Best Parks in the Fullerton Area

Now that Fall is finally here, it’s time to break out the sweaters, scarves, and visit a park. The City of Fullerton has more than a few family-friendly parks with a little something for everyone. If you need a playground for the kids: check. If you need a jogging or hiking path: check. If you need a picnic area to throw a party or just spend a lazy Sunday afternoon: check. Here is a quick list of three great parks in your area with all the info you’ll need to have a wonderful time. Have fun and enjoy the weather.

 

Ted Craig Regional Park

3300 State College Blvd

Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number(714) 973-3180

 

Hillcrest Park

1155 N. Lemon St

Fullerton, CA 92832

 

Laguna Lake Park

3120 Lakeview Dr

Fullerton, CA 92832

New Restaurants: Where To Eat in Fullerton?

New restaurants are always exciting and fun. Particularly if you’ve lived in the same area for a while and know all the local hotspots like the back of your hand. In this week’s blog, we have a list of three restaurants that have just opened in the Fullerton area and are getting excellent reviews. The first, Papa Pizza Pie opened less than 3 months ago, while the second Pho A’mie an Asian cuisine, opened two months ago. The final restaurant on the list. Stadtgarten on Harbor Blvd opened 12 weeks ago.

Each location has a menu on its Yelp page, so check them out and have a wonderful time dining out.

 

Papa Pizza Pie

Open 3 months ago

1105 S Euclid St

Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number(714) 278-4448

 

Stadtgarten

Open 3 months ago

500 N Harbor Blvd

Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number(714) 441-1077

 

Pho A’mie

Opened 2 months ago

737 N Placentia Ave

Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number(714) 996-0380

Octoberfest Comes Early in Fullerton

Are you ready for Octoberfest? Despite what the name might suggest, Oktoberfest gets a head start this year since the beer festivals starts in September! Starting on the 16th and lasting thru October 30th the Phoenix Club’s annual October fest will be open in Orange county. The authentic October fest event features German food, folk dancing and German beers on tap. The festivities will also feature live German bands and a bounce house for the kids.

Sundays will be family day with free train rides and $5 pony rides. If you are looking for some good food and tasty beers this fall, the Phoenix Club’s October fest is the event to attend. For more information, please call 714-563-4166, ext 2. Have fun and enjoy the mouthwatering beer for us! The kick off information is below. Click here for more info.

Friday September 16, 2016

6:00 PM

The Phoenix Club’s Oktoberfest 2016

Tips For Spicing up your Balcony This Labor Day

If you live on an upper floor of an apartment, your balcony can be one of the most neglected areas. Most of us just let the area fill up with junk or random items. However, you can brighten up that space and help it add to the décor. Here are a few tips for spicing up the balcony this Labor Day.

 

Chairs and pillows: put out two comfortable chairs and throw pillows. Let this area be a place where you can escape and get some space.

Plants: greenery always makes any area look and feel better. Grab a large plant and place it in-between the new chairs you put out.

BBQ pit: just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t host a BBQ. Buy a nice pit and place it on the balcony. Let your guest hangout inside while you cook outside.

Best Apartment Plants To Own

Are you looking to spice up your apartment’s décor with a little bit of greenery, but aren’t sure what type of plant to get? If you aren’t necessarily a green thumb, and might forget to water your plants for days on end, here are three of the best apartment plants to own.

 

English Ivy. the English ivy plant has an elegance about it that can help add to any décor. The plant also thrives under cooler conditions. Try to keep the soil moist (so you do need to water this on a regular basis).

Pothos. pothos plants thrive in an apartment environment and best of all it does not need to be watered every day. The plant also has an air purifying and restoration quality.

Spider plant. spider plants are a visually stunning plant and conversation piece. The plants do best in medium lighting conditions with temperatures of 60 to 75 degrees.

Best Places To Watch The Rio Olympics In Fullerton

Now that the Olympics are here, we have to figure out how to get the most out of thousands of hours of coverage. The event over 14 days of the best athletes in the world competing for the most prestigious prize available (a gold medal). And if you are trying to watch as many events as possible, your best bet is to go to a sports bar. Most locations will have multiple TV sets playing, so you can catch all the great events taking place over the next few weeks. Here are three sports bars that will be hosting the Olympics. Have fun and enjoy a drink while rooting on America.

 

The Bench Sports Bar

3159 Yorba Linda Blvd

Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number(714) 528-9150

 

The Swig Bar

2466 Fender Ave

Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number(714) 871-9211

 

Oggi’s Fullerton

2595 Chapman Ave

Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number(714) 526-4447

Head Out to the Fullerton Farmer’s Market

The 2016 Fullerton Farmers Market is in full swing and ready to continue all summer long. If you are looking for fresh veggies, hand crafted items, or want to meet health minded people, this is the community event to attend. The market will feature kid’s activities, a beer and wine gardens, live entertainment, food and much more. The festivities begin at 6:30pm and last until 8:30pm every weekend in Fullerton.

 

If you are looking to attend the weekly events, become a vendor, or simple want  more information, call the Fullerton Museum Center at 714-738-6545. The farmers market is free and open to the community. Get involved with your city by attending and getting to meet the people you live near. Have fun and enjoy the fresh veggies with your family and friends.

3 Tips For Planning a Weekend Getaway

Summer is the perfect time for a weekend getaway. If you are thinking about hopping in the car and just going, here are a few tips to try.

Be Spontaneous: being spontaneous with your destination can save you a bit of money. Many travel sites offer last minute discounts on hotels and vacation packages. So find a site and let the best deal be your destination.

 

Pack snacks: packing snacks will save you money and can be a lifesaver. If you are driving on your tips, having to stop will kill time. And having a few snacks here and there can also help you save money on meals.

 

Turn off your phone: or at least put it in airplane mode. Being present and aware during your trip will make it a memorable one.

 

 

Visit the Lemon Park Spray Pool

Are you searching for a few family-friendly activity that is near your city and free? Well, you are in luck because the city of Fullerton has the Lemon Park Spray Pool. The Spray pad is open all summer from 12 noon to 5 pm and features a splash pad that shoots water into the sky. The pad is free and open to the public! Let your children play and cool down from the heat while also building up their social skills with other children. Just remember, keep a vigilant eye on your younger children as the floor is wet. You don’t have to spend a fortune to create family memories and Lemon Park Spray Pool provides plenty of fun and photo opportunities. For more information about the park, visit www.cityoffullerton.com. Have fun and be sure to enjoy this great community resource near your Fullerton apartment this summer.

 

Lemon Park Spray Pool

701 S Lemon St

Fullerton, CA 92832

3 Simple BBQ Tips That Will Transform Your Summer Cookout

Summer is all about grilling and cooking outdoors. Even if you are not hosting any cookouts, making dinner on the grill is a great way to beat the heat. Here are three simple summer BBQ tips to try during your next meal.

Preheat: make sure to preheat your grill for 15 to 20 minutes before you start cooking. Once the temperature reaches the 400-degree range you’ll be ready to start searing your meat.

No flipping: the key to grilling a fantastic piece of meat is to put it on the grill and not mess with it. Many times our first instinct is to constantly flip the meat; but doing so will only release the juices and cause an uneven cook.

Indirect heat: cooking chicken is always difficult. Try placing the bird meat on the top rack and let it cook with indirect heat. The meat will be juicer and taste much better.