Title: Things to Do in Southern California in 2026 | Expedia.com [Southern California Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Southern-California.dx6229607)[Hotels in Southern California](https://expedia.com/Southern-California-Hotels.d6229607.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Southern California](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-California.d6229607.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Southern California](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-California.d6229607.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern California Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Southern-California.d6229607.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Southern California ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Southern California Types of activities Where to stay [Southern California Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Southern-California.dx6229607) ![Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178280/2b5162f4-6887-4334-9840-0d240e3756c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229607/180368b5-edfa-4579-8f15-448db9176e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063363/af85b91c-0253-456e-a40b-f0dca661d877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266237/f3fbf9cc-5621-4151-bceb-d244551df7e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6211689/4799fe11-37eb-4621-a77e-7adf6954f504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Southern California Attractions If you're ready to discover the best of Southern California, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6229607&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let a friendly guide show you the most popular attractions. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Southern California | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Los Angeles Self-Driving Audio Tour with Must-Sees and Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/los-angeles-self-driving-audio-tour-with-must-sees-and-hidden-gems.a44923482.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/los-angeles-natural-history-museum-of-la-entry-ticket.a4549228.activity-details)[Los Angeles Self-Driving Audio Tour with Must-Sees and Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/los-angeles-self-driving-audio-tour-with-must-sees-and-hidden-gems.a44923482.activity-details)[Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach](/things-to-do/shared-8-hour-los-angeles-city-sightseeing-tour-from-long-beach.a689903.activity-details)[Museum Row Tour: Space, Dinosaurs and Sports at Exposition Park](/things-to-do/exposition-park-tour-sports-dinosaurs-and-space-adventure.a50122602.activity-details)[City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-los-angeles-from-long-beach-and-san-pedro-cruise-terminals.a1707472.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/los-angeles-natural-history-museum-of-la-entry-ticket.a4549228.activity-details)[Los Angeles Self-Driving Audio Tour with Must-Sees and Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/los-angeles-self-driving-audio-tour-with-must-sees-and-hidden-gems.a44923482.activity-details) | | With kids | [Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/los-angeles-natural-history-museum-of-la-entry-ticket.a4549228.activity-details)[Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach](/things-to-do/shared-8-hour-los-angeles-city-sightseeing-tour-from-long-beach.a689903.activity-details)[Museum Row Tour: Space, Dinosaurs and Sports at Exposition Park](/things-to-do/exposition-park-tour-sports-dinosaurs-and-space-adventure.a50122602.activity-details)[City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-los-angeles-from-long-beach-and-san-pedro-cruise-terminals.a1707472.activity-details)[Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours](/things-to-do/los-angeles-ports-of-call-tours.a1707474.activity-details) | ## What to do in Southern California - With kids ### Things to Do in Southern California with Kids There's fun for all the family wherever you go in Southern California. Here are some [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6229607&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can enjoy together that promise to make your trip a blast: - [Holcomb's Lost Gold - Old West Escape Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/holcombs-lost-gold-old-west-escape-room.a2137546.activity-details) - [Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details) - [The Palm Desert Prowl Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-palm-desert-prowl-scavenger-hunt.a2304755.activity-details) - [General Admission - Richard Nixon Presidential Library](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/general-admission-richard-nixon-presidential-library.a624901.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Southern California? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Southern California ![Disneyland® Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025613/161ab101-2d56-434f-bd09-391bef9706d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Disneyland® Resort 4.5/5(10,174 reviews) Have a fun-filled day at Disneyland® Resort and see why this is a favorite theme park in Anaheim. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Disneyland-Resort-Anaheim-Resort.d6025613.Vacation-Attraction) ![Universal Studios Hollywood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501594/aaf21d90-a373-4949-b33b-78528dd6d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Hollywood 4.5/5(3,997 reviews) Part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park with full-throttle fun at every turn. [](https://expedia.com/Universal-Studios-Hollywood-Los-Angeles.d501594.Vacation-Attraction) ![LEGOLAND® California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051767/64899349-fe6f-45bc-b02c-7cd687e013fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California 4.5/5(1,309 reviews) The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination. [](https://expedia.com/LEGOLAND-California-Carlsbad-Ranch.d6051767.Vacation-Attraction) ![Disney California Adventure® Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123782/a8bea8f6-92e4-4baf-9840-b6fc46ecaa73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Disney California Adventure® Park 4.5/5(6,685 reviews) Disneyland® Park’s neighbor is a celebration of all things California, and gives guests the chance to experience the newest generations of Disney characters and magic. [](https://expedia.com/Disney-California-Adventure-Park-Anaheim-Resort.d6123782.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Diego Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/504b59eb-bcb1-4b86-9adb-3c97368fb431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Zoo 4.5/5(3,631 reviews) See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos. [](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Zoo-San-Diego.d502547.Vacation-Attraction) ![LosAngeles_DodgerStadium_501586_4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501586/6ce2a26a-b469-4cfa-8539-f5982818a0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dodger Stadium 4.5/5(978 reviews) Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Dodger-Stadium-Echo-Park.d501586.Vacation-Attraction) ![JANUARY 2024, LOS ANGELES, CA. - aerial view of LA Skyline & Convention Center at dusk showing intersection of Harbor Freeway 110 and Interstate Highway 10 with traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034956/90f22359-497b-4f44-bd3c-977330c6d2bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Los Angeles Convention Center 4.5/5(1,439 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening at Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention center in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Los-Angeles-Convention-Center-Downtown-Los-Angeles.d6034956.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knott's Berry Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501571/5b8ca869-b64b-4677-8d0c-11935520360a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knott's Berry Farm 4.5/5(2,379 reviews) What started out as a berry stand in the 1920s has evolved into a world-class theme park and water park, with festivals and events year round. [](https://expedia.com/Knotts-Berry-Farm-Buena-Park.d501571.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Diego Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125294/2fc00620-42cd-4ab5-9c91-9e9ac3371200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Convention Center 4.5/5(1,324 reviews) Whether you come for Comic-Con or a medical convention, this huge gathering place in the Marina District of San Diego will more than satisfy your needs. [](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Diego.d6125294.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southern California ![Downtown Los Angeles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800058/5c9c7e5a-3f4d-4e49-b604-912b52681d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Los Angeles 4/5(6,635 area reviews) DTLA's offers a wide variety of shopping options in its many neighborhoods, such as FIGat7th in the Financial District and Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo. Explore sights like Olvera Street and Grand Park, while easily accessing urban rail transit. [](https://expedia.com/Los-Angeles-Downtown-Los-Angeles.dx800058) ![Hollywood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8365/cfe60f08-750d-4a54-b43a-7e13ae8f6546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hollywood 3.5/5(3,937 area reviews) Discover the heart of the U.S. film industry with nearby studios, stroll along the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood sign. Shop at the Hollywood & Highland Center mall and easily navigate via the Metro Rail B Line. [](https://expedia.com/Los-Angeles-Hollywood.dx8365) ![Downtown San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800123/772b9d6a-cdc3-400e-b3ed-61d10adc7912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Diego 4.5/5(8,598 area reviews) Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options. [](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Downtown-San-Diego.dx800123) ![Night descends on the skyline of the Anaheim, California USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843122/081ad3ea-1531-4cb5-86c5-f74bf07e1079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Anaheim Resort 4.5/5(15,310 area reviews) Home to Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center, this neighborhood offers shopping at Downtown Disney and Anaheim GardenWalk, while sports enthusiasts can catch games at Angel Stadium and Honda Center. Accessible via multiple transport options, including Amtrak and Metrolink. [](https://expedia.com/Anaheim-Anaheim-Resort.dx553248635074843122) ![Pacific Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/506113/baf4921c-d904-49dc-8b76-ef1d5a993715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pacific Beach 4/5(1,441 area reviews) Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway. [](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Pacific-Beach.dx6185751) ![Mission Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/9cea97ee-f868-4b29-b30e-590f0f6e498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Beach Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park. [](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Mission-Beach.dx553248635998112279) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Southern-California.dx6229607.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Southern California ![Burbank](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129378/61a6f73a-969f-4a73-aa5c-7509fdd58500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burbank ![Lake Havasu city Arizona waterfront and landscape of the city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1464/4f15dc55-fa9c-4a78-aa4d-1ce45c70b46d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Havasu City ![El Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1620/4b429082-7339-49e4-a463-2837e62975da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Centro ![Los Angeles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178280/a52925ff-8159-46db-8203-2c466dda9df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Angeles ![Long Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2058/0fb631e2-b492-4519-8dd6-343dca4f7f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Long Beach ![TV towers atop Cerro de la CampanaHill - Hill of the Bell in Hermosillo in Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2478/90a84e57-5d6c-47eb-896b-5548fb649033.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mexicali ![Ontario](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2680/6f6cbfd1-6188-4a75-9ba7-05d8edf0fb1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ontario ![Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2725/089ee24c-d4cb-48b8-af3b-abb0733626a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oxnard ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Southern California on a sunny day? > - [Mystery Thrill Seekers - Big Bear](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mystery-thrill-seekers-big-bear.a606186.activity-details) > - [Mystery Thrill Seekers - Redlands](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mystery-thrill-seekers-redlands.a630250.activity-details) > - [Mystery Thrill Seekers - Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mystery-thrill-seekers-palm-springs.a606199.activity-details) > - [Mystery Thrill Seekers - Silent Valley](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mystery-thrill-seekers-silent-valley.a630257.activity-details) ### What to do in Southern California on a rainy day? > - [Shop & Play at Cabazon Outlets](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shop-play-at-cabazon-outlets.a245147.activity-details) > - [Oscar's Cabaret](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/oscars-cabaret.a644065.activity-details) > - [General Admission - Richard Nixon Presidential Library](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/general-admission-richard-nixon-presidential-library.a624901.activity-details) > - [Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Orange County](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/spa-quality-on-demand-massage-orange-county.a2174886.activity-details) ### What is Southern California famous for? > - Disneyland® > - Universal Studios Hollywood > - SeaWorld > - Legoland California ### What should I not miss in Southern California? > - Venice Beach > - Mission Beach > - Staples Center > - Los Angeles Convention Center ### Are there cheap things to do in Southern California? > - [Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details) > - [Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in San Diego by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-ca.a1239954.activity-details) > - [Explore Chicago with an Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-santa-maria-ca.a1236112.activity-details) > - [Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-ventura-ca.a1234710.activity-details) ### What can you do in Southern California for free? > - Santa Monica Pier > - Hollywood Walk of Fame > - University of California Los Angeles > - La Jolla Cove ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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