4 Best Bars in Santa Ana, Central Valley

One of the pioneers of the country’s nascent microbrewery industry has set up shop west of Santa Ana, serving two year-round ales and several seasonal ones. They make a nice change from the ubiquitous Imperial beer.

This stylish bar serves good cocktails in a sleek, modern setting with indoor and outdoor seating. DJs take over after 9 on weekend nights.

These folks make some of the country’s best burgers, served to the accompaniment of a good selection of beer and other drinks.

This low-key, mostly local place serves up 30 types of beer—domestic and imported—with the requisite selection of chicken wings, nachos, and other appetizers.