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Orange County Attractions
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 AnimalVision 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, GrandAmerican and Historics 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 Screamin', a looping rollercoaster
with plenty of air-time, and Soarin' 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, fieldstrips,
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
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