Downtown Santa Ana 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.
Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse
After visiting Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Mosaic Art Classes Orange County: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Ana

Hotel Huntington Beach
The location near Costco, Bella Terra, Little Saigon, not too far from Laguna and Huntington Beach. Wish the pool is outdoor, more bathroom amenities on the shower wall. The bathroom could needs some updating, the sink is too low
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hilton Anaheim
It was a busy weekend but the staff and rooms were great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Incredibly clean rooms. Kind and informative staff. I can’t speak for the pool or amenities like that since I didn’t use them, but everything was tidy, organized, and best of all- quiet.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The rooms are so nice and big! This room had a table with 2 chairs, there is a 3rd throne style chair, the TV stand has plenty of space to place smaller items on it. There is also a fridge and ice bucket in the TV stand. There are 2 luggage stands in the closet along with an Iron, ironing board and ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
It was nice and clean, with easy access to Disney, walkable to the mall and other businesses, fireworks visible at night.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Rooftop bar closed on two nights we stayed - Sun/Mon - so that was very disappointing.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Ana

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.

Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Yost Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

Central City
Though Central City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Orange County Courthouse and Yost Theater.

