Things To Do in California

Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor family museum that offers a full range of activities for children ages six months to eight years. The Museum’s unique programs feature hands-on art and science exhibitions, special performances and cultural festivals -- all with a focus on fun!

The premier Christmas event for Southern California. With 103 years of history Newport Bay comes alive with decorations and amazing light displays. Homes, yachts, docks, whole landscapes are transformed into a magical holiday experience. Thousands of lights and hundreds of themed estates. Hundreds of yachts, cruise ships, and water craft of all kinds participate in the parade. Approximately 1.5 million people will view the parade from shore, by boat, or along one of the many docks that line the bay.

Newport Landing offers holiday cruises to view this amazing holiday treat from December 1 through December 31 including the 5 nights of the parade. Choose from several cruise times each night. The parade dates for 2013 are Dec 18-22. During the parade the cruises are in the parade. Great event for families and kids.

Voted one of the top attractions in Anaheim and Orange County, Flightdeck provides an exciting alternative to the neighboring amusement park by giving civilians the opportunity to pilot fighter jets in actual cockpit simulators and a Boeing 737 flight simulator. Experience the challenge of aerial maneuvers at 500 knots, aircraft take-offs and landings and the excitement of air-to-air combat. Up to ten people can fly at the same time, each in their own authentic F-16 flight simulator! There is also the "Officer's Club", an observation area where guests can view and listen to all of the action on large LCD monitors, where they will see what each pilot is seeing during their flight and also hear the interaction between the pilots and the ATC crew (air traffic control).

Flightdeck offers 45 minute air combat flights and 30, 60 & 90 minute Boeing 737 flights. Advanced reservations are required. Call (714) 937-1511 today to book your flights.

Come fly the one-of-a-kind water-propelled jet pack with Jetpack America! Flight Experience Sessions consist of safety video, on-beach equipment briefing, and 10-60 minutes of flight time (depending on package), where you’ll receive instructor communication via our helmet walkie-talkies. Our jetpacks are safe and easy to fly, with the majority of people up and flying within 5-10 minutes. With our new tandem jetpack, kids as young as 5 can now fly with an instructor to make their superhero dreams a reality! With a max height of 40 feet, it guarantees to be a thrill for any and all who try it…not to worry though, first-time pilots can fly as high or as low as they want to go and, for those looking for a rush without the pressure of controlling their own height, our certified instructors can remotely control the throttle for you from the beach. Stop dreaming, start flying and make your superhero fantasies a reality!

The world famous Madame Tussauds is now open on Fisherman's Wharf, next to Pier 39. Meet Al Capone in Alcatraz, Tony Bennett on Lombard Street and Jimmy Hendrix in a purple haze on stage.

Mingle with the A-list and get up close to your favorite sports and music stars for the ultimate fame experience at Madame Tussauds San Francisco.