25 Activities in Southern California That The Whole Family Will Enjoy
Southern California is a unique location that is home to several major metropolises like Los Angeles and San Diego. It is also home to a wide array of picturesque locations and landmarks, mountains, coastlines and desert that make amazing short and day trips for the entire family.
Here is a list of activities in Southern California that the whole family can enjoy.
1. Go skiing or snowboarding at Snow Summit Ski Area and Big Bear Mountain, right next to Big Bear Lake
2. Visit California’s most famous kid-friendly attraction: Disneyland and its sister park, California Adventure, at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
3. Catch an Anaheim Angels baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
4. Catch a Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game at the StubHub Center near Torrance.
5. Spend time in the great outdoors and catch a glimpse of the Pacific at Malibu Creek State Park near Thousand Oaks.
6. Play among the waves and enjoy a barbecue at Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach.
7. Stop by the La Jolla Cave Store and the Sunny Jim Cave on the shores of La Jolla.
8. Walk on 3 miles of beach or go hiking in the hills of Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach.
9. Experience thrilling exhibitions of surfing at Oceanside’s California Surf Museum.
10. See the black bears, bald eagles, mountain lions and more at the Orange County Zoo in Orange.
11. Explore science and art exhibits for the kids at the Children’s Discovery Museum of The Desert in Palm Desert.
12. Take the kids to see the animals and plants at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert.
13. See the annual Rose Bowl football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
14. See colorful desert gems and more at the Palo Verde Historical Museum in Blythe.
15. Get up close with a diversity of wildlife at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park near Indio.
16. Go off-roading in dune buggies at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area near Brawley.
17.Ride the thrilling roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia.
18. Stroll down the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles and enjoy the street performances and top shopping.
19. Visit the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum near Oceanside and see authentic exhibitions at the blacksmith and wheelwright shops.
20. Explore structures from the 1800’s that are still standing today at the Calico Ghost Town near Barstow.
21. Expand your kids’ imaginations with the fun-filled rides of LEGOLAND in Carlsbad.
22. Experience high-profile space exhibitions at the Griffith Observatory, overlooking Los Angeles.
23. Catch a concert at the world-renowned and distinctly shaped Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood.
24. Take one of L.A.’s popular Hop on, hop-off city tours with Hollywood Starline Tours.
25. Visit one of the world’s most popular zoos with a trip to the wonderful San Diego Zoo.
Southern California is a destination like no other. Whether you are looking to move there or travel there for summer vacation, there is always something exciting going on and something fun to learn about and take part in.