic boom for the young city, sparked in part by the discovery of oil in the hills north of Fullerton.  Fullerton entered the air age in 1927 with the establishment of Fullerton Municipal Airport, which remains as the last general aviation field still operating in Orange County.

 

Fullerton's charming downtown provides residents and visitors alike, with an abundance of dining and entertainment options, within walking distance from the Bella Eden, as well as numerous seasonal events, including the Thursday Evening Market Fair, Winterfest and Railroad Days.

 

Dozens of historical buildings, including many on the National Register of Historic Places, create a sense of unique pride in Fullerton not found anywhere else in Orange County.  Nearly 50 parks and 28 miles of recreational trails grace Fullerton's landscape, and of course, the convenience of proximity of the most popular Amusement Parks and Beaches, such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Newport Beach, and much more.