Tustin, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Tustin is a suburban city in Orange County, California. It is located on I-5 3 miles southeast of Santa Ana, 9 miles southeast of Disneyland, 6 miles north of John Wayne Airport.

2 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Tustin

Old Town Tustin

Historic district with a number of individual shops and cafes

Marconi Automotice Museum

Car museum with lots of rare and exotic cars including movie cars. Proceeds also supporting various charities.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Jul. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Very hot (Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Irvine)

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 — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Old Town Tustin
Lunch Roma D' Italia
Afternoon Marconi Automotice Museum
Dinner India Kitchen
Evening Tustin Inn

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

Tustin used to be a community that supported Tustin and El Toro Marine bases, but they are closed now. Nearly all of the city was built since 1960 and most since 1980. Tustin Legacy, on the site of the former Marine Base, was built since 2006.