The Observatory OC is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

1. The Observatory OC

8.2
3503 S Harbor Blvd (btw MacArthur & Sunflower), Santa Ana, CA
Music Venue · 81 tips and reviews

Thierry L.Thierry Langford: Awesome venue, reminds me of the House of Blues, Houston. :) Great crowd, Trampled by Turtles always puts on a good show!

dp_recessdp_recess: Always a good spot for live music

John T.John Torres: KRS-One a-ttacked! Best $5 concert ever! $10 parking in the rear and around the corner though. Cash only!

Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

2. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

MatMat: Skirt steak, duck fries, Mac and cheese. Stick with those as they are outstanding. Loud loud loud but damn the music is fantastic! Frank, Dean, Buble.

LisaLisa: Nice atmosphere, drinks and food! Wish the live music was a little quieter since I was catching up with a friend, but overall a great time!

NandiniNandini: Great food, ambiance, and music. Dinner on Wine Wednesday was more than reasonable with a half-off bottle of wine. Nightly specials seem good; will come back soon (in a cab)!

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

3. Barnes & Noble

8.0
791 S Main St #100 (at Town & Country), Orange, CA
Bookstore · 26 tips and reviews

Scott K.Scott Kan: Little boots isn't appropriate music for when I'm trying to read Faulkner, Barnes and Noble!!!!!!

Jeff B.Jeff Batdorf: It's nice to know you can still browse through some Broadway shows at some book and music stores.

Kurt M.Kurt Miller: Probably one of the best stores in the chain. Excellent selection of new and discount books with a quiet and charming atmosphere perfect for enjoying your recent purchases.

4th Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

4. 4th Street Market

8.7
201 E 4th St (Bush), Santa Ana, CA
Market · Downtown Santa Ana · 13 tips and reviews

Nate T.Nate Tinner: Very hip vibe, and lots of food options. Live music of some sort was happening while I was there, too.

Salome R.Salome Ruiz: Try the vegan Pambazos for a filling breakfast or lunch meal at La Vegana Mexicana. Also, the Tamales with champurrado... so good!

Matthew S.Matthew Smith: Needs more vegetarian options. :/

Artists Village Art Walk is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

5. Artists Village Art Walk

8.2
221 N Bush St, Santa Ana, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: From 7-10pm you can enjoy live music, vendors with their hand-made goods, multiple art galleries, and food trucks.

Debbie F.Debbie Ferreira: Every first Saturday of the month

Yvonne F.Yvonne Flores: Gallery 211, in the Artists Village, will be hosting a book reading and signing with Myriam Gurba on May 21st. Call for info: 714-215-7421 www.SantaAnaYvonne.com

Constellation Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

6. Constellation Room

7.5
3503 S Harbor Blvd (ar MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Music Venue · 12 tips and reviews

Gabriel D.Gabriel Douglas: Get free music from @4otf ( the 4onthefloor ) at http://www.4otf.com

JON C.JON CARLO MUIR: Great intimate place in Orange County to see amazing talent

Brittany L.Brittany Lucero: Stupid venue. But tiny. Take the good with the bad I suppose.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

7. Morton's The Steakhouse

8.3
1641 W Sunflower Ave (S. Plaza Drive), Santa Ana, CA
Steakhouse · South Coast · 20 tips and reviews

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Many sorts of Prime steaks and premium dishes. Excellent wine selection, smooth music. Awesome restaurant with many choices.

orangecounty.comorangecounty.com: Features a Power Hour which is a late night Happy Hour starting at 9 p.m. Mon-Fri. Discounted prices on food and this location only includes wines, beers, and martini's when you sit at the bar. Read more.

Selene S.Selene S: Happy Hour 7 days a week, twice a day 4:30-6:30 & 9-close

The Copper Door is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

8. The Copper Door

7.6
225 1/2 N Broadway (at 3rd St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 14 tips and reviews

RaihanehRaihaneh: Cool basement with even cooler selection of beers! Try the Ray rye wine! They have live music every Friday

Kyler L.Kyler Locke: Soo beautiful

Ashley M.Ashley Montgomery: Try the strawberry beer. It's more of a cider. Super good

The Gypsy Den Grand Central Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

9. The Gypsy Den Grand Central Café

7.4
125 N Broadway (#D), Santa Ana, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Ana · 35 tips and reviews

Anna Without The BlondeAnna Without The Blonde: BoHo artiste space coffee/teas n lots of veggie & vegan offerings & my vote for coolest servers. Slow service, however, so don't be in a hurry. Youthful open mics Mon & Thurs + live music sometimes.

Daniel H.Daniel Hatmaker: Love the creme brûlée and the chai lattes. Open mic nite and live music are worth staying for.

Elena H.Elena Harris: The adobo stew and ice tea are amazing

Mariscos Hector is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

10. Mariscos Hector

7.5
1208 E McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Randy D.Randy Drinkard: I had beer and loved it! Live music was great!

Sergio L.Sergio Lopez: Lemon!!!! I'm a big lemon/salt/chili lover and this place was made for people like me!! New favorite spot :)

The Yost Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

11. The Yost Theater

7.3
307 N Spurgeon St (at 3rd St), Santa Ana, CA
Concert Hall · Downtown Santa Ana · 30 tips and reviews

Glenda C.Glenda Caceres: This place is wack when it comes to music, if only there were diff genre other than techno then I believe it would have more potential

nikkinikki: Havoc Thursdays are where it's at! three floors of rachet enthusiasm. It's all about the music, people.

McCanne S.McCanne Sanford: It really is a great venue, all ages with a bar, good acoustics... Nice "dance floor, good stage, fine establishment

VLVT | Velvet Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

12. VLVT | Velvet Lounge

7.3
416 W 4th St (btwn Broadway & Ross), Santa Ana, CA
Gay Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 20 tips and reviews

Yoshi Y.Yoshi Yosuke: I'd recommend this place to friends and have them party here. Good food, music and friendly service. 

Jordan Bennett S.Jordan Bennett S: Go to WWW.VLVTOC.COM and sign up for the vip TXT Read more.

LogoTVLogoTV: Dance, drink and even eat in this fabulous establishment. One of my favorite spots to perform, so make sure you check out the weekly drag shows. - Pandora Boxx, RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race

Super Antojitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

13. Super Antojitos

7.2
3305 S Bristol St (Alton), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Coast · 12 tips and reviews

Sheila N.Sheila Nava: Friendly waiters, nice friendly party atmosphere..great food & beer prices & i love the big screen with music videos & you gotta check out karaoke night..you just dont want to leave this place.

Chad T.Chad Tovar: The street tacos are amazing so many more choices of meat then the normal Mexican restaurant!!! Great service, and the happy hour is amazing

Eliza D.Eliza Diaz: Love this spot.. Tuesday karaoke is bomb!!! Food a 10+ customer service an A+ :)

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

14. Starbucks

7.4
2302 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA
Coffee Shop · Tustin Avenue · 28 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Su: drive thru Starbucks by the freeway. Limited outlets. Good music choices here.

Tana M.Tana Mendenhall: I am collecting their insulated 24 oz. Cups with lids/straws. They come in handy for just about everything. I've got my 84 yr old mom hooked on using them too.

Miss T.Miss Trish: It is all about the drive thru!

Lola Gaspar is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Santa Ana.

15. Lola Gaspar

8.5
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Victoria O.Victoria Osborne: Yummy Place to eat and drink! Try their street tacos! Yum!

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

Carmella B.Carmella Bansil: Brazil 66 is a must! It's a blast in a glass haha.