Things to Do in California
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Glacier Point
Yosemite National Park, California
The view from the overlook at Glacier Point (with an elevation of 7200+ feet) is truly dizzying, with panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls and the High...
Park
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles, California
The iconic observatory just underwent a four-year, $93 million renovation and is better than ever. The highlight for most kids (and adults) is...
Science & Nature Museum
Hiking
The Grove and The Original Farmers Market
Los Angeles, California
This is where the old meets the new(ish) in L.A. The Grove is an upscale outdoor mall with shops for kids (American Girl Place, Pottery Barn Kids, Quicksilver Youth...
Farmers Market
Shopping Mall
Half Dome
Yosemite National Park, California
A Yosemite icon, the Half Dome is easy to glimpse from around the Yosemite Valley, since the impressive granite crest rises more than 4,500 feet above the valley floor. You...
Park
Jungle Cruise
Disneyland®
Only through the magic of Disney could one cross in minutes from the waters of the Amazon to the banks of the Nile. Not a world geography lesson, this Disney...
Attraction
Kidspace Children's Museum
Los Angeles, California
The fun starts when you walk in the door of this interactive, indoor-outdoor museum. You'll pass through mirrored tunnels and walls made of giant pencils, and visit a "diner...
Science & Nature Museum
La Jolla Shores
San Diego, California
La Jolla Shores is easily one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego County. The city of La Jolla is often called San Diego's Riviera for its azure...
Beach
Malibu Lagoon
Los Angeles, California
Malibu stretches for 27 miles up the coast, but you don't have to go far to find tide pools filled with anemones, crabs, sea cucumbers, and starfish. Park in the...
Beach
Wildlife Sanctuary
Surfing
Fishing
Mann's Chinese Theater
Los Angeles, California
This grand theater's place in film history may be lost on young kids, but they'll still get a kick out of seeing all the famous footprints in cement. You can...
Historical Landmark
Theater
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater
San Diego, California
"The puppet show was my favorite," one 6-year-old girl said after being asked what she liked best about San Diego. The younger set will find the clever scenery...
Theater
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