What Best Things to Do are there in California?

These are all Best Things to Do in California:Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Park California, Disneyland Resort California, USS Midway Museum, Port of San Diego

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in California?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in California include:Universal Studios Hollywood:4.8, Disneyland Park California:4.7, Disneyland Resort California:4.4, USS Midway Museum:4.8, Port of San Diego:4.7

At what locations in California can Best Things to Do in California be found?

The Best Things to Do in California are mainly located in:Universal Studios Hollywood:Los Angeles, Disneyland Park California:Anaheim, Disneyland Resort California:Anaheim, USS Midway Museum:San Diego, Port of San Diego:San Diego

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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8/5
󰺂10
7301.88
Los Angeles.Universal City
>100 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Explore Hogwarts Castle and experience the magical world
󱓊Explore Hogwarts & magical world
󱨠Saved by 3623 users󱨠3898 positive reviews
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Disneyland Park California
4.7/5
󰺂10
11261.57
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
>100 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Fantasy parade & Disney character interaction
Space Mountain
󱨠Saved by 2350 users󱨠1085 positive reviews
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Disneyland Resort California
4.4/5
󰺂10
11273.18
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
>100 km from downtown
Disney 70th Anniversary Celebration, Classic Returns + Limited Benefits Await You | May 16, 2025-Jun 2026
Featured in 2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󱨜Take a souvenir photo of the dreamy Sleeping Beauty Castle
A global exclusive that brings a magical legend to life
4
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USS Midway Museum
4.8/5
󰺂8.6
2981.44
San Diego.Downtown San Diego
>100 km from downtown
USS Midway Museum 2025 "Jingle Jets" Holiday Light Show | Nov 28, 2025-Dec 30, 2025
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
In-depth tours with guides in 6 languages
󱨜Explore inside USS Midway Museum
󱨠Saved by 212 users󱨠878 positive reviews
5
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Port of San Diego
4.7/5
󰺂8.6
San Diego.Balboa Park
>100 km from downtown
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights | Dec 14, 2025-Dec 21, 2025
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
Highlights:
󱨜Navy base & seal habitat cruise
󰀆360° view of harbor city
6
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Disney California Adventure Park
4.7/5
󰺂8.6
11273.18
Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󰋄Thrilling coaster across the park
Sky-high California view experience
󱨠Saved by 818 users󱨠336 positive reviews
7
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SeaWorld San Diego
4.6/5
󰺂8.2
6429.2
San Diego.Misson Bay / Loma Heights
>100 km from downtown
SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration: Magic of a Million Lights | Nov 17, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󰀆Dolphin & sea lion show
󱨜Interact with manta rays inside
󱨠Saved by 260 users󱨠323 positive reviews
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Griffith Observatory
4.7/5
󰺂8.2
Los Angeles
>100 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
360° view of LA lights
󱨜Hollywood set & LA landmark
󱨠Saved by 850 users󱨠329 positive reviews
9
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6/5
󰺂8.1
1378.52
Los Angeles.South Los Angeles
>100 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Dioramas with lighting effects
󱨜Real specimens & natural habitats
󱨠Saved by 435 users󱨠109 positive reviews
10
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Crypto.com Arena
4.8/5
󰺂8.0
8333.34
Los Angeles.Downtown Los Angeles
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Landmark viewing spot in LA
󱓊Shared arena for four teams