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Mar 12, South Coast Plaza

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:48 GMT

Shopaholics, you'll LOVE the South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa, the Los Angeles area's biggest mall! Updated March 12, 2010. LOEHMANN'S NOW OPEN AT THE METRO POINTE MALL!

Mar 12, Huntington Beach Pictures

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:40:02 GMT

View pictures of Huntington Beach, one of the most versatile of the Los Angeles Area beaches, featuring fun for all ages and interests. Updated March 11, 2010. MORE HUNTINGTON BEACH MAPS ADDED!

Mar 10, San Diego Zoo Discount Tickets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:24:02 GMT

Discover the best ways to find San Diego Zoo Discount Tickets & Coupons...and San Diego Wild Animal Park discounts, too!

Mar 10, San Diego Zoo Pictures

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:45:14 GMT

View San Diego Zoo pictures & get details for a fun family trip to the world-famous San Diego Zoo! Updated March 9, 2010! POLAR BEAR PLUNGE OPENS MARCH 26TH!

Mar 10, Disneyland Discount Tickets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:20:10 GMT

Learn about Disneyland Discount Tickets, Annual Passports and Blockout Dates; Updated March 9, 2010. DISNEY HAD REACHED ITS GOAL OF GIVING OUT ONE MILLION FREE TICKETS TO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS; THE FREE TICKET PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED!

Mar 8, Viejas Outlet Center

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:05:38 GMT

Discover the Viejas Outlet Center, the most beautiful outlet mall you may ever enjoy! Updated March 8, 2010. NEW VIEJAS BOWLING CENTER OPEN!

Mar 8, Los Angeles Maps

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:42:06 GMT

See Los Angeles Maps here! Updated March 8, 2010

Mar 5, El Capitan Theater

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:57:27 GMT

El Capitan Theater is the hottest family entertainment attraction on Hollywood Blvd--find out why! Updated March 5, 2010. DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND NOW PLAYING AT THE EL CAPITAN THEATER!

Mar 5, Imax Theaters in Southern California

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:03:33 GMT

Discover Imax Theaters in Southern California, along with maps, directions and contact information! Updated March 5, 2010. New IMAX theaters are open in Southern California!

Mar 2, Knotts Berry Farm discount tickets

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:19:18 GMT

Learn how to get Knotts Berry Farm discount tickets and special offers here! Updated March 6, 2010. KNOTTS BERRY FARM HAS GOOD TICKET DISCOUNTS!

Feb 25, Disney California Adventure Hours

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:01:33 GMT

Find out the Disney California Adventure hours of operation here! Updated February 25, 2010. URGENT NEWS! Disney's Electrical Parade leaves Anaheim after Spring Break. SEE IT SOON, before it moves to Florida!

Feb 25, Disneyland Hours

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:19:34 GMT

Discover the Disneyland Hours of Operation here! Updated February 25, 2010. When are extra-long Spring Break hours at Disneyland? Friday, March 12th thru Sunday, April 11th!

Feb 25, Universal Studios discount tickets

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:13:29 GMT

Discover how to get Universal Studios discount tickets! Updated February 25, 2010. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD HAS GOOD DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS AVAILABLE!

Feb 24, Sea World Discount Tickets

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:03:19 GMT

Discover info about buying San Diego Sea World discount tickets here, including Fun Cards, season passes and multi-park discounts! Updated March 10, 2010. WHY PAY FULL PRICE?? Brand new discount--SeaWorld has joined the GO SAN DIEGO multi-attraction savings deal!

Feb 24, Tomorrowland at Disneyland California

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:46 GMT

See photos, get details about futuristicTomorrowland at Disneyland California, including rides, attractions and dining! Updated February 23, 2010. CAPTAIN EO HAS RETURNED TO DISNEYLAND!!!

Feb 24, San Diego Attractions

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:24:35 GMT

See photos and get details about fun San Diego Attractions! Updated March 10, 2010. San Diego sight-seeing just got cheaper! SeaWorld is now a member of the SAN DIEGO GO CARDS multi-attraction pass!

Feb 19, Legoland

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:28:22 GMT

See photos, get details on the kids' paradise, Legoland theme park in Carlsbad, California! Updated February 19, 2010. PDF MAP OF CARLSBAD, CA ADDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!

Feb 18, Dining with Shamu

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:49:12 GMT

See pictures of DINING WITH SHAMU, a fun meal served as the side of Seaworld's killer whale pool! Updated February 18, 2010. THE SHAMU DINING PROGRAM IS TAKING A BREAK---BUT YOU CAN NOW DINE WITH ADORABLE DOLPHINS!

Feb 17, Soak City Hours and Attractions

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:01:37 GMT

Discover Knott's Soak City Hours and Attractions, and view pictures of Soak City water park fun! Updated February 17, 2010. SOAK CITY PALM SPRINGS OPENS 3/13/10; BUENA PARK & SAN DIEGO OPEN 5/22/10!

Feb 17, Southern California Water Parks

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:38:34 GMT

Get info about super-fun Southern California Water Parks here! Updated February 17, 2010. SOAK CITY PALM SPRINGS IS GEARING UP TO OPEN MARCH 13, 2010!

Feb 15, Sea World FAQs

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:32:29 GMT

Discover answers to frequent questions readers ask about SeaWorld San Diego! Updated February 14, 2010. HOW DO I BECOME A WHALE TRAINER? and other often-asked questions!

Feb 14, SeaWorld Behind the Scenes Tour

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:10:37 GMT

Want to take the SeaWorld Behind the Scenes Tour? Get info and see photos of the tour here! Updated February 14, 2010. IT'S FUN TO TAKE AN INFORMATIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR AT SEA WORLD!

Feb 14, Interstate-10-Road-Map

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:50:27 GMT

Plan an adventuresome I-10 road trip! View maps on this Interstate 10 Road Map page, and learn I-10 road information! Updated Feb 14, 2010. Planning a road trip soon?

Feb 6, Boomers Family Fun Center Locations

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:16:25 GMT

Discover Boomers Family Fun Center Locations in California, see pictures, and make your plans for a fun family activity! Updated February 6, 2010. TERRIFIC BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIALS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED AT BOOMERS!

Feb 3, Valentines Day at Disneyland

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:05:25 GMT

There aren't many special events for Valentines Day at Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. Updated February 2, 2010. Be Mine Dalmatian is the 2010 Build-A-Bear for Valentine's Day!

Jan 31, Dolphins at SeaWorld

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:16:06 GMT

See pictures of dolphins at SeaWorld San Diego and discover fun the park's fun dolphin attractions! Updated February 18, 2010. BLUE HORIZON DOLPHIN SHOW BEGINS IN MAY, 2010---BRAND NEW AT SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO!

Jan 23, Christmas Photo Contest

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:34:38 GMT

Missed the 2009 Christmas Photo Contest? Start planning your prize-winning snapshot for the 2010 competition!

Jan 16, Magic Mountain discount tickets

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:57:10 GMT

How to get Six Flags Magic Mountain discount tickets, coupons, and money-saving offers! Updated February 11, 2010. Discover ways to save money on your visit to Magic Mountain!

Jan 14, Disneyland Discounts

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:48:30 GMT

Learn about Disneyland Discounts, Annual Passports and Blockout Dates for Southern California residents here! Updated January 13, 2010. SoCal residents only---IT'S DISNEYLAND'S 2-FER TIME FOR 2010!

Dec 27, Knotts Berry Farm

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:31:02 GMT

See photos, get details about exciting Knotts Berry Farm theme park! Updated February 19, 2010. KNOTT'S BERRY FARM OPEN DAILY YEAR-ROUND!

Dec 24, Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:53:50 GMT

Are you going to Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood this December? Join the Grinch himself...and the Who's from Whoville, too!

Dec 23, Six Flags Magic Mountain Hours of Operation

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:08:11 GMT

Find out the Six Flags Magic Mountain hours of operation here! Updated December 23, 2009. When does Six Flags Magic Mountain open and close? Find out here! ENJOY MAGIC MOUNTAIN'S FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY ON DEC 31, 2009!

Dec 23, Advertising Policy and Disclosures

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:33:10 GMT

Here's the Family-Vacation-Getaways.com Advertising Policy and Disclosures

Dec 13, Las Americas

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:34:29 GMT

The Las Americas Premium Outlets is a designer outlet mall at the US/Mexico border! Updated March 8, 2010. Who has the 1st West Coast Aeropostale kid's store? The Las Americas Premium Outlets!

Dec 12, Camarillo Premium Outlets

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:48:20 GMT

See photos and discover the many stores you'll enjoy at the Camarillo Premium Outlets in Southern California! Updated March 2, 2010. MANY NEW STORES HAVE OPENED AT THE CAMARILLO OUTLETS; & MORE COMING SOON!

Dec 8, Balboa Park San Diego

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:52:41 GMT

Get details about activity-filled Balboa Park San Diego! Updated December 7, 2009. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE MARSTON HOUSE IN BALBOA PARK ON 12/13/09!

Dec 5, Halloween Creative Design Contest

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:57:32 GMT

Almost 50 entries were made to this October's Halloween Creative Design Contest! Creative Design Contest winners announced!

Nov 27, Christmas at Knotts Berry Farm

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:54:12 GMT

Knotts Berry Farm Christmas Activities, and Knotts Praise Celebration information. Updated November 14, 2009. KNOTT'S CHRISTMAS EVENTS NOW UNDERWAY! PRAISE CELEBRATION IS NOW CALLED ROCK 'N RIDE!

Nov 22, Halloween Costume Contestant's Pictures

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:03:20 GMT

See more of the 2009 Halloween Costume Contestant's Pictures! 2009 Winners announced for Family groups and pets!

Nov 22, Halloween Costume Contestants

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:33:51 GMT

See the adult singles, pairs, groups and scary costumes entered into our 2009 Halloween Costume Contest! Come see our 2009 Adult pairs, groups & singles winners!

Nov 20, Kids Halloween Costume Pictures

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:59 GMT

See Kids Halloween Costume Pictures which were entered into our 2009 Halloween Costume Contest! Winners have been announced for the Baby thru Teen costume categories!

Nov 18, December Activities by Category

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:47:55 GMT

Here's a list of holiday December Activities by Category...to find your favorites faster! Updated November 17, 2009. FIND A FUN FAMILY CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! SEE OUR LIST OF CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADES, HOLIDAY ICE RINKS, CHRISTMAS TRAIN RIDES, AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING DISPLAYS!

Nov 17, Legoland Christmas Fun

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:34:03 GMT

See pics and get info about the Legoland Christmas fun you can have at this terrific Southern California theme park! Legoland Christmas events begin Fri 11/27/09 with a NEW live musical!

Nov 17, Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Pictures

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:33 GMT

Enjoy Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Pictures, and get details for attending this fun SoCal holiday activity! This year's event runs the 5 nights of Dec 16th thru 20th!

Nov 17, No-Sew Turkey Costume for Dogs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:35:48 GMT

Try your hand at making this fun No-Sew Turkey Costume for Dogs! Even beginners can make this unique pet's turkey costume!

Nov 17, Griffith Park Christmas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:23 GMT

Enjoy Griffith Park Christmas fun, such as the DWP Light Festival and the Train Ride to Santa at Travel Town! Updated November 16, 2009. TRAIN RIDE TO SANTA STARTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009!

Nov 14, SeaWorld Christmas Pictures

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:28:57 GMT

View SeaWorld Christmas Pictures and make plans to experience SeaWorld San Diego in person! Updated February 18, 2010

Nov 14, Del Mar Holiday Lights

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:45:43 GMT

See pictures of the Del Mar Holiday Lights, an annual Christmas tradition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in California! November 14, 2008. DEL MAR HOLIDAY LIGHTS OPEN THANKSGIVING NIGHT, NOVEMBER 26, 2009!

Nov 14, Hollywood Blvd Family Activities

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:23:15 GMT

Get details about Hollywood Blvd Family Activities here! Updated November 14, 2009. GRINCH PLAYING AT PANTAGES THEATER FROM 11/14/09 THRU 1/3/2010! AND, HOLLYWOOD SANTA PARADE WILL BE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009 AT 6 PM!

Nov 14, Disneyland Christmas Events

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:19:52 GMT

Disneyland Christmas Events--discover the magical fun at Disneyland Park in California! Updated November 14, 2009. DISNEYLAND CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES BEGAN NOV. 13, 2009!