College & student life
College guide to Santa Ana
A student's guide to Santa Ana: Santa Ana College, Trinity Law School, University of California-Irvine and more, plus study cafés, late-night food, gyms and things to do near campus.
Colleges near Santa Ana
Public university
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · 10 mi away · 20,000+ students
Public university
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 14 mi away · 20,000+ students
Community college
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 6 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Community college
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA · 7 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Community college
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 8 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Community college
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA · 9 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Public college
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · 11 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Private university
Chapman University
Orange, CA · 3 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
Public university
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA · 14 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Coffee and study spots
Eat & drink · Santa Ana
6100 Bread
4.7(273)6100 Bread is a bakery on North Poinsettia Street in Santa Ana's French Park. Its published menu includes sourdough loaves, baguettes, croissants, cookies, sandwiches and espresso drinks; check its site for current selections.
Eat & drink · Downtown
Cassie Café
5.0(36)Cafe on 218 W 4th St A in Santa Ana. Open the business profile for current details before visiting.
Eat & drink · Downtown
Coffee Muse
4.7(262)Coffee Muse roasts beans in small batches and serves pour-over coffee and loose-leaf tea in Santa Ana. Its site also identifies an artisan micro bakery, extending the café’s offering beyond drinks. The café says it works with farmers and cooperatives and roasts to bring out each coffee’s distinct character. Its site highlights beans from regions including Brazil and Papua New Guinea.
Eat & drink · Santa Ana
Cowgirls Cafe
4.5(1,331)A neighborhood breakfast and brunch stop on South Grand Avenue.
Things to do
This week's events in Santa Ana · Gyms and studios · Places to eat · Arts and culture