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
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″.
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 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to San Diego takes 2h 42m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m 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 Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Brea takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Brea
Where to stay in popular areas of Brea
Most booked hotels in Brea
Renting a car in Brea
Renting a car in Brea costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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, 16% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Brea is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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.