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Disneyland Resort California
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Disneyland Resort California

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Disneyland Resort California is an entertainment resort in Anaheim, California, USA. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its experiences division, featuring two theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), three hotels, and the Disney Downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Disneyland Park features Sleeping Beauty Castle as its landmark, with scenes from the fairy tale displayed inside. The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area recreates the streets of Batuu from the movies, where visitors can board the Millennium Falcon. Classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square have been operating for decades, with daytime parades often winding through the park. At Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land is modeled after the desert town from the movie, with Radiator Springs Racers remaining a perennial favorite. The Avengers Campus offers thrilling experiences like Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! and an interactive shooting adventure with Spider-Man. Over at Pixar Pier, the Incredicoaster races along the bay. At night, Disneyland lights up the sky with castle fireworks, while Disney California Adventure dazzles with a grand water and light show on the lake. Given the resort's size and long queues for popular attractions, two full days are recommended to fully explore both parks—hit the top rides early, then explore at leisure. Keep an eye out for hidden Mickey easter eggs scattered throughout the parks, as spotting them adds to the fun. After the parks close, head to Downtown Disney for dining and shopping to cap off your day. Disneyland was the company's first theme park, and also a theme park built by Walt Disney, which opened on July 17, 1955. Disney California Adventure Park is a theme park based on Disney's interpretation of California, which opened on February 8, 2001.Anaheim · 21.4 km from Newport Beach
Disneyland Park California
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Disneyland Park California

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4.7/5
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Starting May 16, 2025, Disneyland Resort will launch a year-long 70th anniversary celebration! Centered around the theme "Celebrate Happy," the resort will unveil exclusive global experiences to honor seven decades of magic and joy. The parks will be adorned with 70th anniversary-themed décor, while Mickey Mouse and friends debut special outfits. Interactive surprises await at select attractions. Limited-time ticket offers include 3-day and new 4-day tickets (upgradeable for park-hopper and Lightning Lane Multi Pass). The celebration runs through summer 2026—plan your visit now to experience Disney's "Rainbow of Happiness"! In 1955, Walt, the father of Disney, built California Disneyland in Los Angeles, which is the world's first original Disney theme park. The park is located within the California Disney Resort. There are two main parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The two parks are adjacent to each other. Visitors can visit both parks at one time and experience the joyful magic of Disney World. Come and enter the land of fairy tales and meet classic characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Disney princesses, Avengers, and Star Wars heroes. △ Step into fairy-tale worlds filled with Character sightings, attractions and more! △ Enjoy a leisurely stroll through small-town America—you'll love the turn-of-the-century charm! △ Explore this out-of-this-world land, where you can live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away!Anaheim · 21.5 km from Newport Beach
Disney California Adventure Park
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Disney California Adventure Park

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4.7/5
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This is a Disney adventure park themed around California. Originally conceived as "experiencing all of California in one day," the park's entrance once featured a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge, vividly showcasing the state's captivating culture and rich history—the very essence the "paradise park" aimed to convey. Disney California Adventure Park opened on February 8, 2001. Originally the parking lot for Disneyland, it has since evolved into a vibrant theme park featuring rides, shopping, and dining. From Cars Land and Buena Vista Street to Pixar Pier, Avengers Campus, and San Fransokyo Square, the park has continuously expanded over the years, with even more exciting additions planned for the future.Anaheim · 20.8 km from Newport Beach
Newport Beach

Newport Beach

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4.7/5
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Newport Beach is located in California, USA, and is a renowned vacation destination famous for its stunning coastline and diverse water activities. As a versatile coastal attraction, it draws visitors from around the world, offering experiences ranging from relaxation to thrilling adventures. The beach's expansive sandy shores and warm sunshine make it an ideal spot for sunbathing and beach sports. Water activities are a major highlight here, where visitors can enjoy surfing, sailing boats, kayaking, and more, embracing the joy of the ocean. For nature enthusiasts, nearby Balboa Island and the Newport Bay Ecological Reserve provide opportunities for hiking and birdwatching. Additionally, the area boasts a wide variety of dining and shopping options, from seafood restaurants to boutique stores. Regularly held festivals and art exhibitions allow visitors to immerse themselves in local culture. Whether for a family vacation or a friends' getaway, Newport Beach offers an array of activities and unforgettable experiences for every visitor.Newport Beach · 1.7 km from downtown
Laguna Beaches

Laguna Beaches

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4.6/5
59 reviews
Laguna Beachesare located in the southern part of Orange County, California, United States, and are an artistic attraction nestled between hills and the sea. The coastal area features numerous scenic coves and beaches, among which Main Beach is a representative public space in the city. They boast gentle, expansive sandy beaches, and the wide coastline is perfect for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the ocean views. A boardwalk connects the beach areas, where visitors can stroll in the sea breeze, watch beach volleyball games, and soak up the relaxed holiday atmosphere unique to the California coast. On sunny days, sunbathers and visitors gather here, bringing the beach to life. With their sunny beaches, magnificent ocean views, deep-rooted artistic traditions, and rich ecological experiences, they showcase the unique charm of a Southern California coastal city.Laguna Beach · 15.8 km from Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach

4.1
4.7/5
45 reviews
Huntington Beach is the surfing capital of the western United States. The huge waves make it a surfing paradise. The giant sculpture "surfer" stands on the beach. It is also the birthplace of local California brands such as Vans and Hollister. The shopping street opposite the beach is a hot trend. Brand gathering place.Huntington Beach · 8 km from Newport Beach
Huntington State Beach

Huntington State Beach

3.6
Orange County · 4.7 km from Newport Beach
Sunset Cruises

Sunset Cruises

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5.0/5
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Newport Beach · 3.3 km from downtown
Corona Del Mar State Beach Park

Corona Del Mar State Beach Park

3.5
5.0/5
6 reviews
Corona del Mar State Beach has beautiful scenery and convenient transportation, which is a good place for people to visit for leisure.Newport Beach · 5.6 km from downtown
Knott's Berry Farm
No. 14 of Family-friendly Attractions in California

Knott's Berry Farm

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4.5/5
67 reviews
Knott's Berry Farm is located in the northwest of Disneyland. The farm has theme parks such as Mexican Festival Village and Snoopy Camp. The founder Mrs. Knott's dinner is very famous. The restaurant attached to it still serves the chicken meal. Don't forget to try it when you go to the park. Knott's Berry Farm is a true representation of the Western Frontier Period and the Gold Rush, allowing visitors to travel back in time to an American village in the Western era. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and his friends, the souls of the park, show up more often to take pictures and shake hands with everyone. Outside the park gate is a shopping street, in addition to restaurants and various jams of Knott's brand, you can also buy Snoopy related products and souvenirs. People who like Snoopy should not miss this place. The division of the park is not very obvious, but it can be roughly divided into children's area, play area and ghost town. The children's area is on the right side of the gate, and all the amusement facilities are mainly for children. The amusement area is dominated by the thrilling roller coaster: "Supreme Scream" combines the characteristics of free fall and high-altitude bounce, allowing passengers to fall vertically from the top of the 30-story tower 77 meters to the ground to experience the feeling of soul and soul. The wood-structured Ghost Rider roller coaster is 1382 meters long. It takes passengers to dive down from the top of 36 meters at a speed of 3.14G. With the sound of wood shaking, you will be tense and dark. land. The "Perilous Plunge" is a yacht that swoops down from a 39-meter-high waterway at a nearly vertical 75-degree angle. At the moment of contact with the water, the water splashed up to more than 20 meters, which guaranteed to soak the whole body of the people on the boat and nearby, and no one was spared! Ghost Town is a re-enactment of the classic American West. You can experience the fun of sifting gold in streams, ride horse-drawn carriages and steam trains in the 1880s to speed through the backcountry Indian Railways, or ride back in time to 60 million years ago to experience the prehistoric universe, Dinosaur rampage. There are also overhead roller coasters and an expedition to the mines. When you are tired of playing, you can visit the ghost town and bring some souvenirs home. Knott's Berry Farm launches the "Knott's ScaryFarm" that scares people to death every year during Halloween, and it is the highlight of the Los Angeles Ghost Festival! At this time, the whole park was filled with a gloomy and miserable atmosphere. More than 500 ghosts and ghosts haunted in the dark night. They rushed out to greet you at any time and told you to "don't approach strangers"; You hugged from behind, only to hear screaming screams all over the garden, it was terrifying! Led by Avella After Darkness, every night at the "Happy Theater" in the park, a terrifying surprise night is performed, which is as terrifying as any horror movie.Buena Park · 25.9 km from Newport Beach

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour
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2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
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Hollywood Stars Tour: Walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes, Sunset Strip
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Dolby Theatre Admission Ticket and Tour
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Newport Beach: City Cruises Champagne & Brunch Buffet Cruise
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Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 35+ Attractions
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All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup
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Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Newport Beach

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Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
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Los Angeles Hollywood route sightseeing bus tour
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Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure
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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
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Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour
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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
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Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise
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EN−February 26, 2026
5.0
It felt a little different from Disney Resort in Japan! It was exciting to ride Cars, a ride that doesn't exist in Japan!

Disneyland Resort California

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Anonymous userOctober 14, 2026
5.0
Ticketing is convenient and quick. The world's first Disney park is a bit old, and the castle looks somewhat shabby, but it's the first one! The fun atmosphere remains undiminished, and the food prices inside the park are reasonable, similar to those outside, and the taste is also good. Visiting both parks in one day is perfectly feasible.

Disneyland Park California

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Anonymous userAugust 20, 2026
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This place is worth the visit. I will go again but with my daughter dor the second time. My innee child is sooo happy

Disney California Adventure Park

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翱翔的大鲨鱼July 13, 2021
4.0
After going to Baboa Island, you can stop by here. There is a very good seafood restaurant by the beach. Here you can enjoy the sunset while having dinner. This is the Bulewater Grill, which is easy to find in Newport Beach.

Newport Beach

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YoYo_1I8Q7O5OAugust 1, 2026
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The water at Laguna Beach was exceptionally clear; you could see the rocks at the bottom. There weren't many people on the beach; an old man strolled leisurely with a metal detector. As the tide receded, small puddles were revealed, and children squatted down watching the sea anemones retract and expand. A cool sea breeze blew, the waves crashed, and the sun made everyone sleepy. Climbing up the hillside, the sea below was a truly beautiful blue, much more so than in the photos.

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SFC申花魂March 11, 2020
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There aren't many people in Huntington Beach, much less than in Venice Beach. I don't know if it's because we arrived a little late, but the beach here feels quite cold and windy.

Huntington Beach

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M515shunyi1618January 12, 2022
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It is very pleasant to enjoy the California sunset and feel the sea breeze while taking a cruise.

Sunset Cruises

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coo***anFebruary 28, 2020
5.0
Last December, my family and I took some delicious fried chicken to our favorite beach, Corona Del Mar, for a picnic. In December, there were not many people on the beach, so we picked a piece of land near the sea, spread out the picnic blanket, and started eating fried chicken. The sharp-eyed seagulls all flew over, and there were more and more of them, getting closer and closer. The seagulls were very big, as big as chickens, which was a bit scary. We threw some food to them, and they seemed to like it very much. After eating, it was time to walk on the beautiful beach. We took off our shoes and socks, rolled up our trouser legs, and walked in the cold sea water. My feet felt numb. But after walking a few more steps, I lost consciousness and didn't feel cold anymore. We walked to the big rock on the left. There was a cave there, but it was not easy to walk. The bottom of each rock was covered with sharp black things. If you touch it gently, it will spray water. Later, I found out that they were anemones, because they were exposed because of low tide. It was really interesting. There was water in some rock pits, and I saw many open anemones, which was really beautiful!

Corona Del Mar State Beach Park

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_TI***xlOctober 7, 2026
4.0
Lovely park to visit with amazing rides & low crowds! Best for thrill seekers with some kiddy rides as well. Worth a visit!

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Don't miss these attractions in Newport Beach: Disneyland Resort California, Disneyland Park California, and Disney California Adventure Park. If you like Cultural experiences, try 1-day tour to The Richard Nixon Library & Museum + Orange County Zoo + Newport Beach (admission ticket not included). If you enjoy Food & drink, try Newport Beach: City Cruises Champagne & Brunch Buffet Cruise.

You can give Newport Beach: City Cruises Champagne & Brunch Buffet Cruise and Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 35+ Attractions a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure, Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach, and Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 16, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Newport Beach is around EUR 21.28 – EUR 133.4. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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