Cali Family Fun in August

  1. Day 1: Disneyland and California Adventure Park
    15 minutes (6.5 miles) from Anaheim hotel

    Spend the day exploring Disney’s magical kingdoms; enjoy rides, shows, and meet your favorite characters.

  2. Day 2: La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
    48 minutes (15.2 miles) from Anaheim hotel

    Explore this prehistoric site and museum featuring real tar pits and fossils from a variety of extinct mammals.

  3. Day 3: The Getty Center
    46 minutes (13.8 miles) from La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

    Discover the renowned art and architecture museum; explore European paintings, sculpture, and garden.

  4. Day 4: Universal Studios Hollywood
    18 minutes (10.9 miles) from Anaheim hotel

    Experience the thrill of the movies at this world-famous theme park; explore movie sets, shows, and rides.

  5. Day 5: San Diego Zoo
    90 minutes (87.8 miles) from Universal Studios Hollywood

    See over 3,500 animals and 700,000 exotic plants at this legendary zoo and conservation institution.

  6. Day 6: Legoland California
    44 minutes (35.7 miles) from San Diego Zoo

    Enjoy a day of interactive theme park fun, centered around the hugely famous building blocks.

  7. Day 7: Catalina Island
    120 minutes (52.8 miles) from Legoland California

    Relax at this beach island that is an ideal location for water activities like swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Disneyland and California Adventure Park (Full day, $219/adult, $213/child)
  • La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (2 hours, $15/adult, $8/child)
  • The Getty Center (3 hours, Free admission, $20 parking fee)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood (Full day, $109/adult, $103/child)
  • San Diego Zoo (Full day, $58/adult, $48/child)
  • Legoland California (Full day, $84.99/adult, $78.99/child)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($692.98/adult, $635.99/child)

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider spending a day at Knott's Berry Farm or SeaWorld San Diego. If you have less time, skip Legoland or the Getty Center. Avoid Disneyland on weekends and Universal Studios/Hollywood on hot days, which can attract large crowds.

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