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Park Plaza Lodge Hotel
Tel: 323-931-1501 Fax: 323-931-5863
Email: info@parkplazalodgehotel
6001 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90036 |
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Disneyland
1313 S Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Tel: 714.781.4565
The Granddaddy of all amusement
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Disney's California Adventure
1313 S Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714.781.4565
Disney's newest edition
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Tel: 818.622.3801
The most popular attractions here are based on either aged film or major box-office flops An added benefit is the adjacent Universal City Walk, which has far better restaurants than those found at most theme parks.
Special Offer! Book a One Day Ticket and get your second day for free.
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
Tel: 714.220.5200
If you want a low-impact theme park, head to the Farm.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355
Tel: 661.255.4100
The DejaVu coaster is a white-knuckler that encourages a stress-relieving scream—The latest in what has become a tradition of stomach-churning coasters, features 360-degree rotating seats. And the Batman ride is not only a great thrill, but its Gotham Park waiting area is captivating.
A popular teen hangout since The Thompson Twins were rocking out here in the early 1980s, MM is frequented more by locals than by tourists, so try to hit it on a weekday.
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Tel: 562.590.3100
Located south of L.A, in the seaside city of Long Beach, this sparkling aquarium is far less populated than the more famous fish tank up in Monterey.
Nevertheless, it's one of the Los Angeles area's best bets for a great time. Its 17 major tanks and 30 smaller tanks can be taken in an afternoon, and along the way there are some amazing specimen to be found in an ocean of more than 12,000 species.
There is an iridescent jellyfish exhibit, a rare dragonfish that has to be seen to believe, and an array of toothy mammals in the Shark Lagoon, where one can get up close and personal with the feared predators. None of the fish here seem to be complaining, but then again, in modern saltwater tanks no one can hear you scream.
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Pacific Park
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: 310.260.8744
This old-school amusement park is small but its spectacular location on the Santa Monica Pier along the ocean makes it worth a visit. There's a rickety roller coaster and a slew of arcade games, and the park's perch allows it to feature what may the best view in Los Angeles--from the top of its tall Ferris Wheel riders can see up and down the beautiful Pacific Coast.
Tip: For those wanting great lunch or dinner, the recently refurbished The Lobster at the top of the pier has great seafood.
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Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr.
Hollywood, CA 90027
Tel: 323.644.6400
Flowing grounds, far fewer crowds than at the more acclaimed San Diego Zoo, and great weather make this a perfect mid-day getaway.
They also have an Animal Encounters program that encourages interaction between visiting kids and the residents of this wild kingdom.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 214.913.4688
Covering more than 4000 acres, L.A.'s biggest park makes NYC's Central Park look like a median strip.
The park features two golf courses, pony rides, a train museum and the stunning L.A. Griffith Observatory.
It's great to get lost in this green oasis in the gray land lined with freeways.
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Legoland
1 Lego Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760.438.5346
There are plenty of kids around 5 or 6 who consider this their favorite theme park.
There is a children's driving school that is not only fun for the kiddies, it's hilarious for adults to watch their offspring run though traffic lights and hit other cars. It's like watching an episode of World's Best Car Chases.
Sequestered away in Carlsbad (a 45 minute drive from L.A.) near an Ostrich farm, this is definitely a unique experience - especially for anyone still using a sipper cup.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Experience Hollywood... Universal Studios Hollywood Get inside the movies.
Go behind-the-scenes and on the sets where movies are made. Cast yourself into thrilling rides, shows and attractions that bring the action to life. |
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