Overview
Fountain Valley is a city in Orange County in Southern California.
1 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Fountain Valley
Mile Square Regional Park
Large park that contains 3 golf courses among other amenities
Fountain Bowl
Home to PBA events and late night bowling for fun
Fountain Valley Skating Center
Roller skating center
Groundwater Replenishment System tour
Tour of the world's largest facility to retreat waste water and return it to the underground water basin. Reservations are required. The tour may include climbing stairs, walking and standing for periods of up to 45 minu…
Orange County Sanitation District tour
Tours of the waste water treatment facility for most of Orange County. Tour groups must of 10 or more except on select days throughout the year (see website for dates). Reservations must be made at least two weeks in adv…
The Reptile Zoo
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 74°F; winter lows dip to about 50°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Newport Beach)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Bowl
- Lunch Sabrosada Fresh Mexican Food
- Afternoon Fountain Valley Skating Center
- Dinner Brodard
- Evening Silky Sullivans
Day 2
- Morning Groundwater Replenishment System tour, Orange County Sanitation District tour
- Afternoon The Reptile Zoo
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get around
Most people in Fountain Valley get around by their own vehicles, but a visitor could just as well see the city by taking an inexpensive bus line, provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Bus fees are quite cheap, going for $1.25 per ride, or $3 for a one-day pass.
See
Do
Do Groundwater Replenishment System tour
Tour of the world's largest facility to retreat waste water and return it to the underground water basin. Reservations are required. The tour may include climbing stairs, walking and standing for periods of up to 45 minutes and participants must be high school age or older and close toe shoes are required.
Buy
Fountain Valley is home to Costco Warehouse, TJ Maxx, Big Lots and Sam's Club. If you want to fill up on gas, Fountain Valley's gas stations have notably low prices on gas.
Eat
Eat Sabrosada Fresh Mexican Food
A Mexican restaurant known not only in the city, but also in the surrounding areas, to have cheap, quality food. This restaurant serves chicken, steak, and fish, as well as vegetarian meals upon request. The restaurant is frequeted by many types of people and is open 24 hours a day.
Eat Brodard
Very large space with authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Drink
Drink Silky Sullivans
Known by locals as the place to hit up for a drink, this could very well be the most lively part of the whole city.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
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