The world-famous movie studio and theme park can be found at Los Angeles — The Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Universal Studios Hollywood –  featuring movie studios, tours, attractions, rides, restaurants and more. The movie studio tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at special effects and movie-making techniques. The rides and attractions are based on major movies that have been produced by Universal Studios.

New Attractions!
Immerse yourself in the adventures of Harry Potter™ at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™; Enter the world of The Simpsons™ like never before and visit downtown Springfield and hold on tight for the all-new grand finale, Fast and Furious-Supercharged.

Ticket Options:
Buy Tickets Online: Universal Studios Tickets
Options include VIP Experience and Universal+Disneyland Combo Deal
Go LA Card: 3+ days includes Universal

Los Angeles Zoo – animals, reptiles and birds in their natural habitat. The Zoo costs less than a movie but offers far more entertainment value. Our zoo is smaller than the San Diego Zoo although it’s much closer and the admission cost is much lower. It’s in Griffith Park, north of downtown Los Angeles, in the general area of Universal Studios.

Pacific Park, Santa Monica – a carnival style amusement park located on the Santa Monica Pier. A Ferris wheel offers spectacular views of the Santa Monica Bay, the Pacific ocean, Santa Monica, Ocean Park and Venice Beach. There are carnival games, a roller coaster and other rides. The Go Los Angeles card (buy online) includes Pacific Park.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park – Miniature golf (three 9-hole courses), indoor arcade with video games, air hockey and other games, laser tag, batting cage with multiple skills, and a snack bar. Parking is free. This venue is maintained by the L.A. Park system [San Fernando Valley].

Giant Sportz Paintball Parks – three paintball and airsoft parks in the L.A. area, plus one near San Diego. The parks are SC Village located in Chino (east of downtown L.A.), Hollywood Sports in Bellflower (near Long Beach), and California Paintball and Airsoft Park in Castaic (near Magic Mountain).

Magic Mountain – If you like roller coasters, then you’ll LOVE Magic Mountain. The emphasis is on thrill rides, and some of them are heart-pounders! The park also offers theme attractions, carnival games, arcades, food, shows and more opportunities for an entire day of thrills and fun. [Santa Clarita, Northern L.A. County].

Hurricane Harbor – From thrilling speed slides to cool kids’ areas to gallons of water adventures, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a tropical paradise and the perfect place to cool off and work on your California tan. [Santa Clarita, Northern L.A. County, very close to Magic Mountain].
NOTICE: Hurricane Harbor is closed for the season – reopens May 2017

K1 Speed Torrance – An indoor go cart race track in the Torrance/Gardena area. Experience the thrill of 20hp electric karts at an affordable price. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays. Also ideal for parties and meetings.

Raging Waters – California’s largest water theme park featuring a 50-acre aquatic recreation park which includes water slides, speed slides, rides, chutes, lagoons, children’s activity pools and beaches for sunbathers. Open during the summer months. Click on the link for their San Dimas facility. [North of Pasadena, near Pomona]
NOTICE: Raging Waters is closed for the season – reopens in May 2017

Castle Park (Riverside) – located near the 91 freeway in Riverside, this amusement park offers 27 rides suitable for all ages, four championship miniature golf courses, a vast selection of carnival midway games, a water playground, retail shops, a video arcade, and more.

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