California, United States of America Destination Guide
Overview of California
Key Facts
Language: English is the most common language spoken but Spanish is often heard in the south-western states. Passport/Visa: Currency: Electricity: Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the type with two flat pins, though three-pin plugs (two flat parallel pins and a rounded pin) are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter.
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Airports in California Los Angeles International (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport www.flylax.com/ Location: Los Angeles The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) southwest of Los Angeles. Time: GMT –8 (GMT -7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: San Francisco International (SFO) San Francisco International Airport www.flysfo.com Location: San Francisco The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) south of San Francisco. Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: San Diego International Airport (SAN) San Diego International Airport www.san.org Location: San Diego The airport is situated two miles (3km) northwest of San Diego. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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Burbank Airport (BUR) Hollywood Burbank Airport hollywoodburbankairport.com Location: Burbank The airport is situated three miles (5km) from Burbank and 14 miles (23km) from Los Angeles. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Oakland International Airport (OAK) Oakland International Airport www.oaklandairport.com Location: Oakland The airport is situated around 10 miles (16km) from Oakland. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: San Jose International Airport (SJC) Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport www.flysanjose.com Location: San Jose The airport is located four miles (6km) northwest of San José. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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Sacramento Airport (SMF) Sacramento International Airport www.sacramento.aero/smf Location: Sacramento Sacramento International Airport is located 11 miles (18km) northwest of downtown Sacramento. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Ontario International Airport (ONT) Ontario International Airport www.lawa.org/welcomeONT.aspx Location: Ontario The airport is just over three miles (5km) from downtown Ontario, and 39 miles (63km) east of downtown Los Angeles, in California. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) Palm Springs International Airport www.palmspringsairport.com Location: Palm Springs The airport is three miles (5km) from downtown Palm Springs. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to first Sunday in November) Contacts: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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John Wayne Airport (SNA) John Wayne Airport www.ocair.com Location: Orange County The airport is located in Orange County, California, just 14 miles (23km) from the Disneyland Resort. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Fresno Airport (FAT) Fresno Yosemite International Airport www.flyfresno.com Location: Fresno Fresno Airport is located more than 65 miles (105km) south of Yosemite National Park, on California State Route 41 in eastern Fresno. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from the mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Long Beach Airport (LGB) Long Beach Airport www.lgb.org Location: Los Angeles The airport is situated three miles (4.8km) northeast of Long Beach City, in Los Angeles County. Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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San Francisco
Getting around in San Francisco
Nightlife in San Francisco
Dining in San Francisco
Gary Danko — $$$$ French 800 North Point at Hyde Street (Fisherman’s Wharf) San Francisco, United States of America www.garydanko.com One Market — $$$$ American 1 Market Street, Embarcadero San Francisco, United States of America www.onemarket.com Boulevard — $$$$ American 1 Mission Street, Embarcadero, SoMa San Francisco, United States of America www.boulevardrestaurant.com The Slanted Door — $$$ 1 Ferry Building #3 San Francisco, United States of America www.slanteddoor.com Zuni Café — $$$ 1658 Market Street, Civic Center, Hayes Valley San Francisco, United States of America www.zunicafe.com Greens — $$$ Building A, Fort Mason Center, Marina Boulevard, Marina San Francisco, United States of America www.greensrestaurant.com Delfina — $$ Italian 3621 18th Street (Mission District) San Francisco, United States of America www.delfinasf.com Hollywood Café — $$$ American 530 N Point Street, Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, United States of America www.hollywoodcafesf.com
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Historic John’s Grill — $$$$ Steakhouse 63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA San Francisco, United States of America www.johnsgrill.com
Shopping in San Francisco
Climate in San Francisco
Sightseeing in San Francisco
Kids Attractions in San Francisco
San Francisco Attractions
Golden Gate Bridge
Opening time: Access for pedestrians is on the east sidewalk during daylight hours only from sunrise to sunset (April to October 5am-9pm, November to March 5am-6:30pm). The bridge is open 24 hours for motorists. Admission: $8 toll is collected from cars when driving south towards the city, the toll is reduced when carpooling. Getting there: Golden Gate Transit buses towards Marin County and San Francisco Financial District and Civic Centre as well as Muni buses 28 and 76 stop at the bridge toll plaza. Address: Highway 101 North Telephone: (415) 921 5858 Website: www.goldengatebridge.org
Alcatraz
Opening time: Ferries run from 8:45am. The last boat leaves the island at 6:40pm in summer (April to October) and 4:30pm in winter. Evening tours and combined Angel Island-Alcatraz Island tours are also available seasonally. Admission: Admission to Alcatraz is free, but the charge for the ferry trip is $39.90 (adults) or $39.90 (children). Night tours: $47.30. Other concessions are available. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially in peak season. Getting there: Official Alcatraz Cruises ferries depart throughout the day from the Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street - just a bit south east of Fisherman's Wharf. Telephone: (415) 981 7625 Website: www.alcatrazcruises.com
Fisherman's Wharf
Getting there: Bus 15, 30, 32, 42 or 82X goes to the wharf, or the Powell-Mason cable car line to the last stop. Address: The Embarcadero Telephone: (415) 674 7503 Website: www.fishermanswharf.org Email Address: [email protected]
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North Beach
Golden Gate Park
Opening time: The Academy of Sciences is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. Japanese Tea Garden is open daily 9am-6pm from March to end October, and from November to end February from 9am to 4:45pm. Admission: Park entrance is free. November to February adult tickets are $35.95 and from $25.95 to $30.95 for a child, with concessions available. Peak prices may apply during summer and holiday periods. Getting there: Free shuttles are available to sites around the park from 9am-6pm on weekends and holidays. Address: The Golden Gate park spans over 1,000 acres and can be found along the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, Fulton Street and Stanyon Street in San Francisco. Telephone: Park information (415) 831 2700 or (415) 321 8000 (Academy of Sciences). Japanese Tea Garden (415) 752 4227. Website: www.golden-gate-park.com
Cable Cars
Opening time: Daily from 10am-5pm (until 6pm from April to October). Admission: $7 per ride, each way. Day passports for the cable cars, buses and streetcars are also available. Entrance to the museum is free. Address: 1201 Mason Street (Cable Car Barn and Powerhouse) Website: www.sfcablecar.com Email Address: [email protected]
Wine Country
Website: www.winecountry.com
Yosemite National Park
Opening time: The park is open all year round, 24-hours, but some roads may be closed from October to June due to snow, such as the Tioga, Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove Roads. Chains may be required on the other roads during winter. The Yosemite Village Visitor Center is open daily 8am-6pm (June to September) and until 5pm in winter. Admission: $30 per vehicle or $15 per individual, valid for seven days. Getting there: Shuttle buses are available between all areas of the park. There are bus services into the park from Merced, Mariposa and nearby communities, and from the Fresno-Yosemite Airport 90 miles (145km) from the south entrance. Telephone: (209) 372 0200 Website: www.nps.gov/yose
Sausalito
Website: www.sausalito.com Email Address: [email protected]
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Exploratorium
Opening time: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, except Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission: $30 adult, $20 children, other concessions available. Getting there: The Exploratorium has convenient access to public transportation, accessible by Muni’s F Market streetcar stop and Muni bus lines 2, 6, 14, 21, 31, and metro rail lines J, K, L, M, T, N stop within walking distance, amongst other options. Address: Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St) Telephone: (415) 528 4444 Website: www.exploratorium.edu Email Address: [email protected]
Aquarium of the Bay
Opening time: Open daily 9am-8pm in summer, reduced hours in other seasons. Admission: Adults $29.25, Children $19.25 Concessions available. Address: Pier 39, the Embarcadero and Beach Street. Telephone: (415) 623 5300 Website: www.aquariumofthebay.com Email Address: [email protected]
Alamo Square
Getting there: Alamo Square is served by several Muni Bus lines including the 5, 21, 22, and 24.
Chinatown
Address: Intersection of Bush and Grant Streets
Lombard Street
Address: Between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, San Francisco Website: www.sftodo.com/lomabardcrookedstreet.html
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum
Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-9pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-10pm. Admission: $25 (adults); $19.84 (children). Address: 175 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Telephone: (415) 202 9850 Website: www.ripleys.com/sanfrancisco Email Address: [email protected]
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Oakland Zoo
Opening time: Open daily 10am-4pm. Admission: $24 (adults); $20 (children). Children under 2 are free. Address: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland Telephone: (510) 632 9525 Website: www.oaklandzoo.org
Randall Museum
Opening time: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission: Free Address: 199 Museum Way , San Francisco, CA 94114 Telephone: (415) 554 9600 Website: www.randallmuseum.org Email Address: [email protected]
Children's Fairyland
Opening time: Winter: Friday to Sunday 10am-4pm; Spring and fall: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm; Summer: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission: $12, babies under 12 months free Address: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland Telephone: (510) 452 2259 Website: www.fairyland.org Email Address: [email protected]
Ghirardelli Square
Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm. Friday and Saturday 10am-9pm. Admission: Parking: first hour $6, each additional hour $8. Address: 900 North Point Street Telephone: (415) 775 5500 Website: www.ghirardellisq.com
Coit Tower
Opening time: Daily 10am-5pm Admission: $8 for adults and between $2 and $5 for children. Concessions available. Getting there: Muni’s 39 Coit bus travels between Coit Tower and Fisherman’s Wharf. Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (at Greenwich St) Telephone: (415) 249-0995 Email Address: [email protected]
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Haight Ashbury
Union Square
Getting there: Muni buses, Muni metro, cable cars and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) all run to Union Square. Telephone: (415) 781 7880 Website: www.visitunionsquaresf.com Email Address: [email protected]
San Francisco MOMA
Opening time: Friday to Tuesday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, closed Wednesday. Admission: Adults $25, students $19, teens and children under 18 are free. Address: 151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard) Telephone: (415) 357 4000 Website: www.sfmoma.org
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm, closes 9pm Thursdays. Closed Mondays. Admission: Adults: $15, children under 12 are free. Concessions available. Address: 200 Larkin Street Telephone: (415) 581 3500 Website: www.asianart.org
Muir Woods
Opening time: Open every day 8am to sunset. Admission: $10 adults, children under 15 free. Address: Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2696 Telephone: (415) 561 2850 Website: www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm Email Address: [email protected]
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Opening time: Opening hours vary by season, check the website for specific dates. Admission: $65.99 adults, $45.99 children under 48 inches tall. Online discounts are available on the website. Address: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. SW Vallejo, CA 94589 Telephone: (707) 644 4000 Website: www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom
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Winchester Mystery House
Opening time: Opening time is 9am year round, while closing time depends on the season and day of week. Check website for details. Admission: Mansion tours start at $39 for adults, and $20 for children under 12. Address: 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128 Telephone: (408) 247 2000 Website: www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Redwood National and State Park
Opening time: Redwood National and State Parks is always open, while the visitors centre and campground's hours vary by season. Check the website or contact the visitors centre for specific dates. Admission: Free Telephone: (707) 465 7335 Website: www.nps.gov/redw Events in San Francisco San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration Saturday June 27, 2020 to Sunday June 28, 2020 (27 - 28 June 2020) Where: Market Street, from Embarcadero to the Civic Center As the world's most gay-friendly city, San Francisco celebrates gay and lesbian pride with a festive procession and numerous music stages. The parade features hundreds of themed marchers and floats, after which thousands of people from every walk of life gather at the Civic Center to carry on the party in front of one of the many music stages. The area is lined with stalls selling everything from food and drink to crafts and souvenirs. http://www.sfpride.org San Francisco Carnaval Saturday May 23, 2020 to Sunday May 24, 2020 (23 - 24 May 2020) Where: Mission District Every Memorial Day weekend, the Mission District hosts San Francisco's version of the Mardi Gras celebrations with music and dancing, food and craft stalls, contests, street performers, and a parade with lavish floats, marching bands and colourful costumes. The Grand Parade is an exotic celebration of different traditions and cultures from around the world, with floats and dancers depicting vibrant multi-cultural themes, from samba and Chinese Lion dancers, to African drummers, and accompanied by the hip-swinging music of Latin America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org Chinese New Year Parade Saturday February 08, 2020 (8 February 2020) Where: Chinatown The New Year Parade is the highlight and focus of the two-week Chinese New Year celebrations that includes the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant, the Community Street Fair and the New Year Flower Market. A San Francisco tradition since the 1849 Gold Rush, the Parade is the biggest celebration of its kind outside Asia and is listed as one of the top 10 parades in the world. Hundreds of spectators gather to watch as colourful floats, elaborate costumes, firecrackers, stilt walkers, lion dancers and marching bands go by, and wait in expectation for the world-famous annual Golden Dragon, which is 160 feet (49m) long and takes more than 100 men to carry it through the streets. http://www.chineseparade.com
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Haight Ashbury Street Fair Sunday June 14, 2020 (14 June 2020) Where: Haight Street, Haight-Ashbury District One of the city's most famous neighbourhoods, Haight Ashbury was the centre of the hippie movement in the 1960s, and the summer Haight Street Fair is a vibrant and colourful celebration of its cultural heritage and creative roots. Two stages provide a variety of musical presentations and entertainment, and the streets are filled with food and drink vendors, art and craft stalls and street performers. http://www.haightashburystreetfair.org North Beach Festival Friday June 12, 2020 to Sunday June 14, 2020 (12 - 14 June 2020) Where: North Beach District; main stage in Washington Park Every year 'Little Italy' celebrates San Francisco's oldest street festival with arts and crafts, a pizza toss competition, local delicacies, Italian street chalk art, cooking demonstrations and cheese carving. The weekend kicks off with the Animal Blessing at the national Shrine of St Francis, and entertainment includes live jazz, rock, blues, salsa and swing music in a salutation to the Italian and Beat Generation history of the neighbourhood. International Beer Festival Saturday April 18, 2020 (18 April 2020) Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason. The biggest beer festival in the city is an annual event that features hundreds of beers from around the world, including Thailand, Japan, England and Germany, as well as local brews. Live bands and a wide selection of food from local restaurants add to the atmosphere, with visitors allowed to taste as much as they like. http://www.sfbeerfest.com Monterey Jazz Festival Friday September 24, 2021 to Saturday September 26, 2020 (24—26 September) Where: Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey The Monterey Jazz Festival is one of the oldest and most famous annual jazz festivals in the world. Throughout the decades, some of the greatest names in jazz have played including Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, McCoy Tyner and Oscar Peterson. The main focus of the festival is jazz education with several workshops held over the weekend. http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org Airports in San Francisco
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San Francisco International (SFO) San Francisco International Airport http://www.flysfo.com
Location: San Francisco The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) south of San Francisco. Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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Los Angeles
Getting around in Los Angeles
Nightlife in Los Angeles
Dining in Los Angeles
Spago Beverly Hills — $$$$ Modern Eclectic 176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills Los Angeles, United States of America www.wolfgangpuck.com Valentino Santa Monica — $$$$ Italian 3115 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica Los Angeles, United States of America www.valentinosantamonica.com Patina — $$$$ French 141 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown LA Los Angeles, United States of America www.patinagroup.com Nobu Matsuhisa — $$$$ Japanese 129 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills Los Angeles, United States of America www.nobumatsuhisa.com Water Grill — $$$$ Seafood 544 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, United States of America www.watergrill.com Chinois on Main — $$$$ Chinese 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica Los Angeles, United States of America www.wolfgangpuck.com Border Grill — $$$ Tex-Mex 445 South Figueroa St, Downtown LA. Los Angeles, United States of America www.bordergrill.com Café Pinot — $$$ French 700 West Fifth Street, Downtown LA Los Angeles, United States of America www.patinagroup.com/cafe-pinot
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Cicada — $$$ Italian 617 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States of America www.cicadarestaurant.com The Ivy — $$$$$ American 113 N Roberston Blvd Los Angeles, United States of America www.theivyla.com Opaque — $$$$$ American 2020 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica Los Angeles, United States of America www.darkdining.com Beachcomber Cafe — $$$ American 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA Los Angeles, United States of America www.thebeachcombercafe.com
Shopping in Los Angeles
Climate in Los Angeles
Sightseeing in Los Angeles
Kids Attractions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Attractions
Hollywood
Website: www.hollywoodchamber.net
Universal Studios Hollywood
Opening time: Opening times vary according to season and visitors are advised to check beforehand. Generally open daily in summer 8am-10pm (June to September), and in winter 10am-6pm (September to June). Admission: One-day general admission tickets cost between $109 and $129. Getting there: Universal City station on the Metro Red Line, or numerous public bus routes to Universal City. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City Telephone: (800) 864 8377 Website: www.universalstudioshollywood.com
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Warner Bros Studios
Opening time: Tours depart continuously everyday 8:30am-3:30pm. Hours are extended during the summer. Reservations are required. Admission: Studio tours are $69 for adults and $59 for children. Address: 3400 W. Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505 Telephone: (818) 977 8687 Website: vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com Email Address: [email protected]
Disneyland Resort
Opening time: Both parks are open daily, but opening hours vary according to days and seasons; check the official website for up to date information. Admission: Passes start at $72 and can be for three, four or five days. Address: 1313 Harbour Boulevard, Anaheim Telephone: (714) 781 4636 Website: www.disneyland.com
West LA
Beach Communities
Death Valley National Park
Opening time: The park is open all year round. Furnace Creek Visitor Center is open daily 8am-5pm. Please note: Scotty's Castle is closed until 2020 due to flood damage. Admission: $25 per vehicle including all individuals within, or $12 per individual travelling on foot or by bicycle, valid for seven days. Getting there: There is no public transport to the park so a private vehicle is necessary. Address: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, CA. Telephone: (760) 786 3280 Website: www.nps.gov/deva
Los Angeles Zoo
Opening time: Open daily 10am-5pm. Closed December 25th. Admission: $22 (adults); $17 (children ages 2-12) Address: Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: (323) 644-4200 Website: www.lazoo.org
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La Brea Tar Pits
Opening time: 9:30am-5pm every day, excluding certain holidays. Admission: $15 (adults), $7 children; concessions available. Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Telephone: (213) 763 3499 Website: www.tarpits.org Email Address: [email protected]
Griffith Park and Observatory
Opening time: Open Tuesday to Friday 12pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-10pm. Closed Monday. Admission: Free Address: 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: (213) 473 0800 Website: www.griffithobs.org
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Address: 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (323) 850 2000 Website: www.laphil.com/philpedia/about-walt-disney-concert-hall
Magicopolis
Opening time: Friday and Saturday evening shows at 8pm or Saturday and Sunday 2pm matinee shows. Admission: Friday and Saturday evening shows (8pm) $36; Saturday and Sunday matinees (2pm) $26. Address: 1418 Fourth Street, Santa Monica Telephone: (310) 451 2241 Website: www.magicopolis.com Email Address: [email protected]
Castle Park
Opening time: Monday to Thursday 1pm to 8pm, Fridays until 9pm. Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Buccaneer Cove closed over winter. Admission: A variety of passes are available, starting from $9.99. Address: 3500 Polk Street, Riverside Telephone: (951) 785 3000 Website: www.castlepark.com
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Peach Tree Pottery
Admission: $160 Address: 3795 Boise Ave Telephone: (310) 567 2708 Email Address: [email protected]
Anaheim
Telephone: (714) 765 4311 Website: www.anaheim.net
Knott's Berry Farm
Opening time: Opening times vary according to season. Check the park's website for current information. Admission: Full day regular: $89; Full day Junior: $59 (age 3-11). Discounted tickets are available on the website. Getting there: Route 18 of Anaheim Resort Transport (ART) shuttle services will take you right to the front of the Knott's Berry Farm MarketPlace, or via Metrolink to Buena Park Metrolink station, which is only minutes from the park via OCTA bus. Address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA Telephone: (714) 220 5200 Website: www.knotts.com Email Address: [email protected]
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Opening time: Hours vary according to season. Check the website for specific dates. Admission: Magic Mountain: Adults $84.99; children under 48" $59.99. Hurricane Harbor: Adults $40.99, children under 48" $32.99. Discounted tickets are available from the website. Address: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 Telephone: (661) 255 4100 Website: www.sixflags.com/magicMountain
Getty Villa
Opening time: Daily 10am-5pm, closed Tuesdays Admission: Free. An advance, timed ticket is required. Login to the website to book. Parking is $15 per car or motorcycle; $10 after 4pm. Getting there: Metro Bus 534 stops at Coastline Drive and Pacific Coast Highway directly across from the Getty Villa entrance. Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, California, one mile (1.6km) north of Sunset Boulevard and approximately 25 miles (37km) west of downtown LA. Telephone: (310) 440 7300 Website: www.getty.edu/visit/villa/ Email Address: [email protected]
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Getty Center
Opening time: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5:30pm. Closed Mondays. Admission: Free; parking: $15 per car, $10 after 3pm Getting there: The Getty Center is served by Metro Rapid Line 761, which stops at the main gate on Sepulveda Boulevard. Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049 Telephone: (310) 440 7300 Website: www.getty.edu Email Address: [email protected]
Celebrity Gravesites
Medieval Times
Opening time: Show times vary depending on day of the week and time of the year. Check website for up-to-date information. Admission: $63.95 adults, $36.95 children under 12, includes dinner and show. Address: 7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California 90620 Telephone: (714) 523 1100 Website: www.medievaltimes.com Events in Los Angeles Tournament of Roses Parade Thursday January 02, 2020 (2 January annually) Where: Rose Parade: Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. Rose Bowl Game: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena This festival has been a Pasadena tradition for over a century and is one of the most colourful events in the world. The New Year's Day celebrations feature the Rose Parade, which is a breathtaking spectacle of marching bands, equestrian units and magnificent floats, completely covered in flowers and petals. Float construction takes about a year to complete and the Post Parade is an opportunity for the public to admire the fantastic workmanship and the floral creativity from close up. After the parade the Rose Bowl Game takes place between two college champions and is renowned as the 'Superbowl' of college football. http://www.tournamentofroses.com Doo Dah Parade Saturday December 05, 2020 to Monday December 07, 2020 (TBC 2020) Where: Old Town Pasadena Known as the 'other' parade, the Doo Dah Parade began as a parody of the Rose Parade. Where the latter had a list of rules and regulations and invited performers, the former decided to exult in the opposite with no theme, no judges, and no commercials. Every year, thousands of marching groups and acts travel through the streets in a colourful procession of humour, eccentricity, and mayhem. They do almost anything they please and attract enormous crowds of spectators along the route. Entries are unusual and entertaining, and have included Dead Rose Queens, The Spawn of Captain James T. Kirk, the Royal Doo Dah Orchestra, the Invisible Man Marching Band, Caesar's Circus, BBQ and Hibachi Marching Grill Team, and Bungee Barbies, among others. http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info
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Whale Watching Wednesday January 01, 2020 to Tuesday March 31, 2020 (January to March annually) Where: During the annual migration of the Californian Gray Whale from Alaska to Mexico, whales can be seen passing along the California Coast and numerous whale watching excursions are available from Los Angeles city harbours or further south from the city of Dana Point. In January, the annual Whale Fiesta celebrates the start of the season at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, with a family day filled with activities, exhibitions, contests, arts and crafts, food, music and talks. In March the Dana Point Festival of Whales features fairs, street processions and non-stop entertainment for the whole family. http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com Chinese New Year Festival Saturday January 25, 2020 to Saturday February 08, 2020 (TBC 2021) Where: Chinatown The greatest annual spectacle in Chinatown is the colourful Chinese New Year celebrations, which is famous for its Golden Dragon Parade involving a magnificent procession of painted, undulating dragons. Contests, fairs, firecrackers, and lots of authentic food highlight the festivities. http://www.lagoldendragonparade.com Academy Awards Sunday February 09, 2020 (TBC 2021) Where: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood The annual presentation of the Oscars is the biggest movie-related event in the world that recognises excellence in the film industry among producers, actors, directors, technicians and writers. Every year the world's attention is on the entertainment community to see who will receive the celebrated gold statuettes representative of the highest honour in filmmaking. http://www.oscar.com Knotts Scary Farm Sunday October 31, 2021 (31 October 2021) Where: Knott's Berry Farm, Beach Boulevard, Buena Park Although Knott's Berry Farm is a year-round family attraction in Los Angeles, locals and tourists flock to the park each October when it puts on its annual Halloween Haunt to become Knott's Scary Farm. Rides and attractions are converted to fit the macabre Halloween theme, and more than a dozen mazes and 'scare zones' are constructed. Park employees dress as werewolves, vampires, zombies and other ghoulish creatures, and there are seven special live shows. Visitors are encouraged to dress in costume as well. Knott's Scary Farm is not appropriate for small children. http://www.knotts.com Cinco de Mayo Monday May 05, 2014 (5 May annually) Where: Various Although it is actually a Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo (5 May) is equally big in the United States, especially in those states near to the border or with a large Mexican population. The day commemorates Mexican victory over the French in the battle of Puebla in 1862. Throughout various cities across the United States there are many celebrations in bars, pubs, cantinas and restaurants, much like St. Patrick's Day in March however with more tequila and less green beer. In cities with stronger Mexican populations there may be numerous festivals and traditional dancing. Airports in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport http://www.flylax.com/
Location: Los Angeles The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) southwest of Los Angeles. Time: GMT –8 (GMT -7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
Long Beach Airport (LGB) Long Beach Airport http://www.lgb.org
Location: Los Angeles The airport is situated three miles (4.8km) northeast of Long Beach City, in Los Angeles County. Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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San Diego
Getting around in San Diego
Climate in San Diego
Sightseeing in San Diego
San Diego Attractions
Balboa Park
Website: www.balboapark.org
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Website: www.zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
SeaWorld
Website: www.seaworld.com/san-diego/
Downtown San Diego
San Diego Beaches
Website: www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches
Coronado Island
Website: www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
Tijuana, Mexico
Website: www.tijuana.com
Joshua Tree National Park
Website: www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Aquatica by Seaworld
Opening time: Opening hours vary by season, check the website for specific dates. Admission: There are a variety of ticket options and passes available. Check the website for further details. Address: 2052 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive), Chula Vista Website: aquaticabyseaworld.com/en/sandiego
Legoland California
Website: www.legoland.com/california/
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San Diego Wine Country
Website: www.sandiegowineries.org Events in San Diego San Diego Comic Con International Thursday July 23, 2020 to Sunday July 26, 2020 (23 - 26 July 2020) Where: San Diego Convention Center San Diego Comic Con is the place to be if you're a comic and science fiction enthusiast. One of the biggest in the world, the convention started in the 1970s promoting comic books, and grew to include movies, television, and other pop culture elements. This is where studios reveal info about upcoming movies, authors and artists do question-and-answer sessions, celebrities sign autographs, and rare collectable merchandise can be found. One of the most fun elements of Comic Con is the chance to dress up as your favourite character, and see what wacky and over-the-top costumes others are wearing. http://www.comic-con.org The Flower Fields Friday March 01, 2019 to Monday May 13, 2019 (March and April annually) Where: Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte Carlsbad, CA Every March and April, San Diego enjoys the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch as they blossom into bright ranunculus flowers, drawing over 100,000 visitors and lovers of flowers from across the globe every year. Located only 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego, the festival offers tours of the fields and also provides opportunities for nature enthusiasts and photographers. There are tractor-driven wagon rides to enjoy and a 1,500 square foot greenhouse which houses the world famous Ecke poinsettias. There is also a sweet pea maze and various themed gardens to enjoy, making the Flower Fields a great place to bring the family and enjoy a beautiful day of flower-gazing, picnicking, and great sunny weather. http://www.theflowerfields.com Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN) San Diego International Airport http://www.san.org
Location: San Diego The airport is situated two miles (3km) northwest of San Diego. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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San Jose
Getting around in San Jose
Climate in San Jose
Airports in San Jose
San Jose International Airport (SJC) Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport http://www.flysanjose.com
Location: San Jose The airport is located four miles (6km) northwest of San José. Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking:
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North Coast Redwoods District
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Central Coast
Sightseeing in Central Coast
Central Coast Attractions
Monterey
Website: http://www.seemonterey.com
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Website: http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Santa Barbara
Hearst Castle
Website: http://www.hearstcastle.org
Pinnacles National Monument
Website: http://www.nps.gov/pinn
Santa Cruz
Website: http://www.santacruzca.org
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Lake Tahoe San Francisco
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Mammoth Mountain San Francisco
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Big Bear Los Angeles
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Heavenly San Francisco
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Squaw Valley San Francisco
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Port of Call - San Francisco
Shopping in San Francisco
Dining in San Francisco
Things to do in San Francisco
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California Attractions Overview Golden Gate Bridge Opening time: Access for pedestrians is on the east sidewalk during daylight hours only from sunrise to sunset (April to October 5am-9pm, November to March 5am-6:30pm). The bridge is open 24 hours for motorists. Admission: $8 toll is collected from cars when driving south towards the city, the toll is reduced when carpooling.
Getting there: Golden Gate Transit buses towards Marin County and San Francisco Financial District and Civic Centre as well as Muni buses 28 and 76 stop at the bridge toll plaza. Address: Highway 101 North Telephone: (415) 921 5858 Website: www.goldengatebridge.org Alcatraz Opening time: Ferries run from 8:45am. The last boat leaves the island at 6:40pm in summer (April to October) and 4:30pm in winter. Evening tours and combined Angel Island-Alcatraz Island tours are also available seasonally. Admission: Admission to Alcatraz is free, but the charge for the ferry trip is $39.90 (adults) or $39.90 (children). Night tours: $47.30. Other concessions are available. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially in peak season.
Getting there: Official Alcatraz Cruises ferries depart throughout the day from the Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street - just a bit south east of Fisherman's Wharf. Telephone: (415) 981 7625 Website: www.alcatrazcruises.com Fisherman's Wharf
Getting there: Bus 15, 30, 32, 42 or 82X goes to the wharf, or the Powell-Mason cable car line to the last stop. Address: The Embarcadero Telephone: (415) 674 7503 Website: www.fishermanswharf.org Email Address: [email protected] North Beach
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Golden Gate Park Opening time: The Academy of Sciences is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. Japanese Tea Garden is open daily 9am-6pm from March to end October, and from November to end February from 9am to 4:45pm. Admission: Park entrance is free. November to February adult tickets are $35.95 and from $25.95 to $30.95 for a child, with concessions available. Peak prices may apply during summer and holiday periods.
Getting there: Free shuttles are available to sites around the park from 9am-6pm on weekends and holidays. Address: The Golden Gate park spans over 1,000 acres and can be found along the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, Fulton Street and Stanyon Street in San Francisco. Telephone: Park information (415) 831 2700 or (415) 321 8000 (Academy of Sciences). Japanese Tea Garden (415) 752 4227. Website: www.golden-gate-park.com Cable Cars Opening time: Daily from 10am-5pm (until 6pm from April to October). Admission: $7 per ride, each way. Day passports for the cable cars, buses and streetcars are also available. Entrance to the museum is free.
Address: 1201 Mason Street (Cable Car Barn and Powerhouse) Website: www.sfcablecar.com Email Address: [email protected] Wine Country
Website: www.winecountry.com Hollywood
Website: www.hollywoodchamber.net Universal Studios Hollywood Opening time: Opening times vary according to season and visitors are advised to check beforehand. Generally open daily in summer 8am-10pm (June to September), and in winter 10am-6pm (September to June). Admission: One-day general admission tickets cost between $109 and $129.
Getting there: Universal City station on the Metro Red Line, or numerous public bus routes to Universal City. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City Telephone: (800) 864 8377 Website: www.universalstudioshollywood.com
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Warner Bros Studios Opening time: Tours depart continuously everyday 8:30am-3:30pm. Hours are extended during the summer. Reservations are required. Admission: Studio tours are $69 for adults and $59 for children.
Address: 3400 W. Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505 Telephone: (818) 977 8687 Website: vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com Email Address: [email protected] Disneyland Resort Opening time: Both parks are open daily, but opening hours vary according to days and seasons; check the official website for up to date information. Admission: Passes start at $72 and can be for three, four or five days.
Address: 1313 Harbour Boulevard, Anaheim Telephone: (714) 781 4636 Website: www.disneyland.com West LA
Beach Communities
Balboa Park
Website: www.balboapark.org San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Website: www.zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ SeaWorld
Website: www.seaworld.com/san-diego/ Downtown San Diego
San Diego Beaches
Website: www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches Coronado Island
Website: www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
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Yosemite National Park Opening time: The park is open all year round, 24-hours, but some roads may be closed from October to June due to snow, such as the Tioga, Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove Roads. Chains may be required on the other roads during winter. The Yosemite Village Visitor Center is open daily 8am-6pm (June to September) and until 5pm in winter. Admission: $30 per vehicle or $15 per individual, valid for seven days.
Getting there: Shuttle buses are available between all areas of the park. There are bus services into the park from Merced, Mariposa and nearby communities, and from the Fresno-Yosemite Airport 90 miles (145km) from the south entrance. Telephone: (209) 372 0200 Website: www.nps.gov/yose Death Valley National Park Opening time: The park is open all year round. Furnace Creek Visitor Center is open daily 8am-5pm. Please note: Scotty's Castle is closed until 2020 due to flood damage. Admission: $25 per vehicle including all individuals within, or $12 per individual travelling on foot or by bicycle, valid for seven days.
Getting there: There is no public transport to the park so a private vehicle is necessary. Address: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, CA. Telephone: (760) 786 3280 Website: www.nps.gov/deva Tijuana, Mexico
Website: www.tijuana.com Monterey
Website: www.seemonterey.com Sausalito
Website: www.sausalito.com Email Address: [email protected] Exploratorium Opening time: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, except Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission: $30 adult, $20 children, other concessions available.
Getting there: The Exploratorium has convenient access to public transportation, accessible by Muni’s F Market streetcar stop and Muni bus lines 2, 6, 14, 21, 31, and metro rail lines J, K, L, M, T, N stop within walking distance, amongst other options. Address: Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St) Telephone: (415) 528 4444 Website: www.exploratorium.edu Email Address: [email protected]
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Aquarium of the Bay Opening time: Open daily 9am-8pm in summer, reduced hours in other seasons. Admission: Adults $29.25, Children $19.25 Concessions available.
Address: Pier 39, the Embarcadero and Beach Street. Telephone: (415) 623 5300 Website: www.aquariumofthebay.com Email Address: [email protected] Alamo Square
Getting there: Alamo Square is served by several Muni Bus lines including the 5, 21, 22, and 24. Chinatown
Address: Intersection of Bush and Grant Streets Lombard Street
Address: Between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, San Francisco Website: www.sftodo.com/lomabardcrookedstreet.html Los Angeles Zoo Opening time: Open daily 10am-5pm. Closed December 25th. Admission: $22 (adults); $17 (children ages 2-12)
Address: Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: (323) 644-4200 Website: www.lazoo.org La Brea Tar Pits Opening time: 9:30am-5pm every day, excluding certain holidays. Admission: $15 (adults), $7 children; concessions available.
Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Telephone: (213) 763 3499 Website: www.tarpits.org Email Address: [email protected] Griffith Park and Observatory Opening time: Open Tuesday to Friday 12pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-10pm. Closed Monday. Admission: Free
Address: 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: (213) 473 0800 Website: www.griffithobs.org
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
Address: 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (323) 850 2000 Website: www.laphil.com/philpedia/about-walt-disney-concert-hall Magicopolis Opening time: Friday and Saturday evening shows at 8pm or Saturday and Sunday 2pm matinee shows. Admission: Friday and Saturday evening shows (8pm) $36; Saturday and Sunday matinees (2pm) $26.
Address: 1418 Fourth Street, Santa Monica Telephone: (310) 451 2241 Website: www.magicopolis.com Email Address: [email protected] Castle Park Opening time: Monday to Thursday 1pm to 8pm, Fridays until 9pm. Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Buccaneer Cove closed over winter. Admission: A variety of passes are available, starting from $9.99.
Address: 3500 Polk Street, Riverside Telephone: (951) 785 3000 Website: www.castlepark.com Peach Tree Pottery Admission: $160
Address: 3795 Boise Ave Telephone: (310) 567 2708 Email Address: [email protected] Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-9pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-10pm. Admission: $25 (adults); $19.84 (children).
Address: 175 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Telephone: (415) 202 9850 Website: www.ripleys.com/sanfrancisco Email Address: [email protected] Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Website: www.beachboardwalk.com
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Oakland Zoo Opening time: Open daily 10am-4pm. Admission: $24 (adults); $20 (children). Children under 2 are free.
Address: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland Telephone: (510) 632 9525 Website: www.oaklandzoo.org Randall Museum Opening time: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission: Free
Address: 199 Museum Way , San Francisco, CA 94114 Telephone: (415) 554 9600 Website: www.randallmuseum.org Email Address: [email protected] Children's Fairyland Opening time: Winter: Friday to Sunday 10am-4pm; Spring and fall: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm; Summer: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission: $12, babies under 12 months free
Address: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland Telephone: (510) 452 2259 Website: www.fairyland.org Email Address: [email protected] Ghirardelli Square Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm. Friday and Saturday 10am-9pm. Admission: Parking: first hour $6, each additional hour $8.
Address: 900 North Point Street Telephone: (415) 775 5500 Website: www.ghirardellisq.com Anaheim
Telephone: (714) 765 4311 Website: www.anaheim.net
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Knott's Berry Farm Opening time: Opening times vary according to season. Check the park's website for current information. Admission: Full day regular: $89; Full day Junior: $59 (age 3-11). Discounted tickets are available on the website.
Getting there: Route 18 of Anaheim Resort Transport (ART) shuttle services will take you right to the front of the Knott's Berry Farm MarketPlace, or via Metrolink to Buena Park Metrolink station, which is only minutes from the park via OCTA bus. Address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA Telephone: (714) 220 5200 Website: www.knotts.com Email Address: [email protected] Santa Barbara
Coit Tower Opening time: Daily 10am-5pm Admission: $8 for adults and between $2 and $5 for children. Concessions available.
Getting there: Muni’s 39 Coit bus travels between Coit Tower and Fisherman’s Wharf. Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (at Greenwich St) Telephone: (415) 249-0995 Email Address: [email protected] Haight Ashbury
Union Square
Getting there: Muni buses, Muni metro, cable cars and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) all run to Union Square. Telephone: (415) 781 7880 Website: www.visitunionsquaresf.com Email Address: [email protected] San Francisco MOMA Opening time: Friday to Tuesday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, closed Wednesday. Admission: Adults $25, students $19, teens and children under 18 are free.
Address: 151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard) Telephone: (415) 357 4000 Website: www.sfmoma.org
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Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm, closes 9pm Thursdays. Closed Mondays. Admission: Adults: $15, children under 12 are free. Concessions available.
Address: 200 Larkin Street Telephone: (415) 581 3500 Website: www.asianart.org Muir Woods Opening time: Open every day 8am to sunset. Admission: $10 adults, children under 15 free.
Address: Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2696 Telephone: (415) 561 2850 Website: www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm Email Address: [email protected] Six Flags Magic Mountain Opening time: Hours vary according to season. Check the website for specific dates. Admission: Magic Mountain: Adults $84.99; children under 48" $59.99. Hurricane Harbor: Adults $40.99, children under 48" $32.99. Discounted tickets are available from the website.
Address: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 Telephone: (661) 255 4100 Website: www.sixflags.com/magicMountain Joshua Tree National Park
Website: www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm Getty Villa Opening time: Daily 10am-5pm, closed Tuesdays Admission: Free. An advance, timed ticket is required. Login to the website to book. Parking is $15 per car or motorcycle; $10 after 4pm.
Getting there: Metro Bus 534 stops at Coastline Drive and Pacific Coast Highway directly across from the Getty Villa entrance. Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, California, one mile (1.6km) north of Sunset Boulevard and approximately 25 miles (37km) west of downtown LA. Telephone: (310) 440 7300 Website: www.getty.edu/visit/villa/ Email Address: [email protected]
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Getty Center Opening time: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5:30pm. Closed Mondays. Admission: Free; parking: $15 per car, $10 after 3pm
Getting there: The Getty Center is served by Metro Rapid Line 761, which stops at the main gate on Sepulveda Boulevard. Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049 Telephone: (310) 440 7300 Website: www.getty.edu Email Address: [email protected] Celebrity Gravesites
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Opening time: Opening hours vary by season, check the website for specific dates. Admission: $65.99 adults, $45.99 children under 48 inches tall. Online discounts are available on the website.
Address: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. SW Vallejo, CA 94589 Telephone: (707) 644 4000 Website: www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom Winchester Mystery House Opening time: Opening time is 9am year round, while closing time depends on the season and day of week. Check website for details. Admission: Mansion tours start at $39 for adults, and $20 for children under 12.
Address: 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128 Telephone: (408) 247 2000 Website: www.winchestermysteryhouse.com Medieval Times Opening time: Show times vary depending on day of the week and time of the year. Check website for up-to-date information. Admission: $63.95 adults, $36.95 children under 12, includes dinner and show.
Address: 7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California 90620 Telephone: (714) 523 1100 Website: www.medievaltimes.com Aquatica by Seaworld Opening time: Opening hours vary by season, check the website for specific dates. Admission: There are a variety of ticket options and passes available. Check the website for further details.
Address: 2052 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive), Chula Vista Website: aquaticabyseaworld.com/en/sandiego
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Legoland California
Website: www.legoland.com/california/ Redwood National and State Park Opening time: Redwood National and State Parks is always open, while the visitors centre and campground's hours vary by season. Check the website or contact the visitors centre for specific dates. Admission: Free
Telephone: (707) 465 7335 Website: www.nps.gov/redw San Diego Wine Country
Website: www.sandiegowineries.org Hearst Castle
Website: www.hearstcastle.org Pinnacles National Monument
Website: www.nps.gov/pinn Santa Cruz
Website: www.santacruzca.org
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Currency Exchange rate for 1 USD - U.S. Dollar 1.00 BMD 0.90 EUR 0.69 GBP 108.90 JPY 1.31 CAD 0.99 CHF Bermudan Dollar Euro U.K. Pound Sterling Japanese Yen Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc 1.38 AUD 25.11 UAH 337.71 KZT 1,505.84 LBP 0.71 LYD 6.86 BOB Australian Dollar Ukrainian Hryvnia Kazakhstani Tenge Lebanese Pound Libyan Dinar Bolivian Boliviano 107.88 NPR 0.38 OMR 3.64 QAR 1.38 SGD 8.29 SEK 6.63 TTD Nepalese Rupee Omani Rial Qatari Rial Singapore Dollar Swedish Krona Trinidad Tobago Dollar 9.98 VEF 45.83 DOP 6.72 HRK 18.63 MXN 586.30 XOF 3.16 PGK Venezuelan Bolivar Dominican Peso Croatian Kuna Mexican Peso West African CFA Franc Papua New Guinean kina 1.00 BSD 2.11 FJD 22.64 HNL 110.53 DZD 1,191.31 MMK 11.19 BWP Bahamian Dollar Fiji Dollar Honduran Lempira Algerian Dinar Myanma Kyat Botswana Pula 3.37 PEN 693.53 CLP 478.10 AMD 24.17 CZK 19.98 MDL 124.29 ISK Peruvian Nuevo Sol Chilean Peso Armenia Dram Czech Koruna Moldova Lei Icelandic Krona 2,938.75 UZS 3.85 ILS 0.71 JOD 0.30 KWD 31.35 UYU 35.52 MUR Uzbekistan Sum Israeli New Sheqel Jordanian Dinar Kuwaiti Dinar Uruguayan Peso Mauritian Rupee 28.51 NIO 8.34 NOK 3.92 PLN 3.75 SAR 146.02 LKR 35.62 THB Nicaraguan Córdoba Norwegian Krone Polish Zloty Saudi Riyal Sri Lanka Rupee Thai Baht 3.67 AED 3.59 BRL 4.05 RON 7.77 HKD 587.63 XAF 22,474.70 VND U.A.E Dirham Brazilian Real Romanian New Leu Hong Kong Dollar Central African CFA Franc Vietnamese Dong 13.95 ARS 2.70 XCD 7.83 GTQ 9.77 MAD 0.38 BHD 1.00 PAB Argentine Peso East Caribbean Dollar Guatemalan Quetzal Moroccan Dirham Bahrain Dinar Panamanian Balboa 1.50 AZN 3,117.81 COP 68.30 KGS 279.76 HUF 7.87 TJS 13,683.10 IDR Azerbaijan Manat Colombian Peso Kyrgyzstan Som Hungarian Forint Tajikistan Ruble Indonesian Rupiah 8.88 EGP 1,191.10 KRW 5,669.42 PYG 4.16 MYR 538.75 CRC 1.47 NZD Egyptian Pound South Korean Won Paraguayan Guaraní Malaysian Ringgit Costa Rican Colón New Zealand Dollar 104.74 PKR 66.80 RUB 15.60 ZAR 2.12 TND 2.00 BBD 1.75 BGN Pakistani Rupee Russian Rouble South African Rand Tunisian Dinar Barbadian Dollar Bulgarian Lev 2.95 TRY 46.62 PHP 32.62 TWD 196.50 NGN 107.15 XPF 3.91 GHS Turkish Lira Philippine Peso New Taiwan Dollar Nigerian Naira CFP Franc Ghanaian Cedi 124.92 JMD 1.80 ANG 1.38 BND 110.56 RSD 6.58 CNY 19,898.50 BYR Jamaican Dollar Neth. Antillean Guilder Brunei Dollar Serbian Dinar Chinese Yuan Belarussian Ruble 6.65 DKK 3.44 TMT 67.26 INR
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