Santa Ana, Orange County, CA

Places to go in Santa Ana

62 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Outdoors

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Wildlife sanctuary across 4,500 acres featuring rolling hills with trails & several types of trees.

28373 Alicia Pkwy, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA

Antonello Ristorante

Food & Drink

Antonello Ristorante

Classic Northern Italian menu is served in a ritzy space with an old-world Tuscan vibe.

3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club‎

Sports & Recreation

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club‎

Par-72 golf course offering mountain views & a casual grill with a patio overlooking the fairways.

26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA

Benchmark

Food & Drink

Benchmark

Eclectic New American fare & cocktails furnished in a convivial setting with a tree-shaded patio

601 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

BodyCentre Day Spa

Wellness

BodyCentre Day Spa

801 Baker St E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Bomo Koral Park

Outdoors

Bomo Koral Park

10-acre community park featuring a multi-sport playing field & a playground with swings.

900 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Cabrillo Park

Outdoors

Cabrillo Park

Sprawling grassy space with shade trees, a baseball diamond & parking in a relaxed setting.

1820 E Fruit St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Cafe Cito

Food & Drink

Cafe Cito

400 W 4th St Ste B, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Candeeland Santa Ana

Family

Candeeland Santa Ana

2800 N Main St #504, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

Carl Thornton Park

Outdoors

Carl Thornton Park

Green space featuring sports fields, a small lake & children's play area.

1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Centennial Park

Outdoors

Centennial Park

3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Chapter One: the modern local

Food & Drink

Chapter One: the modern local

Housed in an ex-book store, this modern tavern serves cocktails, beer & pub grub to a hip crowd.

227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Chino Hills State Park

Outdoors

Chino Hills State Park

State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.

4721 Sapphire Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709, USA

CNLM's Dana Point Preserve

Outdoors

CNLM's Dana Point Preserve

Protected marine nature preserve featuring sandy beaches, tide pools & sweeping ocean views.

Nature Preserve, 34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA

Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana

Food & Drink

Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana

Relaxed pick for health-conscious cafe fare, including veggie & gluten-free options, in bright digs.

410 W 4th St 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Delhi Park

Outdoors

Delhi Park

2314 S Halladay St, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Den Cafe

Food & Drink

Den Cafe

Coffee shop with a bohemian vibe serving pastry, soup, sandwiches & burgers off the grill.

125 N Broadway D, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Downtown Santa Ana Historic District

Arts & Culture

Downtown Santa Ana Historic District

100 Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Eisenhower Park

Outdoors

Eisenhower Park

Large park featuring a pond filled with fish & ducks, plus walking paths, playgrounds & BBQ grills.

2864 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865, USA

El Salvador Park

Outdoors

El Salvador Park

1825 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA

EōS Fitness

Sports & Recreation

EōS Fitness

1501 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

Hangar 24 Orange County

Food & Drink

Hangar 24 Orange County

Easygoing restaurant fixing up local staples such as burgers, tacos & wings, plus craft beer on tap.

17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

Heritage Museum of Orange County

Arts & Culture

Heritage Museum of Orange County

Attraction featuring restored homes & buildings from the 1890s set amid extensive floral gardens.

3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Hidden House Coffee

Food & Drink

Hidden House Coffee

511 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA