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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Anaheim

Advice for families! Stay as close to the Park as you can - it's good to be able to come out for a break without losing too much of the day. For most folks the three Disney owned hotels are expensive...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Disney; Resort community; Children's museum; Other; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Irvine
Attraction type: Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 15 attractions in Anaheim

Experience the thrill of the an old wooden rollercoaster, but with modern twists, turns and technology, at "California Screamin." Or enjoy a live performance by your favorite characters at Disney's newest theme park, featuring a slew of exciting rides and family entertainment.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Disney
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in San Clemente
Attraction type: Spa; Shop
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Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Laguna Beach
Attraction type: State park; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Dana Point

We love taking people out all year round to see the wild dolphins and whales that live right off our coast. We see pods of dolphins up to 5,000 strong, Gray Whales between December and May and Blue Whales from may through November. We take you out on one of our two sailing catamrans equipped with special underwater cameras and hydrophones, Experienced Naturalists and homemade brownies are served.

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Adventure City, Anaheim
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Anaheim

Popcorn and cotton candy are the main fare at this mini-megalopolis, an entire city designed and built for children. It includes nine exciting amusement rides, a petting farm, interactive stage shows and a game arcade.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in San Juan Capistrano
Attraction type: Mission; Other
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San Clemente State Beach, San Clemente
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in San Clemente
Attraction type: Beach
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Downtown Disney, Anaheim
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 15 attractions in Anaheim

 Downtown Disney is a great addition to the Disney scene, offering many fine shops and restaurants to choose from.  There is now  a Sephora store and the World of Disney will give you an opportunity...

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Specialty shop; Specialty museum; Flea/street market; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Yorba Linda

Dedicated to one of the most controversial U.S. presidents, the complex includes a large museum, high-tech galleries, movie and interactive video theaters, plus the spectacular First Lady's Garden and Nixon's restored birthplace.

Attraction type: Historic home; Library
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 15 attractions in Anaheim

Parents often escape the theme parks for this course set on enchanting old California terrain, with a stream that runs past oaks and sycamores. It offers a good game for golfers of all ages and skill levels at a surprisingly affordable price.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Huntington Beach
Attraction type: Wildlife park; Nature reserve
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Newport Beach, Newport Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Newport Beach
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Buena Park

Feast on a medieval banquet while knights joust and otherwise entertain you.

Attraction type: Dinner theater; Performance
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International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Huntington Beach

Go to the Surf museum to see the latest exhibit, Surf Sounds Part 2: Starring Jan and Dean. Its fun for the whole family plus you can watch Dead Man's Curve and surf movies in the new Surf Theater. 

Attraction type: Museum; Specialty museum
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South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Costa Mesa

Exclusive shopping center located near Disneyland.

Attraction type: Mall; Other
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Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Buena Park

Once a working berry farm, this popular theme park is now home to GhostRider, the world's best wooden roller coaster; Supreme Scream, a ride where participants are hoisted up 30-stories and dropped down in three seconds; the Xcelerator, rated the world's best launch coaster and Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved Peanuts gang.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Dana Point

Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been bringing high quality fishing and whale watching experiences to residents and anglers of the Dana Point and surrounding areas since 1958. Set in a beautiful and...

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Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 15 attractions in Laguna Beach

Longest established art museum in California.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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