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The Fun Zone: Los Angeles, Disneyland, and Mountains
Start: Long Beach
End: Downtown Los Angeles
4-5 days, 8 stops, 268 miles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Kiss your serious side goodbye on this fun-focused Southern California tour of theme parks, karaoke bars, comedy shows, and kitschy-cool destinations. Keep tapping to learn more and find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 1: Long Beach
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Depart easygoing Long Beach Airport and set out to explore Long Beach, a port city where massive cargo ships dot the bay, the high-tech Aquarium of the Pacific inspires oceanic awe, and locals cherish the laid-back, beachy vibes... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 2: Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Launch your surfboard into the waves at Huntington Beach—aka Surf City USA—or just plop down on the sand by Huntington Pier and watch the experts strut their stuff. Life in this hang-10 town revolves around beach-focused pleasures: pedaling cruiser bikes on the paved oceanfront path, sipping rummy cocktails at sea-view bars, and feeling the glow of evening bonfires on the sand... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 3: Newport Beach
310 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA
Monday:
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Cruise south along Highway 1 to Newport Beach, famous for its yacht harbor filled with thousands of boats. Dip into the local culture by riding the historic ferry to Balboa Island, then sample Newport’s classic summertime dessert: frozen bananas dipped in chocolate... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 4: Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Don your Mickey Mouse ears and prepare for a day of fairy-tale pixie dust in Anaheim’s No. 1 attraction—Disneyland. It’s impossible to take in all the magic in one day, but pack in as much as you can by starting early and staying late... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 5: Big Bear Lake
800 Wildrose Ln
Big Bear Lake, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trade Southern California’s valleys for its pine-dotted mountains with a curvy, view-filled drive to Big Bear Lake’s alpine playground. This ski-resort town plays hard in winter, but its fun-loving spirit shines bright in summer too. Family-friendly attractions include the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain which features a bobsled-style ride with quarter-mile long cement tracks, and the Mineshaft Coaster, a mountain coaster with hairpin turns, tunnels, bridges, and 360-degree corkscrews... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 6: Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead, California, United States
Lake Arrowhead has elevation with benefits: At around 5,200 feet, summer temperatures are 20 degrees cooler than in the inland valleys, creating ideal weather for outdoor fun. Get out on Lake Arrowhead’s sparkling waters with a wakeboard lesson at McKenzie Water Ski School... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 7: San Bernardino
1398 N E St
San Bernardino, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Head back downhill to San Bernardino and drive a stretch of historic Route 66. Rediscover cool 20th-century kitsch at the unofficial McDonald’s Museum, constructed on the site where brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s in 1940. Scan the shelves filled with Happy Meals toys and see replicas of McDonaldland characters like the Hamburglar and Grimace... Find the full itinerary in the link below.
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Stop 8: Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
For your trip’s final day, pull out all the stops in Downtown Los Angeles... Find the full itinerary in the link below.