If you are looking for information on California attractions, you have come to the right place. On this Mahalo page, you will find details about what to see and what to do when in California. Whether you are a California resident or a tourist visiting the state, the attractions on this page can be enjoyed by everyone.

California has attractions for people of all ages. Whether you are looking for outdoor recreation, shopping experiences, amusement parks, beaches, restaurants or if you want to experience the California nightlife, the sunshine state has it all. Because of the pleasant climate in California, most attractions are open all year round. You can see the sights from the Golden Gate Bridge, experience the glamorous Beverly Hills and Hollywood areas, visit Mickey Mouse and his Disney character friends at Disneyland and you can even experience snow in the Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Hopefully the information below will help you decide which attractions to visit.

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Choosing which attractions to visit can be quite a challenge since there are so many. When visiting California with kids, you want to make sure that the attractions you visit are appropriate for them. Another thing to consider is your budget. If you are on a tight budget, you might not want to spend $72 dollars on admission to Disneyland. There are many ways you can save some money though.http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/reserve/ticketListing?name=TicketListingPage

• Buy theme park tickets online, this is often cheaper than buying tickets at the gate.
• Members of AAA should look if an discount applies to the attraction they plan on visiting.http://www.aaa-calif.com/discounts/events.aspx
• Visit the website of the attraction to see if they have discounts or promotions on certain days of the week.
• Websites like retailmenot.com and themeparkcodes.com can provide money saving coupons.http://www.retailmenot.com/coupons/amusementpark http://www.themeparkcodes.com/
• The Mahalo page 'Amusement Park Coupons' gives more money saving sources and tips.

Below you will find a summary of some top California attractions that you might want to consider visiting when in the sunshine state:

• Disneyland in Anaheim: This famous theme park has an average of 40,000 visitors per day. Admission is not really cheap, but the you can spend the whole day exploring the park which exists of many thrill rides such as 'Indiana Jones' and 'Spash Mountain', Disney character meet & greets and adventure and discovery attractions.

• San Diego Zoo: This zoo opened on October 2, 1916 and has 4000 animals of 800 species. The park is open all year round. This zoo is so big you can use a tour bus to get around or get an aerial view with the overhead tram. The Mahalo page 'California Zoos' can provide information on various other zoos in California.http://www.sandiegozoo.org/disclaimers/aboutus.html http://www.zoo.com/content/usa-top-zoos-favorite-parks

• San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf: This historic marketplace has many restaurants that serve a great international fare. Fisherman's Wharf is a great destination for seafood lovers. During the day there are many street performers and at night you can enjoy live music.http://www.fishermanswharf.org/visit.aspx?q=10024&c=1

• Alcatraz Island: Alcatraz prison once held some of the most wanted criminals. Nowadays the prison is more of a museum. It's opened to the public for self guided tours. Taking the ferry to get to the island is all part of the San Francisco experience.http://gowest.choicehotels.com/california-hotels/experiencetop10

• Lake Tahoe: This vacation resort that lies partly in Nevada is open all year round and provides opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, fishing, boating, water skiing, and hiking. The Sierra Nevada mountains make for great ski areas.http://www.visitinglaketahoe.com/

• Hollywood: No visit to California is complete without visiting Hollywood. You can take pictures of the Hollywood sign, visit Universal Studios, window shop on Rodeo Drive, take a tour of the celebrity homes, visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame and even spot a celebrity or two along the way.http://gowest.choicehotels.com/california-hotels/experiencetop10

• Venice Beach: This is just one of the many beaches in California. Venice beach attracts many tourists from all over the world. There is a beachfront area with many shops, a basketball court, an outdoor gym area and plenty of opportunities for roller skating and roller blading. Visit the Mahalo page 'Calfornia Beaches' for information on the other beaches in the state.http://www.venicebeach.com