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.

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

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

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

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

Wellness
BodyCentre Day Spa
801 Baker St E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

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

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

Food & Drink
Cafe Cito
400 W 4th St Ste B, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

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

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

Outdoors
Centennial Park
3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

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

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

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

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

Outdoors
Delhi Park
2314 S Halladay St, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

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

Arts & Culture
Downtown Santa Ana Historic District
100 Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

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

Outdoors
El Salvador Park
1825 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA

Sports & Recreation
EōS Fitness
1501 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

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

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

Food & Drink
Hidden House Coffee
511 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA