Central City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Santa Ana Zoo

Santa Ana Zoo

Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises to always house at least 50 primates.

Santa Ana Zoo
Bowers Museum

Bowers Museum

This quirky little museum in Santa Ana hosts an eclectic mix of exhibitions from around the world.

Bowers Museum
Lyon Air Museum featuring aircraft and interior views

Lyon Air Museum

Explore America's fascinating aviation history and take a close look at some of the rarest flying machines from around the world.

Lyon Air Museum
Discovery Science Center featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Discovery Science Center

Head for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.

Discovery Science Center

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.

The Observatory

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.

Old Orange County Courthouse

Activities

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

AU$157
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

AU$54
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

AU$30
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

AU$84
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

AU$71
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Walt Disney concert hall Los Angeles downtown

Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more

AU$130
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
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Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$297 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$297
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,640 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, clean, and quiet for those there for Disney Land but don’t want the kids crowd. It is walkable to restaurants, stores, and even Disney Land Park (30 mins). The hotel includes a little food court, Starbucks, and a small souvenirs store in the lobby. It is next to the convention ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$335 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$335
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,052 reviews)
"Amazing housekeeping!!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$273 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$273
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,801 reviews)
"It's a great place to stay for a weekend at Disneyland. The room was very clean and the accommodations for the price are excellent. However, the restaurant is just meh. They have a rotating buffet and a fixed menu which has basic meals, I would skip it if I stayed here again, and the bar isn't exceptional ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

3.5 out of 5
11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$234
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,421 reviews)
"Visitors from Australia, second visit...always friendly and accommodating...lovely stay"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
100 The City Dr S, Orange, CA
The price is AU$217 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$217
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Orange. Enjoy 2 outdoor pickleball courts, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,509 reviews)
"Staff was really nice"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya

4 out of 5
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA
The price is AU$301 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$301
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,858 reviews)
"Great place to stay... had a good view of the lake.. overall 10/10"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Maya
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City

Santa Ana

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.

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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.

Wilshire Square
Santa Ana

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.

Downtown Santa Ana
Santa Ana

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.

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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.

Riverview
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West Floral Park

West Floral Park might not have many top sights, but Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Floral Park

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