Honda
Center of Anaheim formerly known as Arrowhead Pond–
Orange County’s premier sports and entertainment
venue, Honda Center Anaheim presents first-class events,
concerts, sporting events, and family shows. The 650,000
square-foot arena is home to the NHL Mighty Ducks of
Anaheim, the NLL Anaheim Storm and the John R. Wooden
Classic at the Honda Center. Annual events include the
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney
on Ice, and the Harlem Globetrotters. Visit
www.arrowheadpond.com
Angels Stadium of Anaheim – Home
to the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels, Angels Stadium
is a classic ballpark built on 140 acres. The new Angels
Stadium seats nearly 45,050 for the Angels, and features
terraced bullpens, widened concourses, the Nestle Family
Zone, the Pepsi Perfect Game Pavilion, landscaped courtyards,
and three restaurants. Angle Stadium has twice hosted
the All-Star Game, and the 2002 World Series. Visit
www.losangeles.angles.mlb.com
Aquarium of the Pacific – Long
Beach is the home of the Aquarium of the Pacific one
of the largest aquariums in the US with nearly 1,000
species that fill 19 major habitats and 32 exhibits.
Meet more than 12,500 animals as you explore the Pacific
Ocean's three regions: sunny Southern California and
Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the
colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face
with the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon
, take an exciting Behind-the-Scenes tour, and experience
the film Animal Vision 3-D . See the iridescent jellyfish
exhibit and a rare dragonfish. The Aquarium is anchor
to The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, the largest waterfront
development in California. Visit
www.aquariumofpacific.org
California Speedway - California Speedway
is a state-of-the-art auto racing facility that boasts
the fastest cars, greatest speeds and most invigorating
thrills in Southern California. Experience the excitement
of sitting in one of the 92,000 grandstand seats to
watch the world's fastest autos race. NASCAR, IRL, AMA,
Grand American and Historic's compete at the speedway
in addition to racing schools and NHRA's Street Legal
Drag Racing program, which uses the quarter-mile strip.
Call ( 909) 429-5000 for upcoming events.
Catalina Island - Off the coast of
Southern California, Catalina Island looks like California
did 200 years ago - a scenic wilderness of oak, cactus,
and sage. The beautiful island offers secluded coves
surrounded by ocean with lush kelp forests and abundant
sea life.
CBS Television City – See where
Elvis Presley appeared on the " Ed Sullivan Show
" for the first time in 1956 at CBS Television
City , a studio made famous as the birthplace of the
" Carol Burnett Show ," " The Sonny &
Cher Show " and dozens of popular CBS programs.
If you're interested in seeing a TV show being recorded
live, just walk up to the studio's ticket office and
pick up your tickets right on the spot. When David Letterman
brings his " Late Show " out to the west coast,
he tapes at CBS Television City, and you can get tickets
to his rare L.A. shows if you write in advance. Visit
the CBS gift for a variety of studio souvenirs. Visit
www.seeing-stars.com
Crystal Cathedral – Located in
Garden Grove, Crystal Cathedral is one of Southern California's
most beautiful odes to religion. Designed by renowned
architect Philip Johnson, the glass cathedral is shaped
like a four-pointed star, with over 10,000 panes of
glass covering the labyrinthine and opalescent facade.
Glinting under the Southern California sun, the Crystal
Cathedral is a brilliant site with 3,000 seats. Call
(714) 791.4069.
Disneyland Park - From the charm of
Main Street to the whimsy of Mickey's Toontown, explore
eight fantastic lands of nostalgia and delight. Let
your imagination run free in an enchanted kingdom of
fantasy and magical entertainment. At Disneyland Park,
you'll experience more than 60 attractions, 50 shops
and 30 restaurants. Zoom through doom on their biggest
ride in 40 years, the Indiana Jones Adventure - a high-tech,
adrenaline-pumping thrill on wheels. Experience thrilling
rides like the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Pirates of
the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and The Many Adventures
of Winnie the Pooh. Meet Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck,
and Goofy! New innovations like the "FastPass"
system helps keep waiting in line to a minimum. Visit
www.disneyland.com
Disney's California Adventure - Disney's
California Adventure is a 55-acre theme park located
next to Disneyland. Immerse yourself in a magical festival
of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's
storied past and exciting future. From the gold rush
to Hollywood's golden era to the timeless allure of
the beach, discover the vast and diverse Golden State.
Enjoy five themed lands, including Sunshine Plaza, Paradise
Pier, Hollywood Backlot Pictures, Golden State and the
all-new A Bugs Land. Get ready for California Scream
in', a looping roller coaster with plenty of air-time,
and Soaring' over California, where you'll feel like
you're flying over California's greatest landmarks.
Visit
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/dlr/landing/parkDCA
Dodger Stadium – Dodger Stadium
remains one of the crown jewels in professional sports
and a landmark to West Coast expansion in Major League
Baseball. Since 1962, Dodger Stadium has awed spectators
with breath-taking views of downtown Los Angeles, the
tree-lined Elysian hills, and the San Gabriel Mountains.
The 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium covers 300 acres of beautiful
landscape. Dodger Stadium has hosted eight World Series,
and the Dodgers have won four World Championships (1963,
1965, 1981 and 1988). Dodger Stadium field was named
the best in baseball by Sports Illustrated in 2003.
Visit
www.dodgers.com
Downtown Disneyland – Downtown
Disney is a 300,000-square-foot dining, shopping, entertainment
promenade. It features flagship entertainment facilities
as a House of Blues, a 12-screen movie theater, and
an ESPN Zone. There are also 15 shops, including the
massive Disney store, seven full-service restaurants,
and an open-air bar. It's a fun place to relax after
a busy day at the theme parks. Visit
http://disneyland.disney.go.com
Discovery Science Center - Children
and adults will have fun interacting with more than
120 hands-on exhibits, participating in live science
shows, and experiencing a 3-D laser show. Discovery
Science Center offers family workshops, field strips,
teacher workshops, and after-hours functions. Enjoy
the fun! Call (714) 542-2823.
Getty Center - Situated on a hilltop with breathtaking
views of Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Mountains, and
the Pacific Ocean, the Getty Center is Los Angeles'
newest cultural attraction. Awaiting you are works of
art in the J. Paul Getty Museum, dining, tranquil gardens,
and activities to give you new perspectives on art.
Visit
www.getty.edu
Knott's Berry Farm - Knott's Berry
Farm, America's oldest and twelfth most-visited amusement
park, re-creates the atmosphere of the Old West in six
themed areas including Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, Wild
Water Wilderness, Indian Trails, The Boardwalk and Camp
Snoopy. In all, Knott's Theme Park features 160 acres
of wild rides, live shows and family attractions. Visit
www.knotts.com
Legoland - LEGOLAND ® California
offers limitless fun with more than 50 family rides,
shows and attractions. Kids are fascinated by the fact
that virtually everything here is built from Legos.
Legoland also has action-packed live shows, as well
as wonderful restaurants and shops. Whether you're getting
sprayed by zany Fun Town Firefighters or hugging your
favorite Lego characters, you will enjoy yourself and
learn something too. Located in Carlsbad, this is definitely
a unique experience. Visit
www.legoland.com
Medieval Times – Experience the splendor,
pageantry and romance of the Middle Ages at the Medieval
Times Dinner & Tournament. Feel the thunder of hooves,
the shattering of lances, the clash of swords and ringing
axes as knights engage in combat for the title of champion.
Enjoy an exceptional royal feast as you witness the
chivalry and horsemanship of Medieval days in this magnificent
setting. Visit
www.medievaltimes.com
Mission San Juan Capistrano - Home
of the swallows and the jewel of the California Missions,
Mission San Juan Capistrano, the 7 th mission and birthplace
of Orange County, was founded in 1776 and named for
St. John of Capistrano, Italy, a 14 th century theologian.
The Mission stands as a monument to California's multi-cultural
history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican
and European heritage. Hear century old bells as you
walk down time worn paths. Enjoy serenity and peace
amid the 10 acres of lush gardens and cool fountains,
cloistered by old adobe walls that share an interesting
past. Visit the Serra Chapel – the oldest church
in California. Visit
www.missionsjc.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
– Located in Buena Park, Ripley's Believe It or
Not! Museum showcases hundreds of unusual and unbelievable
artifacts - unavailable anywhere else in the world.
Visit
www.movielandwaxmuseum.com
park, scenic parks and plazas, a historic train exhibit,
and 12 acres of carnival grounds. Since 1922, the L.A.
County Fair has showcased entertainment, exhibits, horticulture,
arts, horse racing, science, technology and attractions.
Visit
www.fairplex.com
Richard Nixon Library – The Richard
Nixon Library and Birthplace offers a dramatic tour
through a half-century of California, United States
and world history.
Queen Mary – An elegant floating
city, the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places and one
of the most famous ships in history. The Queen Mary
features 365 hotel staterooms , award-winning restaurants
and dining , an elaborate Champagne Sunday Brunch ,
a wedding chapel and 16 Art Deco reception salons, decorated
with warm wood paneling, original paintings and larger-than-life
murals, brass and nickel-silver fixtures and etched
leaded glass accents. Located on the water in Long Beach,
California, the historic ocean liner offers unique settings
for unforgettable events. Peter James, renowned paranormal
researcher, presents an exciting dinner and tour experience,
where guests will follow James on a real Ghost Tour
to paranormal hot spots. Visit
www.queenmary.com
Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
– The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
provides educational, entertainment and recreational
opportunities for the public and preserves the heritage
of California agriculture. Don’t miss the annual
Orange County Fair, Centennial Farm, The Ranch, Youth
Expo and more than 100 events throughout the year. Visit
www.ocfair.com.
SeaWorld San Diego - Go below the surface,
above the waves and beyond your expectations at SeaWorld
San Diego. Meet animals up close, see wondrous creatures,
and challenge yourself to games of skill and physical
feats. From captivating panoramic views to splashing
adventures, SeaWorld rides offer excitement and wonder.
Experience a poolside meal with Shamu the Whale. From
a spine-tingling 4-D movie to highflying dolphins, SeaWorld's
spectacular shows will amaze. Visit
www.seaworld.com
Six Flags Magic Mountain - This Southern
California theme park features exciting thrill rides,
world-class entertainment, shows, concerts, family adventure
and the largest collection of extreme coasters on the
planet. The DejaVu coaster encourages a stress-relieving
scream, X features 360-degree rotating seats, and Sweet
16 is Southern California's first floorless coaster.
A ride on Scream simulates racing through the air in
a flying chair, and Batman is a heart-pounding thrill.
Visit
www.sixflags.com
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - A family
water park with aquatic rides and slides, Hurricane
Harbor is perfect for hot summer days. Enjoy Taboo Tower's
three thrilling body speed slides, three twisting and
turning open tube slides at Arrowhead Splashdown, Tiki
Falls' two dark slides and one translucent tube slide,
Castaway Cove, an exclusive children's water play kingdom,
Shipwreck Shores, which offers water activities for
the entire family, the Forgotten Sea wave pool, and
The River Cruise on the Lazy River.
Universal Studios/City Walk –
The magic of the movies comes to life at Universal Studios
Hollywood, a Los Angeles theme park and working Hollywood
Studio. Universal Studios Hollywood, the world's #1
motion picture and television studio attraction, offers
a backlot look at the film and TV industry, a working
movie studio, the rich heritage of movies and the stars
of Hollywood. Enjoy thrills, magic, stunts and special
effects when you take part in your favorite blockbuster
movies. Visit
www.universalstudios.com
