National Parks Near Santa Ana, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Santa Ana. The closest park is just 38 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
38
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Santa Ana

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
38 mi (~46 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
57.2 mi (~1 hr 9 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Cabrillo National Monument
82.5 mi (~1 hr 39 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Santa Ana

César E. Chávez National Monument
109.7 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
117 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Channel Islands National Park
118.4 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
164.4 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Castle Mountains National Monument
190.7 mi (~3 hr 49 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
193.9 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Santa Ana

Manzanar National Historic Site
206.6 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
209 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
232.6 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
251.8 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Pinnacles National Park
266.5 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
276 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
298.9 mi (~5 hr 59 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Santa Ana

Santa Ana is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 38 miles—approximately 46 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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