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Fun in California

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Places that I think are fun for everyone here in CA. From adventurous family outings to romantic date nights, I hope you find inspiration here for whatever you desire.
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Family Fun

 
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We recently discovered this park and fell in love! There is literally something for everyone here, including a waterpark. The Camp Snoopy area is big, the variety of ride types is awesome, even getting our lunch was painless. All the employees we enc...
California's Great America
 
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This place is a mix of a theme park and zoo. You can even feed giraffes here! Bigger coasters for thrill seekers, plus several small rides for the little ones. The downside is the long walk from the parking to the front gates, but there is also a bus...
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
 
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This is a fun place to take the family, especially if you go in the off season. You can usually find some sort of discount code to get a room for a decent price, and waterpark passes are included for everyone on your reservation. My kids love it here...
Great Wolf Lodge | Northern California
 
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I grew up going to Knott's, so it will always have a place in my heart. Their ghost town area is cool!
Knott's Berry Farm
 
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Legoland is fun for Lego fans and kids alike. Their mini cities are so cool to see, and their rides are fun!
LEGOLAND® California Resort
 
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If you want to see sea animals but also ride some rides, this is the place for you.
SeaWorld San Diego
 
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Want to test your puzzle solving skills? Bring the family, some friends, or even just your SO for an adventurous date night. My husband and I have a lot of fun doing these together.
Limitless Escape Games
 
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Fun for the whole family!
Dave & Buster's
 
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This is a cute park in Sacramento perfect for the littler kiddos.
Funderland Amusement Park
 
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Great place for kids to burn off some energy. I especially love that they have homeschool hours during the school year, where homeschoolers get 2 hours of jump time for only $10!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
 
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This place has expanded a lot since we started coming here. With an arcade, bowling alley, indoor soccer field, Sky Zone, bars & food and more, there's something for everyone here!
Poppy Bank Epicenter
 
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This is a cute park to take young kids to. The little train ride out to see some animals and a little old west town is super cute. The rides can also be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
 
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The coolest children's museum! Indoor and outdoor, this place is huge. We spend a minimum of a few hours here every time we visit. The membership is well worth it if you plan to go multiple times. Check their calendar for fun events that they host he...
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
 
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A smaller children's museum, but still a lot of fun. My kids enjoy it here.
Children's Museum of Stockton
 
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A classic childhood play place. This location now has a trampoline area and homeschool days! Dancing with Chuck every 30 minutes on the cool dance floor is so fun for little ones.
Chuck E. Cheese
 
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I love that our city has a Minor League team and stadium! My husband and I recently went on a date to our first Ports "Cheladas" game. So much fun!
Stockton Ports
 
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Micke Grove is a cool place for the whole family! A little zoo, Japanese garden, history museum, agriculture museum, playgrounds, ect. Plus, several event spaces. I've attended birthday parties and my husband's annual work bbqs here.
Micke Grove

Adult Fun

 
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A fun place for a causal date night or group outing. Grab a drink, play some mini golf, get a snack, learn 1 2 Putt. Fun way to kill a couple hours. Look for a Groupon to save money!
Tipsy Putt
 
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A fun date night, team building, or group activity! Go for their glow nights, so fun!
Limitless Axes & Ales
 
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Whether it's girls night or date night, The Melting Pot has all the right vibes. My husband and I celebrated an anniversary here, and it felt super romantic and intimate.
Melting Pot
 
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The servers come to your table with meat and cut you fresh slices. There is also a salad bar!
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
 
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A fancy restaurant in Downtown San Diego. Full of excellent food where the servers slice your meat right at your table.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse