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For visitors to Los Angeles who want to experience the ultimate in thrills, not to mention an iconic Southern California attraction, a day-long stopover to Universal Studios Hollywood is an absolute must.

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Since opening its doors in 1997, the Getty Center has welcomed nearly 14 million visitors and become a leading cultural destination in Los Angeles.

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Now at its ninth location around the world, Merlin Entertainment continued the 200-year tradition of showcasing the world’s notable stars when it opened Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum in August of 2009. The $55 million ...

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In 1934 a group of farmers began an informal market in the empty lot at the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles that quickly became a hit and grew to the more than 100 shops that stands there today.

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Open since 1993, the Museum of Tolerance serves as a human rights and education center that is dedicated to providing a fully encompassing experience in which visitors can learn about the Holocaust from a historic and contemp ...

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Founded in 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and the third largest cultural attraction in Los Angeles, welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors annually.

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A stunning collection of fish, sea mammals and plant life from around the great Pacific Ocean, the Aquarium of the Pacific features a collection of more than 12,500 animals representing over 650 different species.

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Founded by Dan Salas in 1990, Harbor Breeze Cruises has been providing public Whale Watching, Worldport, and charter cruises in the Long Beach and the surrounding areas for more than 20 years.

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The Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner with a history rich in accomplishment, patronage and triumph exceeded industry standards as she sailed the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 until 1967.

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“Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here, youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future,” Walt Disney proclaimed of its industry-launching theme park, Disneyland. It continues to be so today.

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Located in the historic Mission Inn district of downtown Riverside, the Riverside Art Museum is housed in a National Historic 1929 building.

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Castle Park features 24 acres of amusement park fun with four 18-hole golf courses, thrilling rides, a full arcade, magic show, Friday night concerts and in-park entertainment.

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Founded in 1952, the San Bernardino County Museum features exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history.

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From the moment you arrive, the sweet scent of orange blossom fills the air offering a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life that surrounds this citrus preserve.

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The Loken’s became management consultants to the winery in 2003, then took ownership in 2005 and since have made major renovations. They’ve expanded the vineyard from 350 vines to its current 1,550 vines of Zinfandel and Syr ...

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LEGOLAND California offers 128-acres of interactive family fun with attractions, rides, live shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscapes decorated with LEGO structures small and large.

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The only Lego-themed park in the United States, Legoland California in Carlsbad, an hour south of the Disneyland area of Anaheim, is truly a one-of-a-kind family adventure.

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The Las Vegas Strip offers a myriad of exciting things to do. But meanwhile, back at the ranch – Spring Mountain Ranch – there is a quieter kind of fun, one that involves history, theater, and the beauty of nature. Here “wild ...

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If you’re looking to get into the real rock scene in Las Vegas, then jump into the car and head out to spectacular Red Rock Canyon. A 20-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip, the towering sandstone bluffs are majestic to a f ...

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The 100-acre, San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals from more than 800 species, and offers a botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.

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In 1926, the San Diego Museum of Art opened its doors as the official fine arts gallery of San Diego, quickly building an expansive collection of American, European, Asian, Latin and Contemporary art.

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Established in 1874, the San Diego Natural History Museum is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and science institutions.

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Located on 11 acres of serene land in San Diego, the Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama.

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The longest serving aircraft carrier in U.S. history is now an official Southern California museum! The largest ship in the world when commissioned in 1945, the U.S.S. Midway was retired in 1991. The decommissioned aircraft ...

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Located in the beautiful downtown San Diego Marina District, the New Children’s Museum is a place where kids are encouraged to touch everything—to think, play and create.

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Life in the fast lane takes on a whole new meaning at the Pole Position Raceway in Las Vegas. There both novice and experienced racers can zoom around in indoor race karts that are the fastest of their kind in the United Stat ...

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OK, so what in Las Vegas has 10,000 feet (square though they may be) and will have you literally dribbling with excitement over an opportunity to really score — or to bounce back quickly if you don’t? The answer is the Ha ...

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He’s the “cat” in the hat whose show is being produced by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin. “Matt Goss Live from Las Vegas” is the new high-energy full-scale production show being presented every Friday and Saturday night i ...

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On Monday nights, up-and-coming talent is on the menu at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, thanks to Kelly Clinton’s Open Mic Cabaret.

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When it comes to the ultimate in relaxation and Hollywood luxury, Las Vegas’ new ElevenSpa is prepared to take you from hair to eternity.

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With all the attractions that come and go in Las Vegas, it's nice to know that there’s one in town that definitely has teeth -- and very sharp-serrated ones at that! Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino is ...

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If you’re looking to take a walk on the wild while in Las Vegas, you might want to saunter over to Mandalay Bay, which is about to unleash a “mane” event of large proportions: “The Lion King” will officially debut there on Ma ...

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Penn & Teller, the off-beat comedy-magic duo, are burning up the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino with their death-defying stunts. Love them on TV? They're even more spectacular in person.

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