Central City Travel Guide
Santa Ana
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises at least 50 primates are always present.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
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.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum Center
Top hotels in Central City
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Good place for the family
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hilton Anaheim
Very nice!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Very nice property. Staff was super friendly. Rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Clean room and staff hospitality was great!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Beautiful property, sparkling clean and a good sense of security at all times. The staff are wonderful, receptive and very knowledgeable. We always enjoy our stays at The Westin.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Henninger Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Henninger Park and surrounding area, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum.
Wilshire Square
When in Wilshire Square, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Santa Ana Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Santa Ana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Ana and surrounding area, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum.
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 Bowers Museum are a few top places to visit.
Riverview
While Riverview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowers Museum and The Outlets at Orange.
West Floral Park
West Floral Park might not have many top sights, but Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
