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Glacier Point

Yosemite National Park, California

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

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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®

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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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

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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"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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