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The only problem for the through September. maintains an extensive primate collection with over a dozen species from world’s best wooden roller coaster, Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds younger set is that this isn’t an interactive museum; everything here is strictly around the world. The foci of the Santa Ana Zoo are recreation, education and down and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated the world’s best launch all that Southern California has to offer. hands-off. Nonetheless, it still makes for a wonderful visual experience. Retail conservation. One of the most popular attractions at the Santa Ana Zoo is the coaster, sending riders 0-80m.p.h. in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of thrill, Zoofari Express children’s train. Balboa Fun Zone 949.673.0408 stroll on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved Peanuts gang. 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Guests are entertained with an astonishing Family Ravensburger Puzzles, Small World Toys, Thomas Trains, University Games, edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina. Because of the curve pastas and pizzas. A mouth-watering array of desserts, including the famous display of special effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay, Balboa Park, San Diego ...... 619.235.1100. Vogue Dolls, Wild Planet, X-Concepts, Yomega and Zapf Dolls...just to mention of the coastline, the beach actually faces southwest. This beach is also very Coconut Bread Pudding, tops off the meal. dynamic duels and daring-do; a classic story of good vs. evil that offers a perfect a few! popular for kite surfing. Numerous activities are held on the beach including Bowers Museum of Cultural Art . . . . 714.567.3600. blend of action, adventure, comedy and romance, as well as a sumptuous dining Friendly surf and other sport competitions and community events. 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Families continue to visit the studios for years beyond that; however, a great deal of Queen Mary ...... 562.435.3511. training and emphasis has gone into infant and toddler photography with Richard Nixon Library & Birth Place . . 714.993.0575 supporting props and backdrops. San Diego Zoo ...... 619.234.3153. Beaches San Diego Wild Animal Park . . . . . 760.747.8702. Newport Beach Sea World ...... 714.939.6212. The setting for the popular television show The O.C. is modeled after Orange Universal Studios ...... 818.622.3801. County’s posh Newport Beach. The city is filled with miles of sandy beaches, the Ruby’s Diner largest small-craft yacht harbor in the United States, championship golf courses 428 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa 949.646.7829 and a variety of aquatic recreational activities, from kayaking in the Newport Back 3333 Bear Street, Suite 120, Costa Mesa 714.662.7829 Bay, to relaxing on a chartered harbor cruise, to whale-watching or sportfishing. www.rubys.com See multi-million dollar homes along the boardwalk on Balboa Island before Ruby’s is a nationwide chain, adorned with red vinyl booths, formica tables, soda heading to the island’s popular Marine Avenue for a Balboa Bar, a favorite, local fountains and retro posters, waitresses in ultra-adorable, red gingham Ruby’s ice cream treat. Cross the harbor to the Balboa Peninsula aboard the famous costumes. Timeless American food -- burgers, fries, shakes and malts -- plus auto ferry and play at the Balboa Fun Zone or explore the area’s nautical history. hospitality that keeps diners coming back. This sophisticated beach city also offers upscale shopping at Fashion Island, as Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel 714.781.DINE well as a diverse menu of award-winning restaurants and a stylish ultra lounge. 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim COSTTAA MESA Laguna Beach Rub elbows with Goofy and his pals at this winningly whimsical buffet with many The striking coastal town of Laguna Beach is known worldwide as an artists’ inventive culinary surprises. Goofy’s Kitchen is a great place to throw birthday colony. Its picturesque and rugged California coastline has inspired artists parties too; so, if you are celebrating a big day, be sure to come party Disney- for decades. Each summer, Laguna Canyon hosts the famous Pageant of the style! There are plenty of great choices for kids of all ages, including: Mickey Masters tableaux vivant, the Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and the Mouse shaped waffles, omelets made to order, peanut butter and jelly pizza, Art-a-Fair Festival. Other creative treats include cooking lessons at Laguna Goofy’s hot chocolate cake and fruit yogurt with yummy toppings. Don’t forget Culinary Arts, the Laguna Dance Festival in October and the monthly First to bring cameras to take a souvenir snapshot with your Gawrsh-darn favorite Thursdays Art Walk. Laguna is the perfect location to explore on foot. Boutiques, Disney character! art galleries and sidewalk cafés line the downtown streets. Historic Main Beach features a vintage lifeguard tower overlooking an idyllic shore with volleyball www.TravelCostaMesa.com nets, basketball courts and a meandering boardwalk.

This information was compiled from reliable sources by Debbie Miller. www.TravelCostaMesa.com