Southern California has GREAT whale watching and Redondo Beach is no exception! If you don't have time for the full two and a half hour whale boat, they also offer shorter expeditions where you can see dolphins, sea lions, and many seabirds!
Not a Disney person? Universal Studios Hollywood is also about 45 minutes away and so fun for movie buffs! Julia is obsessed with The Wizarding World section and the Water World show. Ryan loves Simpsons land and is dying to see the new World of Mario area!