IT'S FUN, FUN, FUN FOR THE SOUTHLAND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND.If you're itching to get away for the day or even for the weekend then you're in luck because there are plenty of fun, recreational things to do right here in the Southland. Experience the rush of giant roller coasters While there have been hundreds of different roller coasters built, there have been just a few that were notable for specific reasons. Some reasons include:
AMUSEMENT PARKS This page contains a list of amusement parks by
Disney's California Adventure Disney's California Adventure is a theme park in Anaheim, California, adjacent to Disneyland Park and part of the larger Disneyland Resort. It opened on February 8, 2001. The park is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company. : 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 781-4565. Web: www.disneyland.com. Paradise Pier Paradise Pier is the home to the fun and thrill attractions at Disney's California Adventure Park, one of two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort. With California Screamin' covering the majority of the land, there are various areas of entertainment for Guests of all ages. , coasters and attractions, treasure-filled shops. Disney's Electrical Parade performs nightly. Disneyland: 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 781-4565. Web: www.disneyland.com. Fantasyland fan·ta·sy·land n. A place conjured up by the imagination, often populated by bizarre inhabitants: a fictional fantasyland teeming with unicorns and elves. , Tomorrowland and other fun-filled attractions based on Disney characters This is a currently incomplete list of Disney characters:
Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Berry Farm is a brand name of two separate entities: a theme park in Buena Park, California, and a manufacturer of food specialty products (primarily jams and preserves) based in Placentia, California. : 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park Buena Park (bwā`nə), city (1990 pop. 68,784), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1953. Food processing, the manufacture of aircraft, and tourism are important to the city's economy. . (714) 220-5200. Web: www.knotts.com. A 160-acre family Western-style theme park. Thirty-eight rides including Ghost Rider Ghost Rider or Ghost Riders may refer to:
Legoland California Legoland California is the third Legoland park. Located in Carlsbad, California, it opened on March 20, 1999. It is split into eight sections which include The Beginning, Dino Island, Explore Village, Fun Town, Knight's Kingdom, Miniland USA, Pirate Shores and Imagination Zone. : One Lego Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 918-5346 or (760) 918-5437. Web: www.legoland.com. A 128-acre family theme park for kids 3 to 12, with miniature Lego brick cities, a life-size Lego animals safari and more. Features a Technic Coaster, a thrill ride for youngsters, and The Big Test show. Pacific Park: 380 Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. . (310) 260-8744. Full park open weekends only, hours change weekly. Family amusement park on the pier featuring midway games and 11 rides. Suspended coaster. SeaWorld Adventure Park: 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. (619) 226-3901 or (714) 939-6212. Web: www.seaworld.com. Open 10 a.m. daily. Attractions, aquariums, rides, dining. Pirates 4-D movie. "Fools With Tools" sea lion and otter show. Shamu's Happy Harbor. Six Flags California's Hurricane Harbor: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, off the Golden State Freeway The Golden State Freeway is a north-south freeway running through Kern County and Los Angeles County, California. Originally built as U.S. Highway 99, it was re-signed as Interstate 5 in 1964. , Valencia. (818) 367-5965 or (661) 255-4111. Web: www.sixflags.com. Water park with tropical, pirate theme. Features Black Snake black snake, name for several snakes, not all closely related, that are black in color. In the United States the name is applied chiefly to the black racer and to the black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta), both partly arboreal in their habits. Summit, Lizard Lagoon and other water slides and pools. Opens in the spring. Six Flags California's Magic Mountain: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, off the Golden State Freeway, Valencia. (818) 367-5965 or (661) 255-4111. Web: www.sixflags.com. Open 10 a.m. daily. Goliath, the Riddler's Revenge and Deja Vu, the world's tallest and fastest suspended coaster. Universal Studios Hollywood: 100 Universal Center Drive, Universal City. (818) 508-9600 or (818) 622-3801. Web: www. universalstudioshollywood.com. World's largest movie studio and theme park. Shrek 4-D, Spider-Man Rocks, Jurassic Park The Ride, more. ICE-SKATING RINKS Easy Street Ice Arena: 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. (805) 520-7465. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, broom ball and private parties. Iceon Skating Center: 12385 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Sylmar. (818) 833-8881. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, private parties and special events. Iceoplex: 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. (818) 893-1784. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, private parties and special events.Ice Station Valencia: 27745 N. Smyth Drive. Valencia. (661) 775-8686. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, private parties and special events. Pickwick Ice Center: 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank. (818) 845-5300. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, private parties and special events. Van Nuys Iceland: 14318 Calvert St., Van Nuys. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, private parties and special events. (818) 785-2172. ROLLER-SKATING RINKS AND SKATE PARKS Moonlight Rollerway Skating: 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale. For schedule and price information, call (818) 241-3630. Public skate sessions, private parties, classes and special events. Moorpark Skate Park: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Open to public from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Private parties and special events also available. Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. (805) 517-6300. Northridge Skateland: 18140 Parthenia St., Northridge. Public skate sessions, private parties, classes and special events. (818) 885-7655. Roller Dome: 950 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. (805) 493-8800. Public skate sessions, roller hockey, private parties and special events. Santa Clarita Roller Hockey Center: 21618 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita. (661) 287-3333. Adult and youth hockey exhibition leagues. Skate Lab Skate Park: 4226 Valley Fair St., Simi Valley. (805) 578-0040. Web: www.skatelab.com. Skateboard classes (limited to beginner to novice). Public skate sessions (various ability levels) and private parties. Waiver form required (those under 18 must have parent signature notarized). MINIATURE GOLF RECREATION CENTERS AND ARCADES All Amusement Fun Centers: Burbank Media Center, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 130, Burbank. (818) 557-6558. The Plant Van Nuys: 7888 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 756-0550. Web: www.allamusement.com. Fun family entertainment including arcade games. Private party packages available. Mountasia Family Fun Center: 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita. (661) 253-4386. Web: www.mountasiafuncenter.com. Offers a variety of fun things to do including miniature golf, go-Kart rides, bumper boats, arcade games and batting cages. Private party packages and special events available. Ultrazone: 14622 Ventura Blvd., No. 208, Sherman Oaks. (818) 789-6620. Web: www.zonehead.com/shermanoaks. High-tech entertainment zone specializing in laser tag. Private parties, groups and corporate events available. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Alexandra Wabel, 9, of Chicago plays at Universal Studios' Nickelodeon Blast Zone last July. Tina Burch |
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