Brea travel guide

Brea Tourism | Brea Guide

You're Going to Love Brea

With a population of 39,282, Brea is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brea has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brea

If you’re looking for affordable options, TAPS Fish House & Brewery - Brea (101 E. Imperial Hwy.) and Toast Kitchen and Bar (190 S State College Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Brea

Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brea in August, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brea, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Brea

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 miles from Brea. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Fullerton takes 0h 34m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Brea. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Brea takes 120 miles and will cost you around $45. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 miles from Brea. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Fullerton takes 0h 34m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Brea. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Brea takes 120 miles and will cost you around $45. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Brea

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brea

Most booked hotels in Brea

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3036 reviews)
$189+
Hyland Motel Brea
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 790 reviews)
$111+
Chase Suite Hotel Brea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 545 reviews)
$157+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 20 reviews)
$695+
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4973 reviews)
$165+
Grand Legacy At The Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3395 reviews)
$203+

Renting a car in Brea

Renting a car in Brea costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brea is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brea costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brea is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.