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LEGOLAND California Resort: Theme Park 1-Day Admission

LEGOLAND California Resort: Theme Park 1-Day Admission

Ready, set, explore! With more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions designed for kids to take the lead, awesome awaits at LEGOLAND® California Resort Theme Park! Rides & Attractions: LEGOLAND® California is filled with more than 60 kid-powered, kid-tastic rides, shows, and attractions, all built for fun and geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12! Inside LEGOLAND, you can enter a world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster. This summer kids can drive their own cars at Driving School. Shows & Activities: Don't miss out on character meet and greets, live shows and 4D movie experiences! Dining: Bring your appetite! We have all of your favorites, from cheeseburgers to pizza, a wide range of sweet treats, and freshly prepared choices from tasty salads and fried chicken. Popcorn, novelty ice cream, and cold beverages are available at carts, weather permitting. Shopping: Get your favorite LEGO® toys, LEGOLAND® California Resort apparel, and much more in the many diverse shops found throughout LEGOLAND California Resort. The world's first LEGO® Festival! LEGOLAND® Resorts are bringing the power of play to a whole new level! Designed to be a child's first festival, LEGO Festival celebrates creativity, fun and imagination with dancing, building and gaming. Held every weekend between May 3 and June 8, 2025, the LEGO Festival will include five immersive zones (music, creativity, dance, gaming and chill out) and brand-new LEGO models designed to inspire play in different ways.

San Diego: San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Ticket

San Diego: San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Ticket

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an adventurer’s paradise in Southern California, spanning 1,800 acres and home to over 3,000 animals from 375 species in open field enclosures. Embark on thrilling tours and create family memories while supporting global species conservation in over 35 countries. Welcome to Sumatra, a land of volcanoes, rainforests, and biodiversity, home to the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, orangutans, rhinos, and elephants. The Tiger Trail offers insights into these majestic creatures' lives and challenges. Lion Camp - Get nose to nose with our African lion pride. Kids can see lions up close as they approach the glass. Heart of Africa - Explore winding trails through African forests and savannas to a serene lake, with a stop at Jamison Research Island. Elephant Overlook - An elevated walkway offers a closer look at our Elephant Cam stars, including young ones born here. Hidden Jungle - Enter a tropical greenhouse with exotic birds, insects, and plants, home to the annual Butterfly Jungle event. Wings of the World Aviary - This free-flight aviary mimics natural habitats for over 140 birds from 40 species. Condor Ridge - Follow trails of North American habitats to see bighorn sheep and learn about California condors' conservation. Other activities included in your admission: Elephant Enrichment - Watch our elephant herd enjoy morning treats. Discovery Station - A kid-friendly area with musical instruments, puppets, books, crafts, and wildlife toys for animal-themed fun. Savanna Cool Zone - Walk through palm trees with a gentle mist and water-spouting critters. Jameson Research Island Interpretive Center. Africa Tram Safari - Guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily, offering a relaxing adventure with diverse animal collections. Lorikeet Landing - Watch colorful lorikeets swoop for nectar. Entrance is free; food is available for purchase to feed them by hand. Petting Kraal - Touch gentle deer and antelope. Have you “herd”? with Robert the Zebra - A digital zebra on a large screen interacts with visitors, sharing zebra insights and humor. Frequent Flyers® Bird Show - Witness the East African crowned crane in flight and other birds from around the world. Animal Encounters - Face-to-face contact with animal ambassadors like cheetahs, alligators, and servals, with interaction opportunities with trainers. Cheetah Tales - Meet cheetah ambassadors in Heart of Africa. Note: Schedules may vary or be canceled due to weather or animal health needs.

Los Angeles: All-Inclusive Pass including Universal Studios

Los Angeles: All-Inclusive Pass including Universal Studios

The Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass by Go City gets you into over 40 top attractions in the city for one low price. Save up to 50%* on admission compared to buying individual tickets and pay nothing at the gate. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific, Dolby Theatre, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Universal Studios, and many more of the best things to do in L.A., Hollywood, and beyond. You can take up to 2 weeks from when you first use the pass to use the remaining calendar days on your pass. The free digital guide helps you decide what to do, where to go, how to get there and how to make reservations in advance when required. Simply show your pass straight from your phone (or printed) at the gate or ticket office to get in. Your Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass offers entry to popular attractions, tours, and activities including: (any activity with an "R" means you need to reserve in advance) • Single Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood (R) • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (R) • Madame Tussauds Hollywood • LEGOLAND California** (R) • Big Bus Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour (R) • Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Discover Tour • San Diego Zoo** • Knott's Berry Farm • Aquarium of the Pacific (R) • The Original Hollywood Sign Walking Tour (R) • Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour - Beautiful Newport Beach (R) • TCL Chinese Theatre Tour or Movie with Drink • SoFi Stadium Tour (R) • LA Zoo • Hollywood Museum • And more! Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. **LEGOLAND California and San Diego Zoo can only be visited on different days with your All-Inclusive Pass.

San Diego: CityPASS® Save up to 44% at Must-See Attractions

San Diego: CityPASS® Save up to 44% at Must-See Attractions

Visiting San Diego? Save up to 45% at must-see theme parks and attractions with San Diego CityPASS® tickets. Spend less time planning and more time exploring. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order. Valid for 9 consecutive days including the first day of use. See your choice of or both: SeaWorld® San Diego- SeaWorld® San Diego Single Day Ticket LEGOLAND® California- 1-Day Admission to LEGOLAND® California San Diego CityPASS® tickets also include one-time admission to your choice of 3 attractions: • San Diego Zoo® -OR- Safari Park (Choose one)- San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Pass, including admission, *unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, *Kangaroo Bus, and *Skyfari Aerial Tram, *all regularly scheduled shows and exhibits. Excludes special ticketed events/attractions. OR San Diego Zoo Safari Park: 1-Day Pass, including admission, *unlimited rides on the Africa Tram, and *all regularly scheduled shows and exhibits. Excludes parking and special ticketed events/attractions. *Subject to availability • USS Midway Museum- General Admission, including the 3D holographic movie Battle of Midway Theater and audio tour available in six languages • City Cruises- Best of the Bay Tour, including 50 local landmarks and covering over 20 miles of sights • Birch Aquarium at Scripps- General Admission • Old Town Trolley Tours- 1 day of unlimited reboarding with 11 Hop-on, Hop-off stops • Maritime Museum of San Diego- General Admission (Self-guided)

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

The tour sets off from the heart of downtown Carlsbad Village, where your 3-hour culinary adventure begins. Navigate the picturesque streets of the village with your local guide and discover its diverse history, architecture and culture. Stroll down some of the most famous streets in Carlsbad, home to a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, and iconic landmarks, uniquely mixed with shops, art galleries and vibrant street murals. Along the way, stop at 6 different eateries, popular with the locals, and taste the flavors of Carlsbad. The food samplings on this tour are sure to stimulate your salivary glands, and satisfy your appetite for a lunch that is chock-full of variety. Each tasting is served from a locally-owned specialty food store, and ethnic or locavore-style eateries. Some of the stops on the tour include one of Carlsbad’s most romantic restaurants and a dessert haven with recipes passed down through generations. There’s also time to delight your taste buds with a sampling of California’s award-winning wines at one of the village’s urban wineries.

LEGOLAND California: Theme Park and SEA LIFE 2nd Day Free

LEGOLAND California: Theme Park and SEA LIFE 2nd Day Free

Ready, set, explore! With more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions designed for kids to take the lead, awesome awaits at LEGOLAND® California Resort Theme Park! With the SEAL LIFE Hopper ticket, you get 2 days of fun for the price of 1! Rides & Attractions: LEGOLAND® California is filled with more than 60 kid-powered, kid-tastic rides, shows, and attractions, all built for fun and geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12! Inside LEGOLAND, you can enter a world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster. This summer kids can drive their own cars at Driving School. Dive into the deep at SEA LIFE® Aquarium, where you can get up-close encounters with sea creatures including sharks, octopi, and rays. Shows & Activities: Don't miss out on character meet and greets, live shows and 4D movie experiences! Be sure to join one of the educational talks or feeding demonstrations at SEA LIFE! They're a great way to learn something new about the amazing creatures and how we care for them and what you can do to help protect marine species around the world. Dining: Bring your appetite! We have all of your favorites, from cheeseburgers to pizza, a wide range of sweet treats, and freshly prepared choices from tasty salads and fried chicken. Popcorn, novelty ice cream, and cold beverages are available at carts, weather permitting. Shopping: Get your favorite LEGO® toys, LEGOLAND® California Resort apparel, and much more in the many diverse shops found throughout LEGOLAND California Resort. The world's first LEGO® Festival! LEGOLAND® Resorts are bringing the power of play to a whole new level! Designed to be a child's first festival, LEGO Festival celebrates creativity, fun and imagination with dancing, building and gaming. Held every weekend between May 3 and June 8, 2025, the LEGO Festival will include five immersive zones (music, creativity, dance, gaming and chill out) and brand-new LEGO models designed to inspire play in different ways.

Temecula: 4-Winery Tour with Tastings and Lunch

Temecula: 4-Winery Tour with Tastings and Lunch

Enjoy a memorable day exploring California's famous wine culture in the beautiful Temecula Valley. Discover wineries of all sizes that serve up award winning wines, hospitality, wine knowledge, and stunning vineyard views. Depart your Temecula area hotel in the morning on a deluxe touring vehicle. Visit 4 fantastic wineries where you get to sample award-winning wines and enjoy the best that Temecula Wine Country has to offer. Relax as your guide liaisons with all four of the wineries, stow your purchases, and keeps you informed and entertained throughout the day. Sit down to an artisan-inspired lunch and dessert catered by an onsite deli and hosted in the barrel room. Explore the Temecula Valley Wine Country which offers more than 45 wineries on this flexible day trip which takes into account your preferences in wine and scenery, as well as any special events or offerings at the wineries. Get access to great discounts on wines through the tour. When booking, please select a food option from the list below and write in your selections in the notes during the booking process: • #1 Chicken Caesar Salad  • #2 Mediterranean Chicken Salad  • #3 Eggplant Caprese Sandwich • #4 Turkey Club Sandwich • #5 Classic Italian Sandwich • #6 Artisan Cheese & Deli Plate  • #7 Roast Beef Sandwich  • #8 Viva Chicken Wrap All lunches are served with a chewy Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie and bottled water. Spinach wraps are available as an alternative for ciabatta bread. Side house salads are served with Italian vinaigrette (on the side).

LEGOLAND California: SEA LIFE & Water Park 2nd Day Free

LEGOLAND California: SEA LIFE & Water Park 2nd Day Free

Get 2 days of fun for the price of 1 to experience more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions! Designed for kids to take the lead, awesome awaits at LEGOLAND® California Resort Theme Park! You’ll soak up the sun and enjoy over 10 million gallons of splash-tastic fun at the Water Park and get up close and personal with amazing sea creatures at SEA LIEF® Aquarium! Rides & Attractions: LEGOLAND® California is filled with more than 60 kid-powered, kid-tastic rides, shows, and attractions, all built for fun and geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12! Inside LEGOLAND, you can enter a world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster, explore the newest land, Dino Valley, and this summer kids can drive their own cars at Driving School. Then soak up the sun at LEGOLAND Water Park, with over 10 million gallons of fun! Whatever your age, you’ll have fun floating down the not-so-lazy river and splashing at Wipeout Lagoon. Next, dive into the deep at SEA LIFE® Aquarium, where you can get up-close encounters with sea creatures including sharks, octopi, and rays. Shows & Activities: Don't miss out on character meet and greets, live shows and 4D movie experiences! Be sure to join us for one of our educational talks or feeding demonstrations at SEA LIFE! They're a great way to learn something new about the amazing creatures and how we care for them and what you can do to help protect marine species around the world. Dining: Bring your appetite! We have all of your favorites, from cheeseburgers to pizza, a wide range of sweet treats, and freshly prepared choices from tasty salads and fried chicken. Popcorn, novelty ice cream, and cold beverages are available at carts, weather permitting. Shopping: Get your favorite LEGO® toys, LEGOLAND® California Resort apparel, and much more in the many diverse shops found throughout LEGOLAND California Resort. The world's first LEGO® Festival! LEGOLAND® Resorts are bringing the power of play to a whole new level! Designed to be a child's first festival, LEGO Festival celebrates creativity, fun and imagination with dancing, building and gaming. Held every weekend between May 3 and June 8, 2025, the LEGO Festival will include five immersive zones (music, creativity, dance, gaming and chill out) and brand-new LEGO models designed to inspire play in different ways.

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5 out of 5 stars

In one week, we did a maximum of activities and thanks to the 5-day GO CITY pass, I saved more than USD250.00 per person! On the other hand, you have to be organized to optimize trips and activities. We had time to do Warner and Universal studios, SoFi Stadium, San Diego Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Legoland, Knott's Berry Farm. Big favorite for Universal studio and the private tour of SoFi stadium and disappointment for the San Diego Zoo. In short, I recommend this pass to make real savings! But don't forget to book certain activities in advance!

5 out of 5 stars

The park is in excellent condition and is suitable for children to have fun and play until they get tired. The only thing I didn't like was the opening and closing times of the park, as I think it should be at eight in the morning because of the sun and close a little later, perhaps at eight at night, since people rush to go shopping and the children rush.

5 out of 5 stars

Very fun! Knowledgeable and friendly guide and driver. Interesting stops with informative small lectures at a couple of the vineyards. A fun group of people on the tour

5 out of 5 stars

Ed was a terrific guide. We learned some good history of Carlsbad and enjoyed some delicious food!

5 out of 5 stars

Great views of the rhinos and tigers. Bummed to not see the lions and elephants.