Travel with Children - California - page 125

Legoland In San Diego's North County, this fantasyland of building blocks is made for tots
and youngsters.
Universal Studios Hollywood Enjoy movie-themed action rides, special-effects shows and a
working studio backlot tram tour.
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor ( www.sixflags.com ) Outside LA, it's
high-adrenaline roller coasters, thrill rides and water slides.
Aquariums & Zoos
Monterey Bay Aquarium Meet aquatic denizens of the deep at a national marine sanctuary.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Go on safari around the world at California's best and biggest
zoo.
Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach's aquarium houses critters from balmy Baja California
to the chilly north Pacific, including a shark lagoon.
Living Desert Outside Palm Springs, this educational zoo features a walk-through animal
hospital and family camp-outs under the stars.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center Santa Cruz's university-run aquarium makes interactive
science fun, with tide pools for exploring nearby at the beach.
Beaches
Los Angeles Carnival fun and an aquarium await on Santa Monica Pier, or hit Malibu's per-
fect beaches just up Hwy 1.
Orange County Pick from Newport Beach's kiddie-sized rides at Balboa Pier, Laguna
Beach's miles of million-dollar sands, Huntington Beach (aka 'Surf City, USA') or old-fash-
ioned Seal Beach.
San Diego Head over to Coronado's idyllic Silver Strand, play in Mission Bay by SeaWorld,
lap up La Jolla or kick back in surf-style North County beach towns.
Central Coast Laze on Santa Barbara's unmatched beaches, then roll all the way north to
Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk and pier.
Lake Tahoe In summer, it's California's favorite high-altitude escape: a sparkling diamond
tucked in the craggy Sierra Nevada.