Outdoors
Waterfalls near Santa Ana
25 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
25
Closest
5.3 mi
Frog Jump Falls
Within 10 miles
2
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 5.3miFrog Jump Falls
- 5.4miSchweitzer Falls
- 12.7miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 16.3miHarding Canyon Falls
- 19.2miMetrolink Bridge
- 19.7miCanyon Falls
- 20.5miHolly Jim Falls
- 21.7miDana Point Seasonal Waterfall
- 25.2miLion Canyon Falls
- 26.6miOrtega Falls
- 29.4miMayberg Waterfall
- 30miTenaja Falls
- 30.3miFish Canyon Falls
- 30.5miWolfskill Falls
- 31.9miBailey Canyon Falls
- 32miHermit Falls
- 33.4miSturtevant Falls
- 33.9miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 34.1miWest Fork Waterfall
- 34.4miGlen Camp Falls
- 34.5miLower Double Falls
- 35miMoss Grotto Falls
- 35miLeontine Falls
- 36.3miEtiwanda Falls
- 36.3miMillard Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Ana; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Santa Ana?
Frog Jump Falls, about 5.3 miles from the center of Santa Ana.
How many waterfalls are near Santa Ana?
25 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Santa Ana?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.