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
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
The property has gone under renovations and they have done a good job. The hotel was a nice break in between theme parks to relax and rest.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The room was not the cleanest, found food under the bed. Some of the outlets in the bathroom did not work. The room was way too cold and we could not adjust the thermostat. The pillows were all rock hard. The shuttles used to transport to Disneyland were very old, but they were very timely. The parking ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Ac was good and water was hot
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Staff was pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The hotel is about a 20 minute drive to the ocean. The room has hard floor, so be mindful no Carpet.. If you ask for a refrigerator, it’s really small. The bathroom toilet is so small that you will break your back. The lighting in the bathroom is so bright that you will be dizzy and sick the entire ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
Amazing breakfast! Kids loved it! Super cool pool area. Front desk girls were super friendly and kind to my children that’s a rare find!
Reviewed on 31 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.
