Los Angeles

LEGOLAND

This 128-acre park caters to children 2-12 years old and has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions the whole family can enjoy. The amazing park holds more than 22,000 LEGO models which took over 57 million bricks to create. But the awe-inspiring LEGO creations are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fun at this Southern California park. This summer, LEGOLAND got a real working submarine attraction called Lego City Deep Sea Adventure where you can ride through a live aquarium. Also featuring a treasure hunt, this ride proves LEGOLAND is a thrill for the whole family. Adult Tickets bought online start at $95.99 Children start at $89.99

Knott's Berry Farm

Originally a berry farm and America's first theme park, Knott's is the 12th most visited amusement park in the country, and for good reason. When it comes to adrenaline-pumping thrill rides and wild adventures for the entire family, there is no place like Knott's. Enjoy 165 wild rides, live shows and attractions including Silver Bullet- a suspended coaster that sends daring riders overbanked curves and g rolls through inverted outside loops or Xcelerator, a high-octane ride that gives new meaning to joy-ride. Not to mention GhostRider, the nation's fastest classic wooden rollercoaster. Adult Tickets bought online start at $46 Children start at $46

Disney California Adventure

where Disney stories come to life and right across from Disneyland Park, California Adventures is the perfect place to enjoy a full day to night experience. From the thrills of Cars Land to the romance of Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure Park is made up of seven lands and features more than 35 adventures and attractions. At this 55-acre park, there's no end to the adventure as your imagination runs free celebrating fun on rides like the California Screamin', a looping roller coaster with plenty of 'air-time' and Soarin' over California, where you actually feel like you're flying over some of the states greatest landmarks. Adult Tickets bought online start at $149 for 1 park, and $199 for 2- Children start at $141

Disneyland

Easily the most well-known, Disneyland offers a world of excitement and wonder or nostalgia, usually depending on your age. Deemed as 'The Happiest Place on Earth', Disney is truly a place where dreams come true. Occupying 85 acres and over 60 adventures and attractions, Disney is the place to meet all your favorite Disney characters including the oldest and most famous - Mickey Mouse! Get the single park pass for Disney or the double park pass to include California Adventures, but be sure not to miss Downtown Disney, an incredible entertainment, shopping, and dining complex right in the heart of it all. Adult Tickets bought online start at : $149 for 1 park, and $199 for 2 -Children start at: $141

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Located North of Los Angeles in Valencia, this thrill of a park is one of the most well-known in the Six-Flags amusement park chain and is the only of the chain to be open year-round. If you like roller coasters, this is the place for you. With over 100 rides, eight areas of water rides and roller coasters and the most thrill rides than any other place on earth, it's easy to say Six Flags Magic Mountain is one of Los Angeles's most popular family theme parks. Adult Tickets bought online start at $59.99 Children start at $59.99

Universal Studios

Is a movie-based theme park offering guests the authenticity of a working movie studio in an out of this world movie magic experience, filled with dynamic animated characters, as it brings the magic of Hollywood to life. Face the action head-on in heart-pounding rides and attractions which include the all-new Wizarding World of Harry Potter or behind-the-scenes Studio Tour featuring the intense King Kong 360 3-D attraction. Whether your grabbing the Simpson's popular butter beer or getting prehistoric with Jurassic Park-the ride, Universal Studios Hollywood promises a full day of fun for the whole family. Adult Tickets bought online start at : $109 Children start at: $109

Rodeo Drive

Immortalized by Julia Robert's "Pretty Woman" shopping spree, Rodeo Drive is an upscale shopping street in Beverly Hills frequented by wealthy shoppers, celebrities, and celeb-seeking tourists alike. Even if a shopping spree isn't on the menu, Rodeo offers a variety of boutique eateries subsequent to a parade of incredibly luxurious cars and the luxury lifestyle complimented by clean- well-maintained streets. An international fashion epicenter, Rodeo Drive is clad with the highest end of stores awaiting your next purchase or the equally notorious "I was there" photo.

Runyon Canyon Park

One of the most popular hiking destinations in Los Angeles. Runyon Canyon often shows up on publisher's lists of best hikes in LA ,and boasts several hiking trails and exercise seeking celebs while offering a great view of the San Fernando Valley, Pacific Ocean, and Hollywood Sign. With several overlapping loops of trails, the majority of them being wide dirt and paved fire roads, Runyon is easy to navigate. However for those of the more adventurous variety, it also offers single-track trails presenting steeper and less maintained hiking. Tucked right in the middle of Hollywood, this hike is a favorite of residents and frequented often, which is no surprise considering the breathtaking view sweeping from Catalina Island up to Santa Monica on a clear, sunny day.

The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

A gateway to the cosmos where visitors are presented with impressive views of the surrounding area of Los Angeles, amazing telescope features and fascinating exhibitions including a top-notch planetarium. Also, the site of the original Los Angeles Zoo - built in 1912 now left just caved ruins with iron bars and the Autry Museum of the American West- this historic site is usually the first stop for sun-seeking visitors.

Venice Beach

built in 1905 by millionaire Abbot Kinney, who modeled the town after the namesake city in Italy complete with piazzas and original derived canals. This city treasure is famous for its alternative and sometimes bizarre boardwalk and location specific shopping experience. This eclectic beach is home to diverse street entertainment, merchant style shopping, and amazing artists who breathe life into the city creating an unforgettable scene of local characters and happenings. Watch it all stream by from the patio at one of many food and drink locations, the loud and lively waterfront skate park, or the daily drum circle where onlookers can feel free to grab a stick and can, or anything that makes noise and join in!

Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina, one of Californiaâ€™s Channel Islands, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It's known for its wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to the north. To the south, in the city of Avalon, palm trees and cabanas line Descanso Beach. Avalonâ€™s circular, art deco Catalina Casino is a cultural center with a movie theater, ballroom and museum.

The Third Street Promenade

Is the upscale shopping, dining and entertainment complex of Santa Monica. Frequented by some of the most talented street performers, this open-air shopping mall is filled with major chain stores and unique boutiques alike. With everything from emerging niche artist's to designer

Santa Monica Pier and Beach

located just west of Downtown Los Angeles, this iconic beach offers everything under the sun, from surfing biking and volleyball, to a rambunctious pier and nightlife. One of the most legendary beach scenes, Santa Monica boasts an abundance of great restaurants, the famed ferris wheel perfect for a bird's eye view of the city and excellent nightlife spots. While the clean beaches offer a relaxing environment, Santa Monica is also known as a great area to bike ride, roller blade or rent a scooter and experience the boardwalk at your own pace.