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Adventure City
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 92680-4264
714/236-9300, fax: 714/236-9762
adventurecity@prodigy.com

"The Little Theme Park That's Big on Family Fun" features 17 rides and attractions including the new 3 1/2 story roller coaster "Tree Top Racers." Also features Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends play area, the petting farm, the 25-foot climbing wall and so much more. Reasonable food is available for refueling. Complimentary parking.
Directions: Located on the corner of Beach Blvd. and Ball Rd., 3 miles south of Knott's Berry Farm.
Admission: Children & Adults - $11.95
Seniors 55+ - $8.95
Children under 1 year - free Please call for operating hours.

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
562/590-3100, Fax: 562/590-3109
jsmelser@lbaop.org
  
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium celebrating the infinite, astonishing treasures of the planet's largest, most diverse and spectacular body of water, the Pacific Ocean. The Aquarium of the Pacific explores three regions of the Pacific Ocean: the Southern California/Baja Pacific, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific. The aquarium is a milestone in design, architecture, and technology for the 21st Century. HA Group rates available.
Directions: Take the I-5 Fwy. north. Transition to I-710 Fwy. south/Long Beach. Exit Shoreline Dr.
Admission: Adult - $16.95; Child (3-11) - $9.95; Senior (60+) - $13.95.
Hours: Open daily - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Christmas Day & Long Beach Grand Prix weekend).

Autry Museum of Western Heritage
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
323/667-2000, Fax: 323/660-5721
jaldrich@autry-museum.org

   
The Autry Museum is a world-class center located in Los Angeles' historic Griffith Park and devoted to preserving and interpreting the rich history and traditions of the American West. Housing one of the most comprehensive collections of Western history and art, with special changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Directions: North on I-5 Fwy. to Golden State Fwy. (remains the I-5); exit at Zoo Dr. for Griffith Park and follow signs.
Admission: Adults - $7.50; Senior (60 and over) - $5.00; Student (13-18 yrs.) - $5.00; Child (2-12 yrs.) - $3.00 Group reservations need to be made one week in advance. Make them on-line on website.
Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., with extended hrs. on Thurs. to 8 p.m. Open some Mon. holidays.

Children's Museum at La Habra
301 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA 90631
562/905-9793, fax: 562/905-9698

California's first children's museum, which is housed in a 1923 Union Pacific Depot, offers hands-on learning through exhibits, live performances, art workshops and school outreach. Geared to youngsters from infancy through age 12, the museum is open to the public twelve months a year. Special events in 2002 include Children's Art Festival Day (May), "Un" Haunted House (Oct.) and Breakfast with Santa in Dec. (RSVP). School groups receive special curriculum.
Admission: Adults $4.00; Child $4.00 (under 2 free); Groups (reservation only) $3.00 per person
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Crystal Cathedral
13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840
714/971-4069, fax: 714/750-3836

Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the Crystal Cathedral has been hailed as “the most spectacular religious edifice in the world.” The cathedral resembles a four-pointed star, with 10,000 panes of glass covering the weblike, translucent walls and ceiling. It is home to the annual “Glory of Christmas” and “Glory of Easter” pageants. The cast includes live animals, flying angels and incredible special effects, all performed inside a 2,890-seat cathedral. Glory of Easter runs from Mar.30-Apr. 14; the Glory of Christmas runs from Nov. 23-Dec. 30. Hours: the visitor center is open Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun. services are 9:30 and 11 a.m., with a Hispanic service at 1 p.m. Location: Less than 2 miles east of Harbor Blvd. and Chapman Ave.

Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92707
714/542-CUBE, fax: 714/542-2828
contactus@discoverycube.org


Enjoy 100 hands-on science exhibits in eight different themed areas. Watch a 3-D movie and live science demonstrations. New for 2002: "The Science of Sports", "Gross Me Out", and the summer exhibit "Whodunit-The Science of Solving Crimes". HA I-5 Fwy. South to Main Street.
Directions: Discovery Science Center is on the corner of Main Street and I-5 Fwy. in Santa Ana. Look for the giant cube!
Admission: Adult - $11.50; Child (3-17) - $8.50; Senior (55+) - $8.50. Reservations are recommended for groups of 50 or more.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Allow 3 hours to enjoy the museum.

Disney's California Adventure
1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802.
714/781-4565

Disney's California Adventure is inspired by the fun, diversity and pioneering spirit of California. Designed like a picture postcard, three themed lands are Paradise Pier, Hollywood Pictures Backlot and the Golden State. Points of interest are the loop-de-loop of the California Screamin' rollercoaster, the rapids Grizzly Peak and the sourdough of Pacific Wharf. Soarin' Over California in Condor Flats salutes the state's aviation heritage. Golden Dreams, a film hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, is a moving tribute to people whose courage and creativity have made, and continue to make, California a dynamic state.
Location: one block south of the I-5 Fwy. at Harbor Blvd., one block north of Katella Ave.
General admission prices: Adults - $45.00;
Child (3-9 yrs.) - $35.00;
3-Day Park Hopper Ticket : Adults - $114.00; Child - $90.00
4-Day Park Hopper Ticket : Adults - $141.00; Child - $111.00
Guided Tour Add-On : Adults - $16.00; Child - $14.00
Disneyland is open 365 days a year.
Pets can be left at the resort's kennel for a fee.

Disneyland® Park
1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802
714/781-4565

Experience where the magic began at Walt Disney's original theme park, Disneyland¨. Fun and adventure await in eight themed lands with classic Disney characters, favorite attractions, live entertainment and parades down Main Street U.S.A. The Park encompasses more than 60 major rides, 50 shops and 30 restaurants. In addition, fireworks are presented each night during peak periods. Call for current schedule of parades and shows.
Location: one block south of the I-5 Fwy. at Harbor Blvd., one block north of Katella Ave. Admission (one day).
General admission prices: Adults - $45.00;
Child (3-9 yrs.) - $35.00;
3-Day Park Hopper Ticket : Adults - $114.00; Child - $90.00
4-Day Park Hopper Ticket : Adults - $141.00; Child - $111.00
Guided Tour Add-On : Adults - $16.00; Child - $14.00
Disneyland is open 365 days a year.
Pets can be left at the resort's kennel for a fee.

Foxploration
P.O. Box 439060 #2201 San Diego CA 92143
011/52 661 49412, fax: 011/52 661 40184 mariposacb@yahoo.com
Foxploration is a 2-4 hour, interactive motion picture attraction in Rosarito, Baja, California where visitors can explore the magic of movie making.

Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd. (at the corner of Highland Ave.), Hollywood, CA 90028
323/960-2331, fax: 323/460-6003

L.A.'s hottest new entertainment destination featuring world-class shops and restaurants, Kodak Theatre, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Mann Chinese 6 cinemas and Wolfgang Puck's Grand Ballroom. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland is directly connected to the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre and offers the best views at the Hollywood sign.

Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
714/220-5200 (general info.), fax: 714/220-5124

      
tourism@knotts.com
Experience 160 acres of rides, shows and attractions celebrating the American West. Challenge the GhostRider SM wooden roller coaster and Perilous Plunge SM , the world's tallest, steepest and wettest water ride. Then, for a different type of thrill, mosey on over to Ghost Town¨ or Camp Snoopy, the six-acre home of SNOOPY, LUCY and CHARLIE BROWN.
Senior programs: Discounted admission and meal packages.
Directions: I-5 (Santa Ana) Fwy. to the 91 (Artesia) Fwy. west. Exit Beach Blvd. and turn left onto Beach. Proceed one mile south on Beach. Auto entrance lanes located on the right after La Palma Ave. Knott's Berry Farm will be on your right.
Admission prices: Adult - $40.00; Senior (60 and over) - $30.00; Child (3-11 years) - $30.00; Non-am - $30.00; Park entry after 4 P.M. - $16.95 (all ages). Children under three are free.
Groups of 15 or more with 24-hour advance notice call 714/220-5211. For Adventures in Education school tours and assemblies, call 714/220-5244.
Hours: Open every day except Christmas. Call for schedule of hours.

LEGOLAND ® California
One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760/918-LEGO, Fax: 760/918-5459, Toll free: 877/LEGOLAND

Come to LEGOLAND® California and explore more than 40 kid-powered rides, shows and attractions. Imagine the kick you and your family will get out of speeding along the razor sharp curves and dips in the newest attraction-LEGO TECHNIC®Coaster. Just one hour south of Anaheim or 30 minutes north of San Diego.
Directions: Take I-5 South Ñ Exit Cannon Rd. in Carlsbad. Follow signs to LEGOLAND® California. Admission prices: Adult - $39.00; Child (3-16) - $33.00; Senior (60+) - $33.00. Groups 10% off.
Hours: Open daily. Please call for park hours.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
7662 Beach Blvd. Buena Park CA 90622
Toll Free 800/899-6600 or 888-WE-JOUST, 714/521-4740, fax: 714/670-2721 buenapark@medievaltimes.com
Experience North America's #1 dinner attraction. Feast on a delicious four-course meal while watching spectacular equestrian routines performed by beautiful Andalusian stallions. Then, cheer for brave knights on horseback competing in medieval tournament games, exciting sword fights and authentic jousting matches.
Directions: Exit 91 Fwy. at Beach Blvd. Travel south on Beach - large castle on left side of street.
Admission prices: Adults: $41.95; Child (12 and under) - $28.95; Groups minimum 15 persons:
$24.95, Child - $33.95. Reservations strongly recommended.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
P.O. Box 697, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
949/234-1300, Fax: 949/240-8091

   
The Mission offers educational programs year-round and tours are offered daily.There are eight hosted festivals a year, a symphony series, and big-band concerts each summer. Famous for the swallows return every spring. Open daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Group tours by appointment; corporate dinners may also be arranged.
Directions: I-5 Fwy. south; exit Ortega Hwy. turning west; located 2 blocks down on corner of Ortega Hwy. and Camino Capistrano.
Admission prices: Adults - $6.00; Child (3-12) - $4.00; Seniors (60+) $5.00; Groups (minimum 15) $7.50.

Movieland Wax Museum
7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
714/522-1154, fax: 714/739-9668
sales@waxmuseum.com
   
Visit with stars from movie making history. For 33 years Movieland Wax Museum has been documenting movie history by continuously adding wax celebrities to its collection of over 300 figures. Classic stars such as Julie Andrews, John Wayne and Bette Davis will bring back memories of the silver screen. Current celebrities include Tom Selleck, Michael Jackson and Gloria Estefan.
Directions: I-5 Fwy. north to 91 Fwy. west, and exit on Beach Blvd. Go south one block.
Admission prices: Adult - $12.95; Child (ages 4-11) - $6.95; Senior (ages 55+) - $10.55 Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshsire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
323/964-6344, fax: 323/930-6642

Take a walk through the Petersen Automotive Museum and experience a 20th Century "road map" depicting the evolution of a culture that has influenced life throughout Southern California. Three floors of automotive history take you through time and traces the development of the automobile and its influence on the culture of Los Angeles.
Admission: Adult - $7; Senior - $5; Child - $3.

Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
714/993-5075, fax: 714/528-0544
evie@nixonlibrary.org
   
Southern California's "high-tech roller coaster ride" through some of the most important issues, events, controversies and personalities of our time. Visitors are invited to tour the farmhouse where America's 37th President was born and raised. View the burial site of President and Mrs. Nixon which is set among over 1300 rose bushes in White House-styled gardens. Browse the unique Presidential Gift Shop on site. Group tours and after-hours special events are welcome.
Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat.; 11-5 Sun.
Admission Prices: Adults - $5.95; Child (8-11) - $2.00; Seniors (62+) and Students - $3.95; Child (under 7) free.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
7850 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
714/522-1155, Fax: 714/562-2408
sales@waxmuseum.com

  
Everything in this "odditorium" is real and authentic. There are no fakes...believe it or not! See things like the Last Supper made entirely out of toast or a piece of art made entirely with lint from your clothes dryer. You have to see it to believe it!
Directions: Take I-5 Fwy. to the 91 (Artesia) Fwy. west. Exit Beach Blvd. and turn left onto Beach Blvd. Admission prices: Adult - $8.95; Child - $5.25; Senior (55+) - $6.95
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

San Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027
760/747-8702 general info, fax: 619/675-7911.

A visit to the 2,000 acre San Diego Wild Animal Park is like a journey through Africa and Asia without leaving North America. Varieties of animals roam together in vast expanses similar to their native homelands. The Wgasa Bush Line Railway travels past herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes and hundreds of other exotic creatures. The Heart of Africa is a 32-acre safari walk through the African wilderness. Nairobi Village features include Lorikeet Landing where guests may feed colorful Australian birds, an interactive play area for kids, and the Petting Kraal and animal shows.
Directions: Take the I-5 Fwy. south to Hwy. 78 east, to the I-15 Fwy. south. Take the Via Rancho Pkwy. exit and follow the signs.
Admission Prices: Age 12 and older, $19.95; ages 3-11, $12.95; age 2 and under, free.

San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr. San Diego, CA 92103.
619/234-3153, fax: 619/718-3021.

The world-famous San Diego Zoo is an international animal experience that includes giant pandas, koalas and Komodo dragons. More than 4,000 animals representing 800 species live at the Zoo, which is also a renowned botanical garden. New at the Zoo is Ituri Forest, a mysterious African rain forest where adventurers encounter forest buffalos, hippopotamuses, okapis, spotted-neck otters and a variety of birds and monkeys. Double-deck bus tours, the Children's Zoo, animal shows, the Reptile House and the Skyfari aerial tram are other features.
Directions: Take the I-5 Fwy. south to the Pershing Dr. exit and follow the signs.
Admission Prices: Ages 12 and older, $24; ages 3-11, $13; age 2 and under free. Reservations for groups of 15 or more.

San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
5797 N. Victoria Ave., Highland, CA 92346
909/382-2222, fax: 909/382-2271

Providing the best live gaming action with poker, blackjack, video gaming and bingo. Call for the latest promotions and a schedule of live entertainment.

SeaWorld Adventure Park - San Diego
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
619/226-3901, Fax: 619/226-3952, Toll-free-CA: 800/325-3150, Toll-free-USA: 800/SEA-WRLD

There's no place in the world like SeaWorld San Diego. Come face-to-face with amazing animals including dolphins, polar bears and Shamu the killer whale. Brave the waves on Shipwreck Rapids. SeaWorld - it doesn't get any closer than this. Enjoy SeaWorld's newest attractions, R.L. Stien's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D movie experience, Cirque de la Mer, an electrifying production on water and an all-new show featuring all-American pets. September Senior month: includes admission, music festival and special offers.
Directions: Located 1.5 hours south of Anaheim via I-5 Fwy. south. Exit west off I-5 onto SeaWorld Drive.
Admission prices: Adult - $42.95; Child (3-11) - $32.95; Senior (55+) - $39.95. Facilities for night parties, picnics, and special events are available for groups of 100 or more.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; extended summer hours, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Allow approximately 7 hours to fully enjoy this attraction.

SpeedZone
17871 Castleton St. City of Industry CA 91748
Toll-free 888/662-5428, 626/913-9663 x 111, Fax: 626/913-0344

SpeedZone is a race theme park featuring the closest thing to professional racing ever offered to the public. Located only 20 minutes north of Disneyland, SpeedZone offers four classes of high-powered live racing, a high-tech video arcade game room, (2) 18-hole miniature golf courses, a cafe with a full bar, and 3 private banquet rooms available for corporate and non-corporate groups of 10 or more.

The Grove
2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806
714/712-2700, Fax: 714/712-2777
jehlenfeldt@sun-theatre.com

Called “dazzling” and “elegant” by the press, the intimate Sun Theatre brings headliners like Styx, Yes, George Benson, REO Speedwagon, Dwight Yoakam or Brian Wilson up close and personal. No seat is more than 80 feet from the stage, and an acclaimed dinner menu is served in selected sections. Prices vary with each performer and event. All major credit cards accepted.

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway Long Beach CA 90802-6390 Toll-free 800/437-2934, 562/435-3511, Fax: 562/437-4531
attractions@queenmary.com
Tour the luxurious ocean liner on your own or take one of several guided, behind the scenes tours offered. Shop in the Main Hall, eat at one of the award-winning restaurants and stay aboard in an original, first-class stateroom. Lunch/tour package: behind the scenes tour and lunch in the Promenade Cafe.
Directions: Take the I-5 Fwy. north to the 91 Fwy. west to the 710 Fwy. south. Follow signs to the Queen Mary. I-710 Fwy. ends at the entrance to the Queen Mary parking lot.
Admission prices: Adults - $19.00; Child - $15.00; Senior (55+) - $17.00; Groups (min. of 20) - $16.00. Reservations: Groups only. Allow 3-5 hours to fully enjoy this attraction.

Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
800/959-9688, Fax: 818/622-0171

   
You're in Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, where the greatest moments from movies and television come to life, putting you in the middle of all the excitement. Imagine riding to the moon with E.T., or seeing a live sea war in Waterword. You'll speed through time on Back To The Future-The Ride. Have your worst nightmare come true when a man-eating T-Rex attacks you on Jurassic Park-The Ride. It's all right here and it's all waiting for you.
Directions: From Anaheim, take the I-5 Fwy. north to the 101 Hollywood Fwy. north. Exit at Lankershim. Admission prices: Adult - $45.00; Child (3-11) - $35.00.
Hours: June 1 through Labor day weekend - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wild Bill's Wild West Dinner Extravaganza
7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620-1838
714/522-4611, Fax: 714/521-1176

      
Experience "How the West was Fun". Enjoy two hours of the wildest entertainment ever with Wild Bill, Miss Annie, trick-roper Bonnie West, the Wild West Indian Dancers and a comedic magician. Don't forget the all-you-can-eat chicken and rib dinner, including all the fixin's with beer, wine and soda. Located 15 minutes north of the Anaheim Convention Center. Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Call ahead for pricing and reservations.



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