HI Fullerton

Orange County


On a former dairy farm in Brea Dam State Park, 6 miles north of Disneyland, this two-story hacienda houses 20 beds in three dorm types (male, female, mixed), and the usual youth-hostel amenities. Rates include continental breakfast and parking. By bus from Disneyland, walk to Harbor Blvd and Ball Rd to catch OCTA bus 43 ($2, 30 minutes).


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