6 FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN in Valencia, California! Teens love Magic Mountain---it's Southern California's thrill ride capital! Yet, parents head here to enjoy a wide variety of tamer attractions with their tots and elementary-school-aged children.
Located in Valencia, at the northernmost tip of Metro Los Angeles, Magic Mountain is the roller coaster capital--not just of the Los Angeles theme parks---but of the whole Western USA!

The picture of Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster to your left shows you the current King of Coasters at this Six Flags location. This terrorizing coaster raises you, drops you, and even spins you upside down in circles! Grown men have been known to scream like school kids on the X2 coaster...but they keep coming back for Yet, 6 Flags doesn't forget they younger set, either. "Bugs Bunny World" is a large, attractive kiddie-ride area in the park. Thomas Town recently joined the lineup of Magic Mountain's children's attractions, too. And, in addition, there are rides that the whole family can enjoy together scattered throughout the park.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, in Universal City, California! Discover behind-the-set secrets of movie making on your next family vacation getaway!
This fascinating theme park is right in the heart of Los Angeles, close to all the famous landmarks of Hollywood.

For many adults traveling without kids in tow, Universal Studios Hollywood is the "must-see" theme park. Universal's tour of its movie studio sets and exciting demos of Hollywood filming secrets give the adult mind something to chew on...and to be fascinated with.

Yet, Universal Studios is ALSO a family park, with several family-oriented rides, and a number of engrossing live shows. Universal Studio's shows often take place in huge, stadium-style arenas which hold hundreds of people at a time---which keeps YOUR waiting time to nearly zilch!

When you're done at the Universal Studios theme park itself, you can explore the adjacent Universal City Walk, a smörgåsbord of shopping, dining and entertainment options. City Walk's intriguing architecture alone is enough to keep visitors entranced!

Theme Park & Studio Tour.
The theme park rides are based on Universal's most popular films including Back to the Future, Jurassic Park & Terminator etc. Host of entertainment including stunt tricks, animal capers and street entertainers etc. Back lot studio tour included in entrance price. Entrance to Universal is included in the Hollywood City Pass (Available at Jane's House Hollywood Blvd). City Walk - Universal's funky shopping area includes the Hard Rock Cafe, Shops, Bars & Cinema and is a must see place at night. Being outside of Universal it is completely free of charge at any time.

DISNEYLAND PARK in Anaheim, California! This world-renowned wonderland is the granddaddy of modern theme parks AND the single-most important reason why out-of-staters visit Southern California.
Disneyland! Just the mere mention of its name brings a tear of nostalgia to many folks' eyes! Of all the theme parks in the entire world, attendance figures at Disneyland Anaheim are 2nd only to its sister park, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

You'll find your favorite Disney characters here...and many of the same rides that YOU enjoyed as a child. In my own case, 4 generations of our family have enjoyed Disneyland Park...and my family is not unusual, by any means. It's a real family-bonding experience to many folks just "being here." Yet, the many family-oriented rides and attractions are sure to please even first-time visitors to the park.

Brand-new Disneyland Park guests will want to check out the Disneyland Resort section of this website, where they'll see photos and get an "overview" about this resort's 2 theme parks, its 3 hotels and its Downtown Disney dining & entertainment district.