- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Ana, California, features the top 1110 nearby activities — including 409 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Ana, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
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Take a 30-minute flight over Orange County’s Pacific coast; passengers can bring wine for the ride
2.1 Miles
60%
169 votes
2800 N Main St, Ste 999, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A movie theater multiplex, Picture Show at MainPlace shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and surround sound. The theater offers dollar hot dogs and a variety of other concessions.
3.0 Miles
84%
19 votes
3101 W Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Covering 12 acres, the Heritage Museum of Orange County preserves multiple 1890s historic buildings and houses artifacts from that time. Exhibits cover the civil rights movement, Victorian dollhouses, and a blacksmith's shop.
0.1 Miles
The Empire Theater is home to Theatre Out, a gay and lesbian theater company that presents a seasonally varying array of shows, ranging from drama classics to more current and cutting edge fare. The theater seats approximately 50 guests.
3.4 Miles
The Attic Community Theater showcases plays and other performances all run by local actors and actresses. The theater strives to develop the creative acting talents of those who participate in the performances in a local community setting.
4.4 Miles
The purpose of the Pacific Symphony is to enrich the human sprit through superior musical performances. The symphony presents more than 100 concerts per year and reaches over 275,000 residents.
2.7 Miles
72%
39 votes
The Embassy Suites Hotel, 1325 E Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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The Dinner Detective is a murder mystery performance and interactive show. Packages include the standard ticket with a four course meal and show tickets, the large party package with discounts for over 10 people, and the Suspect Package.
4.3 Miles
The Observatory OC offers an ever-changing lineup of live musical acts. The club offers VIP rooms and tables with dedicated servers and is also available for private rentals and events.
1.7 Miles
Filled with interactive science exhibits and experiments, Discovery Cube offers children a chance to learn about ecology, biology, astronomy, physics, and more. The museum features a 4D theater that shows educational films.
2.7 Miles
100%
4 votes
1325 East Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A murder mystery comedy performance, The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show blurs the lines between spectators and performers and provides an interactive mystery experience. They cater private parties of various sizes and types.
4.3 Miles
Located inside the Observatory facility, the Constellation Room is a music venue that is host to a number of performers throughout the year. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online prior to the shows beginning.