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- Winter snowplay area
- summer slide run
- Summer waterslides
- mini-golf and go-karts.
Mountain Bear Essentials - Big Bear Lake
42670 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA; (909) 584-7654; Venue Website;
For arts and crafts fans - this bear making shop will let you choose, stuff and dress your own teddy bear.
More Southern California Attractions
Southern California Zoo Tour - Area zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks.
Southern California Roller Coasters -
Southern California Museum Tour - Museums, Libraries, Gardens and Galleries.
Moonridge Animal Park - Big Bear Lake
43285 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA; (909) 584-1171; Zoo Website;
Open Daily 10AM-4PM; Call for info about group tours and zoo camps;
Located adjacent to Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Moonridge Rd on south shore of Big Bear Lake;
Also known as the Big Bear Zoo, this facility is combination of zoo and animal rehabilitation center that rescues injured or orphaned wildlife that is unable to survive in the wild. Over 80 animal species live at the zoo including bear, wildcats, reptiles, coyotes, porcupine, skunks, deer, bison, eagles, owls and more. This zoo is one of only two alpine zoos in the country. - Living Forest Wildlife Center -
- Friends of Moonridge Zoo - The zoo's lease expires in 2009 and this group is raising funds to move the zoo.
Pharaohs Lost Kingdom - Redlands CA
Pharaoh’s, home of the world’s tallest enclosed waterslide, is an amusement park, water park and family entertainment center located in Redlands, California. Park attractions include 27 waterslides, 36,000 s.f. arcade center, Pharoah's Go-Cart Speedway, 16 midway rides, miniature golf, ferris wheel, carousel, and the 65-foot Screaming Mummy Roller Coaster.
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Disneyland USA - Anaheim CA
The Happiest Place on Earth
The Disneyland Resort is bigger and more magical than ever! It now features two incredible Disney theme parks-Disney's California Adventure park and
Disneyland park; three outstanding Disneyland Resort Hotels-Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel;
plus the ultimate dining, entertainment and shopping experience-the Downtown Disney District.
Knott's Berry Farm - Buena Park
This major amusement park is located on Beach Blvd in Buena Park where it primarily recreates the carnival adventure atmosphere of yesteryear.
What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions.
Rim of the World Drive
Highly recommended scenic drive on SR-18. 40-mile road winds
through Big Bear Lake and other scenic
mountain resort communities interspersed with high-elevation
panoramic views of the Southern California.
Knott's Soak City USA - Palm Springs
Includes wave pool, lazy river ride, several waterslides and shutes.
Also children's pool and family funhouse.
Kellogg Arabian Horse Center - CalPoly Pomona
Public Horse show : 1st Sunday of month 2PM (Oct - May);
Equine research farm and stables dating back to 1929 and then donated to CalPoly Pomona Equine Sciences school and College of Agriculture.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Since 1963, over 13 million visitors have escaped the heat of the desert floor and
ascended up to the pleasant cool atop Mount San Jacinto. The 10-minutes, 2.5 mile ride
begins at the Valley Station (2643 ft) and ends at the Mountain Station (8516 ft).
See dramatic changes in nature and wildlife as you pass from desert to alpine environments.
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park in Palm Desert, California, with rare desert plant
and animal species. Live animal shows, picnic areas, tram tours, hiking trails;
Bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mexican wolves and birds of prey.
So. California Mountain Ski Resorts
There are six major ski resort areas operating in the San Bernardino Mountains, less than one hour away from the
greater metropolitan area. Activities offer include traditional alpine skiing, snowboarding, family winter fun zones, ski schools
and more. Ski season usually runs from December to April. And during the off-season,
these mountain areas are also a great place to visit to enjoy suberb scenic vistas.
California Speedway
Two-mile D-shaped oval motorsports racetrack that is 75 feet wide with 15-foot apron and 14-degree turn banking.
The grandstand has accumulated a total capacity for 92,100 and includes 28 skyboxes since they opened in 1997 on the site of the old Kaiser Steel mill.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - Big Bear Lake
(909) 866-4626; Venue Website;
Located along SR-18 on the south shore of Big Bear Lake.
California Wilderness Adventures
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Discover California's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
California features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for
rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.
- Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - WWII fighter plane
- Grumman HU-16E Albatross - USCG seaplane
- Freedom Shrine - Wall plaques of 20 important documents (i.e. Emancipation Proclamation and more)
- F-14 Tomcat flight simulator
Heritage Farms Oak Glen
Several Working Living History Farms and Apple Orchards are located near scenic Oak Glen, high in the hills above Yucaipa. The farms grows apples, blackberries, cherries, pumpkins and raspberries. Several homesteads host a wide range of living history festivals and themed dinner shows from the civil war, colonial era, pioneer era and other great legends.
Planes of Fame Air Museum
Admission: Adult $7.95 / Child (5-11) $1.95. Open Daily 9AM-5PM. (909) 597-3722
Located at Chino Airport, 4.5 miles south of SR-60 on Euclid Ave. Displays restored American, British, German and Japanese military aircraft. Collection of early aircraft includes a 1896 glider. Also included are P-59 and F-104 jet fighters.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Founded in 1938, this Museum's permanent art collection features contemporary California art, classic western American art, Native American art; Precolumbian art, Mexican art, and European modern art; glass studio art, American mid-twentieth century architecture, and American photography. Includes the Annenberg Theatre and Albert Frey House.
Palm Springs Air Museum
This museum exhibits the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. It features One of the world's largest collections of flying World War Two warplanes.
Aqua Caliente Cultural Museum
Location : At the Village Green Heritage Center in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
This museum preserves the nature spirit of the Aqua Caliente Band of the Cahuilla Indians. Exhibits include the Tahquitz Canyon Archaeological Collection with over 50,000 artifacts from the oldest and largest village site and is one of the most extensive excavation projects in California.
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National Hot Rod Museum - Pomona Fairplex
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Opened in 1998 by NHRA founder Wally Parks. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex,
the museum mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent the influence of
automotive speed and style in all its forms.
NHRA
- National headquarters office located in Glendora CA on historic Route 66. The association promotes championship drag racing.
Norton Simon Museum - Pasadena CA
World famous art museum and gallery featuring over 51,000 sq ft of art exhibits
covering 2000 years of European and American artwork along
with outdoor sculpture garden and landscaping.
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Hurst Ranch Living History Museum - West Covina CA
Trained docents help young people experience life on a ranch in the early 20th century.
Learn about early 1900's farm life, responsibility and teamwork. This museum
has a good collection of antique farm equipment and machinery.
Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology
Hemet, CA; 951-797-0033; Museum Website;
In 1993, archaeologists uncovered the fossilized bones of mastadons, mammoths and giant sloths
that once roamed the area underneath Diamond Valley Lake more than 230,000 years ago.
The museum features this collection and other exhibits about natural life many back in those days.
March Field Air Museum
March A.F.B., Perris, CA;
Packed with memorabilia from the Korean War and World War II. Museum dates to early 1900's when it was
an aviation training camp. Check ahead for "open cockpit days."
California Bookstore
This site features the best regional magazines, roadmaps, guidebooks, local history, folklore, fiction, recreation, adventure and more.
City of Roses Tour
Best known for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game.
Tourists may also enjoy visits to Old Town Pasadena which featuresa huge variety of choices of restaurants, shopping centers, night clubs, bars,
and movie theaters, and 'Paseo Colorado,' which features a unique collection of retail stores, fine and casual dining and garden promenades.
Historic Old Town Temecula
Lively collection of shops, attractions and special events.
Nixon Birthplace & Library
Museum and Historical Site about our 37th President of the United States.
Lincoln Memorial Shrine - Redlands CA
125 W. Vine St, Redlands, CA; (909) 798-7565;
Museum Website;
Open Daily: 9AM-Noon / 1-5PM (Exc Mondays and Holidays);
Open for special events on Lincoln's Birthday.
The largest collection of Lincoln memorabilia west of the Mississippi - honest!
Open since 1937 in a limestone-faced building in a grassy park, this museum showcases a large collection of
Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia.
A.K. Smiley Public Library - adjacent to Lincoln Shrine
Redlands Historical Museum Association -
More Area Historic Landmarks
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Botanical Garden Park Explorer
Visit the most incredible garden park displays around the world.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden - Claremont CA
RSABG is the largest botanical garden dedicated exclusively to our state's native plants. Visitors are welcome to
enjoy the meandering pathways of this 86 acre natural setting which offers panoramic mountain views throughout the year.
More Area Gardens and Nature Parks
