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Santa Ana

· Santa Ana, CA

Why you should go…

Travel Santa Ana is the official visitor site for the city of Santa Ana, California, in the heart of Orange County. It promotes the city's arts and culture, more than 200 murals, historic neighborhoods, and dining scene, and provides trip-planning resources including hotels and events. The city markets itself as a destination for creative energy across its many distinct neighborhoods.

  • #murals
  • #arts
  • #dining
  • #downtown
  • #orange county

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Santa Ana, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Intrepid Escape Rooms

    $25–$50

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    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Anaheim

    Free

    Home of Disneyland Resort and Orange County's convention and entertainment hub.

    3.7 mi awayMore like this

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    Anaheim Topgolf Swing Suite

    $50+

    Indoor golf simulator bays with soccer, hockey and baseball games, steps from Disneyland Resort hotels.

    5.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Disneyland Park

    $50+

    Walt Disney's original 1955 theme park, still anchored by Sleeping Beauty Castle.

    5.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Santa Ynez Valley

    Free

    Wine country destination marketing group for six Santa Barbara County towns across the Santa Ynez Valley.

    8.0 mi awayMore like this

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    Huntington Beach

    Free

    Official tourism arm of Surf City USA, promoting Huntington Beach's coastline, pier, and surf culture.

    10 mi awayMore like this