Southern California Vacation Links

No trip to California is complete without a visit to its southern destinations. The glitz of Hollywood combined with the sunny beaches make every visit a new and exciting experience. You can hobnob with the rich and famous along the legendary Rodeo Drive, surf the Pacific in Ocean County and explore the world famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. From Legoland to Universal Studios, the choice of theme parks will bring a smile to young and old alike.

• Knott's Berry Farm
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• Six Flags Magic Mountain
• LEGOLAND California
• Catalina Island
• Queen Mary
• San Diego Zoo
• San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• Improv Olympic West
• The Comedy Store  - Hollywood
• The Laugh Factory
  
• Brea Improv Club
• Hollywood California Improv
• Irvine Comedy Club
  

Broadway isn't the only destination where you'll find wonderful live shows to enjoy. There are a number of fantastic theaters in Southern California offering the best in entertainment. For a change of pace during your Disney vacation, check the schedules to see if you can treat yourself to a memorable evening:

LOS ANGELES AREA:

• Ahmanson Theater
• Broadway L.A.
• Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• El Capitan Theater
  The El Capitan is owned by Disney and features their shows and movies. This restored theater is worth the trip just to see the amazing architecture. Right next door is Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store.
• Hollywood Bowl
• The Shrine Auditorium
• Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Wiltern Theater
• Wilshire Theater

ORANGE COUNTY AREA

• Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
• Fullerton Civic Light Opera
• The Grove of Anaheim
• The Laguna Playhouse
• The OC Pavilion
• Orange County Performing Arts Center
• South Coast Repertory Theater

Have a sports fan in your midst? Catch a baseball, football or hockey game during your vacation. If a finicky teen is along, you might be able to score some great concert tickets. For a one of a kind experience, sit under the stars and take in a great show at a amphitheatre.

• Angel Stadium
• Arrowhead Pond
• Gibson Amphitheatre
• Hollywood Bowl
• Los Angeles Forum
• Pacific Amphitheatre
• Petco Park
• Qual Comm Stadium
• Staples Center

Who hasn't heard of California's infamous freeways? Relax and leave the driving to the professionals as you visit the most popular tourist destinations in Southern California. From nearby Hollywood to the Grand Canyon, there are tour operators to assist you in making the most of your vacation. For a truly unique experience, you can book a hot air balloon ride over wine country.

• Magical Adventures
• San Diego Trolley Tours
• VIP Tours and Charters
• Lux Bus America
• Golden West Tours
• Coach America

Leave it to the Southern California destinations to send you into air combat or careening around a race course. For tamer activities, there are mini-golf courses, waterslides, arcades, lazer tag, rock walls, batting cages and a host of fun hands-on action.

• Air Combat USA
• Boomers Irvine
• Camelot Golfland
• Speed Zone