University Semester Abroad / Southern California
Southern California
Fullerton is a safe, suburban city between Los Angeles and San Diego, an ideal location to experience Southern California culture and attractions.
The California State University, Fullerton campus serves nearly 40,000 students, and offers numerous clubs and activities to international students.
For those looking to experience more of Southern California, here are some of our suggestions.
On-Campus
- The Student Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art exercise facility
- The Fullerton Arboretum is a 26-acre (11-hectare) on-campus botanical garden
- There are regular musical/dance concerts, art exhibits and theatrical productions at the Clayes Performing Arts Center
- California State University, Fullerton has numerous on-campus sporting events including soccer, basketball and baseball
Theme Parks
- Disneyland: 7 miles/12 km from campus
- Universal Studios: 38 miles/62 km from campus
- Legoland: 67 miles/108 km from campus
- San Diego Zoo: 97 miles/156 km from campus
- Sea World: 94 miles/151 km from campus
Sports
There are a number of professional sports teams that play near campus, including soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey:
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (baseball): 6 miles/10 km from campus
- Anaheim Ducks (hockey): 6 miles/10 km from campus
- Los Angeles Galaxy (soccer): 27 miles/43 km from campus
- Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball): 31 miles/50 km from campus
- Los Angeles Lakers (basketball): 31 miles/50 km from campus
- Los Angeles Clippers (basketball): 31 miles/50 km from campus
- Los Angeles Rams (American football): 35 miles/56 km from campus
Museums
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum: 5 miles/7 km from campus
- Bowers Museum of Cultural Art: 8 miles/14 km from campus
- The Getty Center: 39 miles/62 km from campus
- The Getty Villa: 49 miles/78 km from campus
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles: 33 miles/53 km from campus
- Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits: 37 miles/60 km from campus
Outdoor Activities
Fullerton is located near beaches and mountains; during the fall and winter, students can surf, hike and ski all on the same day.
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park: 11 miles/17 km from campus
- Huntington City Beach: 22 miles/35 kilometers from campus
- Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts: 40 miles/64 km from campus
- Santa Monica Pier: 44 miles/71 kilometers from campus
- Catalina Island: 24 miles/39 km and 1-hour boat ride from Newport Beach (25 miles from campus)
Weather
Average monthly temperatures for Fullerton
|
Month |
Average High |
Average Low |
|---|---|---|
|
Jan |
22°C / 71°F |
9°C / 48°F |
|
February |
22°C / 71°F |
9°C / 48°F |
|
March |
23°C / 73°F |
11°C / 51°F |
|
April |
24°C / 76°F |
12°C / 53°F |
|
May |
26°C / 78°F |
14°C / 57°F |
|
June |
27°C / 81°F |
16°C / 61°F |
|
July |
31°C / 87°F |
18°C / 65°F |
|
August |
32°C / 89°F |
18°C / 65°F |
|
September |
31°C / 87°F |
17°C / 63°F |
|
October |
28°C / 82°F |
14°C / 58°F |
|
November |
24°C / 76°F |
11°C / 52°F |
|
December |
21°C / 70°F |
8°C / 47°F |
Source: Weather.com
