West Martha Ln, Artesia Pilar

West Martha Lane is a leafy tree-lined street that extends for a few blocks from the Santa Ana Community College campus and ends in a cul-de-sac. The entire street is quiet and attractive, but the cul-de-sac is especially appealing. The small, single-story homes from the 1950s are obviously well cared for and have well-maintained yards. This looks like a great neighborhood to raise a family or live out one’s retirement years.

There are several recreational areas near Martha Lane, including the Santa Ana River Trail, Riverview Golf Course and the sports fields at Santa Ana College. The Santa Ana Civic Center and historic downtown area are a little more than a mile away. For major retail, it’s a short drive to Westfield Main Place, a major indoor mall. The Bowers Museum, Discover Science Center and the Santa Ana Zoo are nearby cultural attractions.

This is a solidly middle class neighborhood, but Santa Ana also has many poor immigrant neighborhoods. As a result, some public schools in the area suffer from lower test scores. Many parents chose to send their children to private or parochial schools, while other parents are loyal to the public schools and do what they can to improve them.