Things to do in Southern California

No visit to Los Angeles would be complete without a tour of Universal Studios, one of the oldest working studios in Hollywood and home to one of America’s best-loved theme parks.

LEGOLAND® California is a park of children’s fantasy. Based around the enduring toy, with which young people have been building for decades, there are more than 60 different amusements spread across 52 ever-busy hectares.

Disneyland® is one of the landmark attractions of California, the state that Walt Disney made his home in 1923 and where he was to pursue the artistic dreams that made him and his eponymous film studio a household name. Now the latest creations of this global brand are showcased in Disney California Adventure, which opened in 2001 next door to the original Disneyland® resort in Anaheim.

An incredible five million visitors come to San Diego Zoo every single year to admire the 4,000 animals – including some 650 different species – who live on this 40-hectare site. The animals are held in open-air enclosures, which seek to replicate their natural environment as closely as possible.

Visit the STAPLES Center and see a major sporting or entertainment event. This arena is home to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association (NBA) teams. Take a tour of downtown Los Angeles and view the STAPLES Center or book a ticket for a major event.

Get the iconic southern California sun-and-surf experience at Santa Monica Beach. Discover a sandy stretch of oceanfront delights close to one of the nation’s biggest cities.

If you’re looking for unspoilt views and tranquil ocean walks, Venice Beach is not the place for you. If, on the other hand, you crave some zany company and don’t mind being dazzled by outrageous outfits and flamboyant attention seekers, there’s no place on earth you’ll love more!