Central City 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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
The room was clean and the staff was great and fast. The hotel is in a great location.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Overall not a pleasant experience. The first night was completely fine. After that we had little to no hot water and they “shut the ac off for the whole building” because the manager told them to do so. The room would not get below 76 degrees and after we complained they transferred us to a different ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Was good, room and propety was clean, breakfast was fairly decent and was a great option at a hotel especially that close to Disney. Staff was young and not super well trained.....Called the front desk to ask for a baking sheet and was told "we will bring it if we have one, but if we don't then we ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Was a little pricey for the room itself. Supply and demand…there just happened to be a huge convention going on the night we stayed. Very close to Disneyland 10-15 min walk through Downtown Disney. Only issue we had was parking because they said they were fully booked they only allowed one car to ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Lovely property. Having the shuttle was extremely convenient though it’s not too far a walk from the convention center and mall
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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.
Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
