Cowan Heights Travel Guide
Santa Ana
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises to always house at least 50 primates.
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.
Bowers Museum
This quirky little museum in Santa Ana hosts an eclectic mix of exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Head for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Cowan Heights
Hilton Anaheim
Great hotel and clean room. Downside is Expensive parking. Parking is kind of far from getting to room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
We always stay here when going to Disneyland. 15 minute walk to security checkpoint for Downtown Disney (7 more minutes to the park gate). Breakfast is great. Property is clean. Staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
We brought our 1 year old twins to Disneyland and stayed here. The ambiance first walking into the hotel left the best impression. It was so cute and charming! Also, we really appreciated how nice the infant cribs were in our room. Very comfortable and roomy for our boys. In addition, we really loved ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Close to Disneyland. Carts to help with luggage.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
This is our go-to hotel when we visit Orange to see our daughter in college! The hotel is centrally located, modern, fabulous rooftop hangout and cocktails and restaurant! Overall, just a wonderfully kept hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The lobby was nice, the only issue we had was with the cleanliness of the room. The first room had hair in the bath tub, stuff on the sheets, trash on floor just overall not clean. We went back to the lobby & they changed was rooms which was way better overall.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowan Heights
North Tustin
While North Tustin isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Discovery Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Park Santiago
While visiting Park Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Discovery Science Center and Santiago Park.
Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Yost Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Floral Park
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Floral Park. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are a few top sights nearby.
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.
