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Kid-Friendly Places
About's guide for California for Visitors covers parks, beaches, and many other fun places to visit with kids.
Legoland California
This theme park is designed as a "country just for kids" aged two to twelve, with rides including a Dragon roller coaster, attractions, live shows, and mini-lands --such as Ancient Egypt-- made from some of the 30 million Lego blocks in use at Legoland.
Disneyland for Kids
Tips, advice, and basic info about Disneyland.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Profile and tips for families heading to this popular LA-area theme park.
Knotts Berry Farm
This 150-acre theme park has rides and attractions like Ghost Town, Camp Snoopy, and Indian Trails.
Huntingdon Beach -
Huntingdon Beach bills itself as "Surf City USA", and offers beach hotels, surfing lessons, and proximity to Disneyland.
Catalina Island
About's guide for California covers this great getaway 22 miles from Los Angeles.
Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center
Families stay on the ocean-side campus of the University of California at Santa Barbara, for an all-inclusive week that includes many activities for kids and for the whole family.
San Diego: Del Coronado Resort 
A landmark in San Diego, this unique vintage hotel has 31 acres of beach, kids' and teen programs, and a Tent City activity center for kids: The Del has been named "One of America's 10 Best Family Resorts".
San Diego With Kids
Great sightseeing, parks, day trips and other fun, from About's guide for California for Visitors.

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