Downtown Santa Ana: Artists Village

The Santa Ana Artists Village is an approximate 10-block area located in downtown. It is a unique artsy part of Santa Ana that is full of art galleries, restaurants, and loft style housing for people interested in an urban lifestyle. It is a radical cultural shift from the Fourth Street Historic Area discussed in my earlier blog.

Santora Building -- 207 N. Broadway, Santa Ana

Ghost Town Found in Buena Park's Knott's Berry Farm

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I would make a visit to Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town in Buena Park. Interestingly, this town was based on the Calico Ghost Town and other Ghost Towns across the Western United States. As a bonus, this ghost town has been decorated for Knott's Scary Farm, which is an annual Halloween event held at Knott's.

Old Military School is Nestled in the Anaheim Colony Historic District

Nestled in the heart of Anaheim's Historic Colony District sits an old military school, now named St. Catherine's Academy. Founded in 1889, this campus is located behind many mature and beautiful palm trees on Harbor Blvd. Most people drive down this busy boulevard everyday, unaware of its interesting story, much less its existence.

St. Catherine's Academy -- 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Ca. 92805