Places to go in Santa Ana

Food & Drink

Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar

Cocktails, craft beer & elevated bar bites served on a stylish hotel rooftop with sweeping views.

7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Food & Drink

Hopper & Burr

Stylish cafe offering a simple menu of java drinks & light fare in minimalist digs.

202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Outdoors

Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Riverside concrete & asphalt hiking, biking & equestrian trail stretching over 50 miles.

Huntington Bch Bike Trl, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA

Outdoors

Jerome Park

Community spot features sports fields, trails, picnic areas & a recreation center with outdoor pool.

2115 W McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Family

K1 Speed Irvine

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

17221 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

Arts & Culture

Laguna Art Museum

Contemporary art museum with a permanent collection of over 3,500 works & a waterfront setting.

307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

Food & Drink

Lola Gaspar

Cozy tapas joint serves up Latin & Spanish small plates, plus creative cocktails, in a small space.

211 W 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Arts & Culture

Lyon Air Museum

Museum dedicated to rare vehicles showcases military motorcycles, automobiles & aircraft.

19300 Ike Jones Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Outdoors

Madison Park

1528 S Standard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Shopping

MainPlace Mall

Spacious shopping center featuring department stores, a gym, a movie theater & a bowling alley.

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

Wellness

Massage Envy

745 S Main St #130, Orange, CA 92868, USA

Outdoors

Memorial Park

Tree-filled green space featuring trails, a ball field & a basketball court, plus benches.

2102 S Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Nightlife

Mesa

Array of creative cocktails plus American small plates are offered at this chic, lounge-like venue.

725 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Outdoors

Mile Square Regional Park

City park offering 3 golf courses, soccer fields & baseball diamonds as well as picknicking & lakes.

16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA

Nightlife

Mission Control Bar Arcade

Playful haunt at the McFadden Public Market, providing beer, spirits, pinball & vintage video games.

515 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Food & Drink

Morton's The Steakhouse

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

1641 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Nightlife

Native Son OC

Laid-back hangout with a rooftop lounge known for its extensive selection of craft brews on tap.

305 E 4th St Ste 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

Family

Orange County Zoo

8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.

1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

Sports & Recreation

Oso Creek Golf Course

27601 Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA

Sports & Recreation

Pelican Hill Golf Club

Luxe oceanfront golf resort with Italian-inspired bungalows & villas, plus dining & a day spa.

22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657, USA

Outdoors

Peters Canyon South Trailhead

Tustin, CA 92782, USA

Arts & Culture

Pretend City Children's Museum

Set up as a pretend city, this kids' museum has a post office, cafe, farm & other interactive areas.

29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Food & Drink

Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee

201 Sandpointe Ave Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Outdoors

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

Huge, 8,000-acre park preserve with camping, wildlife sightings, nature walks, trails & more.

33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA