What to do in Southern California

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Southern California which includes a beach, sailing and a bay or harbour
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Southern California Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in Southern California


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Downtown Los Angeles featuring a city

Downtown Los Angeles

3.5/5(119 area reviews)

Crypto.com Arena and Broadway Theater District are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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Hollywood

4/5(294 area reviews)

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Port of San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Anaheim Resort

4.5/5(424 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Anaheim Resort is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort.

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Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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