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    Brea Museum & Historical Society

    4.3 (4 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

    4.4
    (491 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    Free parking
    Not-for-profit

    The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is a beautiful place for its normal purpose, but…read morebecame spectacular for a special wedding.The entrance is well secured and features the Presidential Seal embedded in the floor tiles and a few quotes from President Clinton and Senator Dole. The grounds are well maintained and was the perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding, greatly assisted by SoCal weather. The ballroom features beautiful chandeliers and paintings of other Presidents and luminaries. 4.5 stars

    Having toured all 16 U.S. presidential libraries, I find Nixon's quite remarkable! We've enjoyed…read morefree Sunday concerts there in the theater, walked throughout the grounds and the indoor museum, and marveled at the care with which his life story and impact were eloquently documented and coordinated. This is one of the few places where a presidential birthplace and burial site are both on the same grounds. Amidst a gorgeous reflecting pool, rose garden, and the palm trees typical of Southern California, Richard Nixon and his wife are buried about 50 feet from his birth home. The house lies in its original footprint when Francis Nixon built the modest house on a rural citrus ranch in 1912. It's perfectly preserved in the middle of a busy suburban setting today, included in the tour. Surprises within the sprawling complex include a replica of the living room at the Nixon's beach house in San Clemente, a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, a chunk of the Berlin Wall, and oil from Saudi Arabia's first oil well. There are countless other artifacts! Best of all, you might enter the museum thinking of Nixon as scandalous, a Republican who became America's only president to resign. But you'll leave with a deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the impact Nixon had on abolishing the military draft, developing relations with China, and signing legislation that would advance women's sports, protect countries against nuclear war, desegregate southern schools, protect the environment, and even initiate the end of the Cold War.

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    Explore a replica of President Nixon's Oval Office.
    Explore a replica of President Nixon's Oval Office.
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    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    4.5
    (544 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

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    Little squirrel friend
    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
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    MUZEO

    MUZEO

    3.6
    (98 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    I am on a quest to visit all the museums in Orange County for the month of July. Today I visited…read moreMuzeo Museum in lovely downtown Anaheim. Muzeo is housed in two buildings. Right now building one, there is an incredible art exhibit on the history of skateboarding in Anaheim. It's awesome. I took so many photos lol. I used to skateboard when I was a kid. Loved every second of this exhibit. The second building houses so very cool artifacts from the 1800s to the 1900s reflecting the history of Anaheim. It was cool to go back in time to see the history of a place I called home. I saw the history of Anaheim vineyards and Valencia oranges, I saw a lot of information on the ranchos in Anaheim. The Anaheim street names are all named after very important ranchers and farmers in Anaheim. For example I saw the name of a rancher Don Bernardo Yorba who created the greatest rancho of California's Golden Age. No wonder we have cities like Yorba Linda and streets with name Bernardo. Fascinating stuff. Also, there was a video recalling the bicentennial which was July 4, 1976. It was a big deal. There were other artifacts like photographs and a typewriter, luggage and military uniforms. So much history packed in that museum. If you love to visit museums, Muzeo is one that you must visit. They provide validated parking in lots 3 and 5. If you are an Anaheim resident, the cost is only $8. Regular admission is $10. There are discounts for seniors, students and children.

    Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Toddlers are free. It's $1 per person if you have…read morean EBT card. Must present card and ID. Young ladies at ticket booths are helpful and welcoming. Right now there is a lowrider exhibit. On the other side of the museum (separate buildings) there's artwork and a small walk through of Anaheim history. Parking is free with validation. Just ask at ticket booth and they will give you a separate ticket to insert after initial ticket from parking structure. You'll spend less than an hour here. Nice museum for a one time thing.

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    Bradford House

    Bradford House

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Historic Orange County home with a thorough free guided tour on the second Sunday of every month…read more The docents were kind and knowledgeable. Worth a visit.

    After living in this community for so many years, I was finally able to tour the Bradford House…read more What a beautiful building it is on the exterior and what a phenomenal job the Foundation has done, preserving its interior. Parking was easiest, behind the strip mall, located on Bradford and Yorba Linda Boulevard. There's a small cul de sac, with no outlet, to turn onto and park. The grass has seen better days, I'm sure, but with the CA drought history, it's to be expected. The home recently had a paint enhancement, thanks to the city's Love Placentia event held annually. It looks great. There are plaques surrounding the grounds that give you an idea on whom the Bradfords were and how vast their property extended. The landscaping adjacent to the home is real nice. I attended a spring tour, for the price of $10. Volunteers with the Foundation helped explain the history and pieces of each room, although you could roam on your own if need be. Some of the original pieces were so fascinating, including the chandelier, Italian master bedroom set, spinner, and such. The house also offers tours to elementary school students and even rents "apartments" (bedrooms inside the home), for $1,000. If you live in Placentia, make a point to visit and learn more. If not, plan ahead and see when tours are available to the public.

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    The Bradford House was built in 1902.
    The Bradford House was built in 1902.
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    Bradford Park bench
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