Guidebook for Santa Ana
Essentials
Albertsons is a full grocery store and pharmacy within walking distance of my home.
19 locals recommend
Albertsons
2000 17th StAlbertsons is a full grocery store and pharmacy within walking distance of my home.
Walgreens
12001 Euclid StUnited States Postal Service
2201 N Grand AvePost Office
Trader Joe's
14443 Culver DrGrocery store featuring healthy options, and great prices on produce.
27 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3011 El Camino RealGrocery store featuring healthy options, and great prices on produce.
Us Gas
401 N Tustin AveThe cheapest gas in the area
Entertainment & Activities
The Anaheim Convention Center is about 15 minutes from my home by car. If you're attending a convention there, my home would be a great place to stay.
177 locals recommend
Anaheim Convention Center - Hall D
800 W Katella AveThe Anaheim Convention Center is about 15 minutes from my home by car. If you're attending a convention there, my home would be a great place to stay.
Knotts Berry Farm is Orange County's second biggest amusement park (after Disneyland). It has bigger roller coasters, less crowds, and an old-western vibe. Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner is famous.
130 locals recommend
Knotts Berry Farm station
Knotts Berry Farm is Orange County's second biggest amusement park (after Disneyland). It has bigger roller coasters, less crowds, and an old-western vibe. Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner is famous.
It's Disneyland; What more can I say? There is only one original Disneyland!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrIt's Disneyland; What more can I say? There is only one original Disneyland!
Arts & Culture
I graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Organizational Leadership. If you're a perspective student, or a parent visiting their child at Chapman, I'd love to host you in my home.
36 locals recommend
Chapman University
1 University DrI graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Organizational Leadership. If you're a perspective student, or a parent visiting their child at Chapman, I'd love to host you in my home.
UCI is less than 20 minutes from my home. If you're a prospective student on a visit, or a parent visiting their student, I welcome you.
81 locals recommend
University of California Irvine
UCI is less than 20 minutes from my home. If you're a prospective student on a visit, or a parent visiting their student, I welcome you.
Getting Around
This is LAX, the most common airport for arrivals into the greater Los Angeles area. I'd recommend renting a car if you fly into LAX. It takes 45 minutes - 1 hour to get between LAX and my house by car.
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayThis is LAX, the most common airport for arrivals into the greater Los Angeles area. I'd recommend renting a car if you fly into LAX. It takes 45 minutes - 1 hour to get between LAX and my house by car.
John Wayne Airport, sometimes called SNA or Orange County Airport, is less than 15 minutes from my home. It's smaller, newer, and faster than LAX.
132 locals recommend
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport WayJohn Wayne Airport, sometimes called SNA or Orange County Airport, is less than 15 minutes from my home. It's smaller, newer, and faster than LAX.
Connects to Amtrak and Metrolink trains, and many bus connections.
15 locals recommend
Santa Ana station
1000 E Santa Ana BlvdConnects to Amtrak and Metrolink trains, and many bus connections.
Parks & Nature
Huntington Beach is called "Surf City USA" for it's popularity with surfers. The area features lots of dining and shops, including Ruby's 50's Diner at the end of the pier.
638 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is called "Surf City USA" for it's popularity with surfers. The area features lots of dining and shops, including Ruby's 50's Diner at the end of the pier.
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrThis park is a good starting point to catch the biking/running trail that goes throughout the City of Orange.
7 locals recommend
Hart Park
Hart ParkThis park is a good starting point to catch the biking/running trail that goes throughout the City of Orange.
Food Scene
Good coffee and free WiFi. Walking distance from my home.
6 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2783 N Main StGood coffee and free WiFi. Walking distance from my home.
All I'm going to say is that you better arrive hungry. You will not be disappointed.
7 locals recommend
Claim Jumper Restaurants
All I'm going to say is that you better arrive hungry. You will not be disappointed.
This is a great, casual spot to get a burger or salad. I like their veggie burger with avocado.
6 locals recommend
Farmer Boys
2205 17th StThis is a great, casual spot to get a burger or salad. I like their veggie burger with avocado.
A casual and quick place to get a burrito, bowl or wrap built to order. Portions are generous, and yummy.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1313 W 17th StA casual and quick place to get a burrito, bowl or wrap built to order. Portions are generous, and yummy.
Starbucks
301 W 4th StThis local Starbucks has a drive-through window.
Baskin Robbins
424 S Main StIn the mood for ice cream?
This is an upscale steakhouse, a great place to eat when you need to impress.
16 locals recommend
Black Angus Steakhouse
1350 N Tustin AveThis is an upscale steakhouse, a great place to eat when you need to impress.
Healthy, quick, and affordable Teriyaki bowls. This is one of my favorite lunch places. I get brown rice, white meat chicken, and veggies.
Flame Broiler
2100 E Katella AveHealthy, quick, and affordable Teriyaki bowls. This is one of my favorite lunch places. I get brown rice, white meat chicken, and veggies.
Shopping
Business travelers might find it handy to have a Staples Office Supply store nearby, with copy center.
Staples
2120 17th StBusiness travelers might find it handy to have a Staples Office Supply store nearby, with copy center.
Main Place Mall
2800 N Main StIrvine Spectrum Center
Target
3750 Barranca Pkwy