Placentia, California
Placentia is a city of 52,826 people in Orange County, California.
Why visit Placentia
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hope International University, Manaserro Farms, Birthplace of Richard Nixon and A. S. Bradford House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 48°F.
Weather in Placentia
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About Placentia
Placentia is a city in Orange County, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Placentia's population was 51,233 at the 2020 US census. The city is primarily referred to as a bedroom community.
From the Wikipedia article Placentia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Hope International University
School · 1.8 mi
Private Christian university in Fullerton, California, U.S.
Marshall B. Ketchum University
School · 1.9 mi
Private university in Fullerton, California, United States
Museums and landmarks27
Birthplace of Richard Nixon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in California, United States
A. S. Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Placentia, California
Brea City Hall and Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic place in California, United States
Elephant Packing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in California, United States
Ferdinand Backs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
House in Anaheim, California, United States
Fox Fullerton Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Fullerton, California, United States
Fullerton City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic building in Fullerton, California, United States
Fullerton Odd Fellows Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Masonic temple in California, United States of America
George Key Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in California, United States of America
Hetebrink House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Single-family detached home in Fullerton, California
Louis Plummer Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic building in Fullerton, California, United States
Spring Field Banquet Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Masonic temple in California, United States of America
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Hillcrest Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic park in Fullerton, California
Camelot Golfland Family Fun Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
3200 East Carpenter Avenue, Anaheim
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 10:00-22:00
Fullerton Arboretum
Park · 1.7 mi
Folino Drive, Fullerton
We-Mo 09:00-16:00; Tu 09:00-16:00 "Fullerton Arboretum members and...
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Orange County, California
Placentia Champions Sports Complex
Park · 1.0 mi
505 South Jefferson Street, Placentia
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
119 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Placentia
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
1035 North Tustin Avenue, Anaheim
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
El Farolito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
201 South Bradford Avenue, Placentia
Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
Luck Gai Cafe
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
3440 East Orangethorpe Avenue
Su-Mo 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-21:30; Tu off
Mr. BBQ
Restaurant · Korean, Barbecue · 2.1 mi
305 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:45; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:45
117 more on the map.
History
Indigenous peoples of California referred to by the Spanish as Gabrielenos, known as the Tongva, lived in the area for thousands of years. One estimate wrote that the native population in what was to become northern Orange County was at least 1,000. The large village of Hutuknga was closely situated to the area that is now Placentia.
In 1837, the Mexican government granted the area that is now Placentia to Juan Pacifico Ontiveros as part of the Rancho San Juan Cajón de Santa Ana land grant.
In 1865, American pioneer Daniel Kraemer arrived and purchased 3,900 acres (1,600 ha). Many other American pioneers soon followed, and the community developed.
The local school district was originally named the Cajon School District. In 1878, the school district's name was changed to Placentia School District by Sarah Jane McFadden, Placentia being derived from a Latin word meaning "pleasant place to live". She was the wife of William McFadden, who was the second White settler to arrive in Placentia. The town eventually took its own name after the school district.
The first commercial orange grove was established in 1880, worked by mostly Mexican and English laborers.
From the History section of Placentia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Fullerton Marriott at California State University
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2701 Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton
Quality Inn Placentia Anaheim Fullerton
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
720 West Kimberly Avenue, Placentia
Churches and places of worship20
Fullerton First Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
First Baptist Church of Yorba Linda
Church · Baptist · 2.5 mi
18372 Lemon Drive, Yorba Linda
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
17130 Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda
Dongshin Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.3 mi
2121 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton
Radha Raman Vedic Temple
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
1022 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare9
Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Anaheim Medical Center
Hospital · 2.1 mi
3440 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim
Kaiser Permanente Radiation Oncology Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
3410 La Palma Avenue, Anaheim
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1201 East Yorba Linda Boulevard, Placentia
Map of Placentia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 71°F | 49°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 53°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anaheim (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Brea 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Fullerton 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Yorba Linda 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Anaheim 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- La Habra 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Rowland Heights 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Orange 7 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Chino Hills 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Diamond Bar 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Buena Park 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Citrus groves, Golden Ave., Placentia, June 1961, Courtesy of Orange County Archives, CC BY 2.0
- George Key Ranch Placentia-3, Lure Photography, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Key Ranch Placentia-2, Lure Photography, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Key Ranch Placentia-1, Lure Photography, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nixonhouse, National Park Service, Public domain
- FullertonFirstMethodistEpiscopalChurch01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fullerton police headquarter, User:Geographer, CC BY 2.5
- MasonicTempleFullerton01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FERDINAND BACKS HOUSE, ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- FullertonOddFellowsTemple01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HillcrestPark01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LouisPlummerAuditorium01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. S. Bradford House, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HetebrinkHouse01c, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brea City Hall and Park 2012-10-05 18-13-26, shwalamazula, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calstate-trees, Arnold C { Buchanan-Hermit }, Attribution
- Isaac Kyere, Kerstintanzt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jambalaya - 7380019630, Jon West, CC BY-SA 2.0
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