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The Best Things to Do in California with Kids

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California with Kids

Disneyland Park ©
Theme Park
Disneyland Park , Anaheim
4.2
The "happiest place on earth," Disneyland Park consists of eight themed "lands" and a number of backstage areas. As you explore the 34 hectar
Tours from $285
San Diego Zoo ©
Zoo
San Diego Zoo , San Diego
4.5
Providing a home for 3,700 of some of the world's rarest animals, San Diego Zoo features pandas, gorillas, antelopes, orangutans, koalas, and
Tickets from $69
Disney California Adventure Park ©
Disney Park / Activity
Disney California Adventure Park , Anaheim
4.5
Spend a day of thrill-seeking adventure at Disney California Adventure Park. Located adjacent to Disneyland Resort, the theme park offers ove
Tours from $285
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass Ticket
4.6
Duration: 1 to 4 hours
The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species. The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.
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Universal Studios Hollywood ©
Theme Park
Universal Studios Hollywood , Los Angeles
4.3
For an ultimate Hollywood experience, visit Universal Studios Hollywood, a film studio, theme park, and a self-contained city all its own. On
Tickets from $109
SeaWorld San Diego ©
Aquarium
SeaWorld San Diego , San Diego
3.9
Spreading over 77 hectares (190 acres), SeaWorld San Diego features 26 animal habitats and dozens of shows and interactive exhibits depicting
Tours from $15

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California

4.4
Specialty Museums · Wineries & Vineyards · Beaches
From sunny beaches of Malibu and San Diego's Zoo and Sea World, to cutting-edge movie studios and amusement parks of Los Angeles, California offers plenty of activities that cater to children of all ages. If famous theme parks are the reason why you're visiting California with kids, you won't have to go much farther than Universal Studios Hollywood. You can always take a break from crowded cities and explore scenic destinations like Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, tailor-made for nature lovers and adventurous souls of all ages, or La Jolla Cove, a protected reserve known for its tide pools and sea lions.
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