Old Orange County Courthouse
The Old Orange County Courthouse, at one point also known as the Santa Ana County Courthouse, is a Romanesque Revival building that was opened in September 1901 and is located in Santa Ana's Historic Downtown District on Civic Center and Broadway streets. Around it, Disneyland (5 mi) comes first on our list. Expect 69–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December.
A museum inside Santa Ana
You can stay in Santa Ana
Old Orange County Courthouse is inside Santa Ana, which has 39 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
John Wayne Orange County (SNA) has airline service, about 5 miles from Old Orange County Courthouse.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Orange County Courthouse
The Old Orange County Courthouse, at one point also known as the Santa Ana County Courthouse, is a Romanesque Revival building that was opened in September 1901 and is located in Santa Ana's Historic Downtown District on Civic Center and Broadway streets. The Old Orange County Courthouse is officially recognized as California Historical Landmark No. 837 and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1977)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Bases for Old Orange County Courthouse
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Santa Ana (39) and Anaheim (189), and Los Angeles has the most rooms in the area (841).
Los Angeles
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
3,869,089 people
36 mi northwest of Old Orange County Courthouse
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Old Orange County Courthouse | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | in town | — | 39 24 hotels · 10 motels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 315,586 | $713K | C− |
| Anaheim | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| Irvine | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 50 43 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 318,764 | $1,192K | B− |
| Costa Mesa | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 42 29 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 108,881 | $1,115K | — |
| Newport Beach | 9 mi south | 15 min | 53 47 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 81,977 | $2,000K | C |
| Garden Grove | 6 mi west | 10 min | 36 24 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 170,455 | $814K | C+ |
| Orange | 3 mi north | 5 min | 27 17 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 138,365 | $946K | C+ |
| Long Beach | 17 mi west | 25 min | 125 77 hotels · 36 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 450,469 | $807K | D |
| Los Angeles | 36 mi northwest | 55 min | 841 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 3,869,089 | $921K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Old Orange County Courthouse
You can reach each of these within 37 miles.
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Quick answers on Old Orange County Courthouse
Is Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana?
Yes. It’s inside Santa Ana, CA.
When is the best time to visit Old Orange County Courthouse?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Old Orange County Courthouse?
John Wayne Orange County (SNA), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Old Orange County Courthouse?
Anaheim (10 mi, 189 places to stay), Santa Ana (in town, 39 places to stay) and Irvine (8 mi, 50 places to stay).
What locals in Santa Ana say
People in Santa Ana have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.