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Outline of Santa Ana, California

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to English Wikipedia articles about the city of Santa Ana, California.

About

Santa Ana is a city in southern California and the county seat of Orange County. Founded in 1869 and incorporated in 1886, it began as a small farming community. The arrival of the railroad helped it grow into a trade and transportation center. During the 20th century, the city expanded rapidly with the rise of industry, defense jobs, and suburban development. Today, Santa Ana is a major urban center with government offices, a historic downtown district, and diverse communities.

Main pages

Structures and landmarks

  • Builders Exchange Building – A Beaux Arts-style building constructed in 1929, originally serving as a center for the construction industry.
  • Honer Plaza – One of Orange County's first shopping centers, opened in the 1950s, now known as Bristol Marketplace.
  • Odd Fellows Hall (Santa Ana, California) – Built in 1906, this Beaux Arts-style building served as a clubhouse and commercial space for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
  • Old Orange County Courthouse (California) – Opened in 1901, this Romanesque Revival building is the oldest courthouse in Southern California and now serves as a museum.
  • Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14 – Constructed in 1907, this brick building was part of the Pacific Electric Railway system, converting electricity for streetcars in central Orange County.
  • Rankin Building – A four-story building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, originally serving as a department store in downtown Santa Ana.
  • Santa Ana Fire Station Headquarters No. 1 – Built in 1929, this Spanish Colonial Revival-style fire station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Santa Ana Water Tower – Constructed in 1928, this historic water tower is a recognizable symbol of the city and a designated landmark.
  • Santora Building – A historic building in Santa Ana, known for its architectural significance and role in the city's development.
  • Spurgeon Block – A historic commercial building in Santa Ana, contributing to the city's architectural heritage.
  • Yost Theater-Ritz Hotel – A historic venue in Santa Ana, originally serving as a theater and later as a hotel, reflecting the city's cultural history.

Government

For schools and districts, see the section below on education.

Education and museums

  • American Aviation Historical Society – A non-profit organization founded in 1956, dedicated to preserving and disseminating the history of American aviation through publications, archives, and educational programs.
  • Bowers Museum – An art museum in Santa Ana, California, established in 1936, featuring collections in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Native American art, and the arts of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
  • Heritage Museum of Orange County – A 12-acre historical museum and events center in Santa Ana, California, dedicated to preserving, promoting, and restoring Orange County's nature, history, culture, and community.
  • Orange County School of the Arts – A public charter school located in Santa Ana, California, offering a rigorous college-preparatory academic program alongside pre-professional arts training for students in grades 7–12.
  • CSUF Grand Central Art Center – A contemporary art center in Santa Ana, California, operated by California State University, Fullerton, featuring exhibitions, artist residencies, and community engagement programs.
  • Discovery Cube Orange County – An interactive science museum in Santa Ana, offering over 80 hands-on exhibits focused on STEM education for children and families.

Colleges and universities

Schools

Churches

Transportation

  • Santa Ana Line, a former interurban rail line that connected Santa Ana to Los Angeles, operated by Pacific Electric.
  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, a major rail and bus station serving Amtrak, Metrolink, and regional transit in central Santa Ana.
  • OC Streetcar, a future streetcar line that will serve Santa Ana and utilize part of the former Santa Ana Line's right of way and connect to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.

Business

Sports, recreation, and entertainment

  • Frida Cinema, A nonprofit arthouse theater in downtown Santa Ana, screening independent, classic, and foreign films since 2014.
  • Lay's Replay Field (Santa Ana), A sustainable mini soccer field at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park, built from recycled chip bags as part of Lay’s RePlay initiative.
  • New Walker Theatre, A historic 1924 movie theater on Main Street, later known as the West Coast Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Orange County Ramblers, A professional football team that played in the Continental Football League from 1967 to 1968, with home games in Santa Ana and Anaheim.
  • Orange County Soccer Club, A professional soccer team founded in 2010, competing in the USL Championship and based in Irvine, California.
  • Santa Ana Stadium, Also known as Eddie West Field, this 9,000-seat city-owned stadium hosts football and soccer events in downtown Santa Ana.
  • Santa Ana Winds FC, A soccer club established in 2006, competing in the United Premier Soccer League.
  • Santa Ana Zoo, A 20-acre zoo in Prentice Park, focusing on Central and South American animals, known for its extensive primate collection.
  • New Walker Theatre
  • West End Theater (Santa Ana), A historic theater on 4th Street, opened in 1915, which has operated under various names including the State and Guild theaters.
  • Yost Theater, A historic venue in downtown Santa Ana, opened in 1913, now serving as a concert and event space after multiple renovations.

Community events

  • Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, An annual film festival established in 2009, showcasing horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films. Originally based in San Diego, it relocated to Santa Ana in 2018 and is held at The Frida Cinema.
  • Impact Wrestling Unbreakable (2019), A professional wrestling event produced by Impact Wrestling, at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana.

Geography

Miscellaneous

See also

References

Notes

Citations

External links