Downtown Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA

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Downtown Santa Ana - Santa Ana, CA

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Where the OC finds its chic

Art Culture Walkable Historic Shops Restaurants Events Community

Considered the hub of the OC, Downtown Santa Ana offers top-rated restaurants, trendy shops, popular events, historic buildings, and a hip and trendy vibe you'd expect from the heart of Orange County. Established in 1869, the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District features elegant architecture from the 1870s through the Art Deco era of the 1920s and '30s. Stop by the Old Courthouse Museum to learn more about Downtown Santa Ana's fascinating history.

Home to the Artists Village, Downtown Santa Ana features a variety of art galleries and studios. It is also home to the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art and the Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center. Downtown Santa Ana holds a monthly "First Saturday" art walk that attracts more than 3,500 visitors. After touring more than 20 art galleries, you may want to stop for a bite to eat. The choices in Downtown Santa Ana are endless, ranging from the Spanish small plates at Lola Gaspar to the casual and friendly 4th Street Market.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Santa Ana is $1,268 for one bedroom, and $1,783 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Santa Ana has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,268/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 795 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,783/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tessman Planetarium
  • Old Orange County Courthouse
  • Santa Ana Zoo
  • Science Discovery Museum
  • Mile Square Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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