Things to Do in California
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Mark Twain Riverboat
Disneyland
Time on the deck of the paddle-wheeled Mark Twain is a nice, lazy respite from all the excitement "on the mainland." You'll see New Orleans Square, Critter Country and Tom Sawyer Island from a different perspective. ...
Boat Tour
Chinatown
San Francisco, California
What kids really like to do in Chinatown is wander. Check out the stores selling cheap tchochkes, eat a pork bun from a corner stand, and peek into the fish...
Neighborhood
Historical Landmark
Hotel del Coronado
San Diego, California
A favorite resort of Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," the Hotel Del (as it's known affectionately by locals) is a feat of whimsical Queen Anne architecture...
Hotel / Motel
Historical Landmark
Resort
Bicycling
Surfing
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco, California
Built for the 1915 World's Fair and never dismantled, the Palace of Fine Arts is a beloved San Francisco landmark. Hosting various cultural events inside, the Palace grounds are also...
Live Music Venue
Stage
Historical Landmark
Theater
Amphitheater
Coit Tower
San Francisco, California
A tall, concrete art deco tower dedicated to the city by a female volunteer firefighter in 1933...
Historical Landmark
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
Downtown Disney® Area
Disneyland
Since Disney is an entire world unto itself, it's fitting that it should have its own downtown complete with boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife. It's liveliest...
Family Dining
Clothing & Accessory Store
Shopping Mall
Mexican
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
Universal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles, California
It wouldn't be a trip to L.A. if your family didn't get a little taste of Hollywood magic. Every attraction at Universal Studios is related to a movie or TV...
Amusement Park
Disney Princess Fantasy Faire
Disneyland
Little princesses and knights are invited to a royal gathering of storytelling, crafts, and ceremonies including the Royal Dance, and greetings with three Disney Princesses...
Stage
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