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Autism-Friendly Things to Do in Santa Ana, California

Sensory-friendly outings in and near Santa Ana — anchored by a science museum's CHOC-partnered sensory mornings — plus practical tips for planning a day that works.

Santa Ana has a genuine standout: a major science museum that runs monthly sensory-friendly mornings developed with CHOC's autism center.

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Discovery Cube OC — Sensory Friendly Mornings

Science museum · sensory program

Third-Sunday early-entry sensory mornings in Santa Ana, developed with CHOC's Thompson Autism Center; maps, cue cards, headphones, and a free aide admission.

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Honda Center

Arena · KultureCity certified (Anaheim)

KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified arena just up the road in Anaheim, with sensory bags and a sensory pod.

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Visit California — Sensory-Friendly Destinations

Statewide guide

Statewide guide to autism-certified cities and sensory-friendly destinations across California.

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