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Horseback Riding At Sunset Ranch

May 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

Sunset Ranch is a beautiful horse facility located just under the world-famous Hollywood sign. Established in 1929, the ranch has been offering day and evening rides and their spectacular Sunset Dinner Ride for over 50 years. Come up for the best view in Hollywood!

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Take a one or a two hour tour through the hills of Griffith Park. From this 5,000 acre park in the heart of Los Angeles you will see the famous HOLLYWOOD sign, Griffith Observatory, and Downtown Los Angeles. You can make a reservation or just go on up and they’ll take you out.

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Their ranch is available for group parties, special events, children’s birthday parties, location shoots, and romantic couple’s rides. One hour and two hour rides are available 365 days per year, rain or shine. Riders must be at the ranch and saddled up by 3 pm. Evening rides are by reservation only.

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Get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and enjoy a piece of Old Hollywood at Sunset Ranch. Come on up for:

  • Dinner Rides - This romantic sunset dinner ride is a beautiful 4-plus hour ride that takes you on a round trip covering over five miles of trails through Griffith Park, stopping for dinner at the Viva Fresh Mexican restaurant in Burbank 

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  • BBQ Rides - A two hour ride up to the highest point in Griffith Park, Mount Hollywood, for breathtaking 360º views of Los Angeles which ends back at the ranch for a festive BBQ, which includes food, music, and fun!
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  • Lunch Rides - This is the same as their dinner ride but for lunch

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  • Riding Lessons - With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to your safety and enjoyment, they offer private lessons in general horsemanship, Western, and English riding, for the beginner to the advanced rider with an emphasis on trail riding

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  • Kid’s Parties - Birthday Party? Girl Scouts?  Boy Scouts? Set up a Kid’s Party and our seasoned guides will give the kids a 30 minute group lesson and a 1 hour ride

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Whether your a local or visiting Los Angeles, a horseback ride through the Hollywood hills is a fun and unique way to see the city. Visit Sunset Ranch to experience the adventure and charm Hollywood has to offer with a spectacular view.

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WHAT: Horseback Riding At Sunset Ranch 
WHEN: Monday – Sunday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 
WHERE: 3400 North Beachwood Drive | Hollywood, CA 90068

DETAILS:

  • $40/1 hour ride per person or $60/2 hour ride per person
  • All minors (children under 18 years) must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children must be at least 8 years old to participate, they do not allow double riding
  • 240 lb. weight limit is strictly enforced
  • Walkins will be accomodated on a first come first served basis and are never guaranteed

CONTACT INFO: info@sunsetranchhollywood.com or (323) 469-5450

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WorldFest Earth Day Festival

May 10, 2013 — Leave a comment

The WorldFest Earth Day Festival is LA’s premiere solar-powered, family friendly, and “green” event. The festival will be held at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park. Enjoy a magnificent day filled with entertainment, education, and enlightenment. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian, and animal welfare non-profits, kid’s activities, and a delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.

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Here’s What’s Happening at WorldFest:

  • Main Stage - bands and celebrity speakers
  • Earth Lounge - singer/songwriters, jazz, rock, funk, and world music groups and poets
  • EcoTent - speakers, discussions, and displays about sustainable living and current environmental issues
  • Healthy Hut - speakers, discussions, and displays about health including yoga, meditation, and cooking demos
  • Global vegan food court - delicious, healthy, and environmentally friendly
  • Animal Film Pavilion - films, speakers, and displays about the human-animal relationship
  • Art Avenue - Engaging art work with a message of sustainability, humane issues or environmentalism
  • Exhibitors - more than 100 companies and organizations showcasing their products or eco- and animal-friendly messages
  • Kids’ Kingdom- storytelling, face painting, and children’s entertainers and other activities
  • Oasis Beer and Wine Garden - brought to you by the Lagunitas Brewing Company 
  • Animal Adoptions - dogs, cats, rabbits, and lots of animals looking for good homes
  • ATM Access - there is an ATM machine on the grounds
  • FREE water - bring your own water bottle for FREE filtered water by Lifesource Water Systems (water is free if you bring your own cup or bottle. They will also be selling steel bottles and you can get a compostable cup for $1)

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Speakers:

  • Ed Begley Jr., Activist/Actor/Environmental leader in the Hollywood community
  • Rachel Carson-Begley, Environmentalist/Actress
  • Gene Baur, Author and President of Farm Sanctuary – Hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by TIME magazine
  • Saginaw Grant, veteran film and TV actor. Respected figure in the Native American community
  • Alexandra Paul, Actress/Activist/Athlete/Multi-award winning activist for the environment, voting rights and non-violence
  • John Salley, NBA Champion/TV Host/Actor/Wellness Guru/Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
  • William McNamara, Actor/Activist/Noted Animal Advocate and executive producer of Extreme Animal Rescue
  • Neville Page, Judge on Face Off on the SyFy Channel, and Lead Creature Designer on the highest grossing movie of all-time, Avatar
  • Mariana Tosca, actress,producer and social advocate who has been at the forefront of social advocacy for decades
  • Debra Wilson, Comedienne/Actress/Host for events for such non-profits as New Leash On Life Animal Rescue and the Four Legged Friends Foundation

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WorldFest Earth Day Festival promises a day of entertainment and inspiration and to inspire festival-goers to embrace compassionate living - inspiring people about making a difference for their community and the planet.

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Watch a video on WorldFest here.

WHAT: WorldFest Earth Day Festival
WHEN:  Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
WHERE: Woodley Park | 6350 Woodley Avenue | Van Nuys, CA 91406

DETAILS:

Tickets:

  • General Admission – $9
  • Seniors over 60 – $5
  • Ride your bike to WorldFest – $5
  • Take the Metro – $5 (show your pass or ticket for the day)
  • Kids 12 and under – FREE
  • 91406 zip code residents – FREE (with proof of residence)
  • Tickets are tax-deductible
  • Parking – $5

CONTACT INFO: info@worldfestevents.com

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The California Strawberry Festival

May 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

There’s lots to love when the heart-shaped fruit is cause for celebration at the 30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival. If your destination is delicious fun, then this Festival is the perfect summer kickoff! Join as one of the sweetest treasures of the Golden State serves up an array of strawberry goodness benefiting the community.

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The berry best gets underway on 15 acres of parkland with more than 50 food booths, live concerts, free rides and attractions, celebrity chef demonstrations, gooey contests, 200 Arts & Crafts exhibits, a new Zip Line, and more. With proceeds benefitting Southland charities, more than $4,000,000 has sweetened the lives of others over the years, all in the name of seasonal fun. This is sure to be one fun and tasty weekend!

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Strawberry Treats

Strawberry pizza anyone? With strawberries as the celebrated fruit, more than 50 food booths offer everything from strawberry pizza and strawberry nachos, to strawberry kabobs, chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberry funnel cake, strawberry flan, strawberry cotton candy, deep-fried strawberries, strawberry beer, strawberry margaritas, and even more sinful strawberry delights.

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Wine Pavilions

Savor a distinctively unique strawberry wine or an assortment of other wines at the conveniently located Wine Pavilions. Toast the fun with a commemorative glass to keep celebrating for years to come (must be 21 years of age for service).

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Build Your Own Strawberry Shortcake Tent

Create your own strawberry wonder at this popular destination with heaps of fresh strawberries and pound cake, topped off with gobs of whipped crème. Assembly required!

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Strawberry Tart Toss

Ready set goooooooo!!! In your face fun at the Contest Area. Sign up 30 minutes prior to each event, entry fee is $1. Contest times: 11:00 am and 2:30 pm daily.

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Strawberry Pie Eating

A timed challenge you can really sink your teeth into. Contestants are challenged to devour every last bite of a yummy strawberry pie — no fork or spoon allowed. Contest times: 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm daily.

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Strawberry Relay Race

A team timed challenge where participants go through a set of obstacles to gather fixings for a strawberry dish the teammate must devour in record time. Contest times: 5:00 pm daily.

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Berry Best Hat Contest

Put the Kentucky Derby to shame with your own berry-creation bonnet. Attend the Festival with sensational strawberry “bling” on your crown, and you could win an exotic vacation getaway! The contest gets underway after 3:00 pm with a parade on the Festival Stage. Must be 18 or older and check in by 2:00 pm at the Community Connections booth. Click here for official rules.

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Berry Best Dressed Baby Contest

For kids up to 4 years of age. Attend dressed in your most fetching berry attire. The contest parade gets underway at 3:30 pm at the “Jest In Time Family Fun Stage.” Must check in by 2:30 pm at the Community Connections booth. Click here for official rules.

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Berry Best Dance Contest

Put your best foot forward and earn cash and prizes. Five teams of five have 30 minutes to learn an easy one-minute dance routine from an expert choreographer. The “dance-off” performance begins at 12:00 pm daily at the Festival Stage with the crowd deciding which team wins $500. All ages can apply and there’s no limit to the fun. It’s your one-minute of fame, so start grovin’ to the beat! Click here for official rules.

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Musical Entertainment

Serving up a medley of tunes to suit any musical taste, two stages will be jammin’ throughout the weekend with a variety of stunning concert performances.

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Award-Winning Arts and Crafts

More than 250 artists and crafters from across the nation showcase their original works with a festive array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, children’s toys, accessories, photography, textiles, outdoor furniture, jewelry, and more. The fun is in the discovery and the chance to visit with the artists and also get items personalized for that special someone. Nestled amidst the booths, youngsters will enjoy the new “Kids Interactive Berry Craft Patch” where they can make and take crafts and enter to win prizes.

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Strawberryland for Kids

Kids rule in this magical oasis where all activities are included in the admission price. Youngsters won’t want to miss the free rides, bungee bounce, climbing wall, berry go whirl, mini train, and more. Everyone’s berry best friend, Strawberry Shortcake is the official reigning princess of Strawberryland For Kids, greeting her pals and giving hugs to friends.

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Strawberry Promenade

Jam-packed with all things berry, this tented oasis brings strawberries straight from the field to you with exhibits, celebrity cooking demonstrations, and engaging presentations. Saturday, the strawberry smack down gets underway when finalists from the popular “Berry Blast Off” recipe contest prepare their dishes in a quest for the grand prize holiday cruise vacation. Ongoing festivities throughout the day add to the Festival experience.

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Green Scene

Offering some fun eco-wise ways to be kinder on the environment this haven for all things green boasts interactive displays that help our planet. Check out the centrally located area housing displays for FOOD Share, Coca-Cola, and other green-minded organizations. In 2004 the California Strawberry Festival received the “Waste Watch” award for its sustainable “green” event practices with recycling and operational priorities. The 2012 “Green” results: 30,000 people took advantage of the free park ‘n’ ride shuttle to get to the Festival, 1,769 pounds of food was donated to FOOD Share, and 7.96 tons of materials were recycled and diverted from landfills.

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Kids Care Zone

Located within Strawberryland For Kids and designed with parents in mind, this helpful area features a nursing station, a baby changing area, and also serves as “Lost and Found” for kids and items.

Watch a video of the Festival here.

WHAT: The California Strawberry Festival 
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2013 | 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
WHERE: Strawberry Meadows of College Park | 3250 South Rose Avenue | Oxnard, CA 93033

DETAILS:

  • Tickets: General admission = $12, Seniors (62+) = $8, Active military and dependents with ID = $8 (only available at entrance gate), Children ages 5-12 = $5, Free for kids 4 and under
  • Avoid traffic, use the free shuttle service and save $10 on parking, click here for info
  • Arrive with your tickets in your hand. Tickets may be also purchased at the Festival entrance gates.  Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

CONTACT INFO: 1-888-288-9242

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Will Rogers State Historic Park

May 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

The Will Rogers State Historic Park was the private ranch of the world-famous movie star and American Cowboy, Will Rogers. In the early 1930s, Rogers was the most popular and highest paid actor in Hollywood. From his start in vaudeville theater with a trick roping act, he rose to world-wide fame as a columnist, philosopher, and radio personality. During the 1920s, he bought land in Santa Monica, where he developed a ranch. Eventually, Rogers owned 186 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in what is now known as Pacific Palisades.

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The ranch became the place where Will Rogers could relax with his family and friends, pursuing his favorite pastimes of riding and roping. At his untimely death in a plane crash in 1935, Will Rogers’ ranch consisted of a 31-room ranch house, a stable, corrals, riding ring, roping arena, polo field, golf course, and hiking trails. When his widow, Betty, died in 1944, the ranch became a state park.

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Ranch House Tours

Park staff offer tours of the Ranch House and grounds. However, you and your family can enjoy many features of the Park on your own. Download the Self-Guided Ranch Tour Card. Tours run Thursdays and Fridays, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, on the top of the hour. No tours Monday through Wednesday. School group tours and special group tours run Thursday and Fridays at 10:00 am.

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Equestrian Activities

The Will Rogers Polo Club plays polo every weekend from April to October. Riding Lessons are available on Monday through Saturday; see their Horseback Riding Lessons Information Page. Equestrians are welcome to bring their horses to the park for day-use to enjoy the riding and roping arena, Sarah’s Point, and the trail to Inspiration Point.

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Horseback Riding

Will Rogers Trail Rides provide guided trail rides on safe, reliable horses on the beautiful trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park. You will experience the park in the way Will Rogers used to love to experience it, on horseback. Their wranglers are experienced and safety oriented, so you can relax and enjoy the trails of one of the most beloved parks in Los Angeles. Will Rogers guided trail rides are available every day except Mondays. Tuesday through Fridays you can book a private guided ride by calling (310) 662-3707 or go online for more information.

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Hiking Trails

Hikers can enjoy a moderate 3-mile loop to Inspiration Point. Adventurous hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians can tackle the Backbone Trail into the Santa Monica Mountains, which can take you all the way to Point Mugu.

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Activities at the Park

The Park is undergoing a major historic renovation project that will restore the landscape to its appearance during Will Rogers’ time. In the past two years, the Department has restored the ranch house and completed significant portions of the landscape restoration program. Over the next several years, the Department will be restoring the historic structures and relocating the maintenance facilities away from the historic zone. Details of the restoration program may be found in the Historic Landscape Management Plan.

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Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open to the public after a major renovation and has new exhibits. The Gift Store in the Visitor Center contains Will Rogers books, Will Rogers DVD’s, and Will Rogers radio broadcasts. It also carries polo mallets and polo balls and a fine line of Indian Jewelry. Gift Store Hours are Thursday – Sunday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm.

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WHAT: Will Rogers State Historic Park
WHEN: Open daily, including holidays | 8:00 am – Sunset
WHERE: 1501 Will Rogers Park Road | Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

DETAILS:

  • Parking $12.00, Seniors parking $11.00

CONTACT INFO: (310) 454-8212

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Legoland California Resort

May 1, 2013 — Leave a comment
LEGOLAND California Resort has a lot that’s new to make your visit the most memorable ever. The Resort features more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, including the new LEGO Star Wars Miniland Expansion and the world’s first LEGOLAND Water Park with fun slides and a lazy river where you can build your own LEGO themed raft. At Sea Life Aquarium, you’ll find undersea creatures like sea stars, sharks, and stingrays, along with interactive discovery zones. And their newest exhibit, Claws is a real grabber, showcasing crabs and other crustaceans in an up-close encounter.

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Dino Island

Just inside the entrance to the Park, you can’t miss the bright red welcoming dinosaur, Bronte, standing nine feet tall and 34 feet long from his nose to the tip of his tail, made completely from LEGO bricks! In Dino Island, explorers can dig for fossils, soar on a junior roller coaster, climb inside “Megga-Egga-Saurus” or lie inside a life-sized dinosaur footprint to get an idea of the size of these amazing animals.

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Duplo Village

Venture into the wilds of Africa in Duplo Village and see life-sized giraffes, zebras, lions, and more – all made of LEGO bricks. Or, become a resident of Playtown for the day. This fun play area is geared towards the younger guests complete with fun buildings, slides, activities, and much more!

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Fun Town

If you are looking for fun, you’ve come to the right town! All adults remember longing to be BIG when they were kids. Fun Town is the perfect place for youngsters to live out that dream in a scaled-down town created just for them.

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Pirate Shores

Avast ye maties, landlubbers, and scallywags! Come aboard for an incredible, swashbuckling adventure. Guaranteed to shiver yer timbers, Pirate Shores includes water attractions with captivating high-seas adventures that will thrill buccaneers of all ages.

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Castle Hill

Castle Hill creates the illusion of a romantic time in history when kings and queens reigned supreme, and knights rescued damsels in distress.

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Land of Adventure

Transporting you into 1920s Egypt, Land of Adventure is comprised of four attractions including their first-ever dark ride, Lost Kingdom Adventure. Adjacent to the hidden ruins, a different adventure awaits with other attractions, including Cargo Ace, Beetle Bounce, and Pharaoh’s Revenge.

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Shopping

The ultimate LEGO shopping experience! Located just beyond the park’s main entrance, this retail extravaganza is the largest shop at LEGOLAND. Not only does it offer the largest selection of LEGO toy sets under one roof, including exclusives and hard to find items, but guests can also find a variety of LEGOLAND souvenirs including hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and much more!

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Dining

Having fed your imagination why not treat yourself to a mouth-watering meal in one of their great restaurants. You will find all the time-honored children’s favorites, from pasta or pizza to burgers, as well as meals to suit the whole family.

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Star Wars Miniland Expansion

The new and expanded LEGO Star Wars Miniland includes new LEGO models in each scene as well as a never-before-seen LEGO Star Wars Gallery. In the Naboo area, discover an “underwater” scene featuring an Opee Sea Killer as it pursues Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Jar Jar Binks. Other new LEGO models include a Sandcrawler in the Tatooine scene; Rebels caught in a net trap set by Ewoks in Endor; and a new Crystal Tower in Christophsis.

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Water Park

LEGOLAND features the world’s first LEGOLAND Water Park. The centerpiece is a 45-foot-tall tower designed to immerse children in the creative world of LEGO. The park also features more than 20 LEGO models including giant LEGO friends who splash or spray water on guests, two sandy beach wading areas, retail shops, and snack carts.
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Sea Life Aquarium

More than a standard Aquarium, Sea Life Carlsbad Aquarium provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. The experience incorporates LEGO models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the ocean, presenting the wonders of the underwater world to them in a way specially designed for their understanding. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, Sea Life is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea.
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Claws

Sea Life introduces its newest interactive exhibit, Claws. With five new displays, Claws features two Japanese spider crabs, which can grow to 13-feet across, and coconut crabs, named for their ability to crack open coconuts with the power of their claws. The new exhibit also includes hands-on activities demonstrating some of the incredible abilities belonging to these creatures.

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Hotel

Treat your family to the ultimate LEGO experience – a day at the resort and a night at the all-new LEGOLAND Hotel! From the moment you arrive at the spectacular dragon-guarded entrance, you’ll be delighted by interactive LEGO features, themed play areas, family pool, and kid’s entertainment!
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All 250 guest rooms are themed, so your family can choose from one of three popular LEGO lines – Pirate, Kingdom, or Adventure. Rooms include two separate sleeping areas, with a queen-size bed for grown-ups, and a separate area for up to three little ones, complete with a bunk bed, pull-out trundle bed, and their very own TV! As a special privilege, LEGOLAND Hotel guests will get entry to select LEGOLAND rides and attractions before the Park officially opens. Please see the Hotel concierge for details.

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WHAT: Legoland California Resort 
WHEN: Open 5 days a week, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but is open daily during specific holiday periods and Sea Life Aquarium open daily
WHERE: 1 Legoland Drive | Carlsbad, CA 92008

DETAILS: Ticket pricing and information click here

CONTACT INFO: (760) 918-5346

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