Adventure City
Adventure City in North Orange County is guaranteed to entertain young families, with 16 exciting rides and attractions including the exhilarating roller coaster “Tree Top Racers” and the “Drop Zone.”
Attractions
Attractions and theme parks for all ages throughout Southern California. Also see: “Museums” and “Zoos.” For additional resources, see our current issue.
Aquariums
Aquariums that offer guided and self-guided tours. Also see “Science” for a listing of aquarium educational programs.
ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Explore our region’s maritime heritage with family-oriented interactive exhibits, ship models, artifacts and art, located in the heart of the historic Balboa Fun Zone on Newport Bay.
Family Fun Centers
Various locations that offer a variety of activities that may include miniature golf, arcades, batting cages, carnival rides, go-carts and bumper cars.
Fillmore and Western Railway
Scenic tourist excursions depart from Fillmore’s Central Park station on 1950′s-era diesel locomotives and a restored 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine powered trains.
Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park
Take a break and have fun at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park! Offers challenging miniature golf, exciting rides including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk’O Thrill ride and kiddie train.
Kitchen Den Bar
KDB, your neighborhood Kitchen, Den, Bar, is located at The Pike in Long Beach. KDB is a high-energy entertainment, restaurant and bar concept.
Orange County Great Park Balloon and Carousel
A tethered, 118-foot-high, helium-filled balloon allows passengers to soar 400 feet in the air for a bird’s eye view of Orange County Great Park and surrounding areas.
Pretend City Children’s Museum
An interconnected city designed just for children (infant-10), where they learn through role play based on real-world experiences as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail, create art, compose music or put out a fire.
Theme Parks
Southern California parks that offer rides, tours, entertainment, season passes and party packages for all ages. Picnic areas, lockers and stroller rentals may be available.
Tom’s Farms
Families stroll the weekend craft fair, take in a train or carousel ride and listing to music. Kids drive a kid-sized tractor, operate a construction scoop, ride a pony, visit the petting zoo and see a magic show.
Water Parks
Southern California water parks that offer water rides for all ages. Party packages, tube and board rentals, picnic areas and lockers may be available.
