Santa Ana Attractions
Santa Ana was founded in 1869 and has a diverse culture that is featured in local attractions. The city is located 11mi/18km east of Long Beach.
Bowers Kidseum
There are interactive exhibits including masks and musical instruments at the Bowers Kidseum in Santa Ana. Located in an old bank building south of the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art the museum is designed to stimulate young children to think for themselves.
There are storytelling classes in the story room and a library open to teachers. Cultural art classes are offered where children create art from recycled objects.
There are storytelling classes in the story room and a library open to teachers. Cultural art classes are offered where children create art from recycled objects.
Bowers Kidseum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706-2727
United States
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706-2727
United States
Phone 1 (714) 480-1520
Fax 1 (714) 480-0053
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Free admission on the first Sunday of every month. Group tours or parties can be arranged by calling the museum.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana features art from the Americas, the Pacific Rim and from Africa.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 20.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 18.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 18.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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Discovery Science Center
The Discovery Science Center offers over 120 hands-on exhibits, live science shows, and a 3-D laser show. Play a game of virtual volleyball, create a 19 foot long tidal wave, and witness an indoor Geyser.
Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6600
United States
2500 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6600
United States
Phone 1 (714) 542-2823
Fax 1 (714) 542-2828
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Pay
John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana is the 15th busiest airport in the world in terms of takeoffs and landings. There are about 600 aircraft that call the airport home. It is frequently used as a film location.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Santa Ana Zoo
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, noted as the "Home of the 50 Monkeys offers a walk-through aviary, a Children's zoo, a playground and a miniature train ride. Visitors can learn about animals, plants and the environment.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 25 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 8 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Child 3-12 | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
