For one day near the hotel, pair time in Fullerton city centre with either the Fullerton Museum Center or a day at Knott’s Berry Farm in nearby Buena Park. The museum has set opening days and hours, while Knott’s operating times can change, so the right order depends on what you plan to visit.
- City centre: a straightforward morning stop.
- Knott’s Berry Farm: about 10 minutes by car from Fullerton Inn.
- Fullerton Museum Center: open Wednesday through Sunday, with different hours by day.
- Knott’s parking: standard parking is listed at $35 for autos and motorcycles.
Start with a Fullerton-area morning
Fullerton city centre is a straightforward first stop. The Fullerton Museum Center is at 301 N. Pomona Ave., but it does not open until noon, so plan your morning around the city-centre area before heading there.
The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5–17, and free for children under 5 and members.
If you drive to the museum, street parking is available on Pomona Avenue, with a two-hour limit on weekdays. Garage parking is available on Wilshire Avenue; it is free except Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
Choose a nearby attraction for the main part of the day
Knott’s Berry Farm is the clearest nearby theme-park option for the main part of your day. The park is at 8039 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park. For more on planning the visit, see this guide to Knott’s Berry Farm from Fullerton.
Knott’s displays park hours of 10 AM–10 PM and Soak City hours of 10 AM–6 PM, but operating dates and times may change without notice.
Standard parking is $35 for autos and motorcycles and $40 for buses and RVs; prices may differ for Knott’s Scary Farm and other special events. The lots open approximately one hour before the theme park.
For another theme-park possibility, you can read the Adventure City visit guide. The details here do not include its opening hours, ticket prices or travel time, so check those before building your schedule around it.
Allow time for meals and travel
Keep the day’s travel plan simple: choose the city-centre and museum combination, or make Knott’s the main outing. The available details do not specify restaurant options or meal times, so leave room in your own plan rather than relying on a particular dining stop.
If you use Metrolink, the Fullerton station is at 120 E. Santa Fe Ave. and serves the 91/Perris Valley and Orange County lines. It lists connections to OCTA and Amtrak. Knott’s says you can connect with OCTA buses at Buena Park Metrolink station for travel down Beach Boulevard to the park gates.
The Fullerton station lists 1,321 general parking spaces, including 40 handicapped spaces. Parking is free for Metrolink passengers, and passengers need a valid ticket on all platforms and trains. For a separate campus outing, see the Biola University visitor guide.
Check schedules before setting out
Check the official site before you go, especially if your plan depends on exact opening times, parking rules or transit connections. The City of Fullerton provides the museum and station details; Knott’s Berry Farm provides its park hours, parking and directions information.
At Knott’s, accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, most debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay; the park is cashless. Its calendar advises checking operating dates and times because they may change without notice.
FAQs
How far is Knott’s Berry Farm from the hotel?
It is about a 10-minute drive.
When is the Fullerton Museum Center open?
It is open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours vary by day, and the museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Does Knott’s Berry Farm accept cash?
No. Knott’s is cashless and accepts major credit cards, most debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can you take public transit to Knott’s Berry Farm?
Knott’s says OCTA buses connect at Buena Park Metrolink station and travel down Beach Boulevard to the park gates.