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.
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
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
"It was really amazing experience. The rooms are really nice and big and location was excellent for a convention center. The only thing I didn’t like is that the room had a smell. But it was a great experience. The kids were able to see characters and it was nice and busy hotel."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Property is clean and staff is great but pillows and beds are not comfortable. It might be ok for others but the bed was very firm, the pillows were very firm. Softer pillow would have made it more tolerable. TV didn’t work, A/C didn’t work so we had to switch rooms. Had to use an iPad to watch anything ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"I had to leave at 2:30 to catch a flight- it was exactly as advertised for my stay. Sad I missed breakfast."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Excellent place for a family stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms and building."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Anytime we are in the area we enjoy staying at this hotel. Clean, nice rooms, good food, convenient (restaurant, store, lobby, gardens, pool)nice layout & the shuttles are a nice addition."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Pros: great breakfast and parking. About a 12minute walk to Disneyland park. We were able to check in early and the host that day very friendly and informative Cons: needs updating. Noisy and by a fire station. Bathtub leaked. Biggest issue is whenever we asked for something like towels or a new ..."
Reviewed on 31 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.
