Cowan Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Santa Ana Zoo

Santa Ana Zoo

4/5(1 review)

Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises to always house at least 50 primates.

Santa Ana Zoo
Bowers Museum

Bowers Museum

This quirky little museum in Santa Ana hosts an eclectic mix of exhibitions from around the world.

Bowers Museum
Discovery Science Center featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Discovery Science Center

Head for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.

Discovery Science Center
Lyon Air Museum featuring aircraft and interior views

Lyon Air Museum

Explore America's fascinating aviation history and take a close look at some of the rarest flying machines from around the world.

Lyon Air Museum

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Peters Canyon Regional Park and enjoy the adventure tours in Orange. Discover the cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Peters Canyon Regional Park

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.

The Observatory

Activities

Get your Feet Wet Ride

Get your Feet Wet Ride

AU$309
per adult
Get your Feet Wet Ride
Entire Orange County Coastline Private Air Tour

Private Coastal Air Tour from Orange County

AU$308
per adult
Private Coastal Air Tour from Orange County
Private Van: John Wayne Airport

Private Van: John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Long Beach Cruise Terminal

AU$326
per traveller
Private Van: John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Long Beach Cruise Terminal
California: The Long Live the Queen

California: The Long Live the Queen (Mary) Helicopter Tour

AU$924
per traveller
California: The Long Live the Queen (Mary) Helicopter Tour
Laguna Beach Tour

Laguna Beach Tour

AU$465
per adult
Laguna Beach Tour
Private Sedan: John Wayne Airport

Private Sedan: John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Long Beach Cruise Terminal

AU$304
per traveller
Private Sedan: John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Long Beach Cruise Terminal
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Our pick of the best Cowan Heights Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$281 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$281
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,365 reviews)
"My key card never worked properly for parking. I had to go to the front desk three times to get it “fixed”. But it never worked. Parking was overpriced."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
2 out of 5
Anaheim
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$174
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,855 reviews)
"Decent room decent price. Very comfortable"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$320 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$320
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,387 reviews)
"We love staying here. It’s a little outdated and had a couple spiders in our room but overall we would stay here again"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Grand Legacy At the Park
Grand Legacy At the Park
2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,365 reviews)
"You could not beat the distance from the main gate of Disneyland to this hotel. I had thought that getting a luxury room meant a view of Disneyland, but I was wrong. There was quite a musty smell in our hallway and room. The pool was great. The staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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Grand Legacy At the Park
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$261 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$261
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,292 reviews)
"The whole staff were friendly and nice, there was a shuttle with 7$ fee/ person for Disney that is realy close to the hotel, all in all we felt comfortable and welcomed recommended 👍😀"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
3.5 out of 5
1460 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$302 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$302
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,871 reviews)
"Staff was over the top friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowan Heights

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North Tustin

While North Tustin isn't home to many top sights, Irvine Regional Park and Santa Ana Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Tustin
Santa Ana Zoo which includes zoo animals and signage

Lyon Street

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Lyon Street
Discovery Science Center which includes interior views

Park Santiago

While visiting Park Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Discovery Science Center and Santiago Park.

Park Santiago
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Lacy

When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lacy
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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.

Floral Park
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 Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse are a few top places to visit.

Artists Village

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