Cowan Heights
Santa Ana
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Take a head count of the monkeys at this family friendly zoo that has been a local favourite for over half a century.
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
Santa Ana’s picturesque museum houses a fascinating collection of historic artefacts from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
Discovery Science Center
Entertainment and education go hand in hand at this child-friendly facility in Santa Ana.
Lyon Air Museum
Hear first-hand accounts of the daredevil exploits of World War II fighter pilots and witness some of their historic aircraft at close quarters.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Top hotels in Cowan Heights
Hilton Anaheim
Staff was great, property was super clean. Thanks.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Overall not a pleasant experience. The first night was completely fine. After that we had little to no hot water and they “shut the ac off for the whole building” because the manager told them to do so. The room would not get below 76 degrees and after we complained they transferred us to a different ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Our favorite
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Super clean
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Clean room. Check in was easy and the staff was great to deal with. The pool was also clean and lots of towels available.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Great staff and great experience
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowan Heights
North Tustin
While North Tustin isn't home to many top sights, Irvine Regional Park and Santa Ana Zoo 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 Bowers Museum, 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.
