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 the 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. For tickets, visit www.medievaltimes.com

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Mission San Juan Capistrano. Mission San Juan Capistrano is the 7th mission in California’s mission chain and the birthplace of Orange County. Founded in 1776, it was named for 14th-century theologian St. John of Capistrano, Italy. The Mission stands as a monument to California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Within the Mission walls, you’ll hear the tolling of century old bells as you walk time worn paths. Discover serenity amid 10 acres of lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old adobe walls. The Mission’s Serra Chapel is the oldest church in California. Visit www.missionsjc.com.

Movieland Wax Museum. Located in Buena Park, California, Movieland Wax Museum is one of the world's largest wax museums, and home to over 300 wax images of the most admired stars from stage, screen and television. The Movieland collection has Jennifer Lopez, Liza Minnelli in "Cabaret,” and rock legend John Lennon. See hundreds of unusual and unbelievable artifacts at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum - 10,000 square feet of unique oddities. Visit www.movielandwaxmuseum.com.

Museum of the American West. Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the American West. The 50,000 square foot Museum of the American West features wide-ranging exhibitions, collections, programs, and educational offerings that connect the past to the present and showcase the history of the region west of the Mississippi River. Founded by singing cowboy and philanthropist Gene Autry in 1988, the museum’s 78,000 objects, art and artifacts illuminate the broad temporal, topical, and geographical elements of the history and peoples of the West. The Los Angeles museum is also a monument to the life of performing legend Gene Autry. Visit www.museumoftheamericanwest.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles is home to one of the country's finest collections of American and European art created since 1940. MOCA currently holds approximately 5,000 objects in all visual media, ranging from masterpieces of abstract expressionism and pop art to recent works by young and emerging artists. Selections from the permanent collection are on view in MOCA's galleries throughout the year. From daily orientation tours to intimate talks with the artists, MOCA offers visitors a variety of unique ways to experience the museum up close. Visit www.moca.org.  [Top]

Pacific Park. This old-school amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier along the ocean. has a rickety roller coaster and a slew of arcade games, and the park's perch offers the best view in Los Angeles. From the top of its tall Ferris wheel riders can see up and down the beautiful Pacific Coast. For lunch or dinner, The Lobster at the top of the pier serves delicious seafood. Call (310) 260-8744.

Pomona Fairplex. Pomona Fairplex is home to the annual L.A. County Fair - the largest fair in North America - and 300 annual events, trade shows, meetings, expositions, conventions, inter-track wagering, sporting and agricultural events. The Fairplex’s 487 acres include indoor exhibit space in eight spacious exhibit halls; Fairplex Park, a horse racing facility with a 5/8-mile racetrack; the Barretts Equine Limited, a world-class equine auction complex; a recreational vehicle park; a child development center; scenic parks, plazas and picnic areas; a historic train exhibit; amd 12 acres of carnival grounds. Since 1922, the L.A. County Fair has showcased entertainment, education, exhibits, horticulture, arts, agriculture, horse racing, science, technology and special attractions. Visit www.fairplex.com.  [Top]

Prado Regional Park. Prado Regional Park offers a rural getaway on more than 2,000 acres in the Chino Valley Basin. Here you can enjoy fishing, horseback riding, camping, picnics, golf and shooting, and there’s even a dog training facility. For more information, call (909) 597-4260.

Queen Mary. An elegant floating city, the Queen Mary (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is one of the most famous ships in history. The Queen Mary features 365 hotel staterooms, award-winning restaurants, an elaborate Champagne Sunday Brunch, a wedding chapel and 16 art deco reception salons for private celebrations and tours. Queen Mary offers 80,000 square feet of space in 14 remarkable salons, each 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, the historic ocean liner offers a unique atmosphere for unforgettable events. Their tri-level Exhibit Hall includes 45,000 square feet of versatile function space. Paranormal researcher Peter James presents an exciting dinner and Ghost Tour to paranormal hot spots. Visit www.queenmary.com.  [Top]

Raging Waters. Raging Waters, California's largest waterpark - ranked #3 by the Travel Channel - features 50 beautifully landscaped acres, 36 slides and attractions, and a sand beach. Experience Dragon's Den, a breathtaking two-person bowl slide that offers maximum thrills and cutting-edge design. Twist down the 10-story High Extreme, float down the Amazon River or relax in the huge Wave Pool. Kids never tire of Kids' Kingdom and Splash Island. Visit www.ragingwaters.com.

Rose Bowl Stadium. Constructed in 1921 to host the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl is famous for its sight line-enhancing elliptical shape and seating capacity - now at 92,542. The Rose Bowl’s first football game was played in 1922, with the University of California Bears battling the USC Trojans. Known for the New Year's Day football game, the Rose Bowl has hosted five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1994 Men's World Cup, and the 1999 Women's World Cup, and is home to UCLA football, Major League Soccer (LA Galaxy), Fourth of July celebrations, concerts and the world's largest flea market. Check out 100 different varieties of rose bushes between the stadium and the fence. The Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day feature championship collegiate football teams. For tickets, visit www.rosebowlstadium.com.  [Top]

Santa Anita Park. Santa Anita Park is an exciting horse racing facility located on 230 acres in Arcadia, California. Santa Anita features a 1,100-foot-long Grandstand that seats 26,000 guests, and the giant infield area that accommodates thousands more. Behind the scenes are 61 barns, capable of housing 2,000 horses and a equine hospital. Santa Anita Park opens annually on December 26, with daily racing continuing through late April. In addition, Santa Anita's fall meeting, presented by the Oak Tree Racing Association, takes to the track from early October to early November every year. Wagering facilities, closed-circuit TV simulcasts of racing, and food services are provided. Visit www.santaanita.com.

Santa Monica Pier. The famous Santa Monica Pier is the place to fish, watch the waves, view sea wonders, dance under the stars, ride a carousel or a roller coaster, dine at an ocean view restaurant, play arcade games, and shop. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium features presentations to convey the beauty of marine life in Santa Monica Bay, and exhibits that help preserve the ocean environment. Touch tanks are full of delicate, endangered sea specimens, and an 8-foot octagonal tank glows with luminous lilac jellyfish. Built in 1912, the Santa Monica Carousel is housed in a Victorian-style hippodrome building. The Pier’s by-the-water amusement park, Pacific Park, features a 9-story solar-powered Ferris wheel, a high roller coaster that juts out over the ocean, bumper cars, an arcade, a motion-simulator theater, a circus show and open-air restaurants. Oceanfront Walk, the paved sidewalk by the sea, gives access the children’s playground, volleyball courts, the International Chess Park, Muscle Beach, and public art. Visit www.santamonica.com.  [Top]

Sea World. 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 and others to games of skill and physical feats. From captivating panoramic views of SeaWorld and the surrounding area, to thrilling, splashing adventures, SeaWorld rides offer excitement and wonder. From a spine-tingling 4-D movie to highflying dolphins to the biggest star of all, Shamu, SeaWorld's spectacular shows will amaze. The Behind-The-Scenes Tour is an unforgettable experience. Visit www.seaworld.com.

Six Flags Magic Mountain/Hurricane Harbor. 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 the Batman ride is a thrill.Visit www.sixflags.com.  [Top]

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Hurricane harbor is a family water park with aquatic rides and slides for those hot summer days. Enjoy Taboo Tower's three thrilling body speed slides, three twisting open tube slides at Arrowhead Splashdown, Tiki Falls' tube slide, Castaway Cove, an exclusive children's water play kingdom, Shipwreck Shores, which offers water activities, Forgotten Sea wave pool, and The River Cruise on the Lazy River.

SpeedZone. A racing theme park built around speed and competition, SpeedZone incorporates real racing action, indoor interactive entertainment and great food to create a unique entertainment experience. Situated in Los Angeles, SpeedZone is the closest thing to professional car racing offered to the public with four racetracks, 36 holes of miniature golf, a high-tech game room, a full service bar and the SpeedZone Café. Get behind the wheel of four types of cars, including custom-built, ¾-scale grand prix cars and 18-foot, 300-horsepower dragsters racing on tracks designed by racing experts. Visit www.speedzone.com.  [Top]

Staples Center. The Staples Center is downtown Los Angeles’ spectacular, big-league sports and entertainment arena. Staples Center is home to the hockey Kings, the basketball Lakers and Clippers, the Sparks and the Avengers professional sports teams. Staples hosts entertainment shows, concerts and events, and features top musical concerts, pre-season events, and athletic competitions. Enjoy great entertainment and food - from hot dogs to lobster - at the Staples Center Arena Club. Visit www.staplescenter.com.

Universal Studios Hollywood/City Walk. The magic of the movies comes to life at Universal Studios Hollywood, a Los Angeles theme park and working Hollywood Studio. Enjoy all the thrills, magic, stunts and special effects when you take part in your favorite blockbuster movies. Experience the glamour, action and entertainment of Hollywood at the world's largest movie studio and theme park. Finish your day with LA's coolest restaurants, clubs and fun at Universal CityWalk. Visit www.universalstudios.com.  [Top]