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Adventure Zone --
6031 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA
The AdventureZone is fast paced, action packed and fun filled adventure featuring Laser Tag, Video Arcade, Bounce Houses and Inflatables! Homeschool Events at the AdventureZone!
At the AdventureZone, Learning is SERIOUS FUN! No long-winded classes or lectures, just exhilarating games of laser tag to build teamwork and have fun. Arrange a private group during the week just for your group of 10 or more. Ages that enjoy Lasertag range from 5 to 85!
You will learn to communicate with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, function as a team, set a goal, determine a strategy to get to that goal, change failing strategies, solve problems in a dynamic, fast paced environment, request assistance, receive critical feedback, and Have Fun!
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Aerospace Museum of California --
3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan, CA
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African American Historical & Cultural Museum --
1857 Fulton St., Fresno, CA
Opened in June 1993, this museum hosts rotating and permanent displays concerning African-American history and culture. Interpretive displays describe the lives and times of leading San Joaquin Valley African- American literature.
The museums's mission is to celebrate and promote the richness of African and African American history, art and culture in the Central San Joaquin Valley through exhibition, theater, music and education. |
African American Museum & Library at Oakland --
659 14th Street, Oakland, CA
The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to discover, preserve, interpret and share the historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations.
The second floor museum regularly hosts traveling and original exhibitions that highlight the art, history and culture of African Americans. Please note that the second floor museum is currently closed for renovation until late Spring 2008.
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Ag Science Center --
P.O. Box 4937, Modesto, CA
Take a special journey through the world's most fertile soils and achieve a unique insight on how the American farmer provides safe and abundant food and fiber for the world's consumers while sustaining the air, water, and other natural resources.
Visitors to the Ag Science Center will explore over 30 one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits created by a world-class team of designers. Two Learning Labs will take students deeper into science, math and language arts while teaching lessons about conservation, food, agricultural production and technology.
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Ainsley House --
300 Grant St., Campbell, CA
The Ainsley House is the 1926 home of canning industry pioneer J.C. Ainsley, now a museum showcasing life in Santa Clara Valley during the 1920s and 30s. Visitors learn the history of Campbell in the Morgan Gallery which features exhibits and the Campbell Museum Foundation Store. The house formerly sat at the corner of Hamilton and Bascom Avenues. |
The Air Museum - Planes of Fame --
7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino, CA
The Air Museum displays aircraft spanning the history of manned flight, from a replica of the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896, through modern space flight, and includes numerous milestone achieving test and research flight vehicles.
The Air Museum is a "living history" museum, where the aircraft are not only preserved, but are kept flying. Through the generosity of the many people who donate funds or aircraft parts to the museum and the dozens of volunteers who donate their time to restore and maintain the aircraft, many of these rare warbirds are in flying condition. To share their collection with the public, the warbirds are flown regularly, participating in air shows, military base open houses, and are often used in the making of television programs and motion picture presentations.
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Albinger Archaeological Museum --
113 E. Main St., Ventura, CA
Was once the home to five different cultures spanning 3,500 years of history. Learn about the Chumash Indians, Chinese immigrants and others who resided on the site by viewing displays, a brief slide presentation and archaeological digs uncovered in 1974. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday |
Alembic --
3005 Wiljan Court, Santa Rosa, CA
Take a factory tour to learn about why Alembic is best known for basses, guitars, preamps, and accessories, and how they are made. |
Alpacas at Windy Hill --
7660 Bradley Rd. Somis,, Somis, CA
Alpacas at Windy Hill is an alpaca breeding ranch located in Somis, just north of Los Angeles and east of Thousand Oaks in lovely Ventura County, 1 hour south of Santa Barbara. Award-winning suri and huacaya alpaca herd sires with year-round breeding and boarding facilities for your alpacas. Visit for some fun with alpacas on the ranch.
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Alum Rock Park Youth Science Institute --
16260 Penitencia Creek Road, San Jose, CA
Once home to the Ohlone Indians, Alum Rock Park features rugged ridges with spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley, geologic formations including mineral springs and evidence of seismic events, and a variety of native flora and fauna. The Science and Nature Center has exhibits of animals that populate the nearby Mount Hamilton Range. Perhaps the most popular of these live animals are the birds-of-prey: hawks and owls that have been injured and are non-releasable. These animals work hard as part of YSI's teaching ambassadors in programs that reach over 30,000 young people each year. Also on display is the Holmes bird collection from the early part of the last century containing many species.
See the website for field trips, classes, after-school programs, and current events. There is also a visitor center (see website for hours). |
Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery --
1700 Lida Street ,, Pasadena, CA
The Williamson Gallery shows contemporary art and design, with an emphasis on experimental digital-based work and projects at the intersection of art and science. Contemporary fine arts, sculpture garden, on-going student exhibits.
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Amy's Farm --
7698 Eucalyptus Ave., Ontario, CA
Amy's Farm is a real working polyculture farm that provides hands-on, guided tours to school children of all ages. Students will see a wide variety of plant and animal species living a symbiotic life. Animals help feed our plants with nutrient-rich fertilizer and in turn the plants provide food for humans and the animals that live on the farm. At Amy's Farm, they farm organically and the students learn the importance of beneficial insects such as pollinators and predatory insects. The students learn the importance of companion planting and most importantly will learn where their food comes from. They will see the carrots pull up from the soil, open a pod and see the peas all in a row, see the chickens laying their eggs, see the fruit on the trees, feel the wool on the sheep, see the cow's udder, observe the butterflies pollinating the blossoms, pick and smell fresh mint, rosemary, lemon verbena, etc. This tour is a very valuable learning experience for all who visit. |
Andres Pico Adobe - San Fernando Valley Historical Society --
10940 Sepulveda Blvd., , Mission Hills, CA
The Andres Pico Adobe is one of the oldest residences in the City of Los Angeles. It represents a bygone era and the rich historical past of the San Fernando Valley. Inside are museum displays of native American beads, Mission and Spanish-Mexican era artifacts, costumes and clothing that span more than a century, and furniture from the Victorian era, when the Adobe was home to members of the Pico family. |
Ano Nuevo --
New Years Creek Road, Pescadero, CA
This is a beautiful nature reserve with hiking trails and views of elephant seals year round. There is also a visitor's center on site. The park is open until 4:30; however, if you want to see the elephant seals you need to leave some time to hike out to the beach. Guided tours are available by reservation. |
Aquarium of the Bay --
The Embarcadero at Beach Street, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Aquarium of the Bay is the brand new way to discover the Bay. The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems and seeks to entertain, educate and inspire preservation of this wonderful natural resource.
Explore the Bay’s wonders as you walk through crystal clear tunnels surrounded by thousands of the Pacific’s fascinating residents. This is your chance to go face-to-face with the ocean’s unique animals. From captivating bat rays to rare angel sharks to the graceful giant Pacific octopus, it truly is an extraordinary look at life under the Bay. Reach out and touch a beautiful sea star, a prickly purple urchin or a leopard shark. See, touch, learn and discover San Francisco Bay in an adventure you will never forget.
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Aquarium of the Pacific --
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
Experience the world’s largest and most diverse body of water at the Aquarium of the Pacific, the fifth largest aquarium in the United States. Its more than 500 species fill 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits and take visitors on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean’s three regions: Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific, and the Northern Pacific.
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers a variety of marine-theme hands-on education programs for people of all ages, including Friday night family sleepovers and kayaking programs.
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Ardenwood Historic Farm --
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA
More than just an old house, Ardenwood is a living, working farm, showing the technology available from the 1870s to the 1920s. Even if you just visit to see the Patterson House, you will find your time well spent.
Special events include an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, fall harvest festivals, special music concerts, recreations of Victorian social events, and Ardenwood's Victorian Christmas in December. |
Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center --
10899 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA
Group tours/Adult Tours/Student Tours available at the Hammer Museum are led by UCLA student docents, who develop age-appropriate, interdisciplinary teaching methods that engage visitors of all ages. Groups have the opportunity to choose between viewing special exhibitions, permanent collections, the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, and museum selections.
All tours are conducted Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 11am and 3pm, and last approximately 45 minutes. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Tours of the Sculpture Garden are available on during the same hours as museum tours, but require separate reservations.
See website for details on reservations.
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Art Museum of Santa Cruz County --
705 Front Street , Santa Cruz, CA
The museum's history wing displays a timeline of the region's settlements, business, and cultural influences. There are docent tours of the museum and area historic sites. The museum's art wing features ever changing contemporary art. |
Arte Americas --
1630 Van Ness, Fresno, CA
Arte Américas is a celebration of Arts in Mexico, Latin America, the Southwest and California. Its focus is on the ability of art to be both culturally specific and universally understood.
Maintaining a center where Latino arts can be exhibited, performed, danced, recited, taught and preserved for the future. Encouraging the expression of new works, examining issues that affect our valley, and initiating projects to better serve our community. Collaborating with other organizations to bring communities a new awareness of the wealth of Latino arts and culture. |
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco --
200 Larkin Street , San Francisco, CA
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. But it is more than just an art museum—it is your ticket to Asia. Here, you can travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.
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Auburn Symphony --
808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
Classical music is full of wonderful sound, color and emotion. You will find yourself swept away by all your sensations! You may even recognize some of the music. Classical music has permeated all aspects of our lives - from television commercials to movie themes. You will be amazed how at one moment the orchestra can be playing a soft, lyrical passage, then be blowing the roof off with drums, cymbals and trumpets the next! You are certain to find at least some part of the performance that will really move you.
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Autry National Center --
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA
The Autry National Center explores the experiences and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inform our shared future. The Autry National Center celebrates the American West through three important institutions: the Museum of the American West, the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, and the Institute for the Study of the American West. The Autry was established in 2003 following the merger of the Southwest Museum, the Women of the West Museum , and the Museum of the American West (formerly the Autry Museum of Western Heritage). Through innovative exhibitions, a broad range of programs and extensive collection of art and artifacts, the Autry National Center explores the distinct stories and interactions of cultures and peoples, and their impact on the complex, evolving history of the American West.
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Avila Valley Barn --
560 Avila Beach Drive, san luis obispo, CA
This is a favorite spot to stop off and get ice cream on the way to or from Avila Beach, to buy the freshest fruit and vegetables grown locally, pick up a bakery treat or gift item, or just to take the kids to visit the farm pets or go for a hay ride and pick fresh produce for the first time.
Many have discovered their warm and welcoming vine-covered arbor and barns nestled amongst the hills of Avila Valley. Its inviting atmosphere, which hails back to simpler times, will call you back again and again. |
Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology --
1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA
The Bade' Museum of Biblical Archaeology is on the campus of the Pacific School of Religion, located in beautiful Berkeley, California. For over 70 years, the Bade' Museum has served as a window into the ancient past of Israelite society promoting education, public outreach, and research opportunities for scholars around the country. You are encouraged to explore visit the museum gallery whose intimate setting is ideal for the appreciation of artifacts and objects that originate from half way around the world. |
Bakersfield Museum of Art --
1930 R Street , Bakersfield, CA
The Bakersfield Museum of Art provides a broad spectrum of visual arts experiences through the exhibition and preservation of fine art, educational programs, community outreach, and special events. |
Bale Grist Mill --
3369 Saint Helena Hwy N, St. Helena, CA
The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. It was once the center of social activity as Napa Valley settlers gathered to have their corn and wheat ground into meal or flour. The owner of the mill was Dr. Edward Turner Bale. He received the property in a land grant from the Mexican government and lived near the site until his death in 1849. The mill remained in use until the early 1900s. The mill and its 36-foot water wheel are protected as a state historic landmark and have been partially restored. A trail connects the historic park to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Additionally, the park includes the site of the first church in the Napa Valley as well as the Pioneer Cemetery. Visitors can hike from the mill on the historic trail to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, which features extensive picnic facilities and a number of trails. The round trip hike from Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is approximately two miles. |
Bamboola --
5401 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA
Bamboola, a 28,000 square foot children's edutainment center, targets children from infancy to about age nine and includes 25,000 of indoor space plus an 3,000 square foot outdoor adventure play garden. The center won the 1998 NewsMaker award as the best new family entertainment center project. |
bang. Improv Studio --
457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA
A teaching studio and performance space dedicated to the ongoing study of improvisation. |
Bank of America Galleries --
Plaza - Concourse , San Francisco, CA
Bank of America’s corporate collection and rotating exhibits. |
Banning Residence Museum --
401 East M Street, Wilmington, CA
This restored 18 room Greek Revival mansion was the home of Wilmington's founder, Gen. Phineas Banning. |
Basic Brown Bear Factory --
2801 Leavenworth St # 2, San Francisco, CA
Looking for a fun and educational field trip? At the Basic Brown Bear Factory they have been giving factory tours for over 25 years. Bring your family, friends, or class to tour this real, working factory.
• Learn Teddy’s true life story.
• Find out how teddy bear patterns are designed, cut and sewn.
• Stuff your own bear with the stuffing machine.
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Bates Nut Farm --
15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Experience a hands-on educational zoo based on the Bates family history and role in the agricultural community. Valley Center's oldest working farm provides groups of 15 or more a memorable experience. Learn about a variety of nuts. Acquire a knowledge of nut histories, how they are grown, harvested and their nutritional values. Smell the wonderful aroma of freshly roasted nuts as you tour through the roasting and packaging rooms. Enjoy a hayride around the farm and a little snack. Feed the goats, chicken, sheep and geese in the farm zoo. Have a picnic on the farm. Then shop at the Bates store filled with a variety of nuts, dried fruits and our new old fashioned candy counter filled with truffles, chocolate and fudge! During October there are even more field trip options to explore with hayrack rides and a straw maze! |
Bay Area Discovery Museum --
Fort Baker, Sausalito, CA
A one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups and educators. Located on 7 and 1/2 acres in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Fort Baker in Sausalito, CA, the Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science and environmental exhibitions, performances, special events and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!
The Bay Area Discovery Museum uses the concept of "home" for exploring the natural and cultural environments of the Bay Area - from distinctive landscape elements and natural habitats to artistic traditions. The curriculum encourages environmental stewardship, which is threaded throughout the Museum through its interactive exhibitions and programs.
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Bay Meadows Racecourse --
2600 S. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA
Newcomer tours are conducted by appointment on Sunday afternoons during live racing. In the Newcomer Tours, visitors learn the history of Bay Meadows and about the horseracing industry. Our tour guide has 20 years of experience in horse racing in is an avid lover of the sport. Email info@baymeadows.com for more info.
Barn Tours are a unique experience that allows you to get a “behind the scenes” look at how the track operates. Come meet our four legged athletes and see where they live and train to run the races. Barn tours are available for groups of 5 or more by contacting the Racing Director, Richard Lewis at (650) 573-4502. Reservations are subject to availability. |
BB King's Blues Club --
1000 Universal Center Dr., Ste. 222, Universal City, CA
Where stars host birthday galas, the studios hold wrap parties,and everyone has a great time.
*Live Music Every Night!*
Join them this summer for BB King Style Gospel Brunch or Patio Barbeque
EVERY SUNDAY! Please call ahead to see which event is being held.
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Bedford Gallery --
1601 Civic Drive , Walnut Creek, CA
Bedford Gallery exhibits the work of historic, modern, and contemporary artists. The Gallery is dedicated to providing the public with opportunities to learn about visual arts through public programs that are varied, accessible, challenging, and educational. Its mission is to provide exhibitions and other programs that both reflect and engage the diverse audiences of the entire Contra Costa region.
The Gallery organizes and presents five to six exhibitions each year. In addition, they offer lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and many other kinds of public programs. Gallery docents give tours that include hands-on art projects to over 3,000 school children each year, in addition to tours for seniors and adult groups.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive --
2625 Durant Avenue #2250, Berkeley, CA
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Bernhard Museum --
291 Auburn-Folsom Rd., Auburn, CA
The historic Bernhard Museum Complex has seen over 150 years of history roll by. Set on 2.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Bernhard Museum Complex includes the Bernhard residence, wine storage building, wine processing building, and a barn. Today, the residence is a Victorian era house museum, but there remain faint whispers from the structure’s Travelers Rest days.
The wine processing building contains artifacts pertaining to winemaking and barrel making. A hearse, sleigh, buggies, wagons, and blacksmithing equipment are on display in the barn. The ground floor of the wine storage building houses a commercial winery. The Bernhard Museum Complex is the site for the Placer County Museums’ Living History Program.
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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park --
525 The Esplanade, Chico, CA
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is a beautiful, three story, 26 room Victorian House Museum that stands as a memorial to John and Annie Bidwell. John Bidwell was known throughout California and across the nation as an important pioneer, farmer, soldier, statesman, politician and philanthropist. Annie Ellicott Kennedy Bidwell, the daughter of a socially prominent, high ranking Washington official, was deeply religious, and committed to a number of moral and social causes. Annie was very active in the suffrage and prohibition movements.
The Bidwells were married April 16, 1868 in Washington, D.C. with then President Andrew Johnson and future President Ulysses S. Grant among the guests. Upon arrival in Chico, the Bidwell's used the Mansion extensively for entertainment of friends. Some of the guests that visited Bidwell Mansion were President Rutherford B. Hayes, General William T. Sherman, Susan B. Anthony, Frances Willard, Governor Stanford, John Muir, and Asa Gray.
When constructed, Bidwell Mansion featured the most modern plumbing, gas lighting and water systems. The overall style of the three-story brick structure is that of an Italian Villa, an informal, warmly romantic style and the building's exterior is finished with a pink tinted plaster.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps --
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs and more, and discover a stunning variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats.
Interact with exhibits that showcase the cutting-edge discoveries of Scripps Oceanography explorers through hands-on displays and multimedia.
Peek into the aquarium's nursery and view miniature fishes bred and raised by Birch Aquarium aquarists--a conservation effort that helps reduce collecting pressure on wild species.
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Bishop's Pumpkin Farm --
1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA
Fall Pumpkin Farm Field Trip Includes: Hayride to the pumpkin field where each person will pick your own pumpkin off the vine; A ride on the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Line Railroad; Self-guided tour of Weeland Petting Zoo; A glass of farm-fresh Apple Cider; PIG RACES, and the CHICKEN REVIEW. Call or fax to make your reservations. You can also add the Corn Maze or the Coyote Mountain or both to your field trip for an additional fee.
Spring Hamburger Farm Tour: This special educational program provides a guided tour of a farm that grows all the crops needed for a hamburger. Even the farm is shaped like a hamburger! Hands on activities include: grinding wheat into flour; digging potatoes and slicing them into French fries; milking a cow to get milk for cheese; Reservations for your field trip are a must. This is the perfect spring field trip, combining equal parts of learning and fun. |
Black Chasm Cavern --
15701 Volcano Pioneer Road, Volcano, CA
Black Chasm Cavern was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1976 after being recommended by local members of the National Speleological Society, and as such is considered a "nationally significant natural area.”
Visitors to the cave are enchanted by the beauty of a wide variety of formations including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and the vast arrays of rare helictite crystals, for which Black Chasm Cavern is justly famous. Above ground, kids love the gemstone mining at the mining flumes right outside the Visitors Center. Everyone is guaranteed to find some real gemstones; the perfect start to a rock collection! Try the new incredibly popular geode cracking too!
The new 3,000 square foot Visitors Center provides information on Black Chasm Cavern's connection to the Matrix trilogy, and displays props from the movies: huge manufactured stalagmites from the Zion set. In addition, information is displayed on the discovery and mapping of numerous fragile, highly decorated, small chambers in Black Chasm Cavern by a team headed by Dr Hazel Barton who starred in the iMax movie "Journey into Amazing Caves". |
Black Diamond Mines --
5175 Somersville Road, Antioch, CA
Mining district is within the Preserve's nearly 6,286 acres. Hiking, picnics, Native American History, Mining History and Ranching. |
Blackbeard's Family Fun Center --
4055 N. Chestnut, Fresno, CA
Where families go to have FUN! This 15-acre fun-filled family recreation area includes three 18-hole miniature golf courses, water slides, batting cages, two arcades, speedway race cars, bumper boats, paintball and Cap-N-Kid's Fun Factory, an amusement center for children ages 2-12. A picnic area with barbecues is available. |
Blue & Gold Fleet --
PIER 39 Marine Terminal, Fisherman's Wharf , San Francisco, CA
Experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay with all the sound and glory it deserves. Spend an hour on the water with Captain Nemo and his crew reliving 150 years of the celebrated San Francisco coast. |
Blue OX Millwork --
One "X" Street, Eureka, CA
Blue Ox has long been the highlight of many tours through Northern California. And now they are offering special packages for groups in addition to the fully guided tour they have always offered. Welcoming bus tours and organizations and with several packages to choose from, you will never forget your experiences at Blue Ox!
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Bodie State Historic Park --
State Route 270, Bodie, CA
One of the best ghost towns in the U.S., Bodie encompasses 495 acres of what was one of the toughest gold mining camps. There are 170 buildings in the park, in a state of arrested decay. Due to its elevation, the park is often inaccessible in the winter. |
Bolinas Museum --
48 Wharf Rd , Bolinas, CA
The Bolinas Museum is the only fine art museum in Marin County. The beauty of the land and proximity to the metropolitan Bay Area has always attracted highly creative people to this region. The Bolinas Museum focuses on the diverse interests and rich pool of artistic talent of Coastal Marin, while stimulating the appreciation of visitors from all over the world. |
Bowers Kidseum --
2002 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Facepainting, storytelling, preschool discoveries, summer art camps - and much more here at the Bowers Kidseum. |
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art --
2002 N Main St , Santa Ana, CA
One of Southern California's finest museums and Orange County's largest, the Bowers Museum is one of the only museums in the United States devoted to promoting human understanding through art. Its state of the art special exhibition and collection storage facilities enable the Bowers to present world class exhibitions and preserve collections of cultural art for future generations. International partnerships have been developed with the Palace Museum, Beijing, the British Museum, and many others. Its location, close to four major freeways and four miles south of Disneyland, makes the Bowers an ideal destination for visitors to Southern California.
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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History --
2018 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA
This museum is full of sciences combining geology, anthropology, paleontology and more. Check out the Science Camps for Kids, School Field Trips, Traveling Programs and other Fun Projects on the website for more details! |
Butano State Park --
1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA
Butano State Park is sitting on a Redwood filled canyon. Docent guided tours are available by reservation. Includes the Jackson Flat on the North end and the Taylor and Mullen family dwellings on Goat Hill, Coastal Grassland, Alder Woodland and Oak Woodland. |
Cable Car Museum --
1201 Mason Street (at Washington St.), San Francisco, CA
Along with the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars are easily one of San Francisco's most famous icons. This museum celebrates their enduring attraction with exhibits, a video and four sets of the huge powerhouse wheels that drive the entire system. You will also see the first cable car (circa 1873) and learn about the origin of the system and the role cable cars played in the city's history. Check out the nifty giftshop that sells cable car-related merchandise. |
Cabrillo Gallery --
6500 Soquel Drive , Aptos, CA
The Cabrillo College Gallery is recognized throughout the state as one of the finest Community College exhibition spaces. As one of the largest college galleries in the Monterey Bay Area the Cabrillo Gallery hosts 12 exhibitions annually, six of which are in the gallery itself and six in the Enrollment Services Center. With a focus on national and international artists the gallery also hosts a very popular annual student exhibition.
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium --
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA
Discover the underwater world of Southern California...Public classes, marine laboratory workshops, field trips, and voyages for all ages. Programs for schools and groups including guided and unguided Aquarium tours, Sea Search marine biology workshops, Ocean Outreach, Aquatic Nursery, Exploration Center and Whalewatch Trips. A previsit guide for tour groups visiting the aquarium and coastal areas is available. It's also helpful for classroom and field trip studies.
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California Academy of Sciences --
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
Explore, Explain and Protect the Natural World! Many visitors don't realize they can ask the Naturalist Center attendant to retrieve almost any item located in the collections cabinet. Lucky visitors who are bold enough to ask, get to touch and hold animal pelts, skulls, fossils and much more. Don't be shy or afraid. Ask the attendant to pull a specimen.
Nature Nest, designed for the youngest visitors (ages 5 & under) and their caregivers, is a place for children to explore and experiment through creative play.
The Steinhart Aquarium, which opened in September 1923, is the oldest, still-operating grand municipal aquarium in America. The aquarium's collection includes species found at no other institution in the world, as well as species that are extinct in the wild.
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California African American Museum --
600 State Dr (Cross Street: Exposition Boulevard) , Los Angeles, CA
Many permanent exhibits, exciting current exhibits, public programs and events, and educational classes and workshops to choose from!
During weekends at the museum, CAAM encourages children and their families or individuals to participate in workshops and family festivals that expose them to a variety of artistic media, creative activities and lively, engaging entertainment.
Check out the art and design classes. Throughout the year, young people and adults can enjoy a variety of workshops: graphics, photo journalism, studio classes, creative writing, architectural structure and design, interior design, fashion design, African dance, storytelling, video workshops, voice, and African American arts and crafts.
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California Cavern --
9565 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, CA
California Cavern was the very first cave in the state to be opened to the public for guided tours in 1850. In the early days, the cave was known as "Mammoth Cave." The original tours, though impressive, were shorter than they are today, since more of the cave system has been discovered over the years.
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed the unique delicate beauty of the cavern's crystalline formations. Some speleothems, such as the beaded helictites found in the Middle Earth area are very rare. Others are so numerous as to be spectacular, such as the "Jungle Room's" array of stalactites. Besides 2 fun walking tours, we also offer the wonderful opportunity to participate in underground adventures - our professionally guided wild cavern spelunking trips - the Mammoth Cave Expedition and Middle Earth Expedition. See website for details |
California Center for the Arts, Museum --
340 North Escondido Boulevard , Escondido, CA
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is situated on a 12-acre campus in downtown Escondido adjacent to Escondido City Hall and Grape Day Park. The campus is comprised of a 1,523-seat Concert Hall, a 406-seat Center Theater, a visual arts Museum, art and dance studios, and a Conference Center containing meeting and banquet facilities. Groundbreaking occurred on June 22, 1991. Since its opening on October 1, 1994, The Center has attracted more than one-million visitors through its performing and visual arts presentations, events in the Conference Center, and education programs.
The Museum has three main galleries and an outdoor sculpture court totaling approximately 10,000 square feet as well as secure collections storage and receiving areas, administrative offices, a Museum Store, and four studio classrooms.
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California Citrus State Historic Park --
1879 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA
The park pays tribute to the citrus industry and features a grove of orange trees. The visitor center is in a Victorian house. Inside the museum visitors can learn how oranges came to Riverside County in the late 1800's and early 1900's and sparked California's second "gold rush".
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California Foundry History Museum --
5301 Price Ave, McClellan, CA
Housing a wide variety of beautifully displayed articles and pieces of written history dating back 150 years to the Gold Rush -- the beginning of our state's rich foundry history. The museum offers a wealth of visual displays and information about the casting process, general California foundry history, and casting uses in transportation, defense, water control, and recycling. Our great State owes much of its wealth and prosperity to California's oldest industry: foundries! The variety of historical photos, foundry equipment, and other foundry-related materials displayed at the California Foundry History Museum and indexed in our other archives is accessible to students and scholars of the present and preserved for students and scholars of the future.
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California Heritage Museum --
2612 Main St., Santa Monica, CA
In addition to the permanent collection of California furniture and pottery, the Museum features special exhibits highlighting various aspects and periods of decorative and fine arts in California.
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California Living Museum (CALM) --
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
CALM is a native zoo and garden open to the public since 1983. CALM has a variety of native animals and plants, train ride, and playground. There are areas available for reservations for birthday parties and field trips. There is an impressive holiday lights walking tour at night beginning after Thanksgiving. |
The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts --
1020 O St. , Sacramento, CA
Formerly the California State History Museum, the newly renamed California Museum for History, Women and the Arts is the first California museum to include a permanent gallery space dedicated to telling the history of California’s remarkable women.
The museum is revitalizing their historical exhibits and galleries. See treasures from the State Archives that have never been on view before. Learn more stories of California’s remarkable women. Check out the new and coming exhibits and special events.
With a fresh new look and an exciting transformation, the Museum will tell the history of California through the stories of both men and women. Come to The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts to find inspiration in history and dreams for your future.
The heart of the California Museum remains educational programs for schoolchildren and their teachers. See website for details on those.
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California Museum of Photography --
3824 Main Street , CA 92501 U.S.A., Riverside, CA
The museum’s explorations of photographic media through exhibition, collection, publication, and the web examine the history of photography and showcase current practice in photography and related media. To serve an audience that is multicultural, young and old, general and specialized, the museum presents programs that recognize the variety and complexity of cultural experience and explore the relationship between traditional expression and contemporary practice. The museum is vitally concerned with the intersection of photography, new imaging media, and society. |
California Oil Museum --
1001 E Main St, Santa Paula, CA
From fossils to fill 'er up, the California Oil Museum tells the story of the black bonanza that created wealth, work, and prosperity for generations of Californians. |
California Palace of the Legion of Honor --
Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA
The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. You can't miss seeing San Francisco's most beautiful public museum. |
California Science Center --
700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA
The California Science Center offers fun and informative permanent exhibits presented in interactive worlds. Through hands-on experiences in the galleries, you'll learn about human inventions and innovations, the life processes of living things and more. The Science Center also features fantastic special exhibits that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!
If you are with children under 7, stop by the Discovery Rooms in Creative World, World of Life and the Air and Space Gallery for some hands-on learning. |
California State Capitol Museum --
Capitol Building, Sacramento, CA
The State Capitol is a working museum that since 1869 has served as home to the legislative branch of state government and the Governor's Office. Guided tours, informative films, recreated historic rooms and changing exhibits give opportunities to explore the past, present and future of California's government. Guided tours of Capitol Park are available Memorial Day through Labor Day, or upon request. |
California State Indian Museum --
2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA
Located adjacent to Sutter's Fort. Self-guided tours provide an opportunity to celebrate the proud heritage of California Indian culture from the traditions of ancestors to contemporary Native artists. Special events include Ishi Day, Acorn Day, and Gathering of Honored Elders in addition to an exhibit showcasing the effects of the Gold Rush on Native Californians. |
The California State Military Museum --
1119 Second Street, Sacramento, CA
The museum, opened by Governor Pete Wilson in 1991, is the official military museum and historical research center of the State of California. Today the museum houses over 30,000 artifacts as well a substantial library and archives. In addition to the main facility in Sacramento, the museum also has five satellite museums. |
California State Mining and Mineral Museum --
Hwy 49 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Mariposa, CA
Excellent exhibit of rocks and minerals, as well as Gold Rush artifacts and info. A must see if you love rocks and gold! This museum needs our support so they don't close it and put all these wonderful specimens in storage! |
California State Railroad Museum Store --
125 I St., Sacramento, CA
The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) in Old Sacramento is the world-class tribute to the role of the "iron horse" in connecting California to the rest of the nation. Our museum features 21 lavishly restored locomotives and cars, some dating back to 1862. There is a full-scale diorama of an 1860s construction site high in the Sierra Nevada as well as a bridge elevated 24 feet above the museum floor.
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California Surf Museum --
223 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Each year the California Surf Museum presents a unique standing display of surfing equipment and photographs. The exhibit may highlight a high-profile pioneering legend, a spectacular surf spot, surfboard styles and/or shapers, a special time in surfing history, or one of many cultural spin-offs this exciting lifestyle has fostered. The museum also has a small gift shop that retails surfing-related merchandise. 20,000 people visit the museum annually.
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California Views Historical Photo Archives --
469 Pacific Street , Monterey, CA
Unique photo archive that is the most comprehensive historical photo collection of the Monterey Bay Area |
Calistoga Depot --
1458 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA
Built in 1868, the second oldest depot in California. Listed under the National Register for historic buildings. Now includes six restored railcars housing historical exhibits and retail shops. In town at 1458 Lincoln Avenue. |
Calpine Geo Thermal Visitor Center --
15500 Central Park Road, Middletown, CA
In the Mayacamas Mountains, located 72 miles north of San Francisco, naturally occurring steam field reservoirs below the earth's surface are being harnessed by Calpine to make clean, green, renewable energy for homes and businesses across Northern California. The Geysers, comprising 30 square miles along the Sonoma and Lake County border, is the largest complex of geothermal power plants in the world. Calpine owns and operates 19 of the 21 power plants at The Geysers with a net generating capacity of about 750 megawatts of electricity - enough to power 750,000 homes, or a city the size of San Francisco.The Geysers satisfies nearly 60 percent of the average electricity demand in the North Coast region from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. The Geysers is one of the most reliable energy sources in California delivering extremely high availability and on-line performance and accounts for one-fourth of the green power produced in California. |
Camp SEA Lab --
100 Campus Center, Bldg. 42, Seaside, CA
Camp SEA Lab is a marine science adventure camp for youth ages 8-18. Science, Education and Adventure are the focus as SEA Campers explore the wonders of the marine world from the top of the watershed to the depths of the deep sea. Camp SEA Lab offers unique and innovative activities where the mysteries of the oceans are revealed through hands-on activities above, beside and below the water's surface.
SEA Campers investigate the oceans using cutting edge technology and working alongside many of the most talented marine scientists and coastal managers in the world. In the process, SEA Campers gain a greater appreciation for what science can teach them about our marine environment, and the importance of being good stewards for the oceans.
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Camron-Stanford House --
1418 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA
The only remaining Victorian on Lake Merritt, the 1875 Italianate stands as a grand reminder of what this exclusive neighborhood used to look like. |
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University --
Lomita Drive and Museum Way, Stanford, CA
The Cantor Arts Center's diverse collections span continents, cultures, and 4,000 years of art history and include the largest gathering of Rodin bronzes outside Paris. Come see a wide range of changing exhibitions and take advantage of docent tours, lectures, gallery talks, symposia, classes, and special events. Explore, participate, and visit often.
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Capitola Historical Museum --
410 Capitola Ave , Capitola, CA
The Museum maintains an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts related to Capitola's history, and offers changing exhibits on the history and art of the area, as well as on special seasonal and topical themes.
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Capt. Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari --
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
Owned and operated by homeschoolers, Capt. Dave and his wife Gisele are focused on educating children and adults alike about the abundant life in the ocean right off Dana Point. From the exclusive underwater eye-to-eye viewing pod and on-board micro museum, to eye-spy netting on a bow that's low to the water and research quality hydrophone, their boat will get you up close and personal with the whales and dolphins they are blessed to see all year long. Most excursions are up to 3 hours long. Complimentary Triple Fudge Brownies served to passengers as the boat makes its way back to shore.
During the summer months they also offer special 5-hour extended Blue Whale Safaris and all-day trips to Catalina Island! |
Cartoon Art Museum --
655 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA
The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the museum's premises. In addition to seven major exhibitions a year, the museum has a classroom for cartoon art and a bookstore. |
Castaic Lake Water Agency Conservatory Garden and Learning Center --
27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Looking for a peaceful location to spend an afternoon with your family or friends? Head for the Garden. The Conservatory Garden is open at no charge to the public. Relax and enjoy the view as you walk a self-guided tour through the 7-acre garden featuring over 1,300 rose bushes. Stop by the front lobby of Castaic Lake Water Agency and pick-up a Garden Guide. Learn which drought-resistant plants and flowers grow best in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Landscape Education Program offers a classroom and garden setting for those who want to learn more about gardening and conservation. Information about this free program can be found at nurseries and home improvement stores throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, or a schedule can be obtained by calling CLWA during business hours. |
Castle Air Museum --
5050 Santa Fe Dr., Atwater, CA
Castle Air Museum represents history in a way the whole family can share with the awe-inspiring majestic warbirds. To stand under the wing of the Convair RB-36H Peacemaker or the Boeing B-52, you can imagine the sky around the bombers filled with enemy fighters! Then there's the B-25 Mitchell, similar to the planes Jimmy Doolittle led off the carrier U.S.S. Hornet during this country's first desperate attempt to bomb Tokyo. The B-29 is here too... the bomber that ended World War II in the Pacific.
On the other end of the spectrum are the B-47 Stratojet and the British Avro Vulcan B.2... this nuclear bomber was the first of it's type to be put on display in the United States... and from our closest allie and northern neighbour Canada, comes the Avro Canada (A.V. Roe Canada, Ltd.) CF-100 Canuck Mk V... the first straight-winged aircraft to ever break the sound barrier!
Once you've explored the outdoor aircraft displays, you can visit the indoor museum where you can see a fascinating collection of war-time memorabilia, including an outstanding array of Army Air Corps and Air Force uniforms, and the once top-secret Norden Bomb Sight!
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Castle Park --
3500 Polk St., Riverside, CA
Built in 1976 with the goal of becoming the "Ultimate Family Entertainment Park,” Castle Park has continued to expand. Perhaps that’s why they were voted the “Favorite Family Attraction in the Inland Empire.” A picture-perfect setting with thrilling rides, games and amusements nestled among award-winning landscapes. |
Castle Science & Technology Center --
3460 Challenger Way, Atwater, CA
students and the young at heart experience the thrill and adventure of simulated space flights, rocket construction and launches, a planetarium, a CSI scenario, Columbus' Voyage, and much, much more while learning about and practicing important fundamentals of science, mathematics, and technology.
Along the way, three crucial life skills are developed: problem solving, teamwork, and communication.
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The Center for Water Education --
2325 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA
The Center for Water Education is located in Hemet, California and is part of an 18-acre campus currently under construction. When completed, it will also include the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology. The Center is funded in part by $16 million in grants from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
The Center for Water Education weaves the story of water from its importance to Southern California to its impact worldwide, past, present and future. The Center will include 23,000 square feet of exhibit space, meeting rooms and administrative offices. |
Centerville School House --
13548 Centerville Road, Chico, CA
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Chabot Space & Science Center --
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA
At Chabot Space & Science Center, the universe is yours to experience. Set amid 13 trail-laced acres of East Bay parkland, with glorious views of San Francisco Bay and the Oakland foothills, Chabot is a hands-on celebration of sights, sounds, and sensations. |
Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno --
894 W Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA
Do you think snakes are slimy? Ever wonder how some lizards can climb smooth surfaces? Find out the truth about these questions and more at the Zoo's Reptile House!
In the South American Tropical Rainforest exhibit enjoy vibrantly colored birds that fly freely through the exhibit, as well as a breathtaking array of flowering plants. This exhibit is a source of education and information on the destruction of the world's rainforests and how the conservation of these very unique ecosystems is important to our future on this planet.
All of the breeds in the Small Wonders special exhibit have been developed by man over thousands of years to produce valuable products for human use. Some of the animals like the sheep produce fiber for clothing, meat and lanolin. Some of the animals have been bred for milk production such as the cattle and the goats. The llama was bred to carry heavy loads for man along with providing fine hair for yarn. Each of these breeds originated from wild animals which were brought into man's control and selectively bred for certain traits.
And there is much more to discover at the Chaffee Zoo! |
The Chance Theater --
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA
Off Broadway Theater in Orange County |
Charles M. Schulz Museum --
2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa, CA
The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum carries out this mission through exhibits and programming that iIllustrate the scope of Schulz's multi-faceted career, communicate the stories, inspirations, and influences of Charles M. Schulz, celebrate the life of Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters and build understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art.
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Charles Paddock Zoo --
9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, CA
The Zoo was established in 1955 by Charles Paddock, a county park ranger who nursed wild animals back to health. His reputation for rehabilitating animals soon spread throughout the area and Mr. Paddock’s animal menagerie increased to over 125 wild birds and mammals by 1959. The zoo took on the official name of “The Charles Paddock Zoo” in 1980, in memory of its founder. Over the years, the Charles Paddock Zoo has grown and improved into a fully accredited zoo, exhibiting over 100 animals on 5 park-like acres within beautiful Atascadero Lake Park.
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Chico Air Museum --
147 Convair Court, Chico, CA
Located at the Chico Municipal Airport, this museum features air exhibits. The Museum consists of an outdoor aircraft display, as well as an indoor display of interesting and historic aviation artifacts. |
Chico Art Center --
450 Orange Street, Chico, CA
Enjoy art exhibitions of various media before strolling through the center's gift shop. Four times per year a full schedule of art classes is offered as well. |
Chico Creek Nature Center --
1968 E 8th Street, Chico, CA
A kid friendly museum that showcases a living display of wildlife and features interactive displays of the area's plants, animals, and natural history. |
Chico Museum --
141 Salem Street, Chico, CA
The museum offers visitors both permanent and alternating exhibits of historical interest. Displays often include local artifacts and photos. |
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose --
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA
Children learn through concrete interactions — touching, exploring, manipulating and experimenting. Over 28,000 square feet of semi-permanent and travelling exhibits address the educational and cultural needs of CDM's audience through the themes of Connections, Community and Creativity.
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Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert --
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA
The CDMOD motto is "It's Not Just Play, It's Serious Fun!" A child's motivation to learn depends on meaningful activities and a supportive environment where imagination and curiosity are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to discover the emerging personalities of children. By visiting the Museum and participating in its programs or special interest activities you will be provided with an opportunity to better understand your child's interests and discover new ways to encourage their natural curiosity through activities at home and school. |
Children's Fairyland USA --
699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA
Just imagine: a ten-acre park on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland where children’s literature comes to life and kids can be kids.
Since 1950, Children’s Fairyland has been delighting children and their parents with whimsical storybook sets, gentle rides, friendly animals, wonder-filled puppet shows, and inspired live entertainment.
One modest admission fee covers a whole day of imaginative fun. And facilities are available for birthday parties, summer sleepovers, summer camp, field trips, and special events as well.
Discover Children's Fairyland for the first time, or go back to see what’s new. Just follow the yellow brick road, turn your Magic Key in a storybook box, and imagine! |
Children's Museum at La Habra --
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, CA
Encouraging enthusiasm about learning in a hands-on environment that opens the world even to the youngest child. The Children's Museum at La Habra opened in December 1977 and is located in a historic 1923 Train Depot. It features 7 galleries and 14 different hands on exhibits, many of which remain unique to the field today. In addition to these exhibits, an outdoor dinosaur topiary and historic 1942 caboose, the Museum features an exhibit which changes 4 times a year. The Children's Museum at La Habra was the first children's museum to open west of the Rocky Mountains, and was one of only a few such museums to open on the West Coast during the 1970s. The Children's Museum welcomes local, national and international visitors. Children can ride a kid-size carousel, take a walk in T-Rex's footprints, pet an Arctic fox, pump gas, drive a bus, dress up and perform, and dig for fossils all in one afternoon! The Children's Museum at La Habra shows how important play is to learning. Through play, children develop skills, express creativity, discover the larger world and learn to work with others.
A 90 minute guided tour is a great way for elementary classes, preschools, day camps, Mommy and Me groups, church groups, and special needs groups to experience the Museum! Advance reservations are required for groups of 15 or more children, ages 3-years and older. Guided tour admission is a discounted $5.00 per person. Tours are available Tuesday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. All groups are provided with pre and post-tour activities to get the most out of their fun and educational field trip. Walk-in groups of 10 or more are asked to have a ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children. Group discount only applies to pre- scheduled guided tours. Please call (562) 905-9793 to schedule your tour. |
Children's Museum of Los Angeles --
14410 Sylvan St., 7th Floor, Van Nuys, CA
Hansen Dam location is coming soon! Watch the website for details on opening hours and admission. In the meantime check out the many other activities available through the website.
When open, the CMLA will be providing children and youth with a fun, interactive, safe and imaginative space where they can explore thoughts, produce creations and communicate ideas beyond the realm of their everyday experiences. Immerse yourselves in an experience where pride in community and appreciation of others, the environment, and “modes” of communication are the most predominant themes. CMLA provides programs and exhibits that transcend age and experience and empower its young visitors with the ability to set their own pace as they explore and learn.
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Children's Museum of Stockton --
402 W. Weber, Stockton, CA
The Stockton Children's Museum is located in downtown Stockton, across from the Deep Water Channel and the Waterfront Warehouse. It is one of the most exciting places to visit in this part of the of the Big Valley!
An educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door, the museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits that will enhance a child's understanding of how the world works.
On the exhibit floor over a dozen different child-sized environments recreate the ambience of a small city where merchants, bankers and doctors might mingle among the grocery shoppers, fast food customers and canning crew.
At each exhibit in the museum's tiny town, there are tools and/or machines that can be manipulated by the children, who weigh postcards at the post office, count money at the bank and perform tasks of that particular occupation.
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Children's Museum of the Sierra --
49269 Golden Oak Drive Suite 104, Oakhurst, CA
Located in Oakhurst, California, 24 miles south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, is the latest "fascination station." The 4000 square foot museum is packed with a variety of activities to occupy the hands and minds of young people of all ages. This is a discovery museum for young people (ages 2-12) and their families, providing hands-on exhibits and programs designed to encourage visitors to learn by doing, imagining, creating and making choices.
Open year round the Children's Museum Of The Sierra offers young people the opportunity to explore, imagine, create make choices and learn by doing. This museum has not only become a popular place where teachers, parents and older citizens can assist and interact with children in a positive environment, it is also becoming a popular destination for many vacation itineraries! |
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco --
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA
The Chinese Culture Center offers docent-led walks through Chinatown emphasizing the various cultural achievements, social progress and history of the Chinese community in America. The walk begins with a brief introduction at the Center and may include places of interest such as the Chinese Historical Society of America, Chinese temple, herb store, teashop, food market, churches, schools, community organizations, and many architectural and historical points of interest.
Tours are available by 24-hour advance reservation, with a minimum of 4 participants per tour.
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The Chinese Historical Society of America --
965 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA
Beginning in the 1600's with the early arrival of Chinese in North, Central, and South America, the main exhibition tells the history of the Chinese in the United States. The bilingual exhibition documents the first large wave of immigration that occurred during the 19th century, when more than 90% of Chinese immigrants came from the Pearl River Delta region in China. Photographs and artifacts focus on the contributions made by Chinese laborers in the development of the fishing, railroad, mining, and agriculture industries in the American West.
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Chitactac Park - Ohlone Indian History --
10001 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy, CA
4.3-acre park. Uvas Creek and a wealth of cultural artifacts including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter focusing on Ohlone Indian culture and the Adams schoolhouse which was sited on this property from the 1850s until 1956 |
Chris' Whale Watching --
48 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA
Offering full service guided Family Friendly whale watching tours year round in the third largest deep submarine canyon in the world. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the home to 27 species of marine mammals, 100+ species of marine birds, 345 species of fish and the leatherback turtle.
On a whale watching tour you'll get a once in a lifetime educational experience. There is something for all ages and everyone in the family. They have the most experienced skippers in Northern California, and their renowned skippers have the skills, knowledge and experience to navigate the huge Marine Sanctuary. They will take you to the marine life - the skippers are known for their ability to find Gray whales, Killer whales, dolphins, turtles, porpoises and a variety and many different types or marine life.
School and group rates are available, reserve your tour online or contact us for more information.
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Chula Vista Nature Center --
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA
Located on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on beautiful San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo/aquarium exhibiting plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats. Join them for an up-close and personal visit with endangered Green Sea Turtles, shorebirds, hawks, sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish, to name a few!
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Chumash Interpretive Center --
3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA
The Oakbrook Park and Chumash Interpretive Center not only offers insight and education into the native Chumash Indian life in California, but also an opportunity to explore and appreciate the trails, mountains and wildlife of the magnificent oak groves and hills of this undiscovered jewel of Thousand Oaks. See the website for more information about the museum, special exhibits or events, nature walks, school programs, gift shop and other offerings. |
Cohen-Bray House --
1440 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA
The Cohen-Bray house was built in 1884 as a wedding present to Emma Bray Cohen and her husband Alfred H. Cohen. Emma's parents bought them the land and house, and Alfred's parents bought them the furniture, which is still in the house to this day. Emma and Alfred had four children; the youngest one, Emelita, lived in the house for 90 years. |
Cohn-Stone Studios --
560 South 31st Street, Richmond, CA
Visit the Garden Showroom and Glass Blowing Studio. A few weekends each year, Cohn-Stone Studios opens its doors to the public for special open studio/sales.
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Colman Museum --
13548 Centerville Road, Chico, CA
Interesting things to see at the Museum include Civil War Memorabilia, Gold Mining Equipment, Indian Basket Collection, Antique Tools, Old School Material, 1800's Clothing, Chinese Artifacts, Antique Cooking Utensils, New Maidu Exhibit, Bridges of Butte Creek Canyon Exhibit and Changing Exhibits.
Every year, on the first Sunday in June, residents of the Canyon hold the 49er Faire, to raise needed funds for the Museum and Schoolhouse. There you can make jump ropes, visit the craftsfair, pan for gold, shop in the countrystore, listen to trapper's stories, eat goodies at the Bake Sale,
watch a blacksmith, enjoy good food, watch spinning demonstrations, win prizes at the Raffle, listen to live music, and bid at the Silent Auction. |
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park --
8 miles west on SR 43, Earlimart, CA
Allensworth is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and a group of others dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area’s water table, resulted in the town’s demise. With continuing restoration and special events, the town is coming back to life as a state historic park. The park’s visitor center features a film about the site. A yearly rededication ceremony reaffirms the vision of the pioneers.
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Color Me Mine of Tracy --
1841 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA
Color Me Mine is a paint your own ceramic studio where you can have fun painting in a positive and creative way that the whole family will enjoy.
With over 400 different bisque items and new pieces added continually, there are plenty of styles from which to choose. In addition to our vast array of dinnerware, you can select items from their garden, kids, bathroom and interior decor section. With unique pieces such as vases and cookie jars, platters and bowls, dolphins and fairies, dogs and cats, there truly is something for everyone. |
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center --
11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA
While planning for the learning center is still in early stages, following are some of the components that visitors to the learning center may find.
A Challenger Learning Center, featuring an exciting simulated space mission. Students will work in teams at Mission Control and aboard a Space Station as they test their decision-making skills, solve problems and communicate by alternative means during this innovative space-themed science and math lesson. Teachers will use both pre- and post-flight activities that integrate the experience into traditional classroom instruction.
At the Space Science Discovery Zone, visitors will find a variety of interactive exhibits that help them explore subjects such as the principles of flight, living in space, the search for life beyond earth, and the origins of the universe.
The Mars Robotics Lab will allow young visitors the opportunity to design and program their own robots in order to complete a remote exploration mission to the planet Mars.
Aerospace Resource Center and Research Library: In conjunction with the Aerospace Legacy Foundation. We are currently cataloging hundreds of artifacts and records left in place at the former NASA site. These will become the core of a research archive which will specialize in the history of aviation and aerospace development at the Downey site. An oral history project is also planned to help capture a historical perspective based on personal experiences of those who worked at the site.
Historical Displays will help to tell the story of the men and women who contributed to the spirit of invention and innovation that drove the development of the aviation and aerospace in Downey, Southern California, and beyond.
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Columbia State Historic Park --
11255 Jackson St., Columbia, CA
The town's old Gold Rush-era business district has been preserved with shops, restaurants and two hotels. Visitors have the chance to time-travel to the 1850s, imagining life when gold miners rubbed shoulders with businessmen and the other residents in Columbia. Visitors can experience a bygone era watching proprietors in period clothing conduct business in the style of yesterday. There are opportunities to ride a 100 year-old stagecoach, pan for gold, and explore the real working businesses of Columbia.
Special School programs designed to meet state curriculum standards for 4th graders are offered from September-June. $40 per class. Students enjoy an hour-long history program at the museum led by park staff, including a bucket brigade. Then students walk to the original brick schoolhouse for an hour-long 1860s living history school program. |
Cooper-Molera Adobe --
525 Polk Street, Monterey, CA
California life in the 1850s is depicted in this 3-acre complex by living history demonstration, farm animals and historic vegetable and flower gardens. The buildings reflect the period from 1823, when Monterey was the major city in California, to 1900, when it had waned to a small town.
Fully restored in the 1980s, this adobe displays the elegance and wealth of the John Rogers Cooper family. Cooper was from New England, immigrated to California and married into a Mexican family. Cooper traveled extensively as a ship captain, trading in hides, tallow, general merchandise and sea otter pelts.
Also located here is the Cooper Store giftshop where one can find reproductions, from toys to furniture. An extensive collection of books celebrate the past as well as discuss the future of cultural and natural resources of Monterey and California.
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Corbin --
2360 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA
The small California town of Hollister is deeply rooted in motorcycle history and is considered the Birthplace of the American Biker image. It is also home to the world famous Corbin saddle. Currently this 82,000 square foot facility houses a staff of more than 180 American Craftspeople where every component of Corbin's products are built by hand and in-house.
Every Fourth of July weekend, thousands of motorcyclists make the trek to Hollister to celebrate the most American of holidays. Independence weekend happens to also be the anniversary of the infamous (if grossly exaggerated) Biker invasion of 1947.
For more information about the Hollister Independence Day Rally, go to the Rally Pages on the website.
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Cowgirl Creamery --
80 Fourth Street, Point Reyes Station, CA
The creamery is located at Tomales Bay Foods, a restored barn at 80 4th Street in Point Reyes Station. There is also a cheese counter for tasting and purchasing cheese, and a nice selection of cheese books, knives, boards and condiments to pair with cheese. The Cowgirl Cantina is a gourmet deli and wine shop, and the barn has additional shops with local produce and other great finds.
Peak through a glassed-in viewing window and watch as we make cheese -- Wednesday through Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. Better yet, take a tour. These are held every Friday at 11:30 a.m. The tour consists of a 25-minute presentation, followed by a tasting of Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. |
Coyote Hills Regional Park - Ohlone Indians --
8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA
Coyote Hills Regional Park has wonderful hiking trails overlooking the bay and through marsh land. It also has Ohlone Indian exhibits, special Ohlone days and docent-led hikes and classes. |
Coyote Point Museum --
1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA
The Coyote Point Museum is a learning center that inspires each of us to make a lifelong commitment to act responsibly in caring for the earth. They provide engaging, educational experiences for the diverse, multi-generational Bay Area community through wildlife, gardens, exhibitions, and programs that relate to the global environment.
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Craft and Folk Art Museum --
5814 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles, CA
The Craft and Folk Art Museum champions cultural understanding by encouraging curiosity of our world through the presentation of folk art and contemporary craft. Exhibits and programs serve as a catalyst for the exploration of new art and ideas that reflect our world. Experience the fascination of ever-changing exhibitions that range from the historical to contemporary, traditional to eclectic in an intimate setting. Whether learning about ancient global harvest rituals, or unraveling the mystery of Haitian Vodou, a visit to CAFAM is always an enlightening experience. |
Creation Museum --
10946 Woodside Avenue,, North Santee, CA
Founded in 1970 under the leadership of Henry M. Morris, along with the Institute for Creation Research, the museum has been providing a Biblical view of earth history for almost 40 years. Upon the Institute's recent move to Dallas, Texas, the museum, along with the building, was sold to Scantibodies Laboratory, Inc. Tom Cantor, the founder and owner of Scantibodies Laboratory, along with his wife Cheryl formed a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry called Life and Light Foundation, from which to run the museum. Now owned and operated by the Life and Light Foundation, the museum will remain a show case for a literal six day young earth creation model, as well as expanding the emphasis on the incredible design found in that creation. With plans for future expansion of the museum and resource center, Life and Light Foundation looks forward to serving the Christian community. |
Crocker Art Museum --
216 O Street , Sacramento, CA
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. As the leading arts institution in the Sacramento Valley, the Crocker serves as the primary regional resource for the study and appreciation of fine art, with an emphasis on the original Crocker family donation of California art and European drawings, contemporary northern California art and, more recently, of East Asian painting and international ceramics.
To fulfill its mission, the Crocker Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets outstanding works of art that are the product of human ingenuity and creativity. Through youth, family, and adult public programs, the museum provides aesthetic and educational experiences that foster self-awareness and personal inquiry as well as an understanding of and respect for community traditions and values. |
Daly City Parks and Recreation Department --
111 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City, CA
Established in 1934, the Daly City Parks and Recreation Department serves Daly City, portions of San Francisco, Colma, Brisbane, South San Francisco and Pacifica. Today, the Department offers over 500 classes, sponsors adult, teen, and youth athletic leagues, aquatic programs, gymnastics, youth and teen services as well as a comprehensive senior adult program, park maintenance, hall rentals, special events and more. The Department employs over 200 youth as lifeguards, recreational staff, park aides and as camp counselors on a continuous basis.
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Dana Wharf Sportsfishing --
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
Take an Ocean Adventure Cruise! This cruise looks for various marine life including whales, dolphins and sea lions. Every trip is a new experience, great idea for a party. Get more information on the website about this and other tour offerings.
See the website for many other offerings, such as a Kid's Club, 4th of July Fireworks Cruise, Evening Coastal Cruises and more.
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De Anza College - Euphrat Museum of Art --
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard , Cupertino, CA
This is an exciting time of change for the Euphrat Museum of Art. In 2008, the Museum will open its doors to a brand new exhibition space housed within the to-be-constructed Performing Arts Center at De Anza College. The new Euphrat Museum will be a signature building with a prominent location and visibility from Stevens Creek Boulevard. In connection with a performance hall and art history classroom, it will form a Visual and Performing Art complex. This configuration will facilitate joint receptions, joint programming, connecting college and community users. |
De Saisset Museum --
500 El Camino Real , Santa Clara, CA
The de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University is the South Bay Area’s free Museum of art and history. The 19,210 square foot facility was founded adjacent to the Mission Santa Clara de Asís on the Santa Clara University campus in 1955 and is currently one of only two Museums in the South Bay accredited by the American Association of Museums. The de Saisset Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets objects of art and history for the educational and cultural enrichment of all people. The Museum achieves its mission through an active program of exhibitions, collections, education programs and publications. As an important resource for Santa Clara University, the de Saisset actively collaborates with the larger University community, in order to foster the integration of diverse forms of learning and the Jesuit ideals of reasoned and rigorous inquiry.
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de Young Memorial Museum --
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years.
On October 15, 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art new facility that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chan Architects in San Francisco, the new de Young provided San Francisco with a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.
What Can Kids Do at the de Young? In addition to seeing lots of art from around the world, strolling in the Garden of Enchantment, taking in the view from the top of the tower, and enjoying the special kids’ meals at the cafe de Young, you might want to:
MAKE ART
Saturday Art Classes for 3 1/2- to 12-year-olds
In these drop-in art classes taught by professional artist-teachers, children learn by seeing and making art. Every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends. No reservations necessary. 10:30 a.m. to noon (general public) and 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Museum members only), Kimball Education Gallery. Free
MEET A WORKING ARTIST - Artist Studio Program
Each month a different Bay Area artist transforms the Kimball Education Gallery into a working art studio. Meet the artists Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. No reservations necessary. Free
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Deer Hollow and Rancho San Antonio --
330 Distel Circle (Administrative Office - Park Directons Below), Los Altos, CA
The 3,800-acre Open Space Preserve, combined with the adjoining 165-acre County Park, offers visitors a unique experience with a sampling of diverse environments, interesting cultural history, and a variety of activities.
A highlight of the preserve is Deer Hollow Farm, a working farm with a cow, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, other animals, and an organic garden as well as numerous turn-of-the-century ranch buildings. An additional attraction is the restored Grant Cabin, furnished to represent living conditions in the late 1800s. Docent led programs are available. |
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area --
28000 Devil's Punchbowl Road, Pearblossom, CA
This 1,310-acre natural park has some of the most unusual rock formations in California! The park contains rugged wilderness and is one mile away from the famous San Andreas fault. Park elevation starts at 4,200 feet and climbs to 6,500 feet above sea level! You can hike with a ranger or ride a horse on one of the picturesque trails. There are geology walks, live reptile programs, and a natural history museum. The park also provides seasonal events such as "Full Moon Hikes" and "Meteor Shower Viewing." Other activities include: rock climbing, campfire programs, bird watching, picnicking, junior ranger program, and outreach presentations. School and group tours are available by reservation. |
di Rosa Preserve --
5200 Carneros Highway 121 , Napa, CA
Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of southern Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature provides opportunities for creative enrichment and enjoyment of art and the environment throughout the year. A gift to the public from passionate art collector, Rene di Rosa, the Preserve houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California, possibly the largest collection of its kind. The gallery features art from the di Rosa Collection and rotating exhibits. |
The Discovery Center - Museum of Science and Natural History --
1944 N. Winery, Fresno, CA
Everything The Discovery Center does is focused upon making science fun, allowing children to explore science in an active learning environment. They believe that science should be an engaging subject for children, offering magic, exploration, and excitement. When taught correctly, it’s fun. Children can see it, they can build it, they can hear it, and they can even taste it.
In order to provide this kind of fun and excitement, The Discovery Center offers an urban wildlife park right in the heart of Fresno. The Center functions as an educational and recreational sanctuary for children who want to experience the natural world in a safe enviroment. There is a pond, native plants, areas to dig, and many other things to explore. By participating in the many activities, students gain a powerful sense of accomplishment. Science makes children’s world bigger and helps them to understand their place in our vast universe. |
The Discovery Center for Science and Technology --
5655 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 422, Westlake Village, CA
Even though it hasn't been built yet, there is a lot happening at the Discovery Center for Science and Technology. Since 1996, The Museum Without Walls has fulfilled the educational mission of the Discovery Center. Until the building opens, the Center will come to you!
The Museum Without Walls offers innovative educational opportunities at schools and at other venues. Current outreach programs include: Family Science Night, RAYS, Science Theatre, STARLAB, and the teen program. These programs seek to inspire interest in science and technology for students of all ages.
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Discovery Museum --
517 Third Street, Eureka, CA
The Discovery Museum provides a friendly, hands-on, interactive learning environment for children of all ages.
Regularly presenting over a dozen interactive and creative exhibits, highlighting everything from a child-size grocery store to an "out-of-this world," 3-dimensional planetarium experience. |
Discovery Museum --
Gold Rush History Center , Old Sacramento, CA
History, science, space and technology come together at the Discovery Museum, your departure point for hands-on exploration of past, present and future.
A brick replica of the Sacramento's 1854 City Hall and Waterworks building houses artifacts from our city's past. Enter the Gold Rush through a mineshaft in the Gold Gallery and experience the beauty, utility and profound influence of California's signature metal in The Lure of Gold. Gold is as old as the stars! Move your explorations from recent history to distant past in our Planetarium, where experts demystify the night skies. Reach for the moon - or perhaps Halley's comet -on a community mission in our Challenger Learning Center. Simulated space feels real in shuttle and mission control environments that develop science, math and communication skills.
Discover how fonts, newspapers and publications got their start in our Print Shop - located in our McClatchy Gallery - where old-fashioned printers demonstrate vanishing skills that once made headlines. Before the age of technology created the global village, our communities were much smaller. Everyday artifacts inspire wonder in our Community Gallery. The old and slightly-familiar reveal how much life has changed in the course of a century or two.
Explore native wildlife in the Nature Discovery Room. Meet a raptor, touch a turtle, ponder a porcupine, and learn about these animals - from habits to habitats -- through classroom activities and live presentations. Reaping the earth's riches meant taming nature, and growing has always been big in California's fertile valleys. Food production feeds imaginations in our Agricultural Technology Gallery. The rich story behind box, bottle and can unfolds in an historic survey of agricultural technology. |
Discovery Science Center --
2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
Explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits, participate in live science experiments and more! Be part of the fun! Visit Discovery Science Center today! |
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum --
18127 Alameda Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA
The Rancho San Pedro is the site of the First Spanish land grant in California. The land was granted in 1784 by King Carlos III to Juan Jose Dominguez, a retired Spanish soldier who came to California with the Portola expedition and later with Father Juniperro Serra. The original land grant encompassed 75,000 acres, including the entire Los Angeles harbor. The land has passed through successive generations and remains in the Dominguez family. |
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge --
9500 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA
Docent led fieldtrips - Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities. |
Donald F. Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum --
4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA
Inspired by California's unique and rich history of pharmacy, the Donald F. Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum celebrates the role of the pharmacist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of Californians since the state's inception in 1850. A tour of the museum will take you through three distinct time periods in California history: the late 1800s, the 1940s, and the present. Educational tours available by appointment. |
Downey Museum of Art --
10419 Rives Avenue , Downey, CA
For over 40 years, the Downey Museum of Art has provided the residents of Downey with exhibitions by California and national artists. It is the only art museum between Downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach. Its permanent collection includes hundreds of items donated and acquired over the years with a special emphasis on the artwork of Southern California. Many pieces from the museum's collection are from nationally recognized artists, including the largest collection of work by Los Angeles artist Boris Deutsch outside New York's Museum of Modern Art. Individuals, corporate donations and grants help fund the museum's operations.
Schedule and events are subject to change. Call the Museum for the most current information. |
Downing Planetarium --
5320 North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA
The Downing Planetarium has a 74-seat star theater with a 30-foot dome. The planetarium shows are run with a Minolta MS-8 star projector, two video projectors, and 36 slide projectors all controlled by a computer program. In the gift shop, you will find posters, T-shirts, bookmarks, and all kinds of science toys.
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Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House --
120 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA
The Dr. Howe-Waffle House was built in 1889 by Dr. Alvin Howe and his wife, Dr. Willella Howe. In 1975, the house was moved from its former site on Bush Street, two blocks from its present site, to save it from demolition. It has been restored by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society as a house and medical museum, and is open for tours and events.
Built during the Victorian era in the Queen Anne style, the house features two-and-a-half stories and twelve rooms. It took two years to build and cost $3000, a grand sum in 1889. It is one of the finest Queen Anne Victorians to survive in Orange County.
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Dunsmir House and Gardens --
2960 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA
This 37 room Colonial Revival mansion was built in 1899 and has been restored. The house sits on forty acres of hills and gardens. |
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden --
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA
A place for learning, cultural exchange and contemplation for all! Each year over 5,000 school children enjoy field trips to the garden or participate in special programs arranged by the garden’s Education Department. In addition, through the support of the Friends of the Japanese Garden the garden offers a calendar of public education events. In 2000 an Educational Outreach Committee was formed to support the educational experience at the Japanese Garden and the utilization of the garden’s aesthetic and cultural resources. Committee members include CSULB faculty and teachers from the Long Beach Unified School District.
You are invited to explore the educational opportunities at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden!
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Ebony Museum of Art --
1034 14th Street, Oakland, CA
This museum preserves and presents African-American art plus promotes greater appreciation of African-American heritage. Tours are available. |
Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens --
9401 Oak Glen Rd., Cherry Valley, CA
The museum hosts three special exhibits a year and a variety of events. The Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens opened in 1958 and was founded by Edward Eberle and Dean Stout. The museum features late 16th to early 19th century European & Asian Decorative Arts. Dean Stout designed the interior spaces of the museum to create a home-like atmosphere with the intent to share with the visitor a first-hand experience of the ambiance of the time period. The museum and its 16-acre campus originally came under the County in 1964.
Make the museum your own personal museum by taking a guided group tour. The friendly staff and docents at the Edward-Dean Museum will guide you in and out of the museum showing you the many cultural treasures hidden in the picturesque setting of Cherry Valley. Guided tours are by appointment only and are $5 per person and non-guided walk-through tours are $3.
The friendly staff and docents also provide school tours. We invite teachers and students to discover the Edward-Dean Museum. Visiting students will enrich their knowledge of natural science, mathematics, and cultural diversity. School tours are by appointment only and are FREE.
The Edward-Dean Museum has several programs for children which may interest you. These tours and presentations also cater to many grade levels and may be given on our grounds or at your school. |
Effie Yeaw Nature Center --
2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA
Offering a wide variety of ever-changing programs for children and adults, nationally renowned interactive exhibits, school programs, educational workshops and many volunteering opportunities. Center visitors can view local live wild animals and browse through books, toys and gifts at the Discovery Shop.
Outside the Center is a Maidu Indian summer village replica. The adjacent 77-acre nature preserve has self-guiding interpretive trails through the riparian woodland and along the American River. Watchable wildlife, including deer, coyotes, migratory songbirds and wild turkeys can be seen when exploring the riverbank trails through the preserve's lush oak woodlands. |
Elk Grove CSD Dept. of Parks & Recreation --
9950 Elk Grove - Florin, Elk Grove, CA
The CSD is celebrating 20 years of service to the community and currently operates 70 parks, six fire stations, a state-of-the-art fire training facility, two community centers, four recreation centers, and two aquatic complexes. A multitude of recreation activities for all ages are offered to enrich the community along with numerous fire prevention and safety services focused on saving lives. |
Elkhorn Slough Visitor Center --
1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA
The Visitor Center lies at the heart of the Reserve's programs. It features outstanding educational exhibits that invite visitors of all ages to take a closer look at the unseen world of the slough. The Center is staffed by knowledgeable naturalists who are happy to answer your questions. |
Empire Mine State Historic Park --
10791 E. Empire St., Grass Valley, CA
In addition to the mining exhibits, the park includes the owner's cottage, which displays where some of the mine's wealth went. Beautiful landscaping around the house. |
Escondido Children's Museum --
380 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA
Inspiring children to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation.
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The Exploratorium --
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA
Housed within the walls of San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of science, art, and human perception exhibits. The Exploratorium is a leader in the movement to promote museums as informal education centers.
This unique museum was founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, who devoted his efforts to it—and was its director—until his death in 1985. From 1991 to 2005, Dr. Goéry Delacôte served as Executive Director. Today, the Exploratorium is led by nationally known science education and policy expert Dr. Dennis M. Bartels. |
Explorit Science Center --
2801 2nd Street, Davis, CA
Regional hands-on science center with the mission: "To involve people in science experiences that touch our lives." |
Fairytale Town --
3901 Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA
Over two acres of enchantment and fun! Fairytale Town is a non-profit family park with more than twenty three-dimensional child size play sets based on fairy tales and nursery rhymes. A family of friendly animals and children's gardens nestle in this safe and colorful place. Fairytale Town's mission is to promote the imagination, creativity and education of children.
A monthly schedule of events is available when you visit at the front gate. Join in the fun of art activities, storytelling, garden workshops, puppet shows, animal demonstrations, and more! Snacks and meals are available daily at the Dish & Spoon Cafe or you can bring your own blanket and picnic on the lawn in Fairytale Town.
Whether you are looking for arts activities, agriculture experiences, a holiday celebration or just a relaxing day in the park, you can find it here. Take a look to see all the magic that's happening at Fairytale Town!
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Fallon House & Peralta Adobe --
175 West Saint John Street, San Jose, CA
A fully restored and furnished 15 room Italianate Victorian, built around 1855 by Thomas Fallon, an officer in the U.S. Army during the War with Mexico and later mayor of San Jose. The structure stood empty for a number of years after the Fallon family vacated in 1878. Reopening as a hotel in 1900, the structure housed one of the most popular restaurants in the Valley, frequented by celebrities such as John Steinbeck, Fatty Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin. Admission includes guided tours of the Peralta Adobe. |
Famoso Raceway --
33559 Famoso Rd., McFarland, CA
Auto Club, Drag Racing. |
Feline Conservation Center --
3718 60th Street West, Rosamond , CA
Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo/wildlife museum north of Los Angeles are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species found here. Dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world's endangered felines.
Recorded directions and information at (661) 256-3332. |
Fern Cottage --
2121 Centerville Road, Ferndale, CA
Gold Rush pioneers Joseph and Zipporah built Fern Cottage as their family home in 1866. Family members lived in it continuously for over a century. Today, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few homes in California containing the original family furniture and furnishings. |
Fiesta Village Family Fun Park --
1405 E. Washington, Colton, CA
Miniature golf courses, laser tag, raceway, carnival rides, batting cages and more! |
Fillmore & Western Railway Co. --
250 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA
Many train excursions to choose from. Enjoy a ride on a vintage or antique train for a special occasion or holiday, or just for fun! |
Filoli --
86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA
With its beautifully-preserved Georgian Revival house and magnificent gardens, Filoli is a rare and historically-important example of an early 1900s country estate. |
Fischer-Hanlon House --
115 West G Street, Benicia, CA
Located next to the State Capitol Building at 137 West G Street, the house was orginally a hotel on another site in town, and after extensive fire damage, Joseph and Catherine Fischer moved and remodeled the building for their home in 1856. The house was occupied by successive generations of the family until it was donated to the State of California in 1969. It has been restored as a completely furnished home representative of middle-class living in the late 1800's in Benicia. Its parlor features a Steinway piano of the era; the upstairs bedrooms display such period treasures as a crazy quilt and children's wooded toys. A Victorian Christmas is recreated each year with appropriate décor, docents in period dress, and St. Nick visits. The Victorian Garden at the Fischer-Hanlon House features heirloom varieties of trees and flowers, including a wisteria plant over 100 years old. The Garden is available for weddings and special events.
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve --
200 Nevada Ave, Moss Beach, CA
A refuge for plants and animals adapted to live at the edge of the ocean. These creatures survive extreme forces of crashing waves and turbulent currents. Fortunately, there are safe areas along the rocky shore to visit. Sea water is trapped in pools at low tide where you can see blue-green anemones, coralline algae, and myriad shapes and patterns. Special reservations required for groups over 10. |
Fleetwood RV (Riverside, CA) --
5300 Via Ricardo, Riverside, CA
At Fleetwood RV, you are welcome to visit the manufacturing facilities—where skilled men and women build America’s favorite RVs. You can take a behind-the-scenes look at how quality and innovations are built into an RV. |
The Flower Fields --
5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature's wonders - our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger - 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season. Field trips and classes offered. Check the website for details. |
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary --
403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA
Since 1963, this small unique California zoo has been providing sanctuary to some very special animals. All are non-releasable. Many were raised, and rejected, as wild pets. Others were injured or orphaned in the wild. Most are native to North America. All have names and personalities, and their individual stories are posted at the exhibits, along with factual, up-to-date information about their species.The distinctive educational focus of the zoo promotes responsible and appropriate behavior toward all animals. The zoo teaches about common and uncommon animals, both wild and domestic, and includes those in between, like feral pigs and wolf-dog hybrids. Zoo programs stress that wild animals don’t make good pets. |
Folsom History Museum --
823 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA
The Folsom History Museum houses artifacts chronicling the settlement and development of the Folsom area. Learn about the native peoples, early settlers and pioneers. Discover our beginnings as a gold rush town. Annual Antique Quilt Show August thru September. Group tours available. Temporary exhibits throughout the year and novel gift shop items. |
Forestiere Underground Gardens --
5021 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA
A historic home dug underground (below the "hardpan")to beat the Fresno heat. Passages and patios weave under the orchard. Good field trip for hot days as it is significantly cooler. |
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden --
10899 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA
One of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country, the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden spans more than five acres in UCLA's North Campus. The Sculpture Garden features over seventy sculptures by artists such as Jean Arp, Alexander Calder, Claire Falkenstein, Barbara Hepworth, Gaston Lachaise, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, David Smith and Francisco Zuñiga. |
Fresno Art Museum --
2233 N 1st St , Fresno, CA
The Fresno Art Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits to the public tangible objects valuable to art and history. Exhibitions include a wide range of contemporary as well as modern works by local, national and international artists. With additional emphasis on Mexican art from pre-Columbian times to the present, and with the planned bequest of significant collections of pre-Columbian ceramics and French post-impressionist graphics, the Museum is working to serve as both an educational facility and a repository for important collections from the Central Valley.
As the only modern art museum between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Fresno Art Museum is dedicated to serving the population of Central California. To provide the region's 1.6 million residents with a forum for contemporary and modern issues as they relate to art, the Museum presents exhibitions, films, concerts, lectures, docent tours, and symposia to enlighten, provoke, educate, and entertain its visitors. Work with students is a top priority. Approximately 10,000 students take free docent-led tours of the Museum each year.
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Fresno Flats Historical Park --
SR 41 & CR 426 on School Rd., Oakhurst, CA
Fresno Flats Historic Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California. Eastern Madera County is the southern end of the historic Mother Lode gold fields, but the people who settled here came not so much for gold but more to build their lives and raise their families, making their living as farmers, merchants and using the rich natural resources of the mountains.
The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique construction styles once common throughout Northern California, but virtually unknown today. They were saved from demolition, moved to Fresno Flats Historical Park and restored by the volunteers of Sierra Historic Sites Association, as were a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings.
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Fullerton Museum Center --
301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, CA
The Fullerton Museum Center is dedicated to developing and presenting the best in multi-disciplinary exhibitions and educational programs in the areas of history, science, and art.
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Funderland --
1350 17th Ave., Sacramento, CA
Funderland Amusement Park - Sacramento's Premier Children's Amusement Park. Funderland is a small-scale, old-fashioned amusement park and is perfect for tots aged 2 to 12.
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The Gamble House --
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA
The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company. This house defines quality woodwork for the Arts & Crafts period. Filled with the original Greene & Greene furnishings, including a custom made piano, the house is a definite must see. |
The Getty Center - Los Angeles --
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles , CA
The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
A selection from the special collections of the Research Library at the Getty Research Institute, as well as modern architecture and gardens. An orientation film gives an overview of the collections on view at the Getty Center. |
Go Kart World --
21830 Recreation Rd., Carson, CA
Go Kart World first opened its doors back in 1993 with an arcade and the now-famous gokart world "Slick Track". Since that time, they have added a new track every 18 months. Now they have 6 tracks for gocarts, catering to all different gocarting ages and skill levels.
Whether you're looking for a way to unwind, a place for a party, or a new type of field trip or event, check out Go Kart World! The gocarts and varied gocart track layouts at Gokart World Carson, provide a fun, exciting way to experience gocart racing. Gokart racing has never been easier....zip on down to the gocart track!
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Gold Country Museum --
1273 High St., Auburn, CA
Your tour of the museum begins with an excursion into a replicated hard rock mine. Once you leave the dark tunnel behind, you’re greeted by a stamp mill and an assayer’s office. It’s here that gold was processed from the raw material removed from the mines. Exhibits of a miner’s cabin and a mining camp saloon where a game of Faro is underway provide glimpses into the lives of miners. Museum docents will help you explore the most common methods of procuring gold and the lifestyle of the early miners and their families.
You can also pan for your own gold in our indoor stream or watch a video on Gold Rush history!
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The Gold Rush Trail --
57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
To walk the Gold Rush Trail is to do history. Here, underfoot, is the original shoreline of the City, here the brick buildings of 1849, plazas where the Spanish paraded, relics of pioneers of the Old West, here the footprint of the Chinese and of the wave of immigrants from Europe - to Telegraph Hill, to North Beach, to the Mission. These are the streets burnished when the sky burned, these the buildings found true when the earth shook. This is a journey of discovery, as alive today as in those fantastic years when the rush for gold swept the world to San Francisco.
The Gold Rush Trail Foundation, a non-profit public-benefit corporation, offers educational experiences in the City's historic districts to residents and visitors via a clearly marked walking trail. This goal is supported by The Mechanics' Institute, The California Historical Society, and The Society of California Pioneers. Working with the San Francisco Unified School District, the Foundation has helped create state-certified history programs for the fourth and seventh grades. This mission is made possible through sponsorship by corporations with historical roots in the City. |
Golden Drift Museum --
32820 Main St., , Dutch Flat, CA
The Golden Drift Museum chronicles the glory days of hydraulic mining, the laying of the railroad lines, and other threads in the tapestry of the history of the region. |
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park --
1526 "H" Street, Sacramento, CA
Grand Italianate used as the governor's mansion until Ronald Reagan deemed it not to his standards. Furnished with items from the state's former governors. |
Graber Olives --
315 East 4th Street, Ontario,, CA
Founded in 1894, the historic Graber Olive House is located in a pleasant residential area north of Ontario's business district, just minutes from the Ontario International Airport. Here in quiet and serene surroundings, visitors are welcomed and delighted to discover a bit of early California! Tours are available throughout the year and in the Fall visitors may view the many activities which center around the long and careful tradition of grading, curing and canning Graber Olives. |
Great Valley Museum of Natural History --
1100 Stoddard Ave., Modesto, CA
See, Touch, and Experience the past and present at The Great Valley Museum of Natural History. Bringing you the wonders of science and nature.
Class offerings inclue Science on Saturday, Science for Tots, Summer Science...offering a wide variety of science, nature, and craft topics for children from 3 years to 12 years.
Or take a scheduled tour of the Central Valley Habitat... where you can learn about five of the habitats found in the Central Valley, featuring native flora and fauna. Or visit the Great Animal Hall... featuring the Osterburg collection of animals from around the world. Or learn about Your Backyard... Who or what inhabits your backyard? Why do they come, what do they eat, are they friend or foe? Live native animals included with scheduled tours.
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Grier Musser Museum --
403 South Bonnie Brae Street, Los Angeles, CA
The Grier Musser Museum is a turn-of-the century historic Queen Anne house which displays fascinating antique collections in monthly holiday exhibits throughout the year. Visiting the Grier Musser Museum is educational, as well as, entertaining. As a visitor, you will be greeted at the door and shown the architectural features of the house, such as, the intricate woodwork. The museum is located near downtown Los Angeles and close to the new Red Line Subway Station. There are many historical sites in area around the museum, such as, Olvera Street, Union Station, Angelino Heights, and West Adam's Historical Homes. Other places of interest near the museum are Chinatown, Little Tokyo, IMAX theater, the Bradbury building, the newly restored Central Library, L.A. Convention Center, Angel's Flight, Queen of the Angel's Cathedral, New Disney Hall, and the Japanese American Museum.
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Griffith Observatory --
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA
This is a great place to learn about astronomy. There are great exhibits here.
Griffith Observatory offers free admission to the grounds and building with nominal fees for shows. |
Guide Dogs for the Blind --
350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA
Tours last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, and may include visits to the kennels, puppy socialization area, veterinary clinic and dormitory (subject to departmental schedules). |
Gull Wings Children's Museum --
418 W. Fourth St., Oxnard, CA
Gull Wings features over 15 hands-on exhibits or, we like to say, imagination stations. Gull Wings is the only children’s museum in Ventura County. Visit Gull Wings with you family or your school soon. You’ll see for yourself that Gull Wings is the place where imaginations soar!
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Haas-Lilienthal House --
2007 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA
This exuberant Queen Anne-style Victorian was built in 1886. It is the only intact private home of the period that is open regularly as a museum, complete with authentic furniture and artifacts. The House has elaborate wooden gables, a circular corner tower and luxuriant ornamentation. Volunteer docents lead tours through the House and explain the Victorian architecture of the exterior. A display of photographs in the downstairs supper-room describes the history of the home and the family that lived here until 1972 |
Habitot Children's Museum --
2065 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA
The East Bay's Discovery Museum for young children. Hands-on exhibits, drop-in art studio and events - perfectly tailored for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families.
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The Haggin Museum --
1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA
The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the undersung gems of California.” Its art collection features works by such noted 19th-century painters as Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, as well as many other American and European artists. Its history displays focus on this area’s past and the accomplishments of its residents, such as Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar track-type tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.”
The museum’s permanent art and history exhibits are augmented by a number of temporary exhibitions annually. Special events, such as family programs, lectures, and musical performances, are held throughout the year. The Haggin Museum also maintains several libraries, which are available to researchers by appointment only. The Museum Store features a wonderful array of merchandise especially selected to complement your museum visit.
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Hakone Gardens --
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA
Hakone is the oldest Japanese and Asian estate garden in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1915. |
Hall of Health --
2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Explore with all your senses! The Hall of Health offers a broad array of inviting exhibits for individual visitors, schools, community groups, and organizations. Come interact with Displays and models, Games and puzzles, Electronic quizzes, Medical equipment, Computers and more! Try them all, and use your eyes, ears, hands, and legs to learn how your body works.
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo --
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
Located in Kelley Park on the corner of Story and Senter Roads, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo™ has been providing affordable family entertainment, education, and fun since 1961.
This Zoo is an AZA-Accredited Institution that participates in conservation and propagation of rare and endangered species - while at the same time offering children (and adults) the opportunity to see wondrous animals such as the Ruffed Lemur and Jaguar. The Zoo also provides hands-on experience with many animals along with the education that's necessary to secure the future of endangered species. There's also an Animal Contact Area featuring Goats, Miniature Horses, and Zebus.
Happy Hollow Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10. There are creative play areas, children's rides, Puppet Shows, special events, and birthday areas.
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Harbor Seal Preserve --
Exit 101 at Ballard Ave., Carpinteria, CA
A short hike to look out over the seal preserve. A beautiful view. |
Hart Ranch and Museum --
24151 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA
Tour the former home and ranch of William S. Hart, silent film cowboy star and director. The Museum sits atop a hill within a large park area. The Spanish colonial Revival style mansion contains original furnishings, an impressive collection of western art, mementos of early Hollywood and Native American artifacts. In addition, there is a furnished 1910 ranch house which is open for unguided tours. |
Hearst Art Gallery --
1928 St. Mary's Road , Moraga, CA
The Saint Mary's Hearst Art Gallery is the only accredited art museum in Contra Costa County. Its outstanding, varied exhibitions and art collection attract visitors from the College, the County, the entire Bay Area and beyond. Known for diverse, museum-quality exhibitions, publications and educational programs. The art collection originated in the early part of the 20th century, with the first gallery opening in 1934. The present Hearst Art Gallery, built in 1977 with a grant from the Hearst Foundation, serves both the Saint Mary's College community and the public. Exhibitions and events are enhanced by a wonderful group of volunteers who assist with all aspects of museum operations and members whose generous support makes many programs and publications possible.
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Hearst Castle --
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA
The house and gardens are so large there are four different tours offered. As if the 115 rooms in the main house weren't enough for newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, there are also three guesthouses and 127 acres of grounds. |
Heath Ceramics --
400 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, CA
Come tour the historic Sausalito factory where Heath Ceramics craftsmen have been producing award-winning tableware and architectural tile for over half a century. You'll see how every part of the product from clay-making to kiln-firing is done right here in the 1959 factory, often utilizing the original methods and equipment developed by Edith Heath throughout her career.
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Heidrick Ag History Center --
1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA
The 130,000 sq. ft. History Center is home to the Fred C. Heidrick Sr. Antique Ag Collection and the Hays Antique Truck Museum. These two collections (both accessed via one admission ticket) are the largest and most significant of their kinds in the world. Docent and school group tours by reservation. Gift shop with ag-related. |
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion --
Located in Sugar Pine Point State Park, Lake Tahoe Area, CA
This 1902 Queen Anne summer home has upstairs exhibits on the early owners. Today the house is maintained as a house museum and as an example of the opulent tradition in Tahoe summer homes. |
Heritage Hill Historical Park --
25151 Serrano Rd., Lake Forest, CA
Four preserved and restored structures: 1863 Serrano Adobe, 1891 St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1890 El Toro Grammar School, and the 1908 Bennett Ranch House. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era to the founding of the town of El Toro, through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century.
Guided tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings. Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December.
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Heritage House --
8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA
An elegant reminder of the affluent homes which once graced Magnolia Avenue, Heritage House began as a project of the Riverside Metropolitan Museum Associates, a volunteer support group of the Riverside Municipal Museum.
Restored and maintained in a manner reflective of its nineteenth-century construction, this grand house is now a meticulously researched example of historic tastes, values, and lifestyle.
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Heritage Square Museum --
3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA
A living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the 19th Century. From the simplicity of the Octagon House to the opulence of the Perry Mansion, the Museum provides a unique look at the lifestyles of the people who contributed so much to the development of modern Los Angeles and Southern California. |
Hidden Villa --
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos, CA
Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. |
Hiller Aviation Museum --
601 Skyway Road , San Carlos, CA
The Hiller Aviation Institute is dedicated to the dreams of flight – looking back into aviation’s history while exploring its future. The experience is educational and entertaining casting new light onto the technical innovations. Before you leave, you'll be transformed from visitor to explorer.
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Hilmar Cheese Company --
9001 North Lander Avenue, Hilmar, CA
Learn how cheese is made! Explore interactive, hands-on exhibits about cows and dairies! Watch Daisy's moooovie! See employees package the "big cheese" - 640 lb. crates of cheese! A fun family adventure!
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Historic Adamson House --
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
This 1920s residence features Moorish, Spanish, and Colonial influences with colorful tile, and handcrafted wood and iron work. The house and grounds share one of the most beautiful beach locations in Southern California where one can view the Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Beach and the Malibu Pier. In addition to its world-famous Malibu Tile, the house contains hand-carved teakwood doors, hand-painted murals, molded ceilings, hand-wrought filagree ironwork and lead- framed bottle glass windows.
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Historic Camarillo Ranch --
201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, CA
Walk through the richly restored ranch home and experience the grandeur of residing in a 6,000 square-foot house. The breathtaking Victorian exhibits two staircases, 12-foot ceilings, extensive interior woodwork, and a generous wrap around porch. The house was built in 1892 by 28-year-old Adolfo Camarillo for his wife Isabel and their young family. An imposing 17-room mansion, the home was well suited for a man who would serve as a Ventura County Supervisor, manage a 10,000-acre ranch, found a city, develop a breed of horses (the Camarillo White Horses), and one day be known as the "Last Spanish Don". Camarillo lived in the house until his death in 1958. It was then occupied by family members and for a brief period by Augustine monks until it was acquired by the City of Camarillo in 1998.
Guests are also invited to stroll through the gardens, explore the massive root system of the towering Moreton Bay Fig Tree, and visit the gift shop. |
Historic Lott Home --
Montgomery St. between 3rd and 4th Aves, Oroville, CA
The house, a Victorian gothic revival style cottage, was built by 49'er Charles Fayette Lott for his bride Susan. The story says they ate their first meal in their new home on Christmas Day in 1856 , and a packing case served as their table. The family lived in the home until 1962.
The C.F. Lott Historic Home serves as a historic house museum and a cultural repository for decorative art objects typical of Oroville's pioneer families. The collection includes furniture, paintings, rugs, textiles, clothes, silver and glassware during the Lott family period 1949-1910. |
Historic Old Town Auburn Walking Tour --
P.O. Box 9145, Auburn, CA
Visit over 20 wonderful historic parts of Auburn including the Old Stamp Mill, the Chinese Joss House, Lawyers Row, the Weber Home, Firehouse Number II and Auburn City Hall, just to name a few! |
Historic Olivas Adobe --
1847 Hacienda of Rancho San Miguel, Ventura, CA
160-Year Old Monterey Style Adobe Home, period furnishings, costumed docents, exhibit hall, gift shop, rose garden, herb garden, 110 Year Old Fuchsias.
Weekend tours, special tours by appointment, cowboys, heroes and outlaws, Summer Music Series, Music Under the Stars, Holiday Candlelight Tour, School Outreach |
History San Jose --
1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
On 25 acres in South Kelley Park, the museum has 21 original & fully restored Victorian buildings, including a printshop, candy store, bank, hotel, doctor's office, firehouse, livery & homes (including the VPA's hill-house.html Andrew Hill House). There are also exhibits on early Indian, Spanish & Mexican influences on the Santa Clara Valley. |
Hollyhock House --
4800 Hollywood Blvd. , Los Angeles, CA
One of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces. The interior of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is open for tours
after a five year closure for a multi-million dollar renovation.
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Hollywood Entertainment Museum --
3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1680 South Tower, Los Angeles, CA
A special tour opportunity for those interested in seeing actual filming sites from current and past films and television series in the Los Angeles area will be offered this year. Six films were chosen for the tours that show some principle film locations that are also historic Los Angeles area sites. The six tours include sites from the films: The Prestige, Chinatown, Geisha Tour: Memoirs of a Geisha and Sayonara, Entourage TV series, LA Confidential and Dreamgirls.
The tours, which run approximately 6 hours, will bus tour guests in a luxury tour vehicle to different areas around the Los Angeles area and stop for lunch at a historic landmark along the way. Led by film and television historians Marc Wanamaker, Harry Medved and Karie Bible, the tours focus on a particular film and some of its principle filming locations. A running commentary about the film, the locations and the historic sites of Los Angeles will be the focus of the tours. Tours will begin in Hollywood and cover various areas of Los Angeles, San Pedro, Flintridge and Santa Monica.
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Honey Run Bridge --
approx 5 miles up Honey Run Road, Chico, CA
One of the few covered bridges left in California. The bridge was built in 1894 by George Miller and is the only tri-span bridge in the United States. |
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum --
1315 G Street, Arcata, CA
The Museum's fossils collections comprise one of the great strengths of the exhibits. This series of thirteen display cases illustrates the evolution of the Earth and life from the origin of Earth to the present day. The Museum continually adds new specimens and exhibits (including live animals) to help visitors understand and appreciate our local environment. Watch for Museum sponsored classes and field trips as well.
The Museum encourages you to touch and interact with many of our exhibits. There is a fossil dig box, three interactive computer kiosks, fossil touch shelves, Discovery Boxes and more!
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Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Garden --
1151 Oxford Road , San Marino, CA
The Huntington is a research and educational center set amidst 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants.
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Imagine U Children's Museum --
700 East Main Street, Visalia, CA
The ImagineU Children’s Museum provides hands-on exhibits and activities to nurture, educate and entertain kids, ages 1 to 10.
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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park --
14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA
This park is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills about eight miles from the town of Jackson. The Indian Grinding Rock is a huge piece of limestone with over 1,100 holes in which the Indians would grind food. They have an Indian museum on site that offers a look at many regional Indian artifacts. A ceremonial roundhouse sits in the middle of the park in which you can get a glimpse of the construction. The park holds several events throughout the year. Tours are welcome. |
Intel Museum --
2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA
The Intel Museum, located in Santa Clara, California, USA, showcases Intel's history through unique, educational exhibits designed to let you explore Intel's advanced technology and manufacturing first hand. The museum is 10,000 square feet of fun and interactive learning for children and adults. Located within Intel Corporation's headquarters in Santa Clara, the museum offers a unique Silicon Valley experience for thousands of visitors from around the world each year.
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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven --
150 E. San Fernando, San Jose, CA
The Center is the only institution in North America devoted solely to the life, works, and accomplishments of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). In 1983, Ira F. Brilliant donated his collection of about 80 first editions to San Jose State University to establish the library and archives of the Beethoven Center. Now containing the largest collection of Beethoven materials in the western hemisphere, the Center's rare collections include manuscripts, historical keyboards, scores and books, arts objects and prints, and regalia such as the Guevara Lock of Beethoven's Hair. The library collections do not circulate but many materials are available for browsing and use in the public reading room, including books, scores, sound recordings, and videos. |
Irvine Museum --
18881 Von Karman Ave Ste 100 , Irvine, CA
The Irvine Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist Period (1890 - 1930). The Irvine Museum embraces a principal role in the education and furtherance of this beautiful and important regional variant of American Impressionism that has come to be associated with California and its remarkable landscape. |
Irvine Park Railroad --
1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA
Train rides, pony rides, paddle boats, bike rides and other attractions! |
Irvine Regional Park --
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA
Regional 477 acre park with heritage Oak and Sycamore trees. The Orange County Zoo is located here and the Irvine Park Railroad offers train rides. There are pony rides as well. Bicycle and aquacycle rental available. |
The Island Water Park --
6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA
Slides, rides and family fun! |
J. Paul Getty Museum - Villa Malibu --
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA
Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities arranged by themes including Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater, and Stories of the Trojan War, as well as Roman-inspired architecture and gardens. An introductory film describes the history, collections, and setting of the Getty Villa.
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Jack House and Gardens --
536 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
The Jack House is a unique piece of California's elegant and colorful past which will transport you back in time more than a century. Within the Jack Family, you'll meet some of the most prominent players in the drama of Central California history. Active in ranching, politics, travel, banking and land development, they were also friends and associates to the likes of railroad magnates Charles Crocker and C.P. Huntington, acclaimed statesman and pianist, Ignace Paderewski, and humorist Will Rogers.
The Jacks lived in this fine two-story Victorian house for over 90 years and much of the family's original furnishings, artwork, kitchen utensils, dishes and keepsakes are now on display for visitors. The family's library collection, alone, houses over 2000 volumes including several great literary treasures, a number of first editions and many of the Harvard Classics.
Guided tours of the Jack House interior and gardens are conducted by volunteer docents, specially trained in the history of the Jack Family and it's turn-of-the-century estate. The Wash House Gift Shop is open for browsing and souvenir shopping during regular tour hours.
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Janet Turner Print Museum --
400 W. 1st St. , Chico , CA
The museum was established in 1981 with an initial generous gift of over 2,000 prints from the late CSU, Chico faculty member Dr. Janet Turner. Turner, an internationally known printmaker and educator, felt students should have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by original art.
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Japanese American National Museum --
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA
Since its inception in 1985, the Japanese American National Museum has chronicled more than 130 years of Japanese American history—from the first Issei generation through the World War II incarceration to the present-day. In 1999, the National Museum established the Manabi and Sumi Hirasaki National Resource Center (HNRC) to ensure that the story of Japanese Americans remains accessible to everyone.
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Japanese Friendship Gardens --
2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese style garden that will enrich the lives of every visitor. The gentle koi in the pond will reach for your hand to greet you then glide away, proud to show you their brilliant colors flashing in the pond.
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and providing educational programs that encourage understanding of the Japanese heritage among people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures. |
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve --
Stanford University East, Stanford, CA
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is near Stanford University. The Preserve includes geologic, topographic, and biotic diversity. Some public tours are available for older children only do to the length and hilly terrain. Call ahead to schedule a private educational tour for your group. |
Jelly Belly Candy Company --
One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA
Step into the factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to this candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary delight.
During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly guides will show you a real working factory where they cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. See taffy, chocolates, and wild gummi critters in the making, too.
Back in the Visitor Center after the tour, more good times await visitors. Taste for yourself any of the candies and Jelly Belly beans at the Sampling Bar. An exhibition candy kitchen makes hand-dipped chocolates and seasonal sweets, all within view of visitors. |
Jelly Belly Candy Factory (CA) --
One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA
Step into the factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to the candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary delight.
During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly guides will show you a real working factory where they cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. See taffy, chocolates, and wild gummi critters in the making, too.
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Jepson Prairie --
Cook Lane, Dixon, CA
Docent led tours of the Prairie March through May. |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory --
4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA
Engaging students at all levels and in every segment of society to share the adventure of NASA's missions of discovery. Providing a hands-on learning environment and encouraging young people to pursue careers based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Helping the general public better understand the process and benefits of space exploration. |
John F. Kennedy University Arts & Consciousness Galleries --
2956 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Current, Upcoming and Past events listed on the website |
John Muir National Historic Site --
4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA
The 1882 Victorian home is furnished as it was in the late 19th century when it was the home of John Muir, the founder of the Sierra Club, author and preservationist. Surrounded by almost 9 acres of fruit orchards and 326 acres of oak woodland, the site today is just a small piece of the original 2,600 acre ranch.
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Judah L. Magnes Museum --
2911 Russell Street , Berkeley, CA
Founded in 1962, the Judah L. Magnes Museum explores the depth, vitality, and complexity of Jewish life and culture. The Magnes accomplishes this mission by presenting important exhibitions that draw on its rich collection of fine arts and ceremonial objects, the archives of the Western Jewish History Center, and the Blumenthal Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Through innovative educational programs, special exhibitions and publications, the Magnes engages with significant issues in contemporary life, promotes public dialogue and scholarship, and encourages the understanding of the Jewish past for present and future generations, serving as a vital cultural resource for the entire community.
Docent tours are available in English, Spanish, French, and German. Call or e-mail mchood@magnes.org. or 510.549.6950 x. 345 to schedule a group or school tour.
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Kearney Mansion Museum --
7160 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA
Visit one of those extraordinary places that not only help make history, it helps us remember it - Kearney Mansion Museum. It was home to one of California’s premier agribusiness pioneers, M. Theo Kearney. His legacy includes establishment of the Central Valley’s colony farm system and the bequest of his Fruit Vale Estate to the University of California for agricultural research purposes. Kearney’s most lasting contribution to this region was his vision and leadership in the early development of the California raisin industry.
Kearney became the “Raisin King” and helped shape a significant part of California’s agricultural history. When you tour the Mansion you will learn more about this extraordinary man and his home, and his role in organizing the first raisin grower co-operative – the predecessor to what is now Sun Maid. Kearney’s fortune was made in raisins, and Kearney Mansion, Kearney Park and Kearney Boulevard remind us of that.
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Kelly House Historical Museum --
45007 Albion St, Mendocino, CA
This historic home (built in 1861) offers exhibits on the cultural heritage of the Mendocino Coast. It interprets Mendocino's logging and shipping industries and the unique Victorian architecture for which the town is recognized as a National Historic Preservation District. Kelley House Museum, Inc. maintains an extensive collection of historic photographs, local genealogical data, publications and research materials. The setting is enhanced by a pond and gardens. |
Kennedy Art Center Gallery --
3500 Mountain Boulevard , Oakland, CA
Since the Center opened in 1964, its Art Gallery has featured the creative efforts of hundreds of contributors. Four exhibits a year provide an opportunity for the College community and the public to view the work of artists, both established and emerging, as well as the endeavors of the Holy Names faculty. The gallery and the adjacent garden courtyard provide an ideal setting on which those who appreciate art can meet those who produce it in an informal setting. |
Kern County Museum --
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
The Kern County Museum was founded in 1941 and features 56 historic exhibits, many in relocated structures, an award winning hands-on oil exhibition Black Gold: The Oil Experience and the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center for youth eight and under. The museum is consistently recognized for providing some of the most outstanding educational programs in the state of California, such as Native American Life, and Frontier Life. In addition, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and special events in an effort to achieve its mission.
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Kids Castle --
35145 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA
Kids Castle has been providing safe fun and entertainment for over eight years. It has adapted its facilities to fulfill the needs of children and their families. Discounted rates, group trips for schools, day camps, day cares, preschools, etc.
Kids Castle offers a separate area for infants to 3 year olds, full of exciting, colorful play equipment designed for their specific needs. A certified "fun specialist" will arrange all of the festivities, so you parents can enjoy the fun with your children! |
Kidspace Children's Museum --
480 N. Arroyo Blvd. , Pasadena, CA
Explore, Investigate, Express! Kidspace Children's Museum exists to enrich the lives of children with programs and exhibits in the arts, sciences and humanities that promote investigation, exploration and expression for children ages 2 to 9.
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Kidzone Museum --
11711 Donner Pass Road , Truckee, CA
Enhancing the joy of learning through multi-sensory experiences and encouraging the child to play, touch, pretend, think, and make choices.
Varied classes and programs provide children with opportunities to choose his or her own interest and learn at his or her own pace. Exhibits, camps, and programs integrate Health and Human Development, Science, Art, Culture and History |
Kimberly Crest House and Gardens --
1325 Prospect Dr., Redlands, CA
Kimberly Crest, a picturesque French chateau style home built in 1897, is a well preserved example of the Victorian Era in California. The 7,000 square foot, three-story chateau sits on a six and one quarter acre estate two miles south of downtown Redlands, and was originally built by Mrs. Cornelia A. Hill, a widow from New York State. The home was purchased by J. Alfred Kimberly (a co-founder of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation) and Helen Cheney Kimberly in 1905. Their widowed daughter, Mary Kimberly Shirk, lived in the home from 1920 until her death in 1979.
The house’s unique features include a French revival parlor complete with gilt furniture and silk damask wall coverings. Terraced Italian gardens, orange groves and ponds surround this historic landmark home.
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Kiwanis Chico Community Observatory --
1 Observatory Way, Chico, CA
The Observatory provides access to telescopes for enjoyment and educational purposes and runs special tours and programs. |
Knott's Berry Farm --
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Just the place to go for family fun and education! More than 165 rides, shows, attractions, restaurants and shops in six themed areas shape your Knott's experience. From world class thrills like Silver Bullet to the action packed Old West Ghost Town and six acre Camp Snoopy, Knott's has something for your entire family. Not just another amusement park if you attend a field trip like Energy in Motion and learn about the physics behind the rides. Field trips also offered about American History. Check out this link at the website for more details: http://www.knotts.com/public/admission/groups/youth_events/index.cfm. |
Knott's Soak City --
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
Explore acres of intense water adventures including tube slides, body slides, wave pool, lazy river, family funhouse, kids water play area and Pacific Spin! Water Parks in Orange County, Palm Springs and San Diego. See the website for hours and admission for each park. |
Kodak Theatre --
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer! See an Oscar® statuette, Find where your favorite celebrities sat during this year’s ceremony, Visit the George Eastman VIP Room and other exclusive celebrity hot spots and View images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies!
Inspired by the elegance of a European opera house, with state-of-the-art technical capabilities, Kodak Theatre has been host to many of the world's top performers including Celine Dion, Prince, Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys and the Dixie Chicks. Kodak Theatre is also the home of The ESPY Awards, The BET Awards, the American Idol finals and many other events.
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LA City Tours --
6806 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Join Los Angeles' most experienced and acclaimed tour guides as you are taken on a sweeping, thrill packed 5 and 1/2 hour tour of the Entertainment Capital of the World! Sample the rich history, diverse culture, sun-drenched beaches and pulsating movie tempos of Los Angeles. With a "movie star on every corner," and surprises galore awaiting you, LACityTours.com has packaged the most popular and requested sites throughout the vast experience known as the City of Angels. Have your picture taken in front of the World Famous Hollywood sign overlooking Mulholland Drive.
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Lace Museum --
552 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, , CA
The Lace Museum is one of two museums devoted solely to lace in the western part of the United States and showcases an extensive collection of lace and lace tools. The museum houses hundreds of tools, lace examples, books and other materials covering the history of lace. The Lace Museum provides on-going lace making classes with experienced instructors. The museum also has a gift shop featuring it's annual Lace Photo Calendar, T-shirts, Christmas Ornaments, books, vintage and contemporary tools and other items for lace making. Miscellaneous other items are donated for sale to support the museum. |
Laguna Art Museum --
307 Cliff Drive , Laguna Beach, CA
The Laguna Art Museum is located just steps from the Pacific Ocean in Laguna Beach - one of Southern California’s oldest art colonies - a short stroll from the beach, downtown boutiques and galleries, and world-class restaurants. Museum visitors can enjoy continuously changing exhibitions of works by historical, contemporary, and emerging artists and browse through the Museum Store and Art Rental and Sales Gallery. Docent-led tours, free with Museum admission, are offered daily at 2:00 p.m. The Museum is wheelchair accessible.
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Laney College Theater --
900 Fallon Street , Oakland, CA
Performance offerings. See website for schedule of events. |
Lathrop House --
627 Hamilton St., Redwood City, CA
After being relocated twice, this 1863 Gothic Revival house features a restored interior and exterior. |
Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture --
514 South Spring Street, Los Angeles , CA
The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture is the first museum in the United States dedicated to presenting the contributions of Latino culture. It sponsors several exhibitions each year and actively acquires artwork and publications related to its mission. Recent acquisitions include six drawings produced by Chicana artist Judithe Hernandez between 1974 and 1982, two prints by Mexican artist Felipe Ehrenberg, and a painting by Paul Sierra. The museum’s archival collection is designed to constitute a tremendous resource for Latino history as recorded in print and to document Latino views on politics, social issues, and other topics of interest. At present, the archival holdings primarily consist of Latino magazines published in the greater Los Angeles area and across the United States. Many of these publications date back to the 1970s, with some dating to the 1930s. |
Lawrence Hall of Science --
1 Centennial Dr , Berkeley, CA
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is a singular resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory --
Discovery Center, Livermore, CA
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL has been managed since its inception in 1952 by the University of California for the U.S. government.
As a national security laboratory, LLNL is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s nuclear weapons remain safe, secure, and reliable through application of advances in science and engineering. With its special capabilities, the Laboratory also meets other pressing national security needs, which include countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and strengthening homeland security against the terrorist use of such weapons.
The public is invited to tour the Discovery Center, located just outside the Laboratory’s gates off Greenville Road; pre-arranged tours of the Laboratory are also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tour participants must be at least 18 years old. |
Legion of Honor --
34th Avenue & Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. |
LEGOLAND California --
One LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad, CA
At LEGOLAND California everyone in the family becomes a hero. There are more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. Be Pirates and sail a galleon in the new Splash Battle. Or brave Knights for the Knights Tournament. Or Firefighters to put out fires at Fun Town Fire Academy. Be a Hero!
Check out the website for discount admission for groups, education, youth and homeschool for big savings and still enjoy all the fun! |
Leland Stanford Mansion --
Corner 8th and N Streets, Sacramento, CA
The stately brick and plaster Renaissance Revival home at the corner of 8th and 'N' Streets in Sacramento has special historical and architectural significance for California.Ý In its early years, it served as the executive office of three governors: ÝLeland Stanford, Frederick Low and Henry Haight.ÝIt was also the site of California's first presidential visit by Rutherford B. Hayes and General William T. Sherman. It is the oldest house in Sacramento open to the public. |
Leonis Adobe Museum --
23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument # 1. Built in the Monterey style in the 1840's, it was occupied by Miguel Leonis as early as the 1870's, one of the most colorful, influential and prominent figures of early Los Angeles. Also on the grounds is an barn built in 1912 as well as the Plummer House known as the "oldest house in Hollywood". |
Life Lab --
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Life Lab Science Program and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems offer garden-based field trips for preschool through middle school students in the Garden Classroom on the UCSC Farm. |
Limoneira --
1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula, CA
Citrus Ranch and Packing House Tours. The Limoneira Company, is one of the largest working lemon ranches. Started in 1893, Limoneira Company cultivated lemon and orange groves across the Santa Clara Valley. Today, more than 100 years later, Limoneira continues as a cultivator of lemons, oranges, as well as avocados, specialty citrus, and row crops including strawberries, cilantro, celery, beets, cabbage and artichokes. |
Lincoln Memorial Shrine --
125 West Vine Street, Redlands, CA
Memorial and manuscript collection about Lincoln and the Civil War. Houses thousands of volumes on Lincoln as well as documents and letters from Lincoln. Both United and Confederate sides are represented regarding the Civil War with newspapers, photographs, coins, stamps, diaries and other museum display pieces.
Groups of 15 or more are recommended to schedule tours by calling 909-798-7632 |
Lindsay Art Glass --
109 East F Street, Benicia, CA
Established in 1998, Lindsay Art Glass is proud to be creating hand blown art glass in our studio located in beautiful downtown Benicia.
Artist David Lindsay uses this ancient art form to create work inspired by the sea and nature with movement and flow in their many shapes and designs.
The Gallery represents more than 25 American Craft Artists while showcasing the work of David Lindsay.
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum --
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA
Connect with wildlife and learn about the animals found in our backyards and open spaces. At Lindsay Wildlife Museum you can have close encounters with many live, non-releasable wild animals such as an eagle, hawk, fox, snake or mountain lion. An on-site wildlife hospital treats more than 6,000 native California animals every year. The museum also features changing art and natural history exhibits, classes for children and adults, and a discovery room with hands-on activities for children.
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Living Desert --
47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
This 1,200 acre facility specializes in plants and animals found throughout the deserts of the world. Many exotic and endangered species can be seen in natural surroundings such as bighorn sheep, oryx, wolves, striped hyenas, thick-billed parrots, leopards and golden eagles. The ten ecosystems of the North American deserts are represented in the immersion gardens. A state-of-the-art wildlife hospital allows visitors to interact with the staff while procedures are being performed on animals. A desert children's play park, live animal shows, Discovery Room and many other features can be found in this unique zoo which sits in the middle of the Coachella Valley, just 15 miles east of Palm Springs. |
The Living Desert --
47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
When you visit the African wildlife exhibits at The Living Desert, you will see some of the most unique and fascinating fauna found in what most people think as the "wasteland" of the world: the desert. Animals such as Arabian oryx, several species of gazelle, sand cats and fennec foxes, all call the desert home. Almost all are critically endangered, largely because modern hunting equipment – jeeps, helicopters, telescopic sights and automatic weapons - has given man an immense advantage over animals in the desert.
And there is much more to see than the animals! - See the website for details. |
Long Beach Museum of Art --
2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Museum of Art is located on a magnificent bluff-top site overlooking Long Beach Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus includes the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house (built in 1912), oceanfront gardens, and a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions. The historic buildings are home to administrative offices, the Museum Store and Café. In addition to changing exhibitions, the Museum offers extensive educational programs for children and adults, musical programs, festivals, and other special events. |
Los Angeles County Museum of Art --
5905 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles, CA
Art Exhibitions, Music, Art, Film Classes for All
Volunteer docents provide tours of the permanent collections and current exhibitions. Public tours are offered every afternoon the museum is open. The monthly schedule of public tours can be found in the calendar on the website.
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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens --
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Zoo is located in the heart of the nation's second-largest city. Each year 1.4 million visitors pass through the gates to view a collection of 1,200 animals from around the world. The Zoo is also an accredited Botanical Gardens featuring lush vegetation and thousands of plants throughout the grounds. Special exhibits include the new Sea Lion Cliffs, a saltwater habitat for sea lions featuring filtered, under-water viewing of these animals. Explore a dark cave, discover a desert, and make contact with barn yard animals at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo. Swing into the Red Ape Rain Forest, a multi-level tropical habitat for the zoo’s group of orangutans. For more primate fun, check out Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, home to one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in the United States. Dragons of Komodo, features the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo dragon. Animal collection highlights include koala, okapi, tiger, giraffe, lion, hippopotamus, lemur, rhinoceros, a walk-through aviary, a reptile house, and much more. |
Los Vaqueros Recreation Company --
9990 Vaqueros Rd., Byron, CA
The watershed offers fishing, a boat rental marina, courtesy fishing docks, hiking and multi-use trails, picnic facilities, restrooms and three staging areas. Currently, there are 55 miles of trails with 12.5 miles designated for multi-use activity.
Los Vaqueros is a protected watershed environment that provides people with drinking water and numerous protected animal and plant species with a place to live. |
Louie-Meager Art Gallery --
Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts , Fremont, CA
The Louie Meager Gallery offers a diverse museum quality program with informational wall texts and catalogues provided to enhance and inform.
The gallery has a 30 year history of presenting professional fine arts, closing each year with a juried Ohlone student show of recent work. The Gallery Outreach program provides tours for local elementary and high school students, art workshops for the nearby deaf school, seminars for Ohlone College classes, San Jose State University and other colleges upon request.
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Luther Burbank Home and Gardens --
Santa Rosa Ave at Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
Luther Burbank was a famous horticulturist and his home and gardens are a fine testament to his life. |
Magnes Museum --
2911 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA
Founded in 1962, the Judah L. Magnes Museum explores the depth, vitality, and complexity of Jewish life and culture. The Magnes accomplishes this mission by presenting important exhibitions that draw on its rich collection of fine arts and ceremonial objects, the archives of the Western Jewish History Center, and the Blumenthal Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Through innovative educational programs, special exhibitions and publications, the Magnes engages with significant issues in contemporary life, promotes public dialogue and scholarship, and encourages the understanding of the Jewish past for present and future generations, serving as a vital cultural resource for the entire community. |
Maidu Museum and Historic Site --
1960 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville, CA
Maidu Museum and Historic Site provides an insight into the Maidu people and their culture. |
March Field Air Museum --
22550 Van Buren, Riverside, CA
At the March Field Air Museum visitors can watch modern military aircraft as they land and take off daily. Inside the museum the visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display covering the years from 1918 to the present. Also displayed in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago. The building also contains a theater in which visitors may view films about the history of March Field and U.S. military aviation, the General Curtis E. LeMay Library, a well-stocked Museum Store, a G-force Flight Simulator, and the museum offices. |
Marin French Cheese Company --
7500 Red Hill Road, Petaluma, CA
come to “The Cheese Factory” of Rouge et Noir to sample award winning cheeses, learn about how they are made, and find new recipes and serving ideas. Begin your visit by watching the artisan cheese makers produce over 35 cheeses by hand. After the tour, taste generous samples of cheeses in the beautiful store. If it rains don’t worry, there is café seating, hot chocolate, coffee, soup and a delicious assortment of deli foods.
After a little cheese tasting, continue this delicious experience with a feast for your eyes. The grounds are located in a tranquil coastal mountain valley, so pour a glass of wine and eat a bit more cheese while enjoying the peaceful picnic grounds by the duck pond. |
Mariposa Museum & History Center --
5119 Jessie St, Mariposa, CA
One of the best small museums in America. Portraying the people and life style of Mariposa county from the Indian and Spanish periods to the infamous California Gold Rush as well as the recent past with great authenticity. Original documents, artifacts and artwork, gold displays and Native American baskets are just a few of the displays you will see when you visit. |
Maritime Museum of San Diego --
1492 N Harbor Dr , San Diego, CA
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world's oldest active ship Star of India.
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park --
310 Back Street, Coloma, CA
James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event led to the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and was the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West during the ensuing decades. The gold discovery site, located in the still visible tailrace of Sutter's sawmill, in present day Coloma California, is one of the most significant historic sites in the nation.
The town of Coloma, CA has many gold discovery sites included on a walking tour. There is also gold panning allowed at the river. |
McConaghy Home & Carriage House --
18701 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA
The McConaghy Estate includes a 12-room farmhouse, tank house, and carriage house. The home is furnished in the style of 1886 -- the date it was built. |
McEvoy Ranch --
5935 Red Hill Road, Petaluma, CA
Visit and learn about olive oil production and/or organic gardens on one of the scheduled tours. Take the Orchard Tour or the Garden Tour
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McHenry Mansion --
15th and I Streets, Modesto, CA
The McHenry Mansion, built in 1883 by Robert McHenry, prominent local rancher/banker, is a fine example of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture. In 1923, it was converted into apartments and remained as such until 1976 when the Julio R. Gallo Foundation purchased it and donated it to the City of Modesto for restoration and for community use. The Mansion is decorated and furnished with antiques appropriate to the period when Robert and his wife, Matilda inhabited the Mansion (1883-1896). Two rooms on the second floor, a bedroom and adjoining sitting room, reflect the period when their son resided in the Mansion (1896-1906). Today, the Mansion is open for tours and is the site of many weddings, receptions and special events. |
McHenry Museum & Historical Society --
1402 I Street, Modesto, CA
The McHenry Museum building was originally the city library and was given to the City of Modesto in 1912 by the Oramil McHenry family.
Within the museum there are a complete dentist's office, a general store and a recreated blacksmith shop using wood and square nails from a century old house. Other exhibits include gold mining paraphernalia, original fire fighting equipment, along with a collection of cattle brands from Stanislaus County.
In the Western Gallery there is an exhibit of oil paintings done by Virgil W. “Bill” West. The paintings typify the activities that one would have encountered on cattle ranches of the old west.
Traveling exhibits from the museum are used in conjunction with talks to school children, convalescent facility residents and senior citizens groups.
Every other month a new exhibit is displayed in the Changing Exhibit area. These exhibits have included a series on pioneer families within the county, ethnic and religious groups, as well as exhibits of quilts, local businesses, silver, fans and dolls.
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Mee Mee Bakery --
1328 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
Since 1950, Mee Mee Bakery, located in San Francisco's Chinatown, has been making fresh fortune cookies daily from our bakery to individuals, restaurants, and special events. They produce the Shangri-La Brand and besides making great tasting fortune cookies, they also make fresh breads, almond and sesame cookies, and chinese pastries.
See for yourself how fortune cookies are made! Take a free short tour of our bakery so that you can not only enjoy the fortune cookies, but also appreciate and delight yourself in how they are made.
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Mentryville (California's First Oil Boom Town) --
the end of Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA
Historical 19th Century western structures give visitors an authentic look into the past of California's "black gold" boom town era. The "Big House" in Mentryville a 13-room Victorian mansion was the third Santa Clarita Valley Home of Charles Alexander Mentry. It was erected in 1898, two years prior to Mentry's death. |
Meux Home Museum --
1007 R. Street, Fresno, CA
The Meux Home Museum recaptures the flavor of Victorian Fresno by presenting a middle-class residence -- furnished in the period, as a representative house museum. |
The Mexican Museum --
Fort Mason Center Building D , San Francisco, CA
Through its programs the Mexican Museum voices the complexity and richness of Latino art throughout the Americas, encouraging dialogue among the broadest public. |
Mexican Museum --
Fort Mason Ctr Bldg D, San Francisco, CA
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Micke Grove Zoo --
11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, CA
Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre Zoo with mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Micke Grove Park also features a Japanese Garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Funderwoods Amusement Park and picnic shelters in a beautiful oak grove setting. |
Mills College Art Museum --
Aron Art Center, Oakland, CA
The Mills College Art Museum, founded in 1925, is a dynamic center for art that focuses on the creative work of women as artists and curators. The Museum strives to engage and inspire the diverse and distinctive cultures of the Bay Area by presenting innovative exhibitions by emerging and established national and international artists. Exhibitions are designed to challenge and invite reflection upon the profound complexities of contemporary culture.
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Mingei International Museum - Balboa Park --
1439 El Prado - Balboa Park , San Diego, CA
Dedicated to furthering the understanding of art of all cultures of the world. This art shares a direct simplicity and reflects a joy in making, by hand, useful objects that are satisfying to the human spirit. Through the universal language of line, form and color, mingei speaks eloquently of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures.
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Mingei International Museum - North County --
155 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA
Mingei is a special word increasingly used throughout the world for "arts of the people." It was coined by the revered scholar, the late Dr. Soetsu Yanagi, through combining the Japanese words for all people (min) and art (gei). His keen eye observed that many useful, pre-industrial articles made by unknown craftsmen were of a beauty seldom equaled by artists of modern societies.
From questioning why this might be, he gained insight as to the nature of beauty embodied in objects that are integrally related to life and born of a state of mind not attached to a conscious idea of beauty or ugliness.
Within these timeless arts of the people (mingei), he recognized a quality of expression in which there was no fragmentation of body, mind and spirit. He realized that to balance the weight of increasing technology there was a growing urgency for man to continue to make and use objects that express his whole being.
To communicate this profound insight, Dr. Yanagi and the renowned potters, Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai, founded the Mingei Association of Japan and in Tokyo the first Folk Crafts Museum.
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Mission La Purisima Concepcion --
2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA
Mission La Purisima Concepcion was founded 8 December 1787 (11th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The mission is named for The Immaculate Concepcion of Mary the Most Pure. The Indian name was Algsacupí. The current mission is a restoration of portions of the 1812 earthquake reconstruction when the mission was moved from its original location about four miles to its present location. The mission is a State Historical Park and is one of the most complete mission restorations; including 25 miles of hiking and riding trails. Periodic craft demonstrations are given by docents during the summer. There is no active church at the mission. |
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad --
36641 Fort Romie Road, Soledad, CA
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad was founded 9 October 1791 (13th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The Mission is named for Our Lady of Sorrows. The Indian name was Chuttusgelis. The Mission was twice destroyed by floods and the third flood basically marked the end for the Mission. A small chapel and adobe ruins are all that was left standing. The recreation currently standing was started in 1954. The church at the Mission is currently used the first Sunday of each month for Mass and at various times for special services such as weddings. |
Mission San Antonio de Padua --
End of Mission Road, Jolon Road, CA
Mission San Antonio de Padua was founded 14 July 1771 (3rd in order) by Blessed Junipero Serra. The mission is named for Saint Anthony. The Indian name was Teshhaya, or Sextapay. The mission is largely restored from the rebuilt original. The current site is about three miles from the original mission. The church is active. |
Mission San Buenaventura --
211 East Main St., Ventura, CA
The founding of San Buenaventura Mission was foreshadowed well over two centuries ago on the Spanish isle of Mallorca, when a devout Franciscan priest, who was a brilliant scholar and professor of theology, earnestly prayed that he might be permitted to forsake his comfortable circumstances to take up the Lord's work among the aborigines in the New World. The hoped-for answer to his prayers came on Palm Sunday, March 30, 1749. |
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo --
3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo was founded 3 June 1770 (2nd in order) by Blessed Junípero Serra. The mission is named for Saint Charles Borromeo. The Indian name for the second location was Eslenes (or maybe Esselen). It is known for being Blessed Serra's headquarters and he is buried in the sanctuary beside the altar, in the chapel. Several tour options available. |
Mission San Diego de Alcala --
10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego , CA
First of the 21 missions and known as the Mother of the Missions, Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on July 16, 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. It was designated as a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI. The Mission today is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego. For tours call: 858-565-9077 |
Mission San Fernando Rey de España --
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA
Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded 8 September 1797 (17th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuén. The mission is named for St. Ferdinand, King of Spain (1217-1252). The Indian name was Pashecgna. A variety of problems, including the 1812 earthquakes and the digging up of the church floor by gold prospectors when gold was discovered nearby caused much of the mission to fall into disrepair. Some restored structures include the church, monastery and some quarters around the quadrangle. The church is active. |
Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission Dolores) --
3321 16th Street, San Francisco, CA
Mission San Francisco de Asís was founded 29 June 1776 (6th in order) by Padre Francisco Palou. The mission is named for Saint Francis of Assisi. The current site was picked in 1782 because of the harsh conditions at the original mission. The building was built so well is weathered the 1906 earthquake and is considered to be the oldest intact building in San Francisco. California's first book, Life of Junipero Serra, was written at the mission. There is no active church at the mission although the Mission Dolores Basilica next door is an active church and special services are held in the Mission church at times. (Note: This mission is often called Mission Dolores because its original location was next to a stream called the Arroyo de los Dolores or Stream of Sorrows (named after the Friday before Palm Sunday).) |
Mission San Jose --
43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA
Mission San Jose was founded 11 June 1797 (14th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The mission is named for Saint Joseph. The Indian name was Oroysom. The adobe church stood until an earthquake destroyed it in 1868. A wooden church replaced it. This church was moved to Burlingame in 1982. A 1985 restoration then completed work on the "original" Mission San Jose. Mass is held at 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Enter through the Mission graveyard.
Students interested in learning more about the history of Mission San Jose, especially for the 4th Grade Mission Project, can write to request the free historical information packet. Also, see the website for info on reserving a docent-led tour. |
Mission San Juan Bautista --
406 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, CA
Mission San Juan Bautista was founded 24 June 1797 (15th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The Mission is named for Saint John the Baptist. The Indian name was Popelout, or Popeloutchom. It is known for being the largest of the mission churches, with three aisles instead of the single aisle in other mission churches. Three of the nine bells in the chapel area remain. The church is active and has been since the Mission's founding. |
Mission San Juan Capistrano --
Ortega Hwy. at Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Named for Crusader Saint John of Capistrano and designed in the shape of a cross, it once held seven domes and a bell tower so tall it could be seen from ten miles away. Severely damaged by an 1812 earthquake, the ruins are currently being preserved by archaeologists and engineers. Ivy covers the broken walls, willows sway over the fountain in the quadrangle and orange Birds of Paradise grace the mission gardens. A gilded altarpiece illuminates the Serra Chapel of 1777, the oldest building still in use in California and the only surviving church where Father Serra said mass. Each year on St. Joseph's Day, March 19, the mission celebrates the return of the cliff swallows from Argentina with a traditional Mexican fiesta. |
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa --
751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was founded 1 September 1772 (5th in order) by Blessed Junipero Serra. The mission is named for Saint Luis, Bishop of Toulouse. The Indian name was Tishlini. The mission is the halfway point in the chain and is often called the "Prince of Missions." Because of flaming arrows, the mission was built with tiles; the first roof tiles made in California. In the late 1800's the mission was remodeled as a parish church; a New England steeple was even added. The steeple was removed and the mission restored in 1934. The church is active. |
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia --
4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia was founded 13 June 1798 (18th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The mission is named for Louis IX, King of France (1215-1270). Because of its large size the mission has been nicknamed "King of the Missions." The Indian name for the mission location was Tacayme. The mission is in the shape of a cross and the interior has double-dome wooden construction. The quadrangle contains the first pepper tree in California; the sunken gardens continue to be of interest. San Antonio de Pala is an asistencia to this mission. The Las Flores property is also claimed to be an asistencia. |
Mission San Rafael Arcangel --
1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Mission San Rafael Arcangel was founded 14 December 1817 (20th in order) by Padre Vicente de Sarria. The mission is named for Saint Raphael the Archangel. The Indian name was Awániwi (Nanaguami). The mission was originally an asistencia (sub-mission) of San Francisco de Asís and used as a place for the sick of that mission to recover. The current buildings are a replica built on the approximate site of the original. |
Mission Santa Clara de Asis --
500 E. Camino Real, Santa Clara , CA
The first sight that greets visitors to Santa Clara University is the facade of the restored church of Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Santa Clara University, the oldest college in California, is also the only college in the state to be the successor of a Spanish mission. The history of both institutions is intimately bound up with the history of the state. The University, founded in 1851, was born amid the tumultuous growth of the Gold Rush era. The mission, dating back to 1777, was the first outpost of Spanish civilization in the Santa Clara Valley.
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Mission Santa Cruz --
126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Mission Santa Cruz (Mision la exaltacion de la Santa Cruz) was founded 25 September 1791 (12th in order) by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The mission is named for a feast day in the Church calendar which occurs on September 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The Indian name was Aulintac. The original mission was built on the banks of the San Lorenzo River but flooded so the next was moved to the top of a near-by hill (Mission Hill). Earthquakes in 1840 and 1857 destroyed the church. In 1931 a small replica of the original mission church was built. This is the primary item to see now. There is no active church at the mission.
The only original mission building is a restored Indian Adobe, operated as Santa Cruz Mission State Historical Park. This is about two blocks from the mission replica, on School Street, just off Mission Plaza. For information 831-429-1840 This is only open Thursday – Sunday.
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Mission Santa Ines --
1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
Mission Santa Ines was founded 17 September 1804 (19th in order) by Padre Estevan Tapis. The mission is named for Saint Agnes. The Indian name was Alajulapu. This is the last mission founded in Southern California. Continuous restoration and a beautiful location in the Santa Ynez valley. A taped audio tour is available in our gift shop to guide visitors through the Museum rooms, church, and garden. As you tour this picturesque Mission, may you be enriched spiritually by the drama, history, and tradition contained within the walls and grounds of Mission Santa Inés, called "The Hidden Gem" of the Missions.
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Moaning Cavern --
5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito, CA
Moaning Cavern holds the largest vertical chamber in a public cavern that you can see in California. In fact, it's so big, it could hold the entire Statue of Liberty!
They offer guided Walk Tours, which are suitable for the entire family, 165-foot rope Rappels into the cave, which are the most thrilling way to see the main chamber, and challenging 3-hour caving Adventure Trips beginning with the optional rappel. Experience Moaning Cavern's thrilling new above ground activity... the New Zip Line! |
Montalvo Arts Center --
15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga, CA
Montalvo is a non-profit organization dedicated to forging meaningful connections between art, artists and the communities we serve, through creation, presentation and education in extraordinary ways and settings.
Located in the Saratoga hills Montalvo occupies a Mediterranean-style villa on 175 stunning acres, which Senator James Duval Phelan left to the people of California for the encouragement of art, music, literature, and architecture.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium --
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The Monterey Bay Aquarium—your window to the wonders of the ocean. From amazing animals to special events with live music, there's something for everyone.
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Monterey County Youth Museum - MY Museum --
425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA
Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis.
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Monterey Museum of Art --
559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA
Serving the community and visitors through the visual arts by providing outstanding exhibitions, engaging public programs and a wonderful experience in these unique and historic facilities. The permanent collection not only reflects the profound artistic legacy of the region, but a dynamic contemporary art scene.
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Monterey State Historic Park --
20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA
The park encompasses 7 acres and features houses and buildings from the 1820s to the late 1800s. |
Moorpark College - America's Teaching Zoo --
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA
America's Teaching Zoo is open every weekend from 11am to 5pm.
They have animal shows at 12 noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. and a carnivore feeding demonstration at 3:30PM. See directions to the zoo. |
Mrs. Grossman's --
3810 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA
Sticker production plant with in-house graphic design and marketing and a sticker museum. You'll see thousands of stickers going through every stage of printing, high-speed packaging as well as machines sorting, and wrapping. Wait until you see their LaserWeb! It's the only system of its kind in the United States that can cut their laser-cut stickers. It's a high-tech wonder that shoots 10,000-degree laser beams to make delicate cuts on stickers. Students hear about entrepreneurship, design, marketing and production.
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Musee Mecanique --
Pier 45 Shed A at the end of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA
Welcome to the Musee Mecanique, one of the world's largest privately owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines. Go on a journey from turn of the century hand cranked music boxes to modern video arcade games. This is a trip down memory lane. It is a chance to show your children or grandchildren what you did for fun when you were their age. Before video games at home, perhaps before television, perhaps what you remember sitting in your grandparent's parlor. |
Museo Italo-Americano --
Bldg C Fort Mason Center , San Francisco, CA
The Museo ItaloAmericano is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to Italian and Italian-American art and culture. The Museo offers many different educational activities. Language Classes consisting of conversational Italian and grammar taught by qualified native speakers.
Lectures presenting various aspects of Italian art, art history, culture, literature, music, and sociology. Cultural enrichment classes providing analysis and discussion on specific topics of Italian culture and history. The CIAO (Children's Italian Art Outreach) Program providing free instruction in Italian art and history to over 2,400 Bay Area school children annually.
Events including classical music concerts, cultural tours to Italy, symposia, movie premieres, and the ongoing CIBO COME CULTURA (Food As Culture) with its emphasis on Italian wine and cuisine. EVVIVA!, a group of young professional Museo members who share a common interest in Italian culture and maintains its own calendar of social and cultural activities. The Museo Auxiliary promotes and supports the welfare of the Museo through volunteer service, public relations, and fundraising.
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Museum of American Heritage --
351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
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The Museum of Art & History --
705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA
Bring the entire family to MAH! Offering programs year-round to provide a fun-filled, dynamic Museum experience for your family. Family Art Saturdays are special opportunities for families to learn about and engage with the works of art on exhibition, as well as each other. Programming includes family friendly art-making activities and exhibition tours. This fee based program provides awelcoming place for families to spend time together while experiencing and learning about art.
Family Festivals are held twice a year (May and October) in conjunction with special exhibitions and celebrate the cultural and artistic traditions of a particular country or region. Children and adults can enjoy music, activities, guided treasure hunts, storytelling performances -all for FREE! Check the Museum calendar throughout the year and be a part of these special family fun celebrations!
Take a hike through history with your family! A new way to explore our permanent history exhibition, Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea: A History of Santa Cruz County and its People, History Hike Adventures focus on artifacts and the cultures that made them. Hands-on activities, reproduced artifacts you can touch, games, stories and more take you back to one of the time periods highlighted in the History Gallery. We currently offer an Ohlone Adventure, where Spirit the Eagle introduces you to the first peoples of our remarkable county. History Hike Adventures are FREE to borrow any time with the price of admission!
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Museum of Children's Art --
538 Ninth Street , Oakland, CA
Committed to ensuring that the arts are a fundamental part of the lives of all children. They provide opportunities for children to learn and develop skills through art, teach and advocate for hands-on arts education for children and educators and emphasize reaching children from low-income communities.
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Museum of Contemporary Art --
250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
One Museum - Three Locations!
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90013
8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art --
51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA
The Museum of Craft and Folk Art provides innovative exhibitions and educational programs that are designed to connect with and inspire diverse communities. As the only folk art museum in Northern California, the museum is known for a rich offering of focused and unique exhibitions of traditional and contemporary folk art and craft from around the world - demonstrating how folk art, contemporary craft, and fine art are all part of the same continuum. |
Museum of Latin American Art --
628 Alamitos Ave , Long Beach, CA
The Museum of Latin American Art (molaa) in Long Beach, California was founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in November 1996. It is the only museum in the western United States that exclusively features contemporary Latin American art. Through the utilization of its permanent collection, traveling exhibitions, and programs, molaa educates a diverse Southern California audience about contemporary Latin American art.
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Museum of Making Music --
5790 Armada Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008, Carlsbad, CA
The museum curates public exhibits that relate to the history of American popular music, the manufacture and retail of musical instruments and the history of the music products industry from 1890s to the present day. The museum's galleries consist of more than 450 vintage instruments and artifacts on display, hundreds of audio samples of popular music and an area for visitors to interact with a variety of live, hands-on instruments.
The museum also organizes public events, performances and lectures whose purpose is to entertain, educate and inform audiences of the benefits and heritage of making music.
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Museum of Medical History --
5380 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Experience the evolution of medicine from the Gold Rush to today in this unique museum of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Exhibits include an iron lung, patent medicines and pharmacology, antibiotics and infectious diseases, Asian medicine, nursing, radiology, quackery and local medical history. Onsite library contains early medical textbooks and journals. Educational tours available by appointment. |
Museum of Photographic Arts --
1649 El Prado , San Diego, CA
The mission of the Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film and video. |
Museum of the African Diaspora --
685 Mission Street (at Third), San Francisco, CA
MoAD is the first major museum in the world focused on the African diaspora. |
Museum of the City of San Francisco --
2801 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA
Despite the Museum of the City of San Francisco's location in an indoor shopping mall (formerly a Del Monte peach canning plant), its displays remind us of an eccentric collector's dusty attic. Maps, photos and odd bits of memorabilia are grouped together in a number of tableaux to tell the story of San Francisco's history, with a special emphasis on the 1906 earthquake. Those with a strong interest in the city's past or in Victoriana will find a visit to this small museum particularly compelling.
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Museum Of Tolerance --
9786 W Pico Blvd , Los Angeles, CA
This is no ordinary museum! The Museum of Tolerance provides a unique and provocative experience that challenges visitors to become witnesses to history, confront the dynamic of intolerance that is still embedded in society today.
Through powerful interactive exhibits, arts and lectures, special events and customized educational programs for youths and adults, the Museum engages visitors' hearts and minds in a journey of discovery to inspire change.
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Museum of Ventura County --
89 California Street, Ventura, CA
The Museum of Ventura County promotes understanding of Ventura County's history, art and culture through collections, exhibitions, publications, public programs and research. |
Mystery Spot --
465 Mystery Spot Road, Santa Cruz, CA
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 questioned. But don't take our word for it, come and decide for yourself! |
NASA Ames Research Center --
, Moffet Field, CA
See the website for many programs and educational offerings. |
National Steinbeck Center --
One Main St., Salinas, CA
In the tradition of John Steinbeck, the National Steinbeck Center draws its inspiration from the diverse people and the land of the Salinas Valley. Through the exploration of Steinbeck's work and themes, we provide and support educational experiences that inspire audiences to learn about human nature, literature, history, agriculture, and the arts.
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National Yo-Yo Museum --
320 Broadway (inside Bird in Hand), Chico, CA
Explore the world's largest public display of yo-yo's and contest history year round. Thousands of items are on display including past contest awards and nostalgic photos. Located in Northern California, nestled in the historic downtown of Chico, the National Yo-Yo Museum gives life to the history and current events of the yo-yo world.
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Natural Bridges State Beach --
2531 West Cliff Drive, santa cruz, CA
This is a beautiful park along the coast with tidepooling, a visitor center and monarchs (seasonally). You can sign up for docent lead tours and classes. |
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County --
900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Visit one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history. As the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States and an active research center, NHM safeguards more than 33 million spectacular, diverse specimens and artifacts covering 4.5 billion years of history.
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NBC NEWS Station Tours --
Park Ave., San Jose, CA
Want to experience the magic of television firsthand?
We invite students in 2nd grade and above as well as non-school related groups (ages seven and older) to tour our new state-of-the-art station in San Jose.
Starting in June, tours will be offered Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. We can accommodate a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 20 people. Sorry, no individual tours.
The tour begins with a 10-minute video looking at the history of NBC and KNTV followed by a tour of our newsroom and station. |
NBC Studio Tours --
3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA
NBC Studios in Burbank is the only network TV studio which offers a guided tour - a 70-minute, indoor walking tour, offering a down-to-earth view of a working television studio.
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New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. --
45500 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA
A video discusses the origin of this historic joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, provides company statistics, explains our manufacturing processes and highlights basic concepts of the Toyota Production System. The video is followed by a tram ride through the assembly plant.
Please note: Visitors must be at least 10. Tours are 75 minutes and maximum group size is 25 (except for the 5th-12th grade tour at 10:15 a.m., which accommodates up to 50). Reservations are strongly recommended.
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Newport Bay Harbor Cruise --
600 Edgewater Place, Balboa, CA
45 and 90 minute narrated harbor cruises of Newport Bay, with frequent departures, seven days a week, from the same location since 1948. Our vessels depart on the hour from the cruise docks adjacent to the Newport Beach Nautical Museum in TheBalboaFun Zone, Newport Beach Ca.
The most popular harbor cruise is the Sea Lion Tour. You will cruise out to the harbor entrance to spot SEA LIONS in their natural environment. Or take a narrated bay tour of "homes of the rich and famous." featuring Newport Bays' majestic, multi million dollar homes and their celebrity owners.
90 minute tours view the whole harbor, combing both tours. All of the sights and sounds, including, seven islands of the bay, will be pointed out by our experienced Captain and Crew. Fun Zone Boat Company was the first, and still the most experienced harbor cruise and charter boat company providing live narrated tours of Newport Bay. They continue to provide daily tours on Newport Bay as well as historical, sightseeing and charter tours of the bay for individuals and groups. Children of all ages especially enjoy our California Sea Lion tours that leave the docks on the odd hours (11,1,3 & 5)
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Norton Simon Museum of Art --
411 W Colorado Blvd , Pasadena, CA
The Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena holds one of the world's finest and most prestigious collections of art. Reflecting the extraordinary effort and vision of its founder, it stands as a tribute to Human Civilizations, the visual arts, and the nobility of individual accomplishment.
The permanent collections consist of Western and Asian art from a period spanning more than 2,000 years. European and American masterpieces including paintings, sculpture, works on paper and photography are complemented by stunning art works from India and Southeast Asia. The Museum holds an extensive print collection, which includes rare etchings by Rembrandt and Goya as well as a comprehensive collection of Picasso graphics. The collection also includes the Galka E. Scheyer Collection of works by the Blue Four artists: Feininger, Jawlensky, Kandinsky and Klee. |
O'Neill Museum - The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society --
31831 Los Rios Street IHCL, San Juan Capistrano, CA
The O'Neill Museum is housed in the historic home of the Garcia/Pryor family. The house is recognized as one of the first frame houses in San Juan Capistrano. It is the home of the San Juan Capistrano historical society, a group of community residents dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the area. |
Oakdale Cheese --
10040 State Hwy. 120, Oakdale, CA
School groups and other folks interested in this old trade being done the old fashioned way have visited and watched the cheesemaking since we opened in 1995 in Oakdale.
For 10 people or more Oakdale Cheese would like you to make reservations. You will be guided by a person who tells you a few cheesemaking secrets and tricks.
For groups with children we ask a $.50 fee per child. They will get a bag of quarters from the company in order for all of them to have the chance to feed the animals. It’s usually the highlight of their day.
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The Oakland Aviation Museum --
8260 Boeing St North Field , Oakland, CA
The Oakland Aviation Museum provides a vital resource to the San Francisco Bay area inspiring interest in the rich aviation history of Oakland and the Bay Area, fostering growth in aviation education and awareness, and promoting community for local groups. |
Oakland Museum of California --
1000 Oak St (Cross Street: 10th Street) , Oakland, CA
The Oakland Museum of California provides unique collections, exhibitions and educational opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper understanding of and interest in California's environment, history, art and people. Museum programs are responsive, accessible and meaningful to the public, including school children, teachers, scholars, the immediate Oakland community, and an increasingly diverse California population.
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Oakland Museum Sculpture Court at City Center --
1111 Broadway , Oakland, CA
The Oakland Museum of California Sculpture Court at City Center is a collaboration between the Oakland Museum of California and the 1111 Broadway Building. Offering changing and permanent works by Contemporary California sculptors. |
Oakland Zoo --
9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland, CA
Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Oakland Zoo is home to over 300 animals from 50 different species living in lush, naturalistic settings. The collection is organized in biomes, geographic regions that represent the ecosystem of that area. From Africa, to Asia, to Australia, to the future California 1820 Region -- go experience the animals. |
Ojai Valley Museum --
130 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA
The Ojai Valley Museum has an extensive collection of Art, Native American Baskets, Pioneer Tools, and photographs of early days in Ojai. |
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum --
1200 Front Street, Old Sacramento, CA
A replica of the one-room schools found around the region in the latter half of the 19th century, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse is furnished with a combination of antiques and reproductions, and it contains collections of photographs, books and desks from an earlier period. Costumed schoolmarms and masters guide visitors and "teach" classes. Call to reserve one-hour lessons. |
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park --
San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum. La Casa de Estudillo is a mansion built around a garden courtyard. La Casa de Machado y Stewart is full of artifacts that reflect ordinary life of the period. Other historic buildings include a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, San Diego's first newspaper office, and a stable with a carriage collection. |
Opera Pacific --
600 W. Warner, Santa Ana, CA
Opera Pacific has established itself as one of the finest professional opera companies in the nation. Opera Pacific's mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a cultural resource for all of Southern California. More than 670,000 people have enjoyed Opera Pacific's productions at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, while over 575,000 young people have discovered the world of opera through the company's in-school presentations, Student Previews, and nationally recognized Opera Camps.
For information on individual ticket sales or for subscription tickets , please call 714-546-6000 or toll free 800-34-OPERA (800-346-7372).
Main Stage performances are held at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, located at 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626.
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Orange County Center for Contemporary Art --
117 North Sycamore , Santa Ana, CA
Providing emerging and established artists a forum to explore and develop ideas in contemporary art in an atmosphere that promotes experimentation and risk-taking, but without the specter of censorship. In addition, OCCCA develops and actively participates in public educational, outreach and community art services. The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art is committed to cultural diversity.
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The Orange County Museum of Art --
850 San Clemente Drive , Newport Beach, CA
The Orange County Museum of Art champions and interprets the art and culture of our time for a diverse and changing community. The museum is guided by the conviction that exhibitions and programs should link historical and contemporary art, bridge local and global cultures, and inspire the sense of inquiry, creativity, and imagination within all people. |
Orange County Zoo --
1 Irvine Park Road , Orange, CA
The Zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park.
The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Animals on exhibit include black bears, mountain lions, bald eagle, island foxes, ocelot, red-tailed hawk, great horned owls, porcupine, coyotes, turkey vultures, coati and more. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats, chevoit sheep, jacob sheep, pot-bellied pigs, doves and pheasants.
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Orange Empire Railway Museum --
2201 S. "A" St., Perris, CA
Orange Empire Railway Museum operates a Museum Railway where visitors can ride on the historic trains and trolleys that helped shape the Southern California we know today. On a typical weekend (other than during special events), two city streetcars are running on the half-mile dual-gauge Loop Line, and another train is operating on the 1.5 mile standard gauge Mainline. In addition to the streetcars on the Loop Line, a Pacific Electric interurban or city streetcar also operates on the Mainline on selected weekends. The Mainline train is usually an electrically or diesel powered freight train (with a caboose to ride in if you wish), or consist of passenger train cars. The cars and locomotives are selected on a rotating basis from the historic collection. |
Ortega Adobe --
215 W Main St, Ventura, CA
The original Adobe that the Ortega brand was started in. Small but very interesting. Great to compare the simple living here to the Olivas Adobe. |
Ostrich Land --
610 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA
The highlight of a visit to OstrichLand is feeding the ostriches and emus. These big birds are a rare and unique sight in this part of the world and are sure to make you smile. They provide a way for you to be up close and personal with these big birds and safe at the same time. The backdrop of the landscape on which they roam is quite lovely and seeing them walking about on the plain that resembles their native desert is like being in another place and time. |
Otis School of Art and Design - Ben Maltz Gallery --
9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The Ben Maltz Gallery presents a diverse program of group and solo exhibitions in a variety of media. It serves Los Angeles' vigorous art community and the city's diverse public at large, while acting as an important resource for Otis students and faculty. The program engages a wide range of contemporary art and ideas through exhibitions, catalogues, and public events. Highlighting work that pushes the frontiers of traditional form and subject matter, the Gallery typically exhibits emerging and established Los Angeles artists and designers, placing them in the context of national and international programming. The Gallery both originates and participates in national touring exhibitions.
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Pacific Asia Museum --
46 North Los Robles Avenue , Pasadena, CA
Containing more than 14,000 rare and representative examples of art and artifacts from Asia and the Pacific islands, spanning a period of 5000 years. |
Pacific Coast Air Museum --
2230 Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA
Dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft. Providing an educational venue for students and the community. Honoring those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life. |
Pacific Heritage Museum --
608 Commercial Street, San Francisco, CA
The Pacific Heritage Museum of San Francisco is housed in the historic US Subtreasury Building, dating from 1875 and built on the site of the original US Branch Mint. The mint, which outgrew its Commercial Street location during the height of the California gold rush era, moved to a new and larger location in 1874. The US Subtreasury used the old mint structure for a year, after which it was demolished and replaced with a four-story brick building designed by treasury architect William Appleton Potter. While the building was one of the few to have withstood the earthquake of 1906, it was entirely gutted by the ensuing fire and reconstructed as the single story building which presently occupies the site.
The Pacific Heritage Museum displays on a rotating basis selected exhibitions based on the broad theme of the artistic, cultural and economic achievements of the peoples of the Pacific Rim. In addition to organizing its own exhibitions, the Museum also presents exhibitions with museums elsewhere in the United States and other countries. |
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Assoc. --
La Mesa Blvd. at Nebo Dr., La Mesa, CA
The Museum hosts a number of opportunities for the public to experience historic railroading, from regularly scheduled weekend train rides to monthly Mexican rail excursions. Additionally, various special holiday events are offered as appropriate.
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Palm Springs Air Museum --
745 North Gene Autry Trail , Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Air Museum, is a non-profit educational institution, whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history.
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Palm Springs Art Museum --
101 Museum Drive , Palm Springs, CA
Check out the website for current and upcoming exhibitions, art classes and programs, lectures and symposia and information on group and school tours. |
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation --
1313 Newell Road , Palo Alto, CA
Something for everyone! Children's and adult's art education, children's fine art classes, art and technology studio and more! The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation supports art education programs for children in Palo Alto and neighboring school districts, exhibitions and a unique art mentoring program for teenagers. |
The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo --
1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
A Kid's Place to Think, Create and Play.
Providing a safe, intimate and interesting environment for children ages birth and up to explore their world.
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The Paperweight Museum --
123 Locust Street , Santa Cruz, CA
The Paperweight Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to paperweights. Its collections include French antiques as well as the art of modern masters. Rotating exhibits provide retrospectives of artists such as Paul Stankard and Rick Ayotte.
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The Paramount Theatre --
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA
The tour lasts about 2 hours and provides a full and informative view of the Theatre. Cameras are allowed. Please note that some areas of the tour are not wheelchair accessible.
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Pardee Home Museum --
672 11th St., Oakland, CA
This Italianate Villa has the original carriage house and tank house on the grounds. |
Pasadena Museum of History --
470 W Walnut Street , Pasadena, CA
The Museum's collections, exhibits and programs provide educational resources for the public to increase understanding and appreciation of history, culture and science in Pasadena and neighboring communities.
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Pennypickle's Workshop, the Temecula Children's Museum --
42081 Main Street, Temucula, CA
Children of all ages are welcome in the home workshop of Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, Ph.D., scientist, time traveler, and inventor of wacky and wonderful contraptions that amaze, delight and educate! Your whole family will enjoy exploring the Professor's latest inventions, secret passageways, puzzles, machines, and whimsical gadgets & gizmos found in this innovative, award-winning facility.
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Petaluma Wildlife Museum --
201 Fair St., Petaluma, CA
This is a wildlife museum by students, for students. Petaluma Wildlife Museum is a non-profit organization supported by private donations and the Petaluma City School District. Housed on the Petaluma High School campus, over 9,000 ft. of museum is home to a million dollar inventory of taxidermied and live animals. Exhibits include dioramas from North America, Africa, a large fossil and mineral collection, and an Australian aviary. |
Petco --
4698 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA
This Petco store does great educational tours. They show the kids the different small animals they have in the store and talk about what it takes to care for a pet. |
Petersen Automotive Museum --
6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Take our journey through one of mankind's greatest achievements...The Automobile
Explore the evolution of the Automobile and its impact on our culture. Experience the last 100 years of automotive history at our museum and here on our web site. There is always something new to discover for the whole family. |
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology --
103 Kroeber Hall, Berkeley, CA
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, was founded in 1901 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst who envisioned the Museum as the cultural cornerstone of one of the world's leading research institutions - a great educator of the people of California.
Today, the Hearst Museum houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the West. The Museum preserves and interprets a global record of material culture through its more than 3.8 million objects. It also promotes the history and diversity of human cultures through research, exhibitions, and programs. |
Pigeon Point Lighthouse Station --
210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA
The coastal areas surrounding Pigeon Point Light Station are rich with life. Marine mammals, such as seals and whales, can be seen regularly from shore as they pass by beyond the surf. The intertidal zone along this part of the coast, particularly in the rocky reefs that flank the light station, contains a diverse and numerous variety of plant and animal life. This is a working lighthouse, the grounds are open and you can even stay overnight in the lighthouse keepers housing; however, you cannot enter the lighthouse building. Bird watching and tours are available. |
Pirate's Dinner Adventure --
7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
If you are looking for an adventurous time while visiting Buena Park, California, then we should be your first stop! Pirate's Dinner Adventure is a dinner show attraction that puts you and your family right in the middle of all of the swashbuckling action. Just a few gangplanks away from Orange County's famous Caribbean pirates, a new breed of pirate has set sail in Southern California. Bringing local citizens and visitors a high seas adventure the likes of which hasn't been seen on the West Coast since Privateer Captain Hippolyte Bouchard set fire to Monterey, raided Santa Barbara and pillaged Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1818. |
Placer County Museum --
101 Maple St., Auburn, CA
The Placer County Museum is located on the first floor of Auburn’s Historic Courthouse. The Museum Gallery, which is located in the space that once housed the jail, provides an overview of Placer County’s history. Some of the highlights include a diorama depicting a Nisenan Indian family, the stagecoach that ran from Auburn to Michigan Bluff, and a video presentation of the history of the transcontinental highway system that runs through the county. Also don't miss the Sheriff's Office, the Gold Collection and the Women's Jail! |
Placerita Canyon Nature Center --
19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA
Placerita is a unique east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. The historic "Oak of the Golden Dream" is the site of California's original gold discovery in 1842. Another landmark in Placerita is the Walker Cabin, built by Frank Walker in 1920 for his family. The Nature Center museum contains exhibits on the natural history of southern California, and there is a small collection of live animals.
A network of self-guiding nature, history and hiking trails radiates out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the Santa Clarita Divide. Picnicking is available near the Nature Center. The park encompasses oak woodland and chaparral on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of the City of Santa Clarita. The park not only serves to conserve a slice of the wild environment but also endeavors to educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal shows, nature hikes and educational trails. |
Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center --
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes, CA
The Point Reyes Lighthouse is located on the western-most point of the Point Reyes Headlands. The Lighthouse Visitor Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday. Here, you can see historic photographs of shipwrecks and lighthouse-keepers, and handle items on the touch table, including whale baleen. A display of local birds will introduce you to the birds you might see just off the cliffs. A small bookstore offers books, maps and other educational products. To get to the lighthouse itself, you must walk a half-mile from the parking lot to the Visitor Center, and then down 308 steps. The stairs are open 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday. When wind speeds exceed 40 m.p.h., the steps to the lighthouse are closed for visitors' safety. |
Point San Luis Lighthouse --
P.O. Box 13556, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93406, san luis obispo, CA
Interested in touring the Light Station and the historic 1890's Lighthouse? Join PG&E's docent led hike, across the Pecho Coast Trail, held every Saturday morning (rain cancels). Tours of the lighthouse itself are available every Saturday, in conjunction with these docent led hikes. |
Pretend City --
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Pretend City is an educational institution developed for children infant to eight years old and their grown-ups (families). Designed as a small-interconnected city, with a grocery store, farm, doctor's office, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, and many other exhibits, Pretend City is a place to explore, learn, play and be creative in a fun environment! |
Pulford Apple Tree Orchard --
19440 Highline Rd, Tehachapi, CA
Pulford's Apple Tree Orchard has 15 varieties of apples. It is open to the public and also available for field trips. Mr. Pulford is a delightful man with much knowledge about agriculture. He gives the children a tour of his facility and allows each child to pick a bag of apples. Pulford's apples are award winning and delicious to pick and eat off of the tree. Field trips must be prearranged, so call ahead. |
Quality West Wing Oval Office --
1705 West 6th Street, Corona, CA
An exact replica built by Hollywood set designers, this will be an experience one will not soon forget. Bring your cameras for a photo opportunity with the "President of the United States of America" in the Oval Office. This hands-on tour of Capitol Hill will be a memorable learning experience that will enhance your child's understanding of American Government. |
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch --
1555 Alamo Pintado Road, solvang, CA
Quicksilver Ranch is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, between Solvang and Ballard, California. It's open to visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tours are available by appointment only. |
Rae House Museum --
204 Oak Avenue, Galt, CA
The Rae House was built in 1868 by John Rae, a pioneer who had tried his luck in the gold fields, settled for a time in Hicksville, worked for a while as an interior plaster finisher, and eventually became one of Galt's biggest ranchers. John Rae's work as an interior plaster finisher, according to his daughter, Alice, included work in the State Capitol.
Special tours are given for school children and adult organizations. Offfering art exhibits, craft demonstrations, annual Christmas festivities, yearly Old-Fashioned Ice-Cream Socials, and a High Tea.
The garden, once overrun by weeds, now is dedicated to the Galt area pioneers and is filled with colorful roses each a donation given as a memorial. There are over 100 varieties of roses to see in bloom during the spring and summer months. The garden has been used for wedding and family portraits as well.
Inside the Rae museum the visitor is treated to special displays in the "Pioneer Room" and in the cabinets in the front parlor. A 200-year-old spinning wheel gives the viewer a feeling for the work of textile production of the past. The old wood stove in the kitchen and the round ice box on the back porch help visitors to experience kitchens of the past and the importance of keeping the kitchen stove tea kettle always filled with hot water. |
Ralston Hall --
1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA
Located on the campus of the College of Notre Dame, this Italian Villa was built for William Ralston, founder of the Bank of California. |
Rancho Los Cerritos --
4600 Virginia Rd., Long Beach, CA
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to a modern, urban society. The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives. It is owned by the City of Long Beach and operated through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.
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Randall Museum --
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA
The Randall Museum offers a unique haven where children and adults can explore the creative aspects of art and science and make discoveries about nature and the environment by direct participation in classes, workshops, special events, and clubs.
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Redding Museum of Art and History --
56 Quartz Hill Road , Redding, CA
The Redding Museum of Art & History features a permanent exhibit of local history and is billed as the largest museum north of Sacramento, CA. |
Redwing Horse Sanctuary --
Off of Jolon Road, Lockwood, CA
The mission of Redwings Horse Sanctuary is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster homes for those equines. |
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