LOTS OF SPOTS TO HAVE FUN.Byline: - Jaime Spangrude You don't have to venture far to find exciting things to do for the day. The Southland is home to ``The Happiest Place on Earth,'' countless roller and ice skating ice skating, gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates. Skating as a Sport Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed rinks, fun centers and skate parks - so get going! 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. Coasters, attractions and 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. America's favorite theme park features 160 acres of world-class rides, including the new Silver Bullet silver bullet - magic bullet , unique family shows and one-of-a-kind attractions. 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. Web: www.pacpark.com. Full park open weekends only, hours change weekly. Family amusement park on the pier featuring midway games, rides, a suspended coaster and Pirates Pier, a new mini golf course. 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. The all-new Pets Rule! 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) 622-3801. Web: www.universalstudioshollywood.com. World's largest movie studio and theme park. Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula, Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy Revenge of the Mummy is the name given to two separate enclosed steel roller coasters. It may refer to:
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. Iceoplex: 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. (818) 893-1784. Public skate sessions, hockey, 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. (818) 785-2172. Public skate sessions, hockey, figure skating, bumper cars on ice, private parties and special events. ROLLER SKATING RINKS AND SKATE PARKS Moonlight Rollerway Skating: 5110 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 ., Glendale. (818) 241-3630. Public skate sessions, private parties, classes and special events. Moorpark Skate Park: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Open to public from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays during daylight-saving time. (805) 517-6300. Northridge Skateland: 18140 Parthenia St., Northridge. (818) 885-7655. Public skate sessions, private parties, classes and special events. RollerDome: 950 E. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. (805) 493-8800. Public skate sessions, roller hockey, private parties and special events. 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 128, 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, laser tag, arcade games and batting cages. Private party packages available and special events. Ultrazone: 14622 Ventura Blvd., Suite 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) no caption (child on a swing) Andy Holzman |
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