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Things to do with kids in Santa Ana

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Santa Ana — a working list of 15 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

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Disneyland Park

    4.6 (127,154)Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Santa Ana.

  2. 02

    Downtown Disney District

    4.6 (39,714)Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Santa Ana.

  3. 03

    Disney California Adventure Park

    4.7 (78,021)Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Santa Ana.

  4. 04

    Honda Center

    4.6 (9,916)2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA

    A well-rated arena in Santa Ana.

  5. 05

    Great Park

    4.6 (2,426)8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

    A well-rated park in Santa Ana.

  6. 06

    Discovery Cube Orange County

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

    A well-rated museum in Santa Ana.

  7. 07

    Irvine Regional Park

    4.8 (8,850)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated park in Santa Ana.

  8. 08

    Tanaka Farms

    4.6 (1,715)5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

    A well-rated grocery store in Santa Ana.

  9. 09

    Irvine Park Railroad

    4.7 (3,830)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated amusement park in Santa Ana.

  10. 10

    Santa Ana Zoo

    4.1 (4,631)1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Santa Ana.

  11. 11

    Disneyland Esplanade

    4.7 (3,237)Disneyland East Esplanade, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Santa Ana.

  12. 12

    Mile Square Regional Park

    4.7 (6,891)16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA

    A well-rated park in Santa Ana.

  13. 13

    Orange County Zoo

    4.7 (4,083)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Santa Ana.

  14. 14

    Adventure City

    4.7 (4,025)1238 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Santa Ana.

  15. 15

    UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa

    4.4 (927)3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Santa Ana.

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How were these things to do with kids 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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