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The Best of Santa Ana

Make the most of your visit with our carefully curated ideas. Watch for exclusive deals courtesy of our Metrolink partners – just show your Metrolink ticket. Enjoy like a tourist. Act like a local.

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Bring Curiousity and an Appetite

Your visit begins at the Metrolink station (also known as the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center) and moves on to world-class museums, a charming zoo, and Downtown Santa Ana, an artsy area with a vintage vibe featuring galleries, theaters, boutiques, and sidewalk cafés.

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Day Trips

Santa Ana for Kids
Santa Ana offers plenty of places for kids and families to play and explore. A zoo. Science center. Museums.
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Downtown Foodie Tour
Finding fantastic foodie hot spots is worth an excursion on Metrolink to discover delicious dining opportunities.
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Downtown History Tour
Perhaps it's time for you to discover Santa Ana's Historic District.
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Fun Things to Do

Downtown Santa Ana
Downtown Santa Ana packs eclectic restaurants, one-of-a-kind retail, shops, independent breweries, weekly pop-up markets, art studios, historic buildings and fascinating architecture into a strollable smorgasbord. Spend a few delightful hours enjoying this unique area.

From station: Take route 862
Bowers Museum

Voted the Best Museum in Orange County, this gem features carefully curated exhibits from the Ancient Arts of China to First Californians the magical art of Disney. The perfect activity for the whole family, with a special Kidseum for children.

From station: Take OC Bus 83

Discovery Cube
In this tall black cube balancing on one corner, there's always something new to discover at the more than 100 hands-on exhibits that engages all ages.

From station: Take OC Bus 83
Santa Ana Zoo
Adventure awaits at this right-sized, conservation-friendly, chock-full-of-monkeys zoo where you can see a camel with two hump, bright red birds with long curved beaks, and even a giant anteater - then ride the train and 50 Monkeys Ferris Wheel.

From station: Take OC Bus Routes 83 & 59

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Great Places to Eat & Drink

Benchmark Restaurant
A modern restaurant, with a market-driven, upscale casual menu, offering local, fresh and seasonal fare.

From station: Take OC Bus 862
Chapter One
Show your Metrolink ticket or OC Bus pass and get 20% off your total purchase.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Deal: 20% off
Buqqa Mediterranean Grill
Show your Metrolink ticket or OC Bus pass and get 20% off food purchases.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Deal: 20% off food
4th Street Market
Voted Best Food Hall in Orange County with a delicious and always-changing selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

From station: Take OC Bus 862
Coffee Muse
Coffee that is crafted from the ground up and tailored to you.

From station: Take OC Bus 862.
Crave Restaurant
Gourmet seasonal food prepared with the freshest ingredients. A local favorite.

From station: Take OC Bus 862.
Cafecito Cultura
Located in Downtown Santa Ana, Cafecito Cultura has a variety of great coffee, fresh pastries and authentic Mexican food.

From station: Take OC Bus 862
Chevita’s Juice & Bagels
Chevita's Juice & Bagels is a family owned restaurant that serves delicious bagels and natural juices!

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Breakfast bagel and juice for $11
Daily Kombucha
10% discount on select items when you mention OC Streetcar. Max $10 off.

From station: Take OC Bus 862
El Rincon Mexicano
El Rincon Mexicano serves deliciously authentic Mexican food and drinks.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Buy one breakfast get the second one for 50% off
Kaizen Shabu
Enjoy Shabu at home! Call ahead and order to go from 12 PM - 8 PM.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Orders over $150 get a free tabletop burner rental
Kebab Place
Kebab Place serves high quality organic and halal Mediterranean food with the best value and service!

From station: Take OC Bus 862

10% off family platters
La Michoacana Express
Serves authentic Mexican treats in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana including paletas, ice cream, esquite, tostilocos, mangoneadas, shakes, and much more.

From station: Take OC Bus 862
La Vegana Mexicana
La Vegana Mexicana is proudly family-owned and operated. We offer plant-base, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, traditional Mexican food.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Pambazos every Wednesday
Lola Gaspar
Lola Gaspar is a cozy tapas joint that serves up Latin and Spanish small plates, plus creative cocktails, in a small place.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Taco Pack $25
Mercado Modern
We are a modern Mexican restaurant featuring dishes from around Mexicon; our dishes are health and well balanced.

From station: Take OC Bus 862.

Happy Hour Food & Taco Tuesday Specials
Munchies Vegan Diner
Munchies is a modern diner offering a wide variety of vegan and gluten-free options!

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Vegan and gluten-free options
Restaurante Las Cazuelas

Open seven days a week, this authentic Mexican restaurant serves homemade tortillas and makes their agua frescas daily.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Taco Tuesday Specials

Taquerias Guadalajara

$1 tacos on Taco Tuesday from 2-9 PM

From station: Take OC Bus 862.

The Deli Station
Stop by the try the Special of the Month.

From station: Take OC Bus 862.
The Den Cafe
Part coffee house, part full-service restaurant/cafe, and part live venue,

From station: Take OC Bus 862

$10 bottomless mimosas
The Pizza Press
Build your own signature pizza or choose from one of our signature pizzas.

From station: Take OC Bus 862

Small pie + small garlic cheesy bread
Wursthaus
An authentic Euro-dining experience bringing you hand-made sausages.

From station: Take OC Bus 862



Area Map

How to Get There


Everything you need to know, including train schedules and tips on buying tickets and riding Metrolink trains. Easy!

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Good to Know Before You Go


  • Taking OC Bus is easy and inexpensive. OC Bus is free with your Metrolink pass! Ride convenient Route 862 from the station direct to Downtown Santa Ana.
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