Discovery Cube OC
Santa Ana, CA
~$24.95 adult / $19.95 kid
By Simir Shah
Updated September 13, 2026
★★★★★4.4(4,271 Google reviews)
From our editor — we've been
We took Saaya here quite a bit, though we haven't gone as much with Leiya. It's a fun place to learn and just have family fun. The grocery store exhibit — Discovery Market — is the star: the kids grab a cart and go shopping, and it never gets old. The Science of Hockey exhibit, done with the Anaheim Ducks, is a lot of fun too. We used to have a membership, and honestly, we should take Leiya there again.
💡 Local tip: Parking on-site is cash only, so bring cash. If you go often, a membership pays for itself fast — it includes parking too.
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Hands-on science over several floors, including a marine touch tank, a planetarium, dinosaurs and a mock supermarket kids can shop in. Reviewers spend four to five hours and suggest arriving at opening. Booking online means no queue at the door. Parking is paid. There is a small cafe for lunch.
Hands-on science with more than 100 interactive exhibits, including a hurricane chamber that simulates real hurricane-force wind, a fossil-filled dino dig, and a rock-climbing wall — easily three hours of curious kid energy burned. Themed zones like Dynamic Earth, Quake Zone, and Air & Space rotate in new activities, so repeat visits don't feel repetitive.
Good for
- Ages 10+
- Stroller-friendly
- Shade
- Restrooms
- Food on-site
- Works for a wide age range
Happening near here
- Bowers Museum — Free Sundays (Santa Ana residents)Santa Ana · 1 mi · 10am–4pmFree
- Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube OCSanta Ana · 2 mi
- Anaheim Ducks Kids' Sock Sundays & Día de Muertos Night (Honda Center)Anaheim · 4 mi
- Historic Main Street Garden Grove Friday Night CruiseGarden Grove · 5 mi · Fridays 4–8pmFree
2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
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What visitors say
- Michelle Gajewski★★★★★
Always love the experience. My daughter can co.e here every month and still learn something new. The Scooby exhibit is adorable and a great deal. Great customer experience. Everyone is helpful and knowledgeable. Convenient location.
2 months ago
- Luvly bee★★★★★
Great place for children and adults! Had a blast with my family. Great way to introduce science to children and young adults. They have a marine section where children can touch marine life. A planetarium section and other cool things. Recommend coming early, we did the entire thing in about 4-5 hours. Bring hand sanitizer as there are many high contact areas. They have a little cafe for a quick lunch and a gift shop to end your day. Parking is $10.00.
5 months ago
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