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Discover what is cool, delicious, and artsy in Santa Ana.

Ready, Set, Sip - Experience Santa Ana's Coffee Scene

READY, SET, SIP Whatever your vibe, there’s a coffee shop perfect for you. When it comes to getting your caffeine fix, Santa Ana has an abundance of choices. Avatar Coffee Roasters Sunlight pours through the wall of windows in this industrial space, which somehow manages to feel friendly and…

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Santa Ana Celebrates International Beer Day

Across the world, enjoying a pint of beer with friends and family has become a favorite pastime for many, and Santa Ana offers some unique options. In honor of International Beer Day on August 2, here's our list, cheers! Cerveza Cito Brewery Santa Ana natives Pete and Tony Adame and Jason "J-Bird"…

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Best Burgers in Santa Ana

Santa Ana’s food culture is steeped in tradition, so it should come as no surprise that the city has perfected the ultimate American culinary tradition: the burger. From unpretentious old-school joints to new cult-favorite smashburger spots, Santa Ana knows how to make a good burger. With the…

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Explore Featured Restaurants with Santa Ana's Culinary Passport

Traveling is an adventure that goes beyond merely visiting new places—it's a deep dive into the local culture, and what better way to experience this than through your taste buds? Each city has its own flavor and culinary secrets that make it unique. If you’re a food lover with an insatiable…

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Best Brunch in Santa Ana

When it comes to brunch, what’s not to like? A choice of sweet and savory options, fresh juices, sparkling Champagne, and the joy of knowing you’ve got nothing but time to create new memories. Enjoy the weekend with a leisurely brunch at one of these Santa Ana locales. Benchmark If you want to…

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Things to Do on Mother's Day in Santa Ana

Celebrate Mother's Day Brunch & Beyond Brunch is a delightful way to kick off a special day, especially Mother’s Day. Santa Ana offers an array of delectable spots to savor your favorite sweet and savory dishes. But why stop at brunch? Santa Ana's vibrant cultural scene and eclectic shopping…

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Your Guide to Santa Ana's Pizza

Pan-style, thin crust, New York-style, deep dish— pizza is the all-season, every week (maybe even everyday) dish that will quite simply never go out of style. From the beloved neighborhood staples to the new up-and-coming favorites, Santa Ana offers a myriad of pizza spots guaranteed to indulge your…

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California’s Largest Selection of Mexican Wine

At the Alta Baja Market in the heart of downtown Santa Ana, you can expect to find a spread of foods, drinks, crafts, and goods that reflect the vibrancy of the cultural intersections between California, Mexico, and the American Southwest. What you might not expect to find— California’s largest…

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Tacos for Days

By Greg Nagel Tacos aren't just for Tuesdays in Santa Ana. No matter what day of the week you're here, stopping to grab some of Mexic's regional cuisine is a rite of passage. El Mercado Modern Cuisine celebrates its taco day on Thursday, where tacos come three ways: carnitas, jamaica, and shrimp…

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