travelgrove Travel Tips
 

Helena Modjeska Historic House, Santa Ana, California

 
00
    
Legend
  • History & Culture travel tip
  • City center
Distance from city center: n/a
Torontoguy's pictureby Torontoguy History & Culture travel tip
added on the 29th of January, 2011
In the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, at the Santiago Creek river, the famous Helena Modjeska Historic House is located. The house and its surrounding gardens is known for the admired actress of the past century. Surrounded with oak tress the grounds are a wild beauty in themselves.

Being a private property, tours are available only at advanced reservation and led by a docent. So call ahe4ad if you're curious how an actress lived in the past century.

Address:
C/o 25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534

Price:
$5/person

Phone number:
(949)923-2230

On the web:
http://www.ocparks.com/modjeskahouse/

 
Bowers Museum of Cultural ArtSanta Ana Zoo
 
 
 
History & Culture
tips

Recent travel tips for Santa Ana

  • In-N-Out Burger
    One of the best burgers in town you will find only at In-N-Out Burger joint which is highly popular among the locals. I've been there on a friend's recommendation and I felt full after two burgers. They make them quite large and [...]
    D: 2.1mi00
  • Old Orange County Courthouse
    Touring one of Souther California's oldest courthouses is not only and interesting but an educational pastime too. Especially that the tours, both self-guided and docent led, are free of charge, except for the parking ticket. The Old [...]
    D: 2.8mi00
  • Ambrosia Restaurant
    Who would think that in a small town like Santa Ana lies such an exquisite culinary treasure like the Ambrosia Restaurant. The whole place is luxurious, a perfect dining place for a date, an anniversary, some kind of celebration or maybe [...]
    D: 2.9mi00
  • Lyon Air Museum
    One of the highlight and maybe the most interesting museum in Santa Ana would be the Lyon Air Museum on Ike Jones Road just beside the John Wayne Airport. The museum might look small but that shouldn't deter you, because once you get [...]
    D: 2.8mi00
  • Santa Ana Zoo
    Great for kids and adults, even toddlers, the Santa Ana Zoo, though small, is an enjoyable getaway both for locals and visitors to the city. The kids will definitely enjoy the monkey and their families which are the most visited areas. The [...]
    D: 2.2mi00

Things about Santa Ana you may be interested in

Be the first who requests a site listing for this page.
 
 
 
guides

Recommended

Santa Ana Nightlife

A huge array of Santa Ana bars are also among the famous establishments that are loved by people as they can enjoy tapping their feet along with the most tempting beers and wines. Other great nightlife destinations that are impossible to miss during a stay in Santa Ana include the outdoor clubs that are located on the beaches and offer fabulous music to soothe the spirits of the guests and make [...]
 
 
 

More travel tips you might be interested in

Cologne, Germany
If you are at Cologne, you definitely should visit this museum, if you´re interested in history of ancient romans and similar epoch´s. It shows...
History & Culture: Roman germanic museum at the city center

Saqqara, Egypt
The building of the Step Pyramid of Djoser was a very important moment in the Egyptian Architecture for it was the first stone pyramid built in...
History & Culture: Pyramid of Djoser

 

Dhelfoi, Greece
If you want to go to Dhelfoi, and you´ve got no car, check the bus and train schedules, otherwise you can suddenly be stuck for hours in the...
Public Transportation: Check the bus and train schedules

Bombay, India
Casino Royale Goa, India's largest casino vessel is the hallmark of sophistication and grandeur. Floating on the tranquil Mandovi River in Goa, it...
General: Casino Royale Goa

 

Hermosillo, Mexico
The city is too hot. most of the places have good air conditioning but walking 10 minutes outside in summer is a torture.
General: Too hot

Tusnad, Romania
If you are at the Lake Saint Ana, it has a great Bell Vedere point, from it you can se the entire lake
General: Lake Saint Ana

 

Moscow, Russia
Anyone visiting Moscow will certainly need to go see the Red Square with the Kreml in the back. This is an amazing site simply because of it's...
Sightseeing: Red Square

Durban, South Africa
Plan ahead, go on line or to the local library and find out about the places you are visiting, to know everything about it.
General: Visit the local library

 

Hoedspruit, South Africa
Limpopo, African country must be one amongst the foremost stunning, however under-rated provinces within the country. Hoedspruit, a novel African...
History & Culture: The Hoedspruit Wildlife and Nature Lover's Guide

Hong Kong, China
This is hotel is THE hotel to stay at, when visiting Hong Kong. They have excellent service, the whole environment of the hotel emanates comfort,...
General: Lanson Place Hotel in Hong Kong

 
 
 
 
   Welcome to Travelgrove  register tell a friend bookmark it 
 
 
*