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.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
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.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
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.
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.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Grand Legacy At the Park
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Hotel Maya
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim Resort, Tapestry by Hilton
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
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 Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse and Old Orange County Courthouse.
Wilshire Square
When in Wilshire Square, you can plan a visit to Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse and Old Orange County Courthouse, 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 Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse and Old Orange County Courthouse.
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 Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse 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.
West Floral Park
West Floral Park might not have many top sights, but Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Disneyland® Resort
- Disney California Adventure® Park
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Long Beach Cruise Terminal
- Downtown Disney® District
- Honda Center
- Irvine Spectrum Center
- Huntington Beach Pier
- RMS Queen Mary
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Fashion Island
- Medieval Times
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- UC Irvine Medical Center
- California State University
- Huntington State Beach
- Asian Garden Mall