3 Best Places To See in Santa Ana, CA

BOWERS MUSEUM

2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Since 1936

Museum, Tours, Adult Tours, School Tours, Audio Tours, Kidseum, Birthday Parties, Tangata Restaurant, Dining, Catering, Facility Rentals, Exhibitions, Family Programs, Talks, Bowers Meditations, Music Performances, Special Events, Workshops, Films Programs, Educational Programs & Permanent Collections

Free Admission: Members, Children Under 12, Family Festivals in the Key Courtyard & All Santa Ana Residents on Sundays Through a Generous Donation in Memory of Dorothy Goerl and Courtesy of the Lockhart Family

Discount: Adult, Senior and College Groups of 15 or more receive up to $3 off per ticket and personalized scheduling View Deal

Price: Adults $13 on Weekdays & $15 on weekends, Senior (Age 62+)/Student (12+) $10 on Weekdays & $12 on weekends

info@bowers.org

bowers.org

(714) 567-3600

Tue - Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon Closed

I like this museum very much. It is small in physical size which allows folks like me to stroll, view, comment, gawk, appreciate artwork in most of the galleries in just a couple of hours. We came today to see the Empress Cixi exhibit. Docent Anne Williams was very kind to greet us and began a brief tour of the Tibetan Scrolls exhibit hallway and then the Cixi artwork & history. I liked the photos, calligraphy and the Duryea car. My wife like the fine embroidery work on the garments. We both liked the historical info as well as our own memories of visiting the Summer Palace on a China tour. There is more to see but is time for lunch.

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I have been to this unique and spectacular place when I was a child. I remember having fond memories of seeing many different types of art pieces from multiple cultures, throughout the world. I went recently and have experienced my childhood once more, which was reminiscently spectacular with awe and inspiration, subjectively speaking. Needless to day, I had a blast and the customer service was top notch. This place is heavily kept in a organized fashion and the artifacts are preserved very well.

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DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY

2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Since 1998

Museum, Historical Building, Exhibitions, Collections, Displays, Experiential Tours, School Tours, Scout Visits, Group Visits, Museum Store, Aviation Tour, Campus, Educational Programs, Comprehensive Tour, Environmental Stewardship, Field Trips to the Cube, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Facility Rentals & After School Workshops

Free Entry: Children (2 and under), Discovery Cube Members - More than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed to spark children's natural curiosity - Features the new 40,000 sq ft Discovery Pavilion and 4,000 sq ft of remodeled space

Discount: Members of the Military Receive 10% Off for Up to 6 General Admission Ticket s View Deal

Price: Adults $17.95, Children (3-14) $12.95 & Senior (62+) $14.95

contactus@discoverycube.org

oc.discoverycube.org

(714) 542-2823

(714) 913-5040

Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Everything you've heard about this being one of the best family attractions in the area is true! There is endless science experiments for you to do with your kids, and even a fun dinosaur outdoor play area for your kids to run around in. It's all stroller friendly with an elevator, and bathrooms on every level. Some of our favorites were the earthquake station, steam blower, and the recycle station game. Great fun and learning experience for the whole family. And if you get hungry, I definitely recommend stopping in at the Bean Sprouts Cafe where you can even find gluten and peanut free items on the menu! Love this place!

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We bought a family pass this summer and have been here 5 times since. It is very entertaining for the kids. There are many different kinds of exhibits and lots of themed traveling exhibits that come through plus seasonal ones. Great investment! Had no idea you can buy a 2 year pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children for $129!! What a bargain! They also have a location in LA and a sea/ocean themed one in Newport Beach. I have not visited the other locations but heard that Orange County is the best. Sometimes we order from the cafe but usually we pack our own lunch. There's a nice cafeteria area in the middle. Great place!

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SANTA ANA ZOO

1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Since 1952

Zoos, Aquariums, Outdoor Activities, Nature and Parks, Birthdays Parties, Conservation at the Zoo, Conservation Programs, Education Programs, Field Trip Information, Camp Menehune, Interactive Web Lessons, School Field Trips, Teacher Resources, Outreach Programs, Zoo Brick Program & Gift Shops

Free Admission: FOSAZ Members & Children (Under Age 3) - More than 270,000 people annually - Over 80 species of animals, including the smallest monkeys in the world - It is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) zoo focusing on the animals and plants

Price: Adults (Age 13+) $10.00 on Weekdays & $12.00 on Weekends, Seniors (Age 60+)/Children (Age 3-12) $7.00 on Weekdays & $9.00 on Weekends

contact@santaanazoo.org

santaanazoo.org

(714) 836-4000

(714) 647-6575

Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This place is great! I believe that the price is great and the selection of animals are awesome. I took my 3 yr old and my 1 1/2 yr old. They looved it. It has great little spots to sit and take a rest. Also the great things is that at the end of the park being closed you can chill and hang out around the outside. Its great to eat and children can run around because its a good enough distance from street. Bald eagle definitely needs to have more space to fly. Other than that staff was friendly and helpful at the ticket booth.

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We live in Riverside county but will take the drive down to SA because we really enjoy this zoo. Yes it is small, but it is clean and you can see all the animals and exhibits with in a couple hours. The staff is always friendly. The goats and farm animals are my little ones favorite. The owls are so cool, for my older daughter. The admission is $10 for adults and $7 for 3-13 & senior citizens. I remember the elephant from my childhood and how we would have a picnic at Prentice Park then we would go see the monkeys.

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The Best Places To See in Santa Ana

Handpicked Top 3 Places To See in Santa Ana, California. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!

BOWERS MUSEUM

DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY

SANTA ANA ZOO