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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
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
Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Just remolded hotel
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Breakfast was poor. Food is everything. Invest in high quality ingredients and cooks.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Excellent
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
I like the location close to fwy you dont here noise, u can see costco good for gas, is quiet 2nd time here good price, there was no little fridge, staff was friendly, parking was tight but there is free parking, there was breakfast not included,
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
Clean room loved that we had two showers in our room very convenient!! Kids loved the water park area and lobby was very roomy and inviting, breakfast buffet had lots of options we would stay here again!!
Reviewed on 30 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.
