Aquarium California Speedway CBS Television City Guasti Regional Park Disney's California Adventure® Park Disneyland® Park Surfing Museum Knott’s Berry Farm Farmers Market

Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. Southern California’s premier sports and entertainment venue, Arrowhead Pond presents a variety of 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 Pond. Annual events include the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, ©Disney on Ice, and the Harlem Globetrotters. Tickets are sold at the Arrowhead Pond box office at (714) 740-2000, www.arrowheadpond.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Located in Anaheim, Angel Stadium, formerly Anaheim Stadium and Edison International Field, is a classic ballpark built on 140 acres in 1966 and home of the California Angels. The Los Angeles Rams played here from 1981 until they left St. Louis in 1995. The new Angel 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 full-service restaurants. Angel Stadium has twice hosted the All-Star Game, and the 2002 World Series. For information, visit www.losangeles.angles.mlb.com.

Aquarium of the Pacific. Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, one of the largest aquariums in the US, has 1,000 species that fill 19 habitats and 32 exhibits. Discover 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. Face and touch the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, take an exciting Behind-the-Scenes tour, and experience AnimalVision 3-D, a film that combines stunning 3-D technology and digital animation while providing environmental messages. There is an iridescent jellyfish exhibit and a rare dragonfish that has to be seen.. Visit www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Situated along Pacific Coast Highway, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is a top US birding spot, attracting flocks migrating the Pacific Flyway. More than 200 bird species visit Bolsa Chica each year, including rare and endangered species. Sightings of great blue herons, snowy egrets and brown pelicans are common, and lucky visitors can spot a rare white pelican. Snowy plovers and more than 150 pairs of endangered Belding's savannah sparrows nest in the area. Observe Bolsa Chica wildlife from the footbridge and trail off PCH. Visit www.hbvisit.com.  [Top]

California Speedway. California Speedway is a state-of-the-art auto racing facility. America’s ultimate race place boasts the fastest cars, greatest speeds and most 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 numerous racing schools and NHRA’s Street Legal Drag Racing program, which uses the quarter-mile strip in Parking Lot 1. Call (909) 429-5000.

Castle Park. Riverside’s ultimate family amusement park features 25 acres of family fun including 65 rides and attractions, four theme miniature golf courses, the largest West Coast arcade, the Big Top Family Restaurant, a log ride, and free magic shows. Groups, birthday and company packages are available. For more information, call (909) 785-3000.  [Top]

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, including the original "Twilight Zone" and "The Jacksons.” If you're interested in seeing a TV show recorded live, just walk up to the studio's ticket office and pick up your tickets. 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. The CBS gift shop sells studio souvenirs. The studio is open 9-5. Visit www.seeing-stars.com.

Crystal Cathedral. Located in Garden Grove, Crystal Cathedral is one of Southern California's most beautiful structural odes to religion. Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the cathedral is shaped like a four-pointed star, with over 10,000 panes of glass covering the labrinthine and opalescent facade. Glinting under the Southern California sun, the Crystal Cathedral is a brilliant site. For information, call (714) 791-4069.  [Top]

Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park. Ontario’s Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is a 150-acre day-use park near the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario Mills Mall, and Ontario International Airport. Enjoy swim or an afternoon picnic. For information, call (909) 481-4205.

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, magical entertainment and shopping. At Disneyland® Park, you’ll experience over 60 attractions. Zoom through doom on the Indiana Jones Adventure - the most adrenaline-pumping thrill on wheels. Behold undying love in the stage show, The Spirit of Pocahontas. You'll embark on a journey through the Happiest Place on Earth, with thrilling rides like the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Meet lovable Disney characters - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy! Visit www.Disneyland.com  [Top]

Disney's California Adventure® Park. Disney's California Adventure® Park is a 55-acre theme park located next to Disneyland® Resort with a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's past and future. Enjoy five themed lands, including Sunshine Plaza, Paradise Pier, Hollywood Backlot Pictures, Golden State and A Bugs Land. Get ready for California Screamin', a looping rollercoaster with air-time, and Soarin' Over California, where you fly over California’s landmarks. Favorite attractions are: Paradise Pier, a beachside boardwalk with a screaming coaster, ferris wheel, and arcade games; Grizzly River Run, a water romp down a bear-shaped mountain; the Aladdin stage show; and the Electric Parade. Visit www.Disneyland.disney.go. com.

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 has hosted eight World Series, and the Dodgers have won four World Championships here. The stadium hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1980, the Olympic Games' baseball competition in 1984, and the 1991 Opening Ceremonies for the US Olympic Festival, and entertainers such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and U2. Dodger Stadium field was named the best in baseball by Sports Illustrated in 2003 in a poll of Major League players. Visit www.dodgers.com for tickets and information.  [Top]

Downtown Disneyland® District. Downtown Disneyland® District is an entertainment, shopping and dining complex, just outside the front gates to ©Disney theme parks. The Downtown Disney® District is a hipper version of Disneyland®'s Main Street, catering to young professionals that still crave some Disney magic. Enjoy 21 unique shops, live entertainment and fine restaurants including Rainforest Café® and ESPN Zone®. Party at the House of Blues®, dine on spicy food at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen®, catch a movie at the AMC®, or step into the ultimate sports bar with 200 television sets. Downtown Disney® District still has vestiges of ©Disney-ness. Visit http://Disneyland.disney.go.com/dlr/landing/parkDTD.

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 memorable works of art in the J. Paul Getty Museum, a choice of places to dine, tranquil gardens to stroll, and activities to give you new perspectives on art. Visit www.getty.edu.  [Top]

International Surfing Museum. Located in Huntington Beach, the International Surfing Museum is home to a collection of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. Check out surfing legends and the Women Who Surf exhibit. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the cool exhibits or hit the real HB waves. Visit www.surfingmuseum.org.

Irwindale Speedway. Irwindale Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsport, entertainment and event facility that features 6,500 seats, twin paved oval race tracks (banked 1/2 and 1/3 mile), great sound and lighting systems. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, less than 25 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Irwindale Speedway brings all the action and excitement of close-up, paved oval racing back to Southern California. Stock Cars, Sprint Cars, Midgets, Supermodifieds, Legends, Trucks, and more can be seen in wheel-to-wheel competition on the twin ovals. Irwindale Speedway's Concert Series features top entertainers and star attractions in an open air setting with excellent seats and sound. This venue is a "must visit" for live music, outdoor entertainment and thrilling motorsports. Visit www.irwindalespeedway.com.  [Top]

Knott’s Berry Farm. Located in Buena Park, California, Knott’s Berry Farm is America’s first theme park for family fun and adventure. What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of 165 thrilling rides, spectacular shows and unique attractions celebrating California and the West. Knott’s Berry Farm features six theme areas: Old West Ghost Town, Indian Trails, Wild Water Wilderness, Fiesta Village, and The Boardwalk with exhilarating thrill rides and Camp Snoopy where you can join the Peanuts gang. Go wild on the GhostRider, the longest, wildest wooden roller coaster in the West, and Supreme Scream, one of the world's tallest thrill rides. Fantastic family shows explore the heritage of Native Americans along Indian trails. Silver Bullet is a western-themed suspended coaster that sends riders climbing to a height of 146 feet. Visit www.knotts.com.

Legoland. LEGOLAND® California features 50 family rides, shows and attractions in Carlsbad. Kids are fascinated because everything here is built from Legos. Share hilarious challenges in the Fun Town Fire Academy fire truck race, experience the Coastersaurus and digging for fossils at Dino Island, and splash around with the AquaZone Wave Racers. Legoland has action-packed live shows, wonderful restaurants and shops. Check out the Resident Master Ventriloquist, view a unique 4-D Racing movie, and watch kids at the children's driving school. Whether you’re getting sprayed by Fun Town Firefighters or hugging your favorite Lego characters, Legoland is a unique experience. Visit www.legoland.com.  [Top]

Los Angeles Farmers Market. The most popular market in the U.S., the original Los Angeles Farmers Market is L.A.'s oldest outdoor market and an exciting tourist destination. The famous Farmers Market features international cuisine, gifts from around the world, magazines and books, fashion-forward clothing and accessories, grocery and specialty foods, farm-fresh produce, original art, body and herbal products, children’s toys, home and living products, jewelry, unique collectibles, family events, and plenty of outdoor flavor, plus the finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ice cream and flowers in Los Angeles. Visit www.farmersmarketla.com.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the premier visual arts museum in the Western US. LACMA features more than 110,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. In addition to its permanent collections of significant art, the museum offers film and music programs, exciting exhibitions, and special events. The Balch Art Research Library has a collection of 150,000 books, journals and periodicals. Visit www.lacma.org.  [Top]

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