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Southern California

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    Top Southern California tours

    BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
    4.8
    Duration: 7h 30min
    Tours from $99 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
    4.5
    Duration: 2h - 3h
    Tours from $69 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
    4.8
    Duration: 4h
    Tours from $85 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket in San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 2h - 5h
    Tours from $31 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 2h
    Tours from $49 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR San Diego Harbor Cruise
    4.5
    Duration: 2h
    Tours from $33 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 3h
    Tours from $49 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Bus tours
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30min - 2h
    Tours from $35 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood
    4.5
    Duration: 24h
    Tours from $199 ›

    Places to visit in Southern California

    Los AngelesTrip planner Best for: Theme Park, Specialty Museum, Historic Walking Area San DiegoTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Zoo, Beach Santa BarbaraTrip planner Best for: Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Wine Tour / Tasting, Pier / Boardwalk RiversideTrip planner Best for: Military Museum, Park, Water Body San BernardinoTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Forest, Historic Site
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    Popular things to do in Southern California

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    Universal Studios Hollywood ©
    Theme Park
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Los Angeles
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    San Diego Zoo ©
    Zoo
    San Diego Zoo
    San Diego
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    USS Midway Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    USS Midway Museum
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $31 ›
    The Getty Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Getty Center
    Los Angeles
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour

    Kid-friendly things to do in Southern California

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    Griffith Observatory ©
    Observatory
    Griffith Observatory
    Los Angeles
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    SeaWorld San Diego ©
    Aquarium
    SeaWorld San Diego
    San Diego
    3.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Balboa Park ©
    Playground
    Balboa Park
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Venice Beach and Boardwalk ©
    Beach
    Venice Beach and Boardwalk
    Los Angeles
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Southern California

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    Petersen Automotive Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Petersen Automotive Museum
    Los Angeles
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art ©
    Art Museum
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    La Brea Tar Pits and Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Buy tickets from $15 ›
    Battleship USS Iowa Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Battleship USS Iowa Museum
    Los Angeles
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Southern California

    Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve ©
    State Park
    Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Santa Barbara
    4.9
    Duration: 5 hours
    Mission Beach Park ©
    Beach
    Mission Beach Park
    San Diego
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Sunset Cliffs Natural Park ©
    Park
    Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Southern California

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    Hollywood Walk of Fame ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Hollywood Walk of Fame
    Los Angeles
    2.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Venice Canals Walkway ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Venice Canals Walkway
    Los Angeles
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Old Mission Santa Barbara ©
    Historic Site
    Old Mission Santa Barbara
    Santa Barbara
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hollywood Boulevard
    Historic Walking Area
    Hollywood Boulevard
    Los Angeles
    1.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Southern California

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    The Grove ©
    Shopping
    The Grove
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    LA Farmers' Market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    LA Farmers' Market
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gaslamp Quarter ©
    Shopping
    Gaslamp Quarter
    San Diego
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Amoeba Music ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Amoeba Music
    Los Angeles
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions of the week

    The Red Piano ©
    Nightlife
    The Red Piano
    Santa Barbara
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cal Coast Adventures ©
    Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
    Cal Coast Adventures
    Santa Barbara
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mosaic Tile House ©
    Landmark
    Mosaic Tile House
    Los Angeles
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Pacifica Sailing Charters ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Pacifica Sailing Charters
    San Diego
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Where to stay in Southern California

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