Adventures in Anaheim Day Trips…Other
Legoland:
Take the little ones on a day trip to LEGOLAND California, a LEGO-inspired theme park featuring more than 60 rides, factory tours and LEGO-themed areas. Or obtain a hopper ticket and visit the other separate attractions, LEGOLAND Water Park and Sea Life Aquarium. These theme parks are most enjoyed by kids under 10. LEGOLAND Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun!
SEA LIFE® aquarium is your child's first interactive guide to the life of the sea, combining active hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks and up close encounters with sea creatures including sharks, octopi and rays! And only at SEA LIFE aquarium, the new exhibit, Sea at Night, where you can stroll in gentle surf under a starry sky during the day! Walk, jump and splash in a simulated bioluminescent tide.
Universal Studios Hollywood™:
Find a full day of action-packed fun at Universal Studios Hollywood™ and get the ultimate Hollywood experience all in one place - thrilling theme park rides, interactive shows and a real working movie studio. Or take a break from all the excitement and head over to the adjacent Universal CityWalk where you can find LA’s best shops, restaurants and cinemas.
This is your opportunity to go behind the scenes of the world-famous Studio Tour to explore real film sets where Hollywood movies are made. Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions – including Despicable Me ‘Minion Mayhem, Fast & Furious ‘Supercharged’ and the new epic adventure Jurassic World™ The Ride, which puts you inside some of the world’s most popular TV shows and movies.
And from magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring heroes, it’s all here at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. For an experience like never before, be there when the gates open to experience just how real it is at Universal Studios Hollywood™.
Catalina Island:
Hop on the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach to take a day trip to Avalon on Catalina Island. This relaxing one-hour cruise to the island is a great way to start your day, with light snacks and beverages on board the ship (or you can bring your own) and a beautiful view of the Orange County shoreline.
Stroll down Pebbly Beach Road to Casino Way, where you’ll find quaint shops, lively bars and a variety of oceanfront dining options. You’ll also find an array of rental shops for bicycles, wave runners, golf carts and more. Other activities on the island include snorkelling, parasailing, kayaking and Zip Line eco tours. You can even partake in a walking food tour in Downtown Avalon. Head farther down Casino Way to enjoy a cocktail on the beach at Descanso Beach Club. At the end of the day, relax in a range of suitable accommodation just steps away from the beach.