California Entertainment Directory

Find the famous, unique and special entertainment, activities and attractions.
Including tours, tickets and special hotel packages with great prices.


what is entertainment anyway?


Souther California ... Central California ... Northern California



Southern California Entertainment & Attractions

Los Angeles ... San Diego


Los Angeles

Entertainment, Activities & Attractions in the Los Angeles region.
Included in the region are the towns of Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Dana Point,
Hollywood, Irvine, New Port Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Barbara

Catalina Island ... Disneyland (Anaheim) ... Hollywood Tours ... Knotts Berry Farm
Los Angeles Downtown Tours ... Legoland ... Shop America Tours (LA) ... Universal Studios Hollywood

Buy multi-attractions discount card.
Go Los Angeles Card


List of all Activities, Attractions & Entertainment in LA Region

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San Diego Region Attractions

Beach Biking Tour (San Diego) ... Boating & Yachting Tours (San Diego) ... San Diego Air Space Museum
Maritime Museum (San Diego) ... San Diego Sightseeing Tours ... Sea World (San Diego
San Diego Zoo ... San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park

List of all San Diego Attractions & Entertainment


recommended lodging in San Diego

Ocean Villa Inn

A great beach location! No need to cross any streets, just go out the front of the Inn
and around to the beach. Located on Ocean Beach, and next to Dog Beach which is
a leash free zone on Ocean Beach. Both beaches are about 100 yards from
the Inn. The unique and charming Ocean Beach community is known
for it's 'layback' ambiance. Lovely views of Mission Bay
from balcony accommodations. A dog & child friendly
inn and community in the SeaWorld adventure.
park region. Dogs allowed on ground
floor accommodations only.
Onsite swimming.
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Irvine, California

Edward's IMAX 3-D Theater/Entertainment Center
20-theater complex with futuristic IMAX 3-D theater, restaurants,
shops and arcade. Irvine, Ca.

Wild Rivers Water Park
Over 40 attractions and water rides. Irvine, California.


San Juan Capistrano, California

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Built in 1776, one of Father Junipero Serra’s historic missions
known for the return of the swallows every March. San Juan Capistrano, Ca.


Dana Point, California

Ocean Institute


New Port Beach, California


South Coast Plaza
A world-class shopping, dining & entertainment in Costa Mesa, Ca.


Cypress, California

Los Alamitos Race Course
Quarter horse racing, wagering and dining. Cypress, California.


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Central California
entertainment, activities, attractions

San Simeon ... Monterey ... Santa Cruz


the county of

Santa Barbara

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@ Simeon, California

Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is one of the largest historic house museums in the U.S.,
with one of the most sophisticated guided tours. A magnificent
castle perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific
offers a glimpse of American royalty
from an era of opulence
unparalleled.

List of all hotels near Hearst Castle


Monterey

Monterey Fisherman's Wharf.shopping, restaurants & entertainment.

Cannery Row ... 17 World class Golf Courses
Monterey Bay Aquarium ... Monterey Fishermans Wharf ... Movie location site Tours
Seventeen Mile Drive ... Steinbeck Center


A list of all hotels in Monterey

A Bay View Vacation Rental

Seventeen Mile Drive

The lone Cypress in the photograph above is one of the most photographed scenes on this
famous drive. You'll drive past Del Monte Forest, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell
Beach, Point Joe, and the drama of the restless Pacific Ocean. You'll
see black cormorants, brown pelicans, California sea otters,
harbor seals, and idle sea lions all in their natural
habitat. Past emerald green fairways of the
most famous golf course in the world,
Pebble Beach Golf Links. Do
stop and picnic along
the way.


Steinbeck Center

National Steinbeck Center
John Steinbeck's classic works ("East of Eden", "Of Mice and Men" and "The Red Pony"
are to be savored in this hands-on, interactive museum. Ride 'The Red Pony' and
marine specimens from Doc Rickett's lab in Cannery Row are kids favorites.
Treasure hunts and an "Eye Spy" games are ways to encourage learning
at the National Steinbeck Center.

A Hillside Bay View Vacation Rental

Chang House Monterey

A 5 minute drive to all the major attractions.

A wonderful vacation home and cottage with a views if Monterey Bay.
Five minutes from Pebble Beach golf, Monterey Bay Aquarium,
the Wharf and harbor and the entrance to the 17 Mile
drive. Beautifully furnished, completely
equipped and maintained. Sleeps
maximum 14 persons.

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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County
Aptos, Capitola, Davenport, Santa Cruz, Watsonville

Roaring Camp
See California's towering redwood trees from two historic railroads.
Visit an 1880's logging camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the
tine village of Felton, six miles north of Santa Cruz.

The Giant Elephant Seals
Ana Nuevo State Reserve
World famous elephant seal sanctuary! A short drive north of Santa Cruz
(15 to 20 minutes). An opportunity to see these incredible
creatures in their natural habitat (one of the
of most magnificent and majestic sites!)
a region so special with giant
sand dunes, mountains
& Pacific Ocean.
Don't miss!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Experience the California beach lifestyle. Great rides
at the beach, live entertainment & concerts
in Santa Cruz at the last remaining
beach boardwalk in California.
Located on a mile-long
beach. Admission
free!

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personally recommended lodging

Capitola Suites
A small charming historic village compound in the heart of Capitola by the Sea,
3 miles South of the town of Santa Cruz. Steps to outdoor cafe's, shops,
restaurants, the Capitola Wharf and beautiful Capitola Beach. A
unique setting with a European flair reasonably priced.


List of all Santa Cruz Hotels


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Northern California Attractions


San Francisco Bay Region

Alcatraz ... Bay Cruises ... Bike Tours ... Cable cars ... Chinatown ... Dining Tours
Dinner Bay Cruise ... Fishermans Wharf ... Segway Human Transporter ... Sightseeing Tours
Wax Museum ... Wine Tours ... Zoo

List of all attractions & entertainment San Francisco Bay Region

plus

San Francisco Night Life
Cabarets - Comedy - Dance - Music Scene - Opera - Ballet - Symphony - Theatre

BUY A

INCLUDES ADMISSION TO 7 FAMOUS SF ATTRACTIONS!

7 famous attractions + unlimited cable car rides for 7 days!

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More San Francisco Sightseeing Tours
A fine resource for planning your trip to San Francisco

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Hotels near Chinatown

Park Hyatt ..... Hyatt Regency

Lodging near Fishermans Wharf

Holiday Inn San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf

Located in the heart of San Francisco's famous Fisherman's Wharf. Just blocks
from world-class shopping and bustling art & theater districts. And
walking distance to attractions such as Pier 39 and ferries
to Alcatraz. Minutes from the Financial District and
Moscone Convention Center. A perfect location!
for this must see region of San Francisco!

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More San Francisco Sightseeing
'Vacations Made Easy' a great resource to assist in vacation planning.

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