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Aquarium of the Pacific: A peek into the worlds largest ocean

Aquarium of the Pacific: A peek into the worlds largest ocean

A stunning collection of fish, sea mammals and plant life from around the great Pacific Ocean, the Aquarium of the Pacific features a collection of more than 12,500 animals representing over 650 different species.  With water tanks ranging from 5,000 to 350,000 gallons, the Aquarium of the Pacific could fit three entire football fields inside.

Containing more than 10,000 fish and mammals that live in the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium is divided into three sections: the Northern Pacific, the Tropical Pacific and Southern California and the Baja peninsula. Visitors walk through huge aquariums teeming with fish and underwater vegetation in each of the three areas.

Featuring 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, the aquarium explores the waters of Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.

Popular displays at the aquarium include the interactive Shark Lagoon (guests can pet sharks and sting rays) and Lorikeet Forest (

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Published: Feb 23, 2010

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood - Where the stars live forever!

Madame Tussauds Hollywood - Where the stars live forever!
Now at its ninth location around the world, Merlin Entertainment continued the 200-year tradition of showcasing the world’s notable stars when it opened Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum in August of 2009. The $55 million attraction is Merlin Entertainment’s largest and most ambitious project to date.

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Published: Feb 23, 2010

Legoland California: This parks truly for the kids!

Legoland California: This parks truly for the kids!
The only Lego-themed park in the United States, Legoland California in Carlsbad, an hour south of the Disneyland area of Anaheim, is truly a one-of-a-kind family adventure.

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Published: Feb 23, 2010

U.S.S. Midway Museum: Visit the USAs longest serving aircraft carrier

U.S.S. Midway Museum: Visit the USAs longest serving aircraft carrier
The longest serving aircraft carrier in U.S. history is now an official Southern California museum! The largest ship in the world when commissioned in 1945, the U.S.S. Midway was retired in 1991. The decommissioned aircraft carrier is now serving her final tour of duty in the Port of San Diego.

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Published: Feb 23, 2010

Disneyland: The theme park that started it all!

Disneyland: The theme park that started it all!
“Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here, youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future,” Walt Disney proclaimed of its industry-launching theme park, Disneyland. It continues to be so today.

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Published: Jan 22, 2010

Universal Studios Hollywood: Spot a star, watch a flick, take a ride!

Universal Studios Hollywood: Spot a star, watch a flick, take a ride!
For visitors to Los Angeles who want to experience the ultimate in thrills, not to mention an iconic Southern California attraction, a day-long stopover to Universal Studios Hollywood is an absolute must.

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Published: Jan 19, 2010

Museum of Tolerance: fostering acceptance through self exploration

Museum of Tolerance: fostering acceptance through self exploration
Open since 1993, the Museum of Tolerance serves as a human rights and education center that is dedicated to providing a fully encompassing experience in which visitors can learn about the Holocaust from a historic and contemporary context.

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Published: Jan 17, 2010

Farmers Market: a Los Angeles tradition for more than 70 years

Farmers Market: a Los Angeles tradition for more than 70 years
In 1934 a group of farmers began an informal market in the empty lot at the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles that quickly became a hit and grew to the more than 100 shops that stands there today.

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Published: Oct 31, 2009

The Getty Center: Leader in cultural and visual arts destinations

The Getty Center: Leader in cultural and visual arts destinations
Since opening its doors in 1997, the Getty Center has welcomed nearly 14 million visitors and become a leading cultural destination in Los Angeles.

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Published: Jul 8, 2009