Santa Ana · Orange County, CA

Nightlife in Santa Ana

Scout analyzed 62 Santa Ana places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Lacy

4 matching spots

Westside Costa Mesa

1 matching spots

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Lacy

Wursthaus

Wursthaus is a casual spot for a meal and drinks, suitable for a relaxed dinner or pre-event bite. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$40 per person on sausages, fries, and a few drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Lacy

Native Son OC

Native Son OC is a gastropub with a rooftop lounge, good for an evening outing to enjoy craft beers and food. Expect to spend $20-50 per person for drinks and a bite.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Lacy

Yost Theater • Nightlife & Special Events

The Yost Theater is good for an evening out for live music or a DJ set. Plan for a 3-hour visit, spending $50-150 per person on entry and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicArts

$50–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Mesa

Mesa is a chic cocktail bar suitable for an evening date or girls' night out, featuring creative drinks and small plates. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $40-80 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Lacy

Mission Control Bar Arcade

This bar arcade is good for a casual evening out, offering drinks, arcade games, and sometimes live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-50 per person for drinks and a few games.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Westside Costa Mesa

The Wayfarer

The Wayfarer is a spot for an evening out with friends or a date, often involving live music and drinks. Plan for a few hours and a bill around $30-75 per person, depending on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking