A Fun Day with the Family at Legoland California

  • 10:00 AM: Legoland California
    10 minutes (5.5 miles) from Carlsbad

    Legoland California is a family-friendly theme park with over 60 rides, shows, and attractions based around everyone's favorite toy, LEGO. Explore the various lands of the park, from Castle Hill to Pirate Shores, and don't forget to visit Miniland USA, where famous landmarks are recreated using millions of LEGO bricks.

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch at Castle Burger
    5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Legoland California

    For lunch, head over to Castle Burger where you can enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and sides. The restaurant is themed like a medieval castle, adding to the Legoland experience.

  • 1:00 PM: SEA LIFE Aquarium
    3 minutes (0.1 miles) from Castle Burger

    After lunch, walk over to the SEA LIFE Aquarium where you'll discover thousands of sea creatures, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles. There are also interactive exhibits and touch pools for kids to get up close and personal with various marine life.

  • 2:30 PM: Legoland Water Park
    5 minutes (2.3 miles) from SEA LIFE Aquarium

    Cool off with some water rides and attractions at the Legoland Water Park. From the lazy river to the wave pool, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. If the weather gets too hot, this is the perfect spot to refresh and relax.

  • 5:00 PM: End of the Day
    7 minutes (3.1 miles) from Legoland Water Park

    After a fun-packed day at Legoland California, at 5:00 PM, it's time to head back to the hotel or explore Carlsbad for dinner if you still have the energy.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Legoland California (6 hours, $130 per adult ticket)
  • Castle Burger (1 hour, $15 per person)
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium (1 hour, $25 per adult ticket)
  • Legoland Water Park (2.5 hours, $60 per adult ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $350 for a family of four

Transportation

Travelers can rent a car or take a taxi from the nearest airport. Legoland California is accessible by car, and parking is available at the park for $25 per day. There are also public transportation options available, but it can be more time-consuming.

Travel Time to Legoland California From:

  • San Diego International Airport: 40 minutes (34 miles)
  • John Wayne Airport: 55 minutes (55 miles)
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 1 hour 45 minutes (97 miles)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore Legoland California's neighboring resort, Carlsbad, which has a beautiful beach, another aquarium, and picturesque flower fields.

If you have less time, you can skip the Legoland Water Park and plan to leave earlier to avoid rush hour traffic on your way back.

Airports

The nearest airport to Legoland California is San Diego International Airport (SAN), located 34 miles away. Other nearby airports include John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, located 55 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located 97 miles away.

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