Central City, CA
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.
Old Orange County Courthouse
You can browse the exhibits at Old Orange County Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
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.
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
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Dinner Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Central City Hotel Deals
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms, convenient, yummy food on premise via their ghost kitchen. Easy walk to Disney.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Quiet and clean
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff was very kind. Beds were very comfy. We would be happy to stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The rooms are great. The bathrooms need updating and the beds are terrible but aside from that the rooms are spacious and clean and easy to walk to Disney from!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility, and good location to Disney Parks! I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Clean room and good location. Don’t have mini fridge and microwave inside the room.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
Though Wilshire Square might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Orange County Courthouse and Santa Ana Zoo.
Downtown Santa Ana
When in Downtown Santa Ana, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Artists Village
The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Artists Village. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
Riverview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riverview and surrounding area, you can visit Bowers Museum and The Outlets at Orange.
Lacy
Lacy might not have many top sights, but Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
