Central City Travel Guide
Santa Ana
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Santa Ana Zoo during your trip to Santa Ana. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its cosy cafes.
Discovery Science Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Discovery Science Center during your trip to Santa Ana. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Lyon Air Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lyon Air Museum during your trip to Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
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.
Top hotels in Central City
Hilton Anaheim
Great hotel and clean room. Downside is Expensive parking. Parking is kind of far from getting to room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
We always stay here when going to Disneyland. 15 minute walk to security checkpoint for Downtown Disney (7 more minutes to the park gate). Breakfast is great. Property is clean. Staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
We brought our 1 year old twins to Disneyland and stayed here. The ambiance first walking into the hotel left the best impression. It was so cute and charming! Also, we really appreciated how nice the infant cribs were in our room. Very comfortable and roomy for our boys. In addition, we really loved ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
This is a very affordable hotel for being near Disneyland. It's a less than 10 minute walk to the parks. The food was fresh, the beds comfortable, the room had plenty of space for 5 people, and quite nice to come back to after a long day of fun. The parking is not free, which is the only draw ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
This is our go-to hotel when we visit Orange to see our daughter in college! The hotel is centrally located, modern, fabulous rooftop hangout and cocktails and restaurant! Overall, just a wonderfully kept hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The lobby was nice, the only issue we had was with the cleanliness of the room. The first room had hair in the bath tub, stuff on the sheets, trash on floor just overall not clean. We went back to the lobby & they changed was rooms which was way better overall.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Yost Theater.
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 Yost Theater.
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 Yost Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
