Top 5 Things to Do in Tustin, CA (2024)
Tustin At-A-Glance
| Population | 79,430 |
|---|---|
| Best known for | Former Marine Corps Air Station |
| Character | A safe and quiet part of central OC with a quaint old town |
| Area | 11.12 mi² |
Located in central Orange County, the city of Tustin is mostly suburban with a number of popular retail destinations.
One of 2 Tustin blimp hangars. Unfortunately, one of these buildings caught fire on November 7, 2023 and was destroyed.
1. Visit Old Town Tustin
The highlight of Tustin is Old Town Tustin, a charming downtown area with many popular bars and restaurants.
Old Town Tustin
2. Enjoy one of Tustin’s most popular restaurants
Honda-Ya
Honda-Ya is an iconic Tustin restaurant with amazing Japanese tapas. Their yakitori (Japanese skewers) is a crowd favorite.
Honda-Ya
Cream Pan Bakery & Cafe
Can you believe that this is the most rated restaurant in all of Orange County? Cream Pan is known for their strawberry croissant, a flaky pastry with cream and strawberries in the middle. The earlier you get there the better, as they tend to sell out.
3. Visit the Marconi Automotive Museum
Autophiles will enjoy this museum’s collection of over 100 exotic and vintage cars.
The Marconi Auto Museum is also a popular space for weddings or corporate events.
4. Visit Tustin Marketplace
Tustin Marketplace is one of the most popular shopping destination in Tustin.
