Cafe
Cassie Café
Cafe on 218 W 4th St A in Santa Ana. Open the business profile for current details before visiting.
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A starting point for exploring Santa Ana
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Coffee shop
Restaurant
La Victoria Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant on 1620 E 1st St in Santa Ana. Open the business profile for current details before visiting.
Restaurant
Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee
Restaurant on 201 Sandpointe Ave Suite 150 in Santa Ana. Open the business profile for current details before visiting.
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Florist
Aj Floral Design
Florist on 1237 S Main St in Santa Ana. Open the business profile for current details before visiting.
Jewelry store
Gallery of Diamonds
Gallery of Diamonds is a jewelry store located in Santa Ana, California, offering professional services for all jewelry needs. The store has been helping families in Southern California transform life's meaningful…
Florist
Aladdin Flowers
Aladdin Flowers provides fresh flower delivery in the Santa Ana area, with arrangements like Cloud Nine, Purple Fields, and Rosie Pinks. The shop has a presence in Santa Ana, California. By creating an account or…
Book store
LibroMobile Bookstore
An independent bookstore and literary project with art exhibitions, workshops and readings on South Bristol Street.
Florist
Everyday Flowers
Everyday Flowers is a local florist located in the heart of Orange County, California, specifically in Santa Ana. The business offers a wide range of fresh, handcrafted flower arrangements with same-day hand delivery…
Gift shop
M.Lovewell
M.Lovewell is a stationery shop at 305-103 E. 4th St. in Santa Ana. Opened in July 2016, the Downtown Santa Ana shop is the business's flagship location and hosts workshops.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Art museum
Bowers Museum
The Bowers Museum is an art museum located in Santa Ana, California, and it is categorized under Arts & culture. The museum features various exhibitions, including Picasso Ceramics from the Rosenbaum Collection, First…
Museum
The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum
A historic house and medical museum maintained by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. Confirm the current visiting schedule.
Local history museum
Heritage Museum of Orange County
A local-history museum on West Harvard Street. Confirm visiting days and tour arrangements with the museum.
Science museum
Discovery Cube Orange County
A science center on North Main Street with interactive exhibits and family activities.
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