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Places to visit in Southern CA

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Always a fun day for the whole family
Irvine Park Railroad
 
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We love Knott’s Berry Farm with Camp Snoopy for the little kids. Drop down on the huge Supreme Scream and Ghost Rider among all the fun rides! And don’t forget Knott’s Scary Farm during October!
Knott's Berry Farm
 
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My granddaughters favorite water park. 20 acres of fun with 20+ exhilarating water slides and attractions!
Wild Rivers Waterpark
 
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Oh, the memories we’ve made at Tanaka Farms! It’s so fun to visit annually in the Fall for the pumpkin patch, hay rides, petting zoo and the corn maze! Also, lots of fun during summer and strawberry season.. mmm!
Tanaka Farms
 
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Take a hot air balloon over the City of Irvine! What a view!
Great Park Balloon Ride
 
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The Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach. A showcase for every kind of artisan.
Sawdust Art Festival
 
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Free rides through Fairview Park. Children must be old enough to sit on their own, either in front or behind an adult. A $2.00 donation for each rider is recommended and greatly appreciated by the volunteers who run the miniature railroad and train.
Orange County Model Engineers
 
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Can’t leave Disneyland off this list. Nightly firework show at 9:40 PM, PST. Parades and all things Disney are awesome
Disneyland Park
 
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Explore Olvera St for a traditional day of Mexican food, music and souvenirs!
Olvera Street
 
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This is always a big “splash” with the kids. They are always asking to go back! Fun for the whole family. Lazy river, slides galore etc.
Wild Rivers Waterpark
 
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Sure to put a scare in you!
Knott's Scary Farm (@knottsscaryfarm) · Buena Park, CA
 
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Halloween at Disneyland. The best of these two together
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
 
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The Barn is a great & fun place to visit. It takes antiquing to a whole new level.
The Old Barn Antique Mall | San Juan Capistrano CA
 
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I absolutely love visiting the stores and dining in downtown Orange, also known as Orange Circle. It feels like I’m stepping back in time when life was simpler and easy going. Each store has its own unique storefront and offers an array of antiques a...
Orange Circle Antique Mall
 
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Beautiful and quaint Balboa Island with the Fun Zone, restaurants and the most amazing shops! Come get acquainted with Balboa Island
Balboa Island Restaurants, Shopping, & Hotels
 
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The Queen Mary is a sight to see. So beautiful and majestic. Tours are available!
The Queen Mary
 
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Beautiful views on the way and at Catalina Island. I’ve always taken the boat, but helicopter rides are available as well. The Casino, restaurants & shopping are wonderful.
Catalina Island
 
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Christmas at The Mission Inn: one word.. spectacular! Fun for the whole family!
Historic Mission Inn Festival of Lights
 
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A shipping experience you won’t soon forget. High end stores line this beautiful outdoor mall, and your dogs are welcome. Enjoy the koi pond. Great restaurants with delicious cuisine, as well as an indoor food court for fast food dining. Be sure to ...
Fashion Island
 
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South Coast Plaza is approximately 2.8 million square feet of retail and dining space. It is the largest shopping destination on the West Coast and one of the biggest shopping centers in the United States, with over 270 stores and restaurants. I’m so...
South Coast Plaza
 
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Iconic in the most beautiful of ways. This pier and surrounding area having survived the recent devastating fires and stands majestic as it has for decades! Built in 1909, the pier has survived huge swells that threatened it in 1983. A “must see” vi...
Santa Monica Pier