Things to do in Southern California

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California Science Center featuring interior views and marine life

Centennial Park which includes night scenes, a bay or harbor and a city

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1. Universal Studios Hollywood

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.

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2. LEGOLAND® California

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.

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3. San Diego Zoo

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.

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4. Disney California Adventure® Park

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.

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Disney California Adventure® Park which includes rides and signage

5. SeaWorld

Located in Mission Beach, SeaWorld® was founded in 1964 to great popular acclaim and it remains a family favourite to this day. One of the most appealing aspects of the park is the interactive dimension to many of the exhibits. There are a number of tanks which allow you to touch and feel some of the resident mammals, and to feed them too. You can even direct the performing bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Point. Alternatively, arrange getting into the water with the magnificent beluga whales for a fantastic experience.

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6. Crypto.com Arena

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.

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Staples Center featuring signage, a city and modern architecture

What to do in Southern California

Popular places to visit

Disneyland® Resort

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Enjoy the excitement at Disneyland® Resort and see why this is a favourite theme park in Anaheim. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Universal Studios which includes rides, signage and a fountain

Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5/5(110 reviews)

Go behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and give yourself a starring role in the action adventure of a lifetime!

LEGOLAND® California

3.5/5(5 reviews)

This theme park has all the fun and excitement you could hope for combined with the imagination of LEGO®.

San Diego Zoo

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Come and see the power and beauty of nature up close at one of the biggest and best zoos in America.

Disney California Adventure® Park

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Come make friends with the next generation of Disneyland® heroes and heroines at one of the legendary studio’s newer spin-offs.

San Diego Convention Center

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

SeaWorld

4/5(14 reviews)

Beautiful sea creatures, exhilarating rides and fun and educational displays – this marine park is a treat for all the family.

Knott's Berry Farm

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Learn about California’s cultural heritage while you enjoy the thrills and spills of one of America’s original theme parks.

Staples Center which includes shopping, signage and a statue or sculpture

Crypto.com Arena

4.5/5(25 reviews)

This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.

Areas of Southern California

Downtown Los Angeles

4/5(134 area reviews)

LA’s sprawling central district has reinvented itself as a cultural and leisure destination with a real heart.

Hollywood

4/5(208 area reviews)

Spot movie stars and experience the glamour of show business at the legendary home of the American motion picture industry.

Night descends on the skyline of the Anaheim, California USA.

Anaheim Resort

4.5/5(134 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Anaheim Resort is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort.

Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(138 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Mountain lake and sky view in Big Bear California

Moonridge

Skiing and mountain views are notable features of Moonridge. You might consider stopping by Big Bear Mountain Resort while you're exploring the neighbourhood.