ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment, Theme Parks, Shopping and Dining
From the charm of Main Street, U.S.A to the whimsy of Mickey's Toontown, explore eight fantastic "lands" of nostalgia, color and delight. Let your imagination run free in a magic kingdom where life is a fairy tale and dreams really do come true.
Immerse yourself in a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's storied past and exciting future. From the gold rush to Hollywood's golden era to the timeless allure of the beach, discover the vast and diverse Golden State
Take a short walk or monorail ride to this lively promenade that offers unique shopping and dining as well as nighttime excitement and activity. From AMC Theatres® to House of Blues® to ESPN Zone®, the Downtown Disney® District, located just outside the Theme Parks and near the hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, offers something for every member of your family from morning until after midnight.
What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions. At America's favorite theme park, experience GhostRider the world's best wooden roller coaster, Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated the world's best launch coaster, sending riders 0-80 in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of thrill, stroll on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved PEANUTS gang.
There are 13 water-logged acres packed with 21 water rides, all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s Southern California coast. 7 tubes and body slides, Malibu Run for Rincon, Dropoff, WaveChaser, Heavy Swell, Typhoon, Tornado and Cyclone atop Laguna Storm Watch Tower provide expeinces akin to what the Southern California beaches used to offer nearly 100 years ago with Salt Water Plunges that were very popular. Technology has improved the thrill quite a bit with pipes exacted for sharp turns and dips. This isn't your great grandma's plunge she remembers. Thrill seekers today are headed for space with places like Soak City just a stop along the way in life's training ground.
When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday party or spending some quality time with the family, Boomers makes everything more fun. With super-cool rides, miniature golf, the latest video games and more, Boomers has something for everyone. So grab the family, bring a friend, and get ready to have tons of fun at Boomers!
Experienc e Hollywood… Universal Studios Hollywood
Get inside the movies. Go behind-the-scenes and on the sets where movies are made.
Cast yourself into thrilling rides, shows and attractions that bring the action to life.
Enter the World of Real Moviemaking
Swing into Family Fun!
Finish your day with LA's coolest restaurants, clubs and fun at Universal CityWalk®.
It's a big Hollywood day you'll remember forever, at Universal Studios Hollywood World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park. Conveniently located in Los Angeles, California.
High adventure - imagine being shot from an underground cannon, flying out three feet above water level and plunging into an eight foot pool and splashing the crowd gathered at the bottom, or rushing down the side of Wild Rivers Mountain on the best man-made white-water river ride west of the Colorado River! Enjoy the 500 foot journey as your double or single tube gets tossed around until you splash down in the landing pool. Better yet, try a single or double tube ride off a four story tower with 360 degree turns and special effects throughout the ride or start at the top of Wild Rivers Mountain to begin your journey down 400 feet of twisting turning fiber glass. You start dry but it only lasts for a moment as 200 gallons of water shoot you down this one-of-a-kind water adventure. These are only a few of the thrills that await you at Wild Rivers.
- Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach is Southern California's premier seaside artist haven. Quaint cottages amidst subtropical gardens line bluffs above sandy coves along a seven mile scenic coastline. Inland, luxuriant foliage and sea view homes cover lower canyons and ridges of hills that rise more than 1,000 feet above the ocean. Artists began arriving here over a century ago to enjoy the year-round, picture-postcard weather. Today, visitors from around the world come to Laguna Beach to enjoy the many superb art galleries and restaurants, many with breathtaking sunset views.
One of Southern California 's most extraordinary shopping experiences. With 200 stores, 40 restaurants and two cinemas with more than a dozen screens, you'll have the time of your life shopping outdoors amid sparkling fountains, sidewalk carts, ocean breezes and tree-lined paseos.
106 Stores - 40 Restaurants - Too many Special Events to list - just go to www.southcoastplaza.com and see for yourself.
Renovated in the mid-90s, Laguna Hills Mall is anchored by Macy's, JC Penney and Sears and features nearly 100 specialty stores. Enjoy its' beautiful marble floors, fountains, skylights, palm trees and lush tropical foliage while you shop among top-notch stores such as Gap, Ann Taylor, The Disney Store, Victoria's Secret and so many more.
Get a quick bite to eat in its' Laguna Cafe's Food Court , adjacent to the huge B. Dalton Bookseller. For a superb dining experience, it offers 6 exciting restaurants, including California Pizza Kitchen, Ruby's Diner, King's Fish House, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Rubio's Baja Grill and Onami Seafood Restaurant. Laguna Hills Mall is the new home to the megastore WOW!/The Good Guys and Tower Records.
Anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Robinsons-May, you can't help but admire the elegance of The Shops at Mission Viejo. Enjoy only the best shopping in our upscale stores including Crate and Barrel, Gary's Studio, Kenneth Cole, Talbots, Abercrombie and Fitch, Celini, a great men's store, MAC and Cold water Creek.
Visit its' Dining Veranda with numerous choices for fast food, as well as a wonderful Chinese restaurant. P.F. Chang's China Bistro has been rated the best in Orange County for Chinese food. And....if you are looking for a place that not only serves great food but decadent desserts, look no further than The Cheesecake Factory, rated the best for desserts in Orange County.
The Irvine Spectrum Center, one of the country's premier shopping entertainment centers, has quickly become a major destination for residents and visitors alike. This state-of-the-art attraction has received international acclaim for its quality entertainment, top-quality restaurants, architecturally pleasing ambience and superior location.
Located at the heart of Orange County 's burgeoning high-tech industry, Irvine Spectrum Center has become a hotbed of nightlife and entertainment that lights up the sky every night of the week. During the day, it is a gathering place for adults, a playground for kids and a voyage into a world of fun for everyone. You'll find that it's easy to relax and enjoy this venture that offers delightful dining, distinctive shopping and unique performances presented by the Sidewalk Theatre. The center is anchored by the country's most visited movie theaters - a 6,400-seat Edwards 21 Cinema complex. Food lovers will enjoy fine restaurants and casual locations.
For those who like to play, the choices are limitless, including the state-of-the-art virtual reality experiences and the latest games and arcades at hot spots such as Dave & Busters and Game Works.
