The Observatory OC is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

1. The Observatory OC

8.3
3503 S Harbor Blvd (btw MacArthur & Sunflower), Santa Ana, CA
Music Venue · 81 tips and reviews

Aling Z.Aling Zhang: Go behind the curtains and upstairs. A much better view of the stage and you won't have to battle the crowds. There's a bar up there too

Glen F.Glen Fujimoto: The Kills just finished playing tonight - awesome! Really enjoyed the venue - free parking, tiered viewing areas so more people have good views - will definitely visit again

Alex M.Alex Mollazadeh: Bottle Service is the way to go. Great drinks and a great view of the stage. Thanks Tori and Ryan!

The Olde Ship is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

2. The Olde Ship

1120 W 17th St (at N Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer: The Olde Ship is a traditional British pub and the place to be on Galaxy match nights. They are an official LA Galaxy Game Viewing Venue and pub of MLS!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Pub by OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Readers! Amazing beer selection and equally amazing fish & chips. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Melissa L.Melissa Logan: Sticky toffee pudding will change your life!

Bowers Museum is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

3. Bowers Museum

8.5
2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
History Museum · Downtown Santa Ana · 25 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Art Museum in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Gen. admission also includes admission to the Kidseum! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Meri R.Meri Rogoff: Enjoyed the special exhibits of the gems of the Medici and the artifacts of the Romanovs (nice dishes!).

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted as one of the best art museums in Orange County, the Bowers Museum offers a fun educational experience for your family to enjoy! Check out their calendar for special events, festivals, and more!

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

4. The Kickin' Crab

8.5
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Boiling Crab Imitator in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Seafood in the best things ever: Butter, garlic & Cajun spices. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

F S.F S: Garlic noodles are so good! Cajun fries and shrimp 👍🏻

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Shrimp tortilla bites. Clever and really tasty.

Hans' Ice Cream is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

5. Hans' Ice Cream

7.7
3640 S Bristol St (at Callens Com), Santa Ana, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · South Coast · 37 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Milkshake in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! The $5.25 regular-sized shake is deliciously perfect and enough to share! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Chapis G.Chapis Guzman: Best ice-cream in town.. plenty of parking and a family atmosphere. I love their ice cream and their club sandwich. Not to mention is family own.

StephieStephie: I always forget it's cash only! Rawr! Please make sure to try the Mint Cookies & Cream! I love you, so I tell you to try it.(:

Alebrije's Grill is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

6. Alebrije's Grill

7.6
Santa Ana, CA
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Taco in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! The taco acorazado is a must-try. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: This taco truck features great Mexico City cuisine, but the true treasurecan be found in the tacos acorazados. The taco acorazado is simple: massive corn tortilla, rice, and your meat. Read more.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: The taco acorazado served by Alebrije's Grill (painted pink-Cadillac pink) won the #1 dish on Gustavo's Top 100 Dishes in OC! Read more.

Benjie's Deli is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

7. Benjie's Deli

8.1
1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 31 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Bagels in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Get your bagel with lox, capers, and cream cheese! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

The T.The Termite Guy: Get the Benjie's Special pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese and a vanilla egg cream to drink!

Mike L.Mike Loop (The Clinton Medium): Mmm great food

Discovery Cube Orange County is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

8. Discovery Cube Orange County

8.3
2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Science Museum · North Main · 51 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Museum (Non-Art) by OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 readers! Don't forget to visit the dinosaur exhibit. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Zelina M.Zelina Munoz-Friedman: A great place to visit. I liked the fact that they had people there to help and answer questions...maybe the reason for the high price ticket. But, definitely a place to visit with the kiddos!

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Spanky's Adult Emporium is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

9. Spanky's Adult Emporium

7.1
213 N Harbor Blvd (1st and Harbor), Santa Ana, CA
Video Store · 6 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Sex Shop in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue. Couples/pairs/friends with benefits receive a 10% discount! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Sarah Jane A.Sarah Jane Ashley: Don't be scared to come in, the employees are super friendly, the place is very clean, and they even play decent music.

Christina T.Christina T: Make sure you enter the parking lot the correct way! It's a one way round about!

The Yost Theater is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

10. The Yost Theater

7.2
307 N Spurgeon St (at 3rd St), Santa Ana, CA
Concert Hall · Downtown Santa Ana · 30 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Bar/Club Night in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Notable guests have included Dim Mak and Thrice. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

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

Stepho O.Stepho Ong: Floor is sticky as fuck.. Make sure to wear your shittiest clothes and shoes because at least 2 ppl will spill their drinks on you

Rip Curl Surf Outlet is one of The 11 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Ana.

11. Rip Curl Surf Outlet

7.3
1408 Village Way, Santa Ana, CA
Board Store · 1 tip

Tyler W.Tyler W.: Sample Sale every Saturday!!!! Great prices on wetties and boards!!!! New apparel in weekly.... Shoots, check it out!!!