A 50th birthday. A retirement after three decades. An anniversary that means something. These aren't occasions for a hotel ballroom or a side room at a restaurant. They deserve a space with presence. The Estate on Second is a restored 1923 Georgian Colonial building in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana. Crystal chandeliers, original exposed brick, Palladian windows that flood the room with light. It was designed to hold occasions worth remembering. The venue holds one event at a time — yours. No other parties sharing the floor, no strangers in the background. The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 175. For smaller celebrations the Veranda offers a more intimate setting with the same historic character. Jay's Catering has run the building and the kitchen since restoring the property. Three generations of culinary craft, a full bar program, and a team that's done this long enough to make it feel effortless. You bring the occasion. They handle everything else. Downtown Santa Ana is walkable, alive, and genuinely interesting — something most event neighborhoods in Orange County can't claim. Guests can arrive early, explore the arts district, and make a full evening of it.
