Brea highlight
Proximity to the Puente Hills
A chain of hills extending east from Brea toward San Bernardino County, featuring native chaparral and oak woodland habitat now being restored and preserved.
The Puente Hills extend eastward from Brea and nearby cities toward the county boundaries, forming a distinctive chain of low mountains marked by California native chaparral and oak woodland. The highest point, Workman Hill, reaches 1,391 feet. The hills have been home to historical oil production dating to the 1880s, part of the same geological formations that made early Brea prosperous. In recent decades, the focus has shifted from resource extraction to habitat restoration and public access.
The Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority was established to direct the acquisition, restoration, and management of open space in the hills following the closure of the landfill in 2013. The preservation authority supports restoration of California native plant communities and manages recreational access through scheduled hikes and educational programming. The hills now serve residents as both a natural resource and a place for outdoor education and low-impact recreation.
For Brea families, the Puente Hills represent the natural landscape just beyond their neighborhoods—a place for weekend outings, nature education, and connection to the land. These relationships and routines, whether it's regular hikes with your children or family traditions in nearby parks, are worth protecting. Life insurance ensures that the people you leave behind can continue those traditions, maintain their home, and keep the stability your income provides.