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100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Telephone: 800 Universal
Fax: +1 818 622 6444
Located in Universal City, just north of Los Angeles, this world-renowned theme park features exciting attractions representing popular movies and television shows. Park houses thrill rides, great attractions and terrific live shows year-round. Attractions include a replica of the famous "Psycho" house, "Jaws" adventure ride and "King Kong" adventure. Located off the 101 Hollywood Freeway.
1313 S Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim 92802-2309
+1 714 781 4565
Located in Anaheim. Walt's original Theme Park continues to reign as "The Happiest Place on Earth" and is home to almost five decades of Disney wonder and magic. Disneyland offers over 60 world-famous parades, shows, and attractions, including The Indiana Jones Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean, and FANTASMIC! Attractions include Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street U.S.A. An excellent place for a day trip or an extended visit. Don't miss Disney!
1510 S Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim 92802-2319
Located in Anaheim, Downtown Disney provides a fun, adult-friendly alternative to mouse ears and high-octane rides with its bustling nightlife and restaurant scenes. Spanning more than 20 acres, this area in between the Disney resort hotels and the theme park gates bustles daily and nightly. Guests browse through its myriad shops, stop off for cocktails, brews, or tunes at ESPN Zone and the House of Blues, dine at unique restaurants, and dance the night away at trendy discos. Those wanting to "take it easy" should check into catching a flick at the 12-screen AMC movie theater.
1313 S Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim 92802-2309
+1 714 781 4565
Located in Anaheim, next door to Disneyland. Celebrate the fun and adventures of California. Immerse yourself in the California spirit through Hollywood magic, beachfront boardwalk thrills, and great outdoor adventures Disney style.Themed attractions range from a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge to Hollywood Pictures Backlot to Paradise Pier, which celebrates the state's old oceanfront amusement parks. For a walk on the fun side, the interactive "Who Wants to be a Millionaire-Play It!" and "It's Tough to be a Bug! 3-Experience" are must sees, and the California Screamin' roller coaster is nothing short of a bundle of thrills.
121414 Lewis St.
Garden Grove 92840
+1 714 971 4013
Located in Garden Grove, California. Designed in the shape of a four-pointed star, Garden Grove's Crystal Cathedral is a sight to behold. This impressive structure is comprised of more than 10,000 panes of glass. The congregation, more than 10,000 members, enjoys visits by scores of tourists each Sunday (services are at 9:30am an 11am) as well as guest-speakers ranging from the Lakers' Derek Fisher to Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Crystal Cathedral because provides the backdrop for Reverend Robert A. Schuller's popular "Hour of Power" weekly television broadcast.
Buena Park
8039 Beach Blvd.
Los Angeles 90001
+1 714 220 5200
Billed as America's first theme park, 150-acres of thrill rides, live entertainment, historic exhibits, and world-class dining are divided into six themed areas. The park includes Ghost Town, a 1880s Western boom town with cowboys, gun fights, stagecoaches and gold panning. It also includes Boardwalk, a coastal amusement park of the 1920s. Wild Water Wilderness and Camp Snoopy are children's favorites. You'll also want to see the full-size replica of Independence Hall or hear a major performer at the Good Time Theatre.
Welcome to Knott's Soak City U.S.A., Orange County's newest and wildest water adventure park! Thirteen waterlogged acres packed with 21 of the most intense water rides imaginable -- all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s Southern California coast!
Travel back in time and experience the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Knott's own Independence Hall. An exact replica of the real thing, shows are held daily bringing this bit of history to life. Independence Hall is an experience you don't want to miss!
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Telephone: +1 323 461 3331
Courtyard is famous for the hand and footprints of Hollywood celebrities dating from 1927 through the present. First-run movies movie theater.
500 SeaWorld Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
Telephone: +1 619 2263901
Toll Free: 800 SEA WRLD
Amazing attractions, exciting shows and world-class marine life exhibits located in San Diego.
Six Flags California
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
Telephone: 661 255 4111
Fax: +1 661 255 4815
Pirate treasures, playful sea creatures, ancient ruins, shipwrecked sea vessel and tribal artifacts await discovery on the shores of this tropical paradise.
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
Telephone: +1 661 255 4111
The world's only extreme park. More roller coasters than any other place on earth plus Bugs Bunny world for pint size fun & exciting games & show. Private picnic areas and theatres for special events and meeting.
17871 Castleton St.
City of Industry, CA 91748
Telephone: +1 626 913-9663
Toll Free: 888 6 MALIBU
Entertainment park that simulates professional automobile racing. Indoor, outdoor entertainment. Miniature golf, interactive video games, bar, private banquet and meeting facilities. Free admission. Charges based on games & rides.
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
Telephone: +1 818 954 1744
Distance from hotel: 25 miles
An actual working studio. Visit the streets of the old west, home to Bonanza and the wacky F-Troop series. Skinny up to the saloon bar where John Wayne once stood.
111 Raging Waters Dr.
San Dimas, CA 91773
Telephone: +1 909 802 2200
Water theme park featuring state of the art attractions, including Southern California's only water half-pipe ride "The Wedge" and the largest water toboggan ride, "High Extreme".
100 Universal City Plz
Universal City, CA 91608-1002
Tel: +1 818 753 3470
Forget the tour of stars' homes. One sure way to see celebs in L.A. is through Audiences Unlimited, a ticketing clearinghouse for some of TV's most popular shows. The company fills seats for tapings of veteran shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Spin City" and "Friends," as well as for newcomers like "8 Simple Rules," and "George Lopez," the comedian's first stab at a sitcom. Since tickets are first come, first serve, seats for popular shows such as "Will & Grace" go fast (An entire season of tickets can go within days of becoming available). Claim your tickets by logging on to www.tvtickets.com and following the printing instructions, or calling
+1 818 753 3470. Note: some tickets are available only through mail order.
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