It might be hard for Disney fanatics to believe… but there are other things to do in Southern California besides going to Disneyland. And no - we don't mean California Adventure.
Southern California is filled with places to go and things to do for families with children of all ages. Beaches, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, and many other attractions await those that feel a week in Disneyland alone is a little to much Disney for a Family Vacation.
Getting Around The Los Angeles Area
There are many options for getting to these attractions. Please visit our Traveling To Disneyland And Around The Los Angeles Area
City Pass
Here, all in one spot is a discounted way to pay for admission to 5 parks at a very discounted rate. With the Southern California City Pass, you get a 3-day park hopper to the Disneyland Resort (Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure), 1 day Knott's Theme Park, Sea World San Diego and a choice of the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Walt Disney Travel Company
When making a reservation using Walt Disney Travel Company, you can add on tours to your Disney Package. You can simply combine a Disney vacation with a San Diego vacation, and Walt Disney Travel Company will set up your hotels in both places. Through them you can get tours to San Diego Attractions, even without a stay there, and Los Angeles Attractions, many of these tours will even include your transportation. Tours offered include:
Knott's ® Theme Park, Universal Studios® Hollywood, Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, Legendary Los Angeles Tour, Tijuana/Rosarito Mexico Tour, and the Orange County Experience. v
Finally… we have several in-depth articles on the more well known Southern Californian attractions. We welcome your comments and reviews on these attractions… especially their suitability for babies and toddlers.