A living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians…
National Steinbeck Center
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Salinas, CA
In the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall, literature jumps off the printed page and into your imagination. Discover Steinbeck's world through interactive, multisensory exhibits for all ages, rare artifacts, and seven themed theaters showcasing East of…
USS Pampanito Submarine
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San Francisco, CA
A fun, educational and historic look into a real life WWII submarine!
Chabot Space and Science Center
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Oakland, CA
Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where a diverse population of…
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
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Folsom, CA
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity.
The Discovery Museum History Center
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Sacramento, CA
The Discovery Museum History Center in Old Sacramento features exhibits that showcase Sacramento's vibrant history. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Sacramento for kids.
The Purple Crayon
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San Francisco, CA
Purple Crayon is an arts and crafts studio for children and adults. We give parents an easy way to help their children express creativity. Everyone will enjoy coming to our warm, inviting space where messiness…
Crab Cove Visitor Center
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Alameda, CA
Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda features all new exhibits opened in April 2004. You can see bay creatures in the 800-gallon aquarium system, use interactive stations for varying age…
Exploratorium
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San Francisco, CA
The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up, and tinker with. Your curiosity can be…
Handprints of The Stars
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Los Angeles, CA
An iconic and historical must see on any visit to Los Angeles - TCL Chinese Theatre (previously Graumans)
Hearst Castle
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San Simeon, CA
Hearst Castle is one of the largest of approximately 5,000 historic house museums in the U.S., with one of the most sophisticated guided tour programs in the country.
Alcatraz Island
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San Francisco, CA
Explore the first lighthouse built on the West Coast, and that iconic federal penitentiary known as "The Rock".
The Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco, CA
An iconic San Francisco landmark and internationally recognised symbol, now offering Bridge Tours, exhibits and walking tours!
Deer Hollow Farm
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Los Altos, CA
An educational center and working homestead located in the Rancho San Antonio Preserve, with self-guided tours around a real farm!
Rancho Los Alamitos
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Long Beach, CA
A fascinating attraction listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a sacred Tongva village, traces of an 1800s ranch, and 1920s gardens.
Forestiere Underground Gardens
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Fresno, CA
Explore Ancient Roman architecture, underground rooms and passageways, and unique micro-climates at this listed Historical Site.
Bodie Ghost Town
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Bridgeport, CA
Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of nearly 10,000 people. An amazing experience for the…
SS Jeremiah OBrien
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San Francisco, CA
Explore this historic vessel in it's entirety, book a cruise trip if you can or visit on a Steaming Weekend to see the engines at work.
Empire Mine State Historic Park
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Grass Valley, CA
Learn all about gold at one of the world's largest and most established mines. Historical tours are available, plus living history events and permanent exhibits.
Santa Ana Zoo
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Santa Ana, CA
A beautiful 20-acre site in Practice Park focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in…
Oakland Zoo
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Oakland, CA
The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit zoo home to over 660 native and exotic animals! Kids can experience feedings, and events, and learn lots of new things across the day!
Micke Grove Zoo
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Lodi, CA
Micke Grove Zoo is home to over 130 native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species, where kids can experience amazing animal encounters!
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
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Los Angeles, CA
Discover the underwater world of Southern California at this marine aquarium, just steps from Cabrillo Beach, and a great place for kids to learn!
Eco Station
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Culver City, CA
Features incredible hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism whilst encountering tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. Guided tour only.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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Los Angeles, CA
Animal fun in Los Angeles with more than 1,100 animals representing more than 250 different species!
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
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Folsom, CA
Since 1963, this small unique California zoo has been providing sanctuary to some very special animals. All are non-releasable. Many were raised, and rejected, as wild pets. Others were injured or orphaned in the wild.…
Safari West
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Santa Rosa, CA
The natural world awaits you... Faster is not always better. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, instant communication and instant gratification, Safari West stands as a tangible testament to the joy of the natural…
Ocean World
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Crescent City, CA
Home to an amazing variety of sea life, Ocean World is a unique aquarium offering professionally guided tours, hands-on tide pools, a shark-petting tank and a live seal and sea lion shows!
Charles Paddock Zoo
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Atascadero, CA
The mission of the Charles Paddock Zoo is to provide an educational resource for wildlife awareness and conservation, and an enriched recreational experience for the residents and visitors of the California Central Coast.
Orange County Zoo
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Orange, CA
The Orange County Zoo is nestled within beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Tucked among coastal live oak and sycamore groves, this eight acre zoo displays flora and fauna native to the southwestern United States. The Orange…
California Academy Of Sciences
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San Francisco, CA
Whatever your interests, the new Academy is designed to engage and inspire like no other museum on the planet. Not only is the building, itself, a stunning architectural achievement but the new Academy contains multiple…
Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara, CA
With 30 acres and over 400 animals plus play areas, animal feeding, zoo train, carousel and more.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
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Fresno, CA
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is home to approximately 125 species, with more always on the way. We are the only zoo in North America that currently houses Northland green geckos (on exhibit) and Southern tent tortoises…
Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Monterey, CA
A fascinating and wonderfully designed aquarium that really lets families enjoy our wonderful ocean creatures.
Aquarium Of The Pacific
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Long Beach, CA
Journey through the wonderful Pacific Ocean at this Long Beach aquarium, filled with exhibits and over 11,000 ocean animals!
Roundhouse Aquarium
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Manhattan Beach, CA
A FREE entry aquarium in California with touch tanks, camps, story times and lots of creatures of the ocean!
Sequoia Park Zoo
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Eureka, CA
Explore one of the oldest and smallest accredited zoo's in the USA, set against a magnificent backdrop of the redwood forest. Animals of the world, all come together in California for family fun!
San Francisco Zoo
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San Francisco, CA
Over 1,000 endangered, exotic and rescued animals await you at this amazing zoo in San Francisco!
San Diego Zoo
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San Diego, CA
One of the largest zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals - San Diego Zoo has all your favorite animals, animal encounters and special experiences!
Seaworld
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San Diego, CA
Explore the creatures of our oceans at SeaWorld San Diego - with sea lions, dolphins, orcas and sharks all ready to play!
