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History and a vibrant Downtown anchor Brea
Brea, which means tar in Spanish, gets its name from the black oil found here that pushed the early development of this metropolis at the turn of the 20th century. Located at the foothills of Puente Hills just north of Anaheim, the city showcases the area’s distinct art and history. Once an epicenter during the oil boom, the southwestern California enclave is now home to trendy restaurants and cafes, award-winning schools, and a thriving community. “Downtown Brea has a lot of energy,” says Realtor Sheila Buonauro of TNG Real Estate Consultants, who has lived in Brea since 1987. “Most people love Brea because of its family-oriented and open community, school system and convenient accessibility to the rest of California.”
The Olinda Oil Museum and Trail is located off Santa Fe Road in Brea.
Color Me Mine holds events for the Downtown Brea community.
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Diverse dining and a central shopping mall
An eclectic mix of trendy restaurants and local boutiques interlace with cultural entertainment options in Brea’s vibrant downtown district along Brea Boulevard and Birch Street. Diverse dining options line the district, with standouts like Old Brea Chop House, an upscale steakhouse in the middle of downtown. Taste of Brea is a summer food festival that celebrates the city’s many eateries. “Randolph Boulevard closes down for vendors, music and all the restaurants,” Buonauro says. “It’s a celebration of food and community.” Apart from local establishments and boutiques downtown, residents can also fulfill their shopping needs at the Brea Mall, a centrally located shopping center with name brands like Macy’s and JCPenney.
A variety of shops and restaurants can be found throughout Brea.
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen is always busy in Downtown Brea.
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Mediterranean and ranch-style homes
Neatly clustered homes situated on modest lots line the streets here, many of the single-family examples including Mediterranean and ranch styles. Larger estates and custom homes spread on larger acreage offer ample room and privacy. Apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured homes round out the housing options. The median price for real estate hovers at around $996,000, but listing prices may range from a two-bedroom manufactured home for $140,000 to a Tuscan-style estate for $3 million.
Condo style homes provide easy access and allow residents to park right beside where they live.
Among the many beautiful styles of homes in Brea are large two story homes.
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Arts and history converge in Brea
Hearkening back to the area’s oil-field origins, the Olinda Oil Museum & Trail is part museum, part hiking trail where visitors can walk by vintage oil rig equipment and see working oil rigs. Additional regional history can be uncovered at the Brea Museum and Historical Society, located by City Hill Park. More than 170 artworks, including outdoor sculptures, are part of the area's comprehensive Art in Public Places program, which was started in 1975 and is currently viewable via self-guided tours.
The Historic Brea Lions Scout Center in City Hall Park.
Museum
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Redwood groves and recreation along the Puente Hills
Brea boasts two county regional parks and 12 community parks. Home to the county’s only redwood grove, Carbon Canyon Regional Park sprawls across 124 acres on the eastern side of the city. Cyclists and hikers explore over 3 miles of trails that snake through towering redwood trees, while sports facilities and a colorful playground keep locals active. The park also features a 4-acre lake with fishing piers and hosts a variety of events, including night hikes and wildflower walks. Additional playgrounds and sporting fields are found at Brea Sports Park. Repurposed from a railroad and train depot, The Track is Brea Park’s 4-mile two-way bike trail that has a separated pedestrian walkway.
The tall redwoods of Carbon Canyon are an oasis of forest magic.
Carbon Canyon Park also has benches where residents can sit and look out on the water.
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Access to Orange Freeway and beyond
Brea’s central location offers convenience to residents, who can easily access Freeway 57, formally known as Orange Freeway, which runs directly through the city. Seven bus routes run throughout Brea, serviced by the Orange County Transportation Authority, with key stops like the Brea Mall. Travelers can also access a few airports nearby; the Orange Country Airport is 17 miles away, the Ontario International Airport is 25 miles away, and the Los Angeles International Airport is 48 miles away.
The 57 Freeway links Brea to Los Angeles County at its northern border.
The Brea mall features restaurants like the California Pizza Kitchen.
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Top-rated education in Brea-Olinda Unified School District
Students in Brea may attend public schools within the Brea-Olinda Unified School District, which earns an A overall score from Niche. Laurel Magnet School of Innovation and Career Exploration serves kindergarten through sixth graders and earns an A-minus overall grade. Seventh and eighth graders attend Brea Junior High School before advancing to Brea-Olinda High School. Here, high schoolers may take part in the institution’s award-winning performing arts programs, over 20 varsity sports teams, and more than 80 student clubs. Both the Junior High School and High School earn an A grade.
Laurel Elementary from above the city of Brea.
Brea High School has a large sign to indicate daily messages.
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