Central City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Spend a couple of hours monkeying around at this charming little zoo, which has a special relationship with these fascinating primates.
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 but fascinating museum in Santa Ana pulls in big exhibitions from all over the world.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to discover a place where science engages both body and mind.
Lyon Air Museum
Marvel at vintage planes, cars and jeeps in this rare collection of World War II vehicles.
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.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
The suite was great and the kiddos loved having a separate space to themselves. We enjoyed the clean room, pool and hot tub, water and coffee in the lobby, the onsite cafe, and the location within walking distance to Disneyland. The breakfast could use some help— the eggs were terrible even for a ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff was very kind. Beds were very comfy. We would be happy to stay there again.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Room was updated, clean, and had everything we needed. The main lobby has A LOT going on and feels like you’re in Las Vegas. There are often lines for the elevators so add some time when coming or going. Be aware they will hold a $300 deposit on your credit card when checking in and parking is $46 ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The rooms are great. The bathrooms need updating and the beds are terrible but aside from that the rooms are spacious and clean and easy to walk to Disney from!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
The room was very clean and updated, the staff was friendly and very accommodating - they put our two rooms together and our room came equipped with an infant crib. The splash park was perfect for our toddlers during breaks from Disneyland. The store was open and fully stocked with anything we could ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Courteous staff . Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
