Summer 2022 Begins at California Theme Parks
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From Disneyland Resort classics to behind-the-scenes experiences at SeaWorld San Diego to preschooler-friendly rides at LEGOLAND California, the Golden State’s best-in-class theme parks deliver something for everyone. Take a tram ride to tour movie back lots at Universal Studios Hollywood, or ride on a beachfront carousel in Santa Cruz. Looking for a vertigo-inducing roller coaster? You can find them up and down the state. See what’s in store at these family fun-zones, with insider tips on new rides, timeless favorites, and the amazing entertainment.
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Follow the Minions Across California
The summer blockbuster ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is set primarily in San Francisco and features a classic Golden State road trip
5 Amazing Things to Do at Disneyland Resort
Find your version of the Happiest Place on Earth by way of movie magic, fine dining, and more
Sesame Place San Diego
Meet iconic characters, splash in the water park, and take a spin on little-kid-friendly rides
5 Amazing Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood
Get swept up in cinematic magic at the world’s largest working film and television studio and theme park
California’s Wild and Wonderful Water Parks
Beat the heat just about anywhere in the Golden State—from lake-top playgrounds to theme parks
13 Smaller Theme Parks & Attractions
These classic California attractions make for a great afternoon or evening of family fun
5 Amazing Things to Do at LEGOLAND California
Let your kids’ sense of wonder unfold at this imaginative theme park inspired by LEGO bricks
Insider Tips for 3 California Theme Parks
Here’s what you need to know about visiting Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Resort, and LEGOLAND California
5 Amazing Things to Do at SeaWorld San Diego
Ride scream-inducing rollercoasters and meet penguins, dolphins, beluga whales, and sea turtles
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Halloween 2021: Happenings Around California
Scare zones, pumpkin festivals, and hair-raising parties have started around the Golden State
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California’s Wild and Wonderful Water Parks
Beat the heat just about anywhere in the Golden State—from lake-top playgrounds to theme parks
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How to Hack the O.C.
The famous beaches and surfing waves are just the beginning of Orange County’s charms
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Three Insiders Share Their San Diego Secrets
Local experts discuss fresh ways to explore, from breweries to hikes to water slides
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