City of Santa Ana

Civic institutions, the Artists Village, and regional destinations like the Bowers Museum and Discovery Cube anchor the city. A diverse small‑business scene and transit options, including the OC Streetcar corridor, shape an increasingly urban fabric.

Founded in 1869 and incorporated in 1886, Santa Ana grew with the railroad, citrus, and later government and finance. Ongoing revitalization has reactivated historic buildings and public spaces.