Why visit Tustin
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 338 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manassero Farms, Regal Edwards Market Place, Artz Building and Builders Exchange Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 48°F.
Weather in Tustin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tustin
Tustin is a city in Orange County, California, United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. In 2020, Tustin had a population of 80,276.
From the Wikipedia article Tustin, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
California Coast University
School · 3.5 mi
Private university in Santa Ana, California
Chapman University
School · 4.9 mi
American private university in Orange County, California
Encore Dinner Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Dinner theater in Tustin, California
Rancho Santiago Community College District
School · 4.2 mi
Community college district in California, USA
Museums and landmarks35
Artz Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Tustin, California
Builders Exchange Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Office building in Santa Ana, California
C. Z. Culver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Orange, California
First Baptist Church of Orange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Church building in California, United States of America
Frances Packing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in California, United States
Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic site in Santa Ana, California
Irvine Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Smithy in Irvine, California
Lewis Ainsworth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
United States historic place in Orange, California, United States
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Former US Marine Corps Air base
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
Old Orange County Courthouse
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Courthouse in Orange County, California, United States
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Old Towne Orange Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Orange, California
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Brywood Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
15 Westwood, Irvine
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes338
Sushi Damu
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.8 mi
Payce Sushi
13962 Newport Avenue
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Cafe Rio
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1140 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Mediterranean, Uyghur · 2.1 mi
14425 Culver Drive, Irvine
11:00-21:00
Freesoulcaffé
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Pizza, Ramen · 1.0 mi
191 East Main Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00
JA Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings
Restaurant · Dumplings, Chinese · 1.3 mi
13776 Jamboree Road, Irvine
Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Noodle St
Restaurant · Chinese, Noodles · 2.3 mi
3963 Irvine Boulevard
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pacific Catch
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
3040 El Camino Real, Tustin
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Piadina Italian Market Sandwhiches
Restaurant · Sandwich, Italian · 1.1 mi
2933 El Camino Real, Tustin
Su-We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 11:00-20:00
Sichuan Impressions
Restaurant · Chinese
13816 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin
Mo-Th, Su 11:30-14:45; Mo-Th, Su 17:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:30-15:15;...
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
17243 17th St., Tustin
Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00
326 more on the map.
History
Presently known as Red Hill, it was previously called the Katuktu hill by the indigenous while the Spanish also came up with the name "Cerrito de las ranas" which translates to little hill of frogs due to the quantity of frogs inhabiting the area.
On November 1, 1776, Mission San Juan Capistrano became the area's first permanent European settlement in Alta California, New Spain.
In 1801, the Spanish Empire granted 62,500 acres (253 km2) to José Antonio Yorba, which he named Rancho San Antonio. Yorba's great rancho included the lands where the cities and communities of Olive, Orange, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Tustin, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach stand today. Smaller ranchos evolved from this large rancho including the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana.
After the Mexican–American War, Alta California became part of the United States and American settlers arrived in this area. Columbus Tustin, a carriage maker from Northern California, founded the city in 1868 on 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) of land from the former Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The city was incorporated in 1927 with a population of about 900. The townsite was bordered by Camino Real on the south, Newport Avenue on the east, 1st Street on the north, and Route 43, now known as the Costa Mesa Freeway, on the west.
From the History section of Tustin, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship16
St. John's Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
First Baptist Church of Tustin
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
12881 Newport Avenue, Tustin
Morning Dew Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
600 West 6th Street, Tustin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
1800 San Juan Street, Tustin
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging37
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Advanced Technology & Education Park
School · 1.5 mi
15545 Lansdowne Road, Tustin
Arnold O. Beckman High School
School · 1.9 mi
3588 Bryan Avenue, Irvine
Healthcare18
St. Joseph Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1095 Old Irvine Boulevard, Tustin
Hoag Health Center Tustin
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
15000 Kensington Park Drive, Tustin
Map of Tustin
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 54°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Santa Ana Fire Stn (3 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
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- North Tustin 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Santa Ana 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Irvine 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Orange 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Villa Park 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Costa Mesa 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Newport Beach 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Fountain Valley 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Anaheim 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Garden Grove 9 mi west, about 15 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
- D St at Main St, Tustin, 1950s, Orange County Archives from Orange County, California, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
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- 20140923-0056 Tustin, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherman Stevens House (1887, Costerigan & Merithew), 228 W. Main St., Tustin, Orange County Archives, CC BY 2.0
- Sherman Stevens House - Tustin CA, TustinPreservation, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140923-0048 Tustin, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2025-08-08 23 30 57 UTC View of the interchange between Interstate 5 (Santa Ana Freeway) and California State Route 55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) in Tustin and Santa Ana in Orange County, California from..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140923-0061 Tustin, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ainsworth House 2007, Quadpus, Public domain
- Fountain at the Orange Circle, Jeaniac, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Odd Fellows Hall, Santa Ana, California, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howe-Waffle House, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14 (Santa Ana), Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 185 South Center, Orange, Ca., Marty Rice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Builders Exchange Building (Santa Ana, CA), Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santora Building, Santa Ana, California, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santa Ana Fire Station Headquarters No. 1, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
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