Things to Do in California
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IMAX Theater at Cannery Row
Monterey Bay, California
Cannery Row IMAX offers films on the members of the animal kingdom (some even in 3-D) for younger kids during the day and rock 'n' roll concert movies for teens at night. ...
Movie Theater
Jedi Training Academy
Disneyland
Hone your lightsaber skills as you and other Star Wars fans learn techniques and moves from a "Jedi Master." ...
Stage
Kids' Camp
Palm Springs, California
Creative play is the name of the game at Kidtopia, Rancho Las Palmas's camp. Kids ages 4 to 12 can sign up for a half or full-day session of arts and crafts, cooking lessons, computer games, and indoor and outdoor play (but no swimming)....
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Campground
Attraction
Knott's Soak City
Palm Springs, California
Take the edge off the sweltering summer heat by cooling down at the aptly-named Soak City. Thrill seekers will beeline for the Surfrider Rapids, Sea Snake, and Pacific Spin, building up courage for the seven-story Tidal Wave Tower. ...
Water Park
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Central Coast, California
Built in 1786, the Santa Barbara Mission was the 10th of the 21 missions established by the Spanish.The current church is s one of the fanciest in the chain, hence the term "Queen of the Missions." ...
Roadside Landmark
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Special Collection
San Andreas Faultline Adventure Jeep Tour
Palm Springs, California
Kids will grin from ear to ear throughout this bouncing, bumping, thoroughly entertaining and educational tour of the San Andreas Fault zone. Knowledgeable guides engage kids with fascinating facts about the seemingly barren yet truly rich desert....
Jeep Ride
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Central Coast, California
The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum has something special to offer and plenty to keep active kids running happily from activity to activity for several hours. ...
Children's Museum
San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmer's Market
Central Coast, California
Laying proud claim to the title of the "original" farmer's market, the San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmer's Market, held every Thursday night all year, is still one of the best nationwide and a model that towns across the country have followed....
Farmers Market
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, California
Don't miss Noah's Ark, the Skirball's combination art exhibit and ingenious indoor playground. The "ark" is divided between four galleries, each with its own combination of playful opportunities and gorgeous...
Art Museum
Playground
The Steinbeck Museum and National Steinbeck Center
Monterey Bay, California
Don't worry that this is going to be dry or dull...
History Museum
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