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Rainy-day activities for kids in Santa Ana

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Santa Ana — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Santa Ana. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    South Coast Plaza

    4.6 (16,317)3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  2. 02

    The Outlets at Orange

    4.4 (19,571)20 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  3. 03

    Downtown Disney District

    4.6 (39,711)Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  4. 04

    Fashion Island

    4.6 (8,754)401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  5. 05

    Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California

    4.4 (12,482)12681 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA

    A well-rated resort hotel in Santa Ana.

  6. 06

    MainPlace Mall

    4.4 (10,283)2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  7. 07

    Discovery Cube Orange County

    4.4 (4,169)2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

    A well-rated museum in Santa Ana.

  8. 08

    AMC Orange 30

    4.3 (5,451)20 City Blvd W Ste E, Orange, CA 92868, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Santa Ana.

  9. 09

    Asian Garden Mall

    4.2 (2,957)9200 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  10. 10

    Cinemark Century Orange XD and SCREENX

    4.5 (3,879)1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Santa Ana.

  11. 11

    Anaheim Marketplace

    4.3 (9,023)1440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA

    A well-rated flea market in Santa Ana.

  12. 12

    Anaheim GardenWalk

    4.4 (8,646)321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Santa Ana chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Santa Ana, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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