Hotels in Santa Ana

The Santa Ana Zoo maintains 50+ monkeys at all times per the founder's quirky requirement. Explore South American wildlife via the Zoofari Express train or encounter butterflies in the seasonal Flight exhibit.

Step inside Southern California's oldest court building, now a free museum with restored courtrooms and local history. The 1901 Romanesque Revival architecture offers perfect photo ops.

The Bowers Museum displays global treasures from pre-Columbian to Chinese art in a Spanish Colonial setting. Santa Ana residents enjoy free Sunday admission, with rotating exhibitions rivaling major international museums.

The iconic 10-story cube balances on its point above the Discovery Science Center, a beacon for curious minds. Inside, 100+ hands-on exhibits let kids launch rockets, dig for dinos, and become eco-heroes.

Walk among meticulously restored WWII aircraft and rare vintage automobiles in this 30,000-square-foot hangar. Chat with volunteer docents, many of them veterans, for personal stories behind each historic exhibit.

The Observatory packs intimate concert experiences with perfect acoustics and unobstructed views in every corner. Arrive early to snag the best standing spots and consider VIP options for access to private seating areas.

Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Ana. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Santiago Park is worth a visit, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Santa Ana. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. Santa Ana has lots of other activities such as Angel Stadium of Anaheim and Honda Center.