If you’re new to California and looking for things to see/do
Solvang
Solvang, CA 93463
Cute Danish town
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355, (661) 255-4100
For those looking for thrills
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027, (213) 473-0800
Great place to view the Hollywood sign and downtown LA
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108, (626) 405-2100
We took our engagement photos here, very beautiful and different “worlds” of plants
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (866) 363-4377
Baseball all around!
Other options include the Anaheim Angels and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park!
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802, (714) 781-4636
Need theme park reservation before going!
Also highly recommend California Adventure Park :)
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, (800) 864-8377
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036, (323) 857-6000
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 North Fuller Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046, (818) 243-1145
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 458-8900
Definitely go to the mini amusement park on the pier and enjoy the sunset over the pacific
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, (949) 494-3539
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620, (714) 220-5200
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 590-3100
In-N-Out Burger
39697 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563, (800) 786-1000
Wine Tasting
Temecula,
Wine tasting in Temecula is very popular (although not as good as Napa by any means). There are many tours offered for different wineries, just have to find one you like!
Hell’s Kitchen
777 S Resort Dr, Valley Center, California 92082
Hell’s Kitchen recently opened at Harrah’s Casino! It’s about 45min from Murrieta, but you’ll get the HK experience without going to Vegas!
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027, (619) 231-1515
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, (619) 239-0512
La Jolla Cove
San Diego, CA 92037
USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 544-9600
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (888) 690-5346