Experience · Santa Ana
Family Fun Day at MainPlace Mall
Kick off a fun afternoon by letting the kids (and adults!) burn off some energy at Round1 Bowling & Arcade. After all the games, refuel with a satisfying and casual meal at a nearby eatery. Finally, grab some candy or a small toy as a sweet reward or souvenir before heading home.
A 3-hour Santa Ana afternoon plan for families — Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Santa Ana, XIBEI EATERY, Candeeland Santa Ana.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $50–$100
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 0.3-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids · Solo
The plan
The plan
- 1Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Santa Ana(1 hr 30 min)→
- 2XIBEI EATERY(1 hr)→
- 3Candeeland Santa Ana(30 min)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 0.3 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Santa Ana instead of crossing town between them. Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Santa Ana is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Candeeland Santa Ana — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families, families with kids, and solo who want a planned Santa Ana outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Kick off a fun afternoon by letting the kids (and adults!) burn off some energy at Round1 Bowling & Arcade. After all the games, refuel with a satisfying and casual meal at a nearby eatery. Finally, grab some candy or a small toy as a sweet reward or souvenir before heading home.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11h 30mRound1 Bowling & Arcade - Santa Ana
Family
What to do — Lace up your bowling shoes or challenge each other to a variety of arcade games. Aim for a high score!
Scout Side QuestFind an arcade game making a totally bizarre noise and give your best impression of it.
0.1 mi · 3 min walk or 3 min drive
Then Walk a short distance within the mall to a casual dining spot.
21 hrXIBEI EATERYFood & Drink
What to do — Choose from a menu of satisfying dishes, perfect for refueling the whole family.
0.2 mi · 4 min walk or 3 min drive
Then Walk over to Candeeland for a sweet ending to your day.
3Optional 30 minCandeeland Santa AnaFamily
What to do — Let the kids choose a small candy or souvenir to remember the fun day at the mall.
Scout Side QuestFind the candy with the wildest name or brightest color. Invent a goofy superpower you'd get from eating it.
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Santa Ana itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families, families with kids, and solo and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Santa Ana.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Santa Ana itinerary cost?
- Roughly $50–$100 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Yes — every hop is under a mile, about 0.3 miles of walking in total.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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