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Aidan's Place
Los Angeles, California
This mega playground was designed to be accessible to wheelchair-bound children, so it's wide-open and very inventive. There are four different play areas -- one with sand -- that accommodate...
Playground
Alice in Wonderland
Disneyland
Climb aboard an over-sized catepillar and follow Alice's magical footsteps into the colorful, whimsical world of the White Rabbit. Feel like you're living Alice's...
Attraction
Ansel Adams Gallery
Yosemite National Park, California
Ansel Adams, one of America's most famous photographers, is best known for his striking black-and-white photographs of Yosemite's iconic landmarks. At the gallery named for him (run by...
Art Gallery
Boutique
Aquarium of the Bay
San Francisco, California
It's hard not to be distracted by the sprawling, brawling, and barking sea lions on the west side of Pier 39, but more sealife awaits at the nearby revamped Aquarium...
Astro Orbitor
Disneyland
Climb into a rocket jet and fly through a constellation of planets in the Jules Verne-inspired Astro Orbitor. The rocket's control lever can bring you up for some great views of Tomorrowland as you fly past satellites inspired by centuries-old astronomica...
Amusement Park
ATV Dune Riding
Central Coast, California
The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, just south of Pismo Beach, is one of only a few in the state that allow ATVs, and the only place you can ride on the beach itself....
ATV
Avila Hot Springs Resort
Central Coast, California
This old-fashioned hot springs and family water park is loads of affordable fun. When we stumbled on Avila a few years ago, we felt like we'd gone back to the old lakeside amusement park that's long gone from our area....
Water Park
Swimming
Belmont Park
San Diego, California
Just off the beach bordwalk, Belmont Park is an amusement park in the vein of the classic East Coast spots like Coney Island. A classic...
Amusement Park
Arcade / Game Room
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disneyland
Thrill-seekers get the full treatment at this mining-themed coaster. Feel like your mining expedition has taken a wild turn as you and fellow...
Attraction
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute
San Diego, California
The Scripps Institute of Oceanography's Birch Aquarium is a world-class exhibit of sea life, and a richer educational experience than SeaWorld. Located on the...
Aquarium
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