Home of the most loved mouse in the world, Disneyland is one of the greatest attractions in Anaheim, Orange County that draws tourists from all over world. A land debarred from anxieties and troubles and can be called the happiest land on the planet not only for the kids but for the parents too. You can't help but be happy in 'the happiest place on earth'. Built in 1955 the world's first and biggest amusement resort has number of "LANDS" in it. Park is divided into Adventure land, Frontier land, Fantasyland, Mickey's toon, New Orleans Square, Tomorrows Land and Cittercountry.
True to every word Adventure Land is for the adventurous ones where you move around the African Jungles dodging poison darts and snakes while looking out for ancient work of art, or simply taking a look at the village shops.
Then move to Frontier land that nestles the dreams and the ideals of our forefathers. Right from the mode of transportation on the Rivers of America to the western-themed shows, shops and eateries.
Enter the fairy tale land, the "Fantasyland" where you may want to attend "a mad tea party" or ride a "small world" and the magical world of Sleeping Beauty Castle worlds of Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Dumbo, Mr. Toad, Alice and Pinocchio await you. Meet the mouse himself along with the rest of the gang that includes Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Roger Rabbit in the Mickey's Toon Town.
The Tomorrow land is the "A World on the Move," where you see the ever-changing expanse of technology and invention. Enjoy the rides in like Star Tours and Space Mountain, to viewing the revolving education center called Innovations. Future World is a combination of amusement and educational park.

Located just directly across Disneyland, California Adventure is a new separate theme park. Spread across 55 acres of land and comprising of numerous attractions it is still significantly smaller than it neighbor, the Disney land. Divided into different zones, California Adventure highlights Golden State," a land describing the richness and diversity of California; its natural resources; and spirit and voice of its people. Golden state is divided into: Condor Flats, Bountiful Valley Farm, Pacific Wharf, Bay Area, Grizzly Peak Recreation Area, and Golden Vine Winery. Explore the Bountiful Valley where you can take a look at the humorous side of the insect life and explore the Farmers Expo. Discover the Pacific Warf, which is the water front district in the Golden State.
The tour is not complete till you visit "Hollywood" Disney field Hollywood Boulevard and Disney animation studios. Get to see the California beachside culture in the form of an old boardwalk amusement park.
The last zone Paradise Pier captures the Golden age of Amusement Parks with wild rides. One of the favorite ride is the California Screamin', a 1000-foot-long roller coaster that zooms to 55 miles per hour in six seconds.

Buena Parks claim to fame is Knott's Berry Farm, the oldest theme park in the United States. Located in the south west of Los Angeles, Knott's was founded in 1920 by Walter and Cordelia Knott.
This land of Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy, is mostly associated the tasty jams, jellies and syrup selling berries, plants, then eventually jams and finally is still famous are the famous chicken dinners that are served in their restaurant even today., Knott's Berry Farm once really was a working berry farm. Today it features a mix of thrill and children's rides
Spread over 160 acres of land the park continues with its old West Themes like staging gun fights gold panning demonstrations and steam-train rides. It also hosts the Halloween Party, which is probably Southern California's scariest party.
Spend a day exploring the six themed areas...Ghost Town, Camp Snoopy, Indian Trails, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk and Wild Water Wilderness. Enjoy 165 rides in the park, including the longest, tallest wooden roller coaster in the West, GhostRider. The best one being the Supreme Scream, which raises riders 30 stories high, then drops them to ground level in under three seconds.
Some of the best bets are:
Ghost Rider - the thirty story "scream ride" is the best wooden coaster. From the queue to the first drop, then through the turns, dips and bunny hops, GhostRider offers an unmatched blend of theme and thrills.
Log Ride - One of the best rides with 9 rating. It is a flume ride and riders under 46 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult.
Mystery Lodge - It is a show with 8 as its rating and Native American storytelling goes high tech with special effects. Montezooma's Revenge - It is a 48 inches roller coaster with 8 as its rating. Calico Railroad - It is a railroad with 8 as its rating and watch out for bandits on this steam train ride around the park.
Also check out the live entertainment like the Wild West Stunt show, where cowboys show their jigs like shooting, rolling stunts, and the reenactments at Independence Hall.

Established in 1936 Balboa Fun Zone was rebuilt from the ground in 1986. the Fun Zone's ferris wheel has been a landmark on the Newport Harbor since then.
This amusement area has plenty to offer. Enjoy the rides in Fun Zone's ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bumper cars scary dark - scary- ride-boats or go on a harbor cruise and whale- watching excursions. There are paddleboats and kayak available on rents for those who like to go out on their own. After enjoying the rides stroll around in the arcades,and shops and grab a bite at various restaurants around

Spread across 2,000 acres this undeveloped woodland comprises of three miles of beautiful beachfront at the magnificent Crystal Cove State Park.
The woodlands area of the park offers camping, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, with about 17 miles of double- and single-track trails.
The beach side of the park features fantastic tide pools, whereas the offshore waters help in forming an underwater preserve.
GLENN E. VEDDER ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Laguna Beach Underwater Park and Tide pools Natural Reserve
Coastline of Heisler Park, Cliff Drive
View the beautiful marine life, plants, game fish, shells and rocks, at the ecological reserve. Tide charts are available at the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau.