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12 Best Rides and Attractions at Disney California Adventure (ranked!)

Disney California Adventure was opened as Disneyland Resort’s second theme park in February of 2001.  The 72-acre park opened with lack-luster reviews but has greatly improved its offerings in the past 20-plus years.  A major remodel was announced in 2012, and the new and improved areas of Disney California Adventure (DCA) were opened with much …

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17 Best (and most unique) Things to Do at Disneyland Resort, California

Having opened in 1955, Disneyland has expanded and continued to create magic for young and old over it’s 60+ years as the Happiest Place on Earth. The Disneyland Resort, as a whole (Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, The Disneyland Hotel, The Grand Californian Hotel and the Paradise Pier Hotel – soon to be the …

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What to Do in Pioneertown: a guide to Hollywood’s Wild West

From old timey saloons to one of the coolest post offices in America, there’s a lot to see in California’s Pioneertown and this guide to Pioneertown will show you it all! This is one of the most California attractions, not just because it’s in the middle of the desert with absolutely beautiful views, but because …

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Small towns in California

21 Charming Small Towns in California that You Need to Visit (2024)

Are you looking for a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here’s a list of all the wonderful towns that offer a unique mix of breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, and charming local flavors. These are some of the best small towns in California that will make you fall in love …

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Honest Condor Express Santa Barbara Whale Watching Review (2024)

So you’ve come to Santa Barbara and you’ve heard a lot about this “whale watching” business and you feel like it’s time to embrace your inner adventurer and set out to sea to go find these magnificent creatures. That was me, last October, seasickness pills in hand ready to feel like I was stepping foot …

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Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood: Honest Review (2024)

Iconic TV and movie sets. Working Hollywood actors roaming past your tour group. New York, San Francisco, and small town America all in one place. In this Warner Brothers studio tour review, we’re sharing exactly what it’s like stepping foot into Warner Brothers Studio in Hollywood and embarking on one of their incredible studio and …

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Honest Alcatraz Island Tour Review: Tips for Visiting Alcatraz (2024)

One of America’s most infamous maximum security prisons on an island with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Alcatraz Island is one of the best things to do in San Francisco, whether you’re interested in its history as a fort and military barracks or you’re really here for the Al Capone stories. Not only …

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