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Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy
Gilroy Gardens includes rides, attractions, theme gardens, food concessions, an Events Plaza, and more. Plus, our main attractions - some very unusual, over 50 years old, one-of-a-kind Circus Trees rescued from Scott’s Valley, California. www.gilroygardens.org
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey
Experience the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a family-friendly aquarium on the California coast! The beauty of jellies, the majesty of an underwater forest and the antics of sea otters inspire visitors of all ages.www.montereybayaquarium.org
California’s Great America
Santa Clara
Great America is Northern California's favorite place for family fun and thrills starring your kids' favorite Nickelodeon characters, and the most family rides in the Bay Area. www.cagreatamerica.com
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
San Jose
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a fun place for the whole family. It is divided into 2 main sections; a zoo and an amusement park. The zoo has many different animals to see: a hippo, jaguars, meerkats, lemurs, wallabies and more. There is a petting zoo also. www.hhpz.org
National Steinbeck Center
Salinas
In the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall, literature jumps off the printed page and into your imagination. Discover Steinbeck\'s world through interactive, multisensory exhibits for all ages, rare artifacts, and seven themed theaters showcasing East of Eden. steinbeck.org
The Tech Museum of Innovation
San Jose
The Tech is singularly focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches. Truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries, offer guests a truly memorable experience. www.thetech.org
Raging Waters
San Jose
Raging Waters San Jose, Northern California \'s Largest Water Park, offers 23-acres and millions of gallons of family fun and attractions, including the newest ride Dragon\'s Den. Raging Waters features thrilling high-speed slides, and family attractions. www.ragingwaters.com
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
San Jose
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times. www.egyptianmuseum.org
Children's Discovery Museum
San Jose
Visit Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose where you can expect to test, crank, listen, prod and tinker. One of the largest museums of its kind in the nation, CDM's 150 interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy the world. www.cdm.org
Neptunes Kingdom
Santa Cruz
Watch out for pirates as you play through on the Buccaneer Bay two-story 18-hole miniature golf course. Test your skills inside Smuggler's Arcade playing video games and pinball. www.beachboardwalk.com
The Casino Arcade
Santa Cruz
Whether you’re looking for the latest games like Dance Dance Revolution, Sky Target Flight Simulator, San Francisco Rush Driving or the interactive experience of Daytona USA Racing, we’ve got you covered.. www.beachboardwalk.com
The Jungle Fun and Adventure
San Jose
The Jungle is the West's premier indoor family entertainment center for children under 12 and their parents. We provide you with a "WOW" entertainment experience in our jungle themed 20,000 sq. ft. of play facilities. ww.thejunglefun.com
Monterey Movie Tours
Monterey
Whether you’d like an introduction to the area, an alternative to attractions you’ve already seen or an exciting rainy day option, Monterey Movie Tours is your ticket to a star-studded getaway! A fascinating two-tours-in-one outing. www.montereymovietours.com
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Monterey
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. www.montereybaywhalewatch.com
Princess Monterey Whale Watching
Monterey
Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. We are the coastal leader in narrated bay and ocean tours, specializing in whales, sea, and shore wildlife. We offer safe, fun and educational trips for everyone to enjoy! montereywhalewatching.com
Golf land
San Jose
Golf Land is one of the only true gaming arcades left in the Bay Area. Unlike Chuck E. Cheese and most mini golf establishments, Milpitas Golf Land is sure to provide family entertainment while not compromising its appeal to older teens and kids. golfland.com/ssnjose
Cucina Bambini Kids Cooking
We offer culinary education covering a wide range of cooking techniques, along with safe food handling, etiquette and nutrition. We provide a fun and relaxed environment where children will build confidence and be encouraged to use their creativity. cucinabambini.com
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz
The Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Other bathhouses followed and scores of tourists began visiting Santa Cruz to enjoy the highly-touted natural medicine of bathing in the ocean.. www.beachboardwalk.com
The Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz
The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are question. www.mysteryspot.com
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