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Cities Near Santa Ana

Cities near Santa Ana, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Buena Park. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Santa Ana, California is Newport Beach, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Newport Beach9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Yorba Linda10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Buena Park11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Lake Forest12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Laguna Niguel18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Hacienda Heights18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Chino Hills18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Corona19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Montebello23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Santa Ana

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Buena Park, Lake Forest, Lakewood. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Santa Ana include Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Buena Park, Lake Forest, Lakewood. The closest is Newport Beach, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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