Central City
Santa Ana
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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.
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
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
The property is nice, especially compared to some of the surrounding hotels. However, be prepared to pay over $50 for parking, which feels excessive on top of the already premium room rates. It’s honestly disheartening to see how many of these hotels seem to price gouge families. I’ll definitely ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
My mom, son and I stayed at the majestic inn and from the moment we walked out of our vehicle in the parking lot we had a calm feeling and checking in was even better, we were welcomed by the sweetest people in the industry! Top notch service all around, we made wonderful friendships with the servers ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
First day I show up with my reservation they don’t have my room with two beds,for some reason they are sold out or whatever happens. They just give me a room with single bed, so I have to take it because I show up around 11:30 PM with my kids and wife ,at that point I don’t wanna go anywhere else ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The hotel property and size of the room were nice but parking there is terrible. We had to park on the opposite side of the complex from our room one night. Breakfast was great and they had different options every morning. Most of the staff were super friendly. The fresh towels they gave us on day ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Good for Budget travelers. Excellent location. Don’t expect anything else. You can listen pretty much everything from your next door room. People are not supposed to smoke, but they do and the smell can be sensed through the door. Couple of rooms in our hallway were being treated for bad bugs. Super ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Maya
The hotel is currently under renovation, closing the restaurant and impacting other amenities on the property. Given the renovation, we were also placed in building 4 which is near the road and quite nosey. The renovation wasn’t disclosed during my booking, and most definitely would have impacted ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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.
