California Theme Parks » california http://californiathemeparks.us Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:41:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 California Theme Parks http://californiathemeparks.us/california-theme-parks http://californiathemeparks.us/california-theme-parks#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:42:29 +0000 admin http://californiathemeparks.us/?p=3 California theme parks are some of the most famous parks in the world as they offer immense fun and liveliness to the children , young and adults alike. Where else you can find some of the most unique adventures ranging from beautiful gardens to box-office Hollywood studios of world famous movies and legendary films.
When you are visiting California theme parks, there is one thing you have to keep doing as long as you are there – check to see if you are still breathing, because believe it or not because some of the experiences you will get there will literally take your breath away and you may think if you are in a different world altogether. It is not surprising that even those who have been there again and again cannot seem to get enough of it year after year ?

Hollywood and Universal Studios

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Hollywood Photo Spot inside Universal Studios

For all those fan of Hollywood movies and those who are curious how movies are made then Universal Studios Hollywood is a must-visit theme park. With a combination of movie magic and shopping thrills, this is one of the best California theme parks, and in fact, one of the best in the world that you will

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Universal Studios

ever get to experience. Get to take a walk on the Universal Studios City walk where you will find some of the best restaurants and lots of stores with souvenir accessories that you will not want to leave without. Being the most visited theme park in the country, Universal Studios is one place that you will not want the sun to set and wish to visit again and again.

Disney Land California

Disneyland California theme park, the second most visited theme park in the country and the biggest in the country created by Walt Disney is located in Anahiem a few miles from Los Anageles Airport . You can immerse

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Disneyland – Statues of Walt disney , Mickey and Castle in the background

yourself in both the past, present and future of Hollywood here. Imagine yourself flying in a hang glider over California with awe-inspiring scenic tour of the Golden State as you dangle your toes and feel the wind in your face or engaging Crush, the sea-turtle of the film ‘Finding Nemo’, on a one-on-one unrehearsed conversation as he entertains you with his

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Disneyland Tea Cup Party ride

digital jokes of the deep. Or better yet, get to experience a 4-D peripheral vision of the fairy tale never told of Shrek. For sure it must be your and your children dream to visit Disney Land and you must visit it to feel it by your self.

LegoLand

Other California theme parks that you will also find quite exciting are Adventure City and Legoland. Designed for kids age four and up,

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Legoland – Mini Cities made up of Lego Blocks

Adventure City has lots of fun activities for the kids – from taking rescue rides as fire fighters or police officers to mount adventures where they get to climb a 24-foot rock tower. Legoland likewise offers limitless fun that will delight the entire family. California theme parks are undoubtedly some of the most exciting places that you can never get enough of.

Pacific Park , Santa Monica

Pacific Park is located on the world famous Santa Monica Pier. It’s the West Coast’s only amusement park located on a pier. The park has rides, games and fun as in a typical theme park . The main specialty is its ocean front food outlets and seaside shopping which adds a memorable touch and a makes it a unique California Theme Park..

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Pacific Park in Santa Monica Photo by Brent Schmidt’s

Knott’s Berry Farm

Established by Walter Knott, the theme park is now owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Knott used to grow the berries which was a combination of the red raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry. Starting from 1934 as road side restaurant for its famous chicken recipes it now has roller coasters and rides everyone.


Rides at Knott’s Berry Farm , Photo by wolfsavard

SeaWorld , San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is one of the famous California theme park and is mostly known for its killer whale show , Shamu’s show , and has rides like Journey To Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids and Wild Arctic. Sesame Street Bay of Play features Elmo and his friends with family friendly rides . There are seasonal events like Summer Nights with nighttime shows and fireworks.

You can feed and touch dolphins and bat rays and get close to beluga whales, polar bears, sharks and penguins. There are aquariums, sea turtles, manatees, and exotic birds from around the world .

Sea world – Shamu Show, Believe, with Killer Whale

Maps and Addresses of famous California Theme Parks

  • Universal Studios, Hollywood
    100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
    1-800-UNIVERSAL
    Universal Studios Map

  • Disneyland/Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim
    1776 S Disneyland Drve
    714-535-3178
    Disneyland Map
  • Knott’s Soak City, Buena Park
    8039 Beach Blvd
    714-220-5200
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