Downtown Santa Ana Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Ana
Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises to always house at least 50 primates.
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 quirky little museum in Santa Ana hosts an eclectic mix of exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Head for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
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.
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.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Dinner Cruise
The Boat People Cruise Private Harbor Cruises
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Ana Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Great stay
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Room was spacious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved they offered shuttle to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Overall this was not a great stay. The staff was incredibly rude. It was basically the only hotel available but was still overpriced. Avoid.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Clean and spacious room, outdoor pool , free breakfast, family friendly
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Always love to stay at this hotel
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Decent room and location, staff could have been more helpful. Got sent a few different ways more than once.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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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 Bowers Museum, 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 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.
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 Heritage Museum of Orange County.
