Beyond Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, there are so many other fun things to do in Southern California during your vacation. We love spending time at these family-friendly destinations when we’re visiting the area.
When visiting Disneyland, we love to explore Anaheim-area attractions and dining, spend a day at Knott’s Berry Farm, or add on some time in San Diego to enjoy LEGOLAND, SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo.
We have sorted the top Southern California attractions into these buckets for your ease of navigation:
Disneyland announced plans in 2021 for a massive multi-year resort expansion unlike anything attempted since Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney were completed in 2001. Disney is calling this new campaign for updated zoning DisneylandForward. […]
There are several elements of Disneyland that fans have grown to recognize and cherish over the years, from iconic landmarks like the Sleeping Beauty Castle to famous attractions like the Disneyland Railroad. However, some Disneyland […]
D23 is the ultimate Disney fan convention that takes place every two years just minutes away from Disneyland resort. The 2024 D23: The Ultimate Fan Event takes place August 9, 10, and 11th at the […]
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. With this festival bringing foodies to Anaheim to try the best Disneyland festival foods, we wanted to […]
Legoland New York is serving up all the fun in 2024! Rides, attractions, shows, activities, meet and greets, dining, and shopping… Legoland New York has it all! So what are the most current Legoland New […]
Knott’s Soak City is the coolest water park in the Buena Park area of Southern California. Located next to Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City offers plenty of opportunities to cool off in the summer […]
After spending some fun-filled days at the Happiest Place on Earth, it can be nice to relax at one of the local beaches near Disneyland and put your toes in the sand. Many families pair […]
Legoland in Southern California is in the process of building an indoor rollercoaster similar in concept to the iconic Space Mountain at Disneyland. Space Mountain is a space-themed indoor rollercoaster that originally opened in 1977 […]
runDisney is back at Disneyland for the first time since 2017. After sharing my experience participating in the recent Disneyland Half Marathon weekend on social media I wanted to provide a way more in depth […]
SeaWorld San Diego is a popular destination for many families visiting Southern California and there is no reason to pay full price on SeaWorld tickets. We broke down all the available SeaWorld San Diego discount […]
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