- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Ana, California, features the top 1110 nearby activities — including 409 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Ana, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Santa Ana, CA , followed by 1089 popular activities in nearby cities, including Long Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, Whittier, Huntington Beach, Orange, Cerritos, Irvine, Lakewood, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Laguna Hills, Westminster, Chino, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton, Chino Hills, Carson, Lake Forest, La Habra, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Covina, Fountain Valley, San Pedro, West Covina, Norwalk, Brea, Aliso Viejo, Bellflower, Seal Beach, Pomona, Walnut, Tustin, Cypress, Laguna Niguel, Montebello, La Mirada, Rancho Santa Margarita, Norco, Downey, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Corona, Paramount, Diamond Bar, La Puente, South Gate, Baldwin Park, Hacienda Heights, El Monte, San Dimas, Montclair, Pico Rivera, Rowland Heights, San Clemente, Rosemead, Compton, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Riverside, Ontario, Claremont, Joshua Tree, La Verne, Big Bear Lake, Whittier and Menifee
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Rockin' Jump Indoor Trampoline Park
55 Fwy & McFadden, 1411 S Village Way, Santa Ana, CA
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Indoor trampoline park offers a safe and clean way to have fun and get some exercise by jumping and playing on multiple attractions
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Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
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2002 N. Main St. at 20th St., Santa Ana, CA
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Touted as Orange County's finest cultural museum, the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art has a lot to offer both tourists and locals. The museum offers exhibits ranging from Chinese history to art from the Pacific Islands, as well as early Californian artifacts, art and sculptures.
4.9 Miles
19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Located at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Lyon Air Museum features an array of World War II aircraft. A fascinating museum to visit whether passing through or making a special visit, the museum tours that give information on the machines and artifacts of the early 20th century.
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For an entertaining night of shoving, skating, and a little bit of violence, guests check out the Orange County Roller Girls. With strategic manhandling and a halftime music performance to boot, visitors are sure to experience a unique event.
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The Velvet Lounge an LGBT owned and operated restaurant that features a patio, a lounge area, nightly entertainment, a dance floor, and drink specials. The restaurant offers brunch and shows during dinner.
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Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum is a historical museum dedicated to celebrating international cultures through art. Exhibits at the museum include ancient Terra Cotta Warriors, artifacts from lost civilizations, and artwork.
1.7 Miles
The Discovery Science Center plays with all of your senses. Adults and children alike enjoy this interactive and educational museum that allows visitors to experience an 'earthquake', lie on a bed of nails and play virtual sports.
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1561 W Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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A movie theater with three screens, Regency South Coast Village features an assortment of independent and classic films. The theater offers Dolby Digital sound, high-back love seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.9 Miles
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510 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A fun and educational place for children, the Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature features a nature center with informative exhibits about local ecology and cultural history, as well as a play area with giant slides.
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1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.
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Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.