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 cosy cafes.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
"Everything was good except when I used one of the towels and saw a stain. I’m not sure if it’s clean or not. Another is a stain on the bed sheet. So that’s the reason I gave 4 on cleanliness. Staff was nice. Parking is good as well. But also full during morning hours til 430 cause of an event being ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Room was clean, location is perfect"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Love the pool!! It is a great place to see the fireworks!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Amazing stay! I was very pleased with our stay at the Clementine. The staff went above and beyond in order to help our stay be the best it could. Unfortunately, the pool was out of service, but the hotel was able to get the neighbor hotel to let us use their pool! 10/10 would recommend and will 100% ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Good location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"We love the grand legacy and always stay here when going to Disneyland. I splurged on a room in the new tower that faces Disneyland and was super excited! Then when we checked in, they put us in the new tower but facing the parking lot. Incredible disappointment. Be sure to request Disney facing ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 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 Yost Theater.
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 Yost Theater.
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.
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 Yost Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
