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Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

Los Angeles, California

While this former estate of a railway magnate has a world-class manuscript and art collection, your kids will probably prefer to stay outdoors in the botanical gardens -- a vast...

Garden
Art Museum

La Brea Tar Pits/Page Museum

Los Angeles, California

A bit of prehistoric history still exists right in the middle of L.A. at the La Brea Tar Pits, a sticky pool of natural tar that has yielded over a...

Science & Nature Museum

Little Tokyo

Los Angeles, California

LA is an incredibly diverse city, and Little Tokyo is the heart of its Japanese culture. Start with the Japanese American National Museum, stroll through...

Neighborhood

Lombard Street

San Francisco, California

This street doesn't just have to be seen to be believed -- it has to be walked down. Hint: Those great photos you've seen weren't taken from car windows. Plus, your...

Roadside Landmark

Mulholland Madness

Disneyland®

Mulholland Drive is one of Southern California's most famously winding roads. Here, you can test-drive it yourself without having to take the wheel by...

Attraction

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego, California

Step into Old Town and you walk into the past. Designed to resemble what California was like until 1848, this charming state park has a plaza surrounded by historic buildings...

Historical Landmark

Palm Canyon

San Diego, California

While Balboa Park has acres of manicured gardens that are excellent for casual walks, the Palm Canyon is a step into the natural beauty of...

Hiking
Park

San Diego Zoo

San Diego, California

One of the best-known zoological parks in the world, the San Diego Zoo is packed with fun. From an aerial tram ride to a close look at dik diks...

Santa Monica Surf School

Los Angeles, California

Santa Monica Bay is a great place for kids to learn how to surf -- the waves rarely get too big and the current isn't as strong as at other Southern...