Title: Wilshire Square Travel Guide: Best of Wilshire Square, Santa Ana Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wilshire Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilshire-Square-Hotels.d944526895572193280.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Ana](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Ana.d9267.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Ana](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Ana.d9267.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Wilshire Square Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wilshire-Square.d944526895572193280.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wilshire Square Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilshire-Square.d944526895572193280.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wilshire Square Travel Guide ## Santa Ana ## Visit Wilshire Square Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Ana travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana.dx9267) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Ana Zoo showing landscape views, bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159107/3abad2ea-ac50-4bee-aeb5-091e27f071c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Ana Zoo 5/5(1 review) Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises at least 50 primates are always present. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Zoo-Lyon-Street.d6159107.Attraction) ![Old Orange County Courthouse, dedicated in 1901, is a granite and sandstone Romanesque Revival building located in the Santa Ana Historical Downtown District.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282809/0ba72c7d-bdaf-4574-bafc-41ec389ddb62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Orange-County-Courthouse-Santa-Ana.d6282809.Attraction) ![Bowers Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159099/a77f0c94-4c30-4285-877e-e68495570e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowers Museum This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowers-Museum-Santa-Ana.d6159099.Attraction) ![Discovery Science Center showing a city, modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159105/309a7280-1e73-4897-9f3e-1ff770270c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discovery Science Center Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Discovery-Science-Center-Park-Santiago.d6159105.Attraction) ![Lyon Air Museum featuring aircraft and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159109/a47b9203-bd2c-4e92-926e-3319da818960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Air-Museum-Airport-Area.d6159109.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Observatory-Santa-Ana.d553248635389801708.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44896704/ca91ee35-6811-4d87-b82d-69b9e7dde258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets £80 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-hollywood-tickets.a44896704.activity-details) ![Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674056/862b6759-0a63-4576-8335-d4586712bba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach £23 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-from-newport-beach.a674056.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180485/70247431-215b-49a5-adbb-f8ef4bb25bf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island £34 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-ferry-ticket-tofrom-catalina-island.a48180485.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48142739/b8330be4-f54a-46a6-9181-83a7a747cc9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-luxury-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a48142739.activity-details) ![Harbor seals at colony Laguna Beach coastline. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248812/2226d79a-b5ed-43f1-9e71-31349527f532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff £50 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-whale-watching-fewer-people.a5248812.activity-details) ![Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50029836/ff8b09f3-6b05-4141-9cbf-05129a97cf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/relaxing-sunsetevening-cruise-in-newport-beach.a50029836.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Ana](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Ana.d9267.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Wilshire Square ![Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1571/94539ef3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Desert Palms Hotel & Suites 631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA £150 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,030 reviews) Spotless and spacious room, great for big families. The proximity to the park was also great, a 15 minute walk. Parking was also good. Check in and check out was speedy and friendly service. Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1571&PinnedHotelID=1571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944526895572193280) ![Hilton Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/100/9/w3840h2559x0y4-d8098926_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Anaheim 777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA £155 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (927 reviews) Great customer service very clean and very nice area Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=9&PinnedHotelID=9&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944526895572193280) ![Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24131/b67790ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel 900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA £141 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (4,971 reviews) it was good. friendly staff, large room Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=24131&PinnedHotelID=24131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944526895572193280) ![Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4298/bcbc8e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim 1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA £155 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,355 reviews) Room was perfect for our family, staff was friendly and helpful. Only issue was the ice makers in fridge made maybe 12-24 cubes a day, which wasn’t enough for our family of 7, and their property ice maker wasn’t working. Free shuttle was available but it was also close enough to walk. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=4298&PinnedHotelID=4298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944526895572193280) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19662/645bea3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground 1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA £170 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,625 reviews) The room was very clean and updated, the staff was friendly and very accommodating - they put our two rooms together and our room came equipped with an infant crib. The splash park was perfect for our toddlers during breaks from Disneyland. The store was open and fully stocked with anything we could ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=19662&PinnedHotelID=19662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944526895572193280) ![Hotel Huntington Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1878/bd4d4b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Huntington Beach 7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,975 reviews) Courteous staff . 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Henninger-Park.dx553248635976468493) ![Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9267/09ef0d42-5c7a-4cd5-973f-626c7ef6cbea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Artists-Village.dx6283000) ![Sunset aerial view of the urban core of downtown Santa Ana, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/940744110443483136/0e833a81-b56b-42b1-bc0c-0eee28c07938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Downtown-Santa-Ana.dx940744110443483136) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Heritage Museum of Orange County. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Central-City.dx553248635976472504) ![Sun shines on the historic Madison Park and Wilshire Square neighborhoods of Santa Ana, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469827/c42b95cd-1e1b-4058-892a-1118c477d7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lacy When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Lacy.dx553248635976469827) ![Santa Ana Zoo showing landscape views, bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159107/3abad2ea-ac50-4bee-aeb5-091e27f071c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lyon Street While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Lyon-Street.dx553248635976481767) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Wilshire Square Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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