Central City
Santa Ana
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises at least 50 primates are always present.
Old Orange County Courthouse
You can browse the exhibits at Old Orange County Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
Lyon Air Museum
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
The Observatory
The Observatory is just one of the places to see in Santa Ana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Central City
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff was great, shuttle is so convenient and breakfast is pretty good, wish the service was faster but will definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Room was comfortable and clean. Guy at front desk when we came in was extremely nice. Location is fantastic. Parking was easy. Breakfast was great. It had real food.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
The AC didn't work and they didn't come to fix it after we complained. The fire alarm started going off in our room because of a low battery. We asked someone to come up and fix it and no one did. Finally we got a new room, overall a very bad first day.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
This hotel charges a per night parking fee but has no parking spaces for their guests to park in themselves because they also let public park there for $44. When we arrived (party with 5 cars and 6 rooms) we could not park our cars by our hotel rooms. They offered “complimentary” valet. Very greedy ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Had amazing time at Maya Hotel. Loved the room and water view. Beautiful pool area. Friendly front desk staff.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Henninger Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Henninger Park and surrounding area, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum.
Wilshire Square
When in Wilshire Square, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Santa Ana Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Santa Ana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Ana and surrounding area, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum.
Artists Village
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Artists Village. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are a few top places to visit.
Riverview
While Riverview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowers Museum and The Outlets at Orange.
Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
