Guidebook for Santa Ana
Shopping
Great takeout, organic foods and fresh vegetables. Lots of other good food options in this center.
96 locals recommend
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdGreat takeout, organic foods and fresh vegetables. Lots of other good food options in this center.
Main Place Mall
2800 N Main StLiterally right across the street, within walking distance
Food Scene
Lots of restaurants inside this center with a wide variety of foods, bar, coffee shop and great ice cream.
41 locals recommend
4th Street Market
201 E 4th StLots of restaurants inside this center with a wide variety of foods, bar, coffee shop and great ice cream.
Playground
220 E 4th StIt's our best restaurant by far, do not miss it!
Blue Bowl Superfoods
363 S Main StGreat healthy breakfast bowls
Do not miss the Chiliquiles here! Breakfast or lunch only - go during the week to avoid crowds. Delish!
10 locals recommend
Anepalco Mexican Restaurant
415 S Main StDo not miss the Chiliquiles here! Breakfast or lunch only - go during the week to avoid crowds. Delish!
Great spot for breakfast or lunch, you'll get a real feel for downtown Santa Ana
13 locals recommend
Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StGreat spot for breakfast or lunch, you'll get a real feel for downtown Santa Ana
Arts & Culture
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main StGreat museum, within walking distance, beautiful grounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
McFadden Public Market
515 N Main StHas a bit of everything. Live music, good food, games
Puts on an incredible drag queen show - food is good as well - go for brunch - its so much fun!
6 locals recommend
VLVT | Velvet Lounge
416 W 4th StPuts on an incredible drag queen show - food is good as well - go for brunch - its so much fun!
Getting Around
You can get the metro here to LA and to the Beach as well as take Amtrak
15 locals recommend
Santa Ana station
1000 E Santa Ana BlvdYou can get the metro here to LA and to the Beach as well as take Amtrak
Sightseeing
Crystal Cove
You've got to see the beach while you are here.