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California Things to Do

With the Pacific Ocean to its west, discover panoramic views, scenic drives around Monterey and great beaches, like those near Santa Monica Pier. San Francisco with its cable cars, hills and great restaurants lies south of the Napa Valley wine area. Los Angeles is home to Chinatown, while Hollywood is movie stars. Tour a studio or visit attractions like Anaheim’s Disneyland.  Mountains are the setting for Lake Tahoe. To the south, find deserts and Palm Springs’ resorts. San Diego’s Balboa Park has tons of things to do. Discover the state’s Spanish missions, as well as gold rush era. National parks include Redwoods, Yosemite and Death Valley. Hotels run the gamut from bed and breakfasts to hotels and inns.

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17-Mile Drive


Pebble Beach, California
800-654-9300
This scenic drive begins in Carmel, passing through Pacific Grove and culminates at Pebble Beach. Along the way discover the deep green Del Monte Forest, Pebble Beach Resort's golf courses, magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, natural environments - Point Joe, Restless Sea, China Rock and Lone Cypress, as well as birds and sea lions. More
Hours & Admission
Daily, dawn to dusk.

Adventure City

1238 South Beach Blvd.
Anaheim, California
714-236-9300
Children of all ages can enjoy rides, plus a carousel, a children's theater and petting zoo.
Hours & Admission
Vary by season. Admission.

American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre

1328 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, California
323466
The American Cinematheque, a non-profit organization, utilizes two theaters, the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and the Egyptian Theater* in Hollywood. Both locations serve to screens rare, classic, and independent films.

The Aero Theatre opened January 10, 1940. It was built by Donald Douglas of Douglas Aircraft fame. Today, it is one of the few remaining single-screen neighborhood theaters in the Los Angeles area. Restored by American Cinematheque, The Aero features new... More
Hours & Admission
Varies by event. Admission.

Anaheim Indoor Market Place

1440 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, California
714-999-0888
The marketplace, Orange County's largest indoor swap meet, has more than 200 stores selling merchandise at 30 percent to 50 percent below retail price, and a food court. Enjoy mariachi music on Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., live concerts on Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, California
562-590-3100
This internationally renowned aquarium creatively examines the treasures of the Pacific Ocean, the planet's largest, most diverse body of water. The aquarium explores three regions of the Pacific Ocean: sunny Southern California/Baja Pacific, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific and the coral reefs of the Tropical Pacific.

The facility's sweeping, wave-like architecture was designed to emulate the ocean. More
Hours & Admission
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Christmas. Admission.

Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, California
619-239-0512
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see. Ranked as one of the "Best Parks in the World" by the Project for Public Space. The park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 lushly planted acres, Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban cultural park. More
Hours & Admission
Daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free (park). Admission (various attractions).

Belmont Park

3146 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, California
858-228-9283
Steps away from the Pacific Ocean on Mission Bay Boardwalk, find this beachfront amusement park that offers family fun and entertainment. Drop from the Vertical Plunge, experience ups and downs on the historic Giant Dipper, a beautifully restored wooden roller coaster, or jump feet first into The Plunge, the largest indoor public swimming pool in southern California. Rides include bumper cars, combat flight simulators, a 3-D tilt-a-whirl and FlowRider, a simulated wave attraction where you can surf like the pros. Enjoy waterfront restaurants, casual dining and shopping. More
Hours & Admission
Daily 11:00 a.m., closing time varies by season. Admission.

Bergamot Station

2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica, California
310-393-7593
The former trolley station, now serves as an art center with more than 30 galleries, and design and architectural firms, plus the Santa Monica Museum of Art* (SMMoA). The complex is comprised of buildings with an industrial feel, accented with modern elements.
Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free.

Black and White Biplane

2828 Donald Douglas Loop North
Santa Monica, California
310-237-3393
The WACO aircraft was built in 1986 in the same fashion as the original planes manufactured during World War II. Take an air tour of the greater Los Angeles area in this vintage looking plane.

Visitors can select their destination, weather permitting, such as Santa Monica Bay, Malibu, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Long Beach or natural or man-made attractions. More
Hours & Admission
Varies by flight. Admission.

Cabrillo National Monument

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, California
619-557-5450
Dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who arrived in the San Diego area in 1542, the monument recognizes Cabrillo with a statue atop Point Loma (loma means hill). Learn about San Diego's early history in a video presentation at the visitor center, then view the restored lighthouse from the 1850s or take a self-guided two-mile walk.

The monument provides visitors two unique experiences with nature. From October to June, the park is home to protected rocky tide pools that trap... More
Hours & Admission
Daily 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.
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