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'''Santa Ana''' is a city in the [[Orange County]] region of [[Southern California]]. It is the county seat of Orange County.
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'''Santa Ana''' is a city in the [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] region of [[Southern California]]. It is the county seat of Orange County.
==Get in==
==Get in==
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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The buses of The Orange County Transportation Authority [http://www.octa.net] can get you around Santa Ana or most places in Orange County for $4 a day.
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A free trolley runs through the Downtown area on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
==See==
==See==
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The Artist Village has a gallery showing every first Saturday of the month.
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* <see name="Artist Village" alt="" address="Bounded by Broadway, First, Third, and Spurgeon Streets" directions="" phone="" email="artistsvillage@gmail.com" fax="" url="http://www.aplaceforart.org" hours="" price="">A district containing art galleries, restaurants, and shops.</see>
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Organic foods are available every first Wednesday of the month at the farmers market.
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Original Mikes is a local favorite with live entertainment almost every night.
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The old Town Hall is now open as a museum for the city, registration may be required.
The old Town Hall is now open as a museum for the city, registration may be required.
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In addition, 4th Street in Santa Ana is a street popular with locals. It has many small buisnesses
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In addition, 4th Street in Santa Ana is a street popular with locals. It has many small buisnesses and a small theater. The street is located about one block from the Old Courthouse, a still operating legal centre and museum.
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and a small theater. The street is located about one block from the Old Courthouse, a still operating
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legal centre and museum.
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[http://www.heritagemuseumoc.org/whattosee.html| The Heritage Museum of Orange County] is a cultural and natural history center, highlighting historic homes and exhibits.
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[http://www.bowers.org| The Bowers Museum] is a cultural art museum, known for [http://www.bowers.org/index.php/art/collection_highlights| its own exhibits] and for its [http://www.bowers.org/index.php/art/exhibitions_listing/past| visiting exhibits].
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The [http://www.discoverycube.org| Discovery Science Center] is a peculiar bit of architecture which hosts an ever-changing series of hands-on displays for children.
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The [http://www.santaanazoo.org/|Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park] is 20 acres of urban jungle. By its founder's wish, it must be the home to at least 50 monkeys at all times.
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Floral Park is a beautiful neighborhood with expensive houses.
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==Do==
==Do==
Go to MainPlace Mall. It is located near the boarder with Orange. It is an alternative to 4th Street. Across the street is Barnes and Noble and across from there is Santiago Park, the best park in the city. It has a beautiful bike path and a lot of squirels.
Go to MainPlace Mall. It is located near the boarder with Orange. It is an alternative to 4th Street. Across the street is Barnes and Noble and across from there is Santiago Park, the best park in the city. It has a beautiful bike path and a lot of squirels.
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Jerome Park is home to lovely gardens and the largest community center in the city. It has its own basketball court and boxing gym.
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* <do name="Santa Ana Artist Village Art Walk" alt="" address="Art District, bounded by Broadway, First, Third, and Spurgeon Streets" directions="" phone="" email="artistsvillage@gmail.com" fax="" url="http://www.aplaceforart.org/artwalk/" hours="First Sa of every month 7PM" price="Free"></do>
==Buy==
==Buy==
Stuff on 4th Street or at MainPlace Mall. There are other marketplaces but these two are the best.
Stuff on 4th Street or at MainPlace Mall. There are other marketplaces but these two are the best.
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The Martinez Bookstore has books in both English and Spanish and is run by a very kind man. It is located on Broadway.
==Eat==
==Eat==
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* <eat name="Original Mike's" alt="" address="100 S Main" directions="" phone=+1 714 550-7764"" email="" fax="" url="http://www.originalmikes.com/" hours="" price="$30 and under">Original Mikes is a local favorite serving American cuisine with live entertainment almost every night.</eat>
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Taco Adobe on 1319 N Main St is a Southwest Mexican restaurant. The food is excellent and the staff is always friendly. Parking is located infront of the restaurant.
The Gypsy Den, located in the Artist Village, is very popular, especially with the youth. It serves many diffrent types of food, including vegatarian friendly food.
The Gypsy Den, located in the Artist Village, is very popular, especially with the youth. It serves many diffrent types of food, including vegatarian friendly food.
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The Artist Village is also home to Pangea and several other food establishments and clubs that are very popular.
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Outside of the Artist Village, Pop's Cafe, located just off of Main Street, is very good and has excellently prices.
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Super Antojitos, near the Target across from the college, offers excellent Mexican food for a great price as well as karaoke.
==Drink==
==Drink==
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* <drink name="Original Mike's" alt="" address="100 S Main" directions="" phone=+1 714 550-7764"" email="" fax="" url="http://www.originalmikes.com/" hours="" price="$30 and under">Original Mikes is a local favorite with live entertainment almost every night.</drink>
==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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* <sleep name="Best Western Orange County Airport North" alt="" address="2700 Hotel Ter" directions="" phone="+1 714 432-8888" email="" tollfree="+1 800 432-0053" fax="+1 714 434-6228" url="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05556" price=""></sleep>
* <sleep name="Best Western Orange County Airport North" alt="" address="2700 Hotel Ter" directions="" phone="+1 714 432-8888" email="" tollfree="+1 800 432-0053" fax="+1 714 434-6228" url="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05556" price=""></sleep>
* <sleep name="Candlewood Suites" alt="" address="2600 S. Red Hill Ave" directions="" phone="+1 949 250-0404" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hd/jwasa" price=""></sleep>
* <sleep name="Candlewood Suites" alt="" address="2600 S. Red Hill Ave" directions="" phone="+1 949 250-0404" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hd/jwasa" price=""></sleep>
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* <sleep name="Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro" alt="" address="3002 South Harbor Boulevard" directions="" phone="+1 714 545-1001" email="" tollfree="+1 800 321-2211" fax="+1 714 545-8439" url="http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SNASA" price=""></sleep>
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* <sleep name="Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro" alt="" address="3002 South Harbor Boulevard" directions="" phone="+1 714 545-1001" url="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snasa-courtyard-costa-mesa-south-coast-metro/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" tollfree="+1 800 321-2211" fax="+1 714 545-8439"></sleep>
* '''Days Inn Los Angeles - Santa Ana''', 1108 N. Harbor Blvd, ''+1'' 714-554-1177, [http://www.daysinncalifornia.com/html/days-inn-santa-ana.asp].
* '''Days Inn Los Angeles - Santa Ana''', 1108 N. Harbor Blvd, ''+1'' 714-554-1177, [http://www.daysinncalifornia.com/html/days-inn-santa-ana.asp].
* <sleep name="Holiday Inn" alt="" address="2726 South Grand Avenue" directions="" phone="+1 714 481-6300" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/jwaca" price=""></sleep>
* <sleep name="Holiday Inn" alt="" address="2726 South Grand Avenue" directions="" phone="+1 714 481-6300" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/jwaca" price=""></sleep>
Dial '''911''' for all emergencies. Note that dialing 911 from a cell phone will connect you with the California Highway Patrol who will connect you with local agencies resulting in a delay in response.
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Santa Ana is generally safe, though visible signs show that crime is once again on the rise. Avoiding walking alone at night, especially in the Logan and French Park areas. Santiago Park is often used as a gang base at night, so avoid it if it is not day.
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* <listing name="Santa Ana Police Department" alt="" directions="" address="60 Civic Center Plaza" phone="+1 714 245-8049 (dispatch)" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/pd/" hours="" price="">SAPD provides law enforcement protection in the city from three stations.</listing>
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* <listing name="Orange County Fire Authority" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="+1 714 538-3501" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ocfa.org/" hours="" price="">OCFA provides fire and emergency medical service from 10 stations throughout Santa Ana.</listing>
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===Hospitals===
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Both of these hospitals have a 24-hour emergency room.
The buses of The Orange County Transportation Authority [2] can get you around Santa Ana or most places in Orange County for $4 a day.
A free trolley runs through the Downtown area on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Artist Village, Bounded by Broadway, First, Third, and Spurgeon Streets, (artistsvillage@gmail.com), [3]. A district containing art galleries, restaurants, and shops.edit
The old Town Hall is now open as a museum for the city, registration may be required.
In addition, 4th Street in Santa Ana is a street popular with locals. It has many small buisnesses and a small theater. The street is located about one block from the Old Courthouse, a still operating legal centre and museum.
Go to MainPlace Mall. It is located near the boarder with Orange. It is an alternative to 4th Street. Across the street is Barnes and Noble and across from there is Santiago Park, the best park in the city. It has a beautiful bike path and a lot of squirels.
Jerome Park is home to lovely gardens and the largest community center in the city. It has its own basketball court and boxing gym.
Santa Ana Artist Village Art Walk, Art District, bounded by Broadway, First, Third, and Spurgeon Streets, (artistsvillage@gmail.com), [4]. First Sa of every month 7PM. Free. edit
Stuff on 4th Street or at MainPlace Mall. There are other marketplaces but these two are the best.
The Martinez Bookstore has books in both English and Spanish and is run by a very kind man. It is located on Broadway.
Original Mike's, 100 S Main, [5]. Original Mikes is a local favorite serving American cuisine with live entertainment almost every night.$30 and under. edit
The Gypsy Den, located in the Artist Village, is very popular, especially with the youth. It serves many diffrent types of food, including vegatarian friendly food.
The Artist Village is also home to Pangea and several other food establishments and clubs that are very popular.
Outside of the Artist Village, Pop's Cafe, located just off of Main Street, is very good and has excellently prices.
Super Antojitos, near the Target across from the college, offers excellent Mexican food for a great price as well as karaoke.
Dial 911 for all emergencies. Note that dialing 911 from a cell phone will connect you with the California Highway Patrol who will connect you with local agencies resulting in a delay in response.
Santa Ana is generally safe, though visible signs show that crime is once again on the rise. Avoiding walking alone at night, especially in the Logan and French Park areas. Santiago Park is often used as a gang base at night, so avoid it if it is not day.
Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, ☎ +1 714 245-8049 (dispatch), [13]. SAPD provides law enforcement protection in the city from three stations.edit
Orange County Fire Authority, ☎ +1 714 538-3501, [14]. OCFA provides fire and emergency medical service from 10 stations throughout Santa Ana.edit
