The villages of Olinda and Randolph grew and merged as the economy boomed, and on January 19, 1911, the town's map was filed under the new name of Brea, from the Spanish language word for tar.
With a healthy population of 752, Brea was incorporated on February 23, 1917, as the eighth official city of Orange County.
In the late 1990s, a 50-acre swath of downtown Brea centered on Brea Boulevard and Birch Street was heavily redeveloped into a shopping and entertainment area with movie theaters, sidewalk cafes, a live comedy club from The Improv chain, numerous shops and restaurants, and a weekly farmer's market.
Brea's early reliance on the oil industry has waned since the "fl gold" rush began less than 100 years ago.
If you're interested in the history of Brea, it can be found along with Brea general information, Brea educational resources plus Brea real estate and housing information for both residents and visitors alike.
Annual events in Brea and links to local organizations in Brea are listed so you may participate in all the city has to offer.
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