Cowan Heights Travel Guide
Santa Ana
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises at least 50 primates are always present.
Old Orange County Courthouse
You can browse the exhibits at Old Orange County Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
Lyon Air Museum
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
The Observatory
The Observatory is just one of the places to see in Santa Ana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Cowan Heights
Hilton Anaheim
"Room was clean. Staff was great convenient valet parking very close to Disneyland."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Clean room close to Disney, good breakfast, $15 to ride their shuttle to the park, the rooms aren’t very sound proof and you could hear sirens until about 11:00pm and they started up again around 6:00am. Good for a budget"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Love staying here!!! Everything and everyone is amazing!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"We found the hotel nice and it was great to stay and walk to Disneyland . I only thing is I felt like I could of been given more information about things about what the hotel offers such as the rooftop restaurant."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
"Extremely overpriced pool bar food."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowan Heights
North Tustin
While North Tustin isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Discovery Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Park Santiago
While visiting Park Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Discovery Science Center and Santiago Park.
Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Yost Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Floral Park
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Floral Park. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are a few top sights nearby.
Artists Village
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Artists Village. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Old Orange County Courthouse and Yost Theater are a few top places to visit.
