| When you think about Southern California, many things | | | | ride, the Shark Encounter, the Wild Arctic, and the |
| come to mind. Of course, everyone knows its one of | | | | Penguin Encounter, showcasing a variety of penguins. |
| the most beautiful and geographically unique places in | | | | The park has a great playground for children, Shamu's |
| the world. And there's the near perfect weather. But | | | | Happy Harbor. Finally, SeaWorld has also done a lot |
| did you know it's also one of the most culturally | | | | for wildlife conservation. |
| diverse places too? It seems that Los Angeles has | | | | Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal, always one of |
| every nationality on earth and every type of religion - | | | | the biggest Hollywood studios, has offered tours of its |
| truly something for everyone. Its not just movie stars | | | | studio since the silent-film era. In 1964, the tour included |
| and surfers, although you'll see plenty of these folks as | | | | dressing room walk-throughs and the viewing of actual |
| well. So, whether you are coming to Southern | | | | production. A few years later, they started doing |
| California for the first time, have been here a thousand | | | | staged events. In the years after that, Universal |
| times, or even live here - what are the absolute best | | | | Studios became a major theme park and included |
| places to visit? Heres a list of five "must sees": | | | | stunt demonstrations and high-tech rides. Universal City |
| San Diego Zoo: If you are a nature lover, this is the | | | | Walk is also close by and features many shops and |
| zoo for you. Consistently rated among the worlds best, | | | | restaurants. |
| the San Diego zoo is famous for many reasons, | | | | Disneyland: Disneyland Park, the life long dream of |
| including the fact that it has bred animals that were | | | | animator and movie producer Walt Disney, has truly |
| once rare or endangered. The California Condor is one | | | | become one of the most famous places in the world. |
| such animal. It's also home to other rare animals | | | | People from practically every country on earth have |
| including the giant pandas and koalas. If you plan on | | | | been coming here for over fifty years. In fact, more |
| visiting the San Diego zoo, you'll explore animal habitats | | | | than 515 million people, including presidents and royalty |
| organized into 10 bioclimatic zones, from arctic tundra | | | | have come to the park since the attraction first |
| to rainforest. | | | | opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park is divided |
| SeaWorld San Diego: SeaWorld is a water | | | | into separate lands, and includes Fantasyland, |
| wonderland that has been around for over 40 years. | | | | Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Main |
| It's well known for its killer whale, Shamu, and its sea | | | | Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square and Critter Country |
| lion, and dolphin shows. There are also plenty of places | | | | in Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown. If you've never |
| to eat and relax. The park also features Journey to | | | | been to Disneyland, you're missing out on an |
| Atlantis, a combination roller coaster and splashdown | | | | inexpensive adventure of a lifetime! |