City of Dreams

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city where reality clashes with all of your childhood fairy tales. You can visit Hollywood boulevard and do the Walk of Fame where you’ll be able to see all of the stars who have made a considerable contribution to the Hollywood society. You can visit Rodeo drive, where all of the super famous brand name retail stores are; that means you can shop (and maybe even splurge a little bit) in exactly the same place where some of the most famous people in the world do. When you visit Hollywood, it would be a crime to not go and see the iconic Hollywood sign with your own eyes. The Hollywood sign is quite remarkable really, could you imagine just how big each of the letters would have to be?

When people think about Los Angeles, let’s be honest, there isn’t a single person who isn’t absolutely dying to go to the most famous theme park in the world: Disneyland. Even though Disneyland is located in Anaheim, it's still technically located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, making it a part of Los Angeles. Disneyland is a place where dreams come true… there’s magic, laughter, music and all your favourite childhood characters! When youngsters visit the legendary Disneyland, all they think about are the rides, the food and their favourite Disney characters. When you’re a bit older though, you start to appreciate Disneyland for what it really is. Disneyland is a place of imagination, the creativity that keeps society open-minded and willing to accept. Disney creates hope and wonder for all ages and it is definitely a location that I would suggest to any person visiting Los Angeles.

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Universal studies is such an exciting place to be! You get to witness the history of some of the greatest movies ever created. Some people are just so talented, constantly coming up with new ideas for themes, constructing atmospheres to create the best possible imagery for their viewers. I find the processes which are followed to make movies very intriguing, especially nowadays with the use of special effects. Universal studios isn’t just one big history lesson though! It contains within its walls some of the most thrilling rides in existence. The recently constructed Harry Potter World is a good example of many a person’s childhood dreams coming to life. This part of the theme park has everything Harry Potter, including the thrill rides to go with it. When I went to Universal studios for the first time, my brother and I loved the dragon thrill rides so much that we went on the same rollercoaster 37 times in a row!!

San Diego

San Diego is California’s oldest town, as it was founded in 1769. In and around the city is a total of 68 miles (109. 5 km) of beaches creating an air of enchanting natural beauty all over the city. San Diego is known for its many museums, spread thoroughly throughout the city. Considering that this town is the oldest in California, it is a great place to gain some knowledge and increase your awareness of American culture. San Diego is one of the most southern cities of California, which means that there has to be a border somewhere right? Well, San Diego borders Mexico, so if you want to continue travelling different countries, then simply continue on over the border!

Balboa Park should definitely be a priority when visiting San Diego. Simply because it has such a wide range of activities to offer. These buildings were created by architects of Mexican and Spanish ethnicity in the very early 1900s and still stand today as fantastic historical landmarks. Balboa Park has so much to offer. Its main attractions are: the Botanical Gardens and lily pond, the Museum of Man, the Museum of Natural History, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the famous San Diego Zoo. In a place where there is so much to be explored, the atmosphere is still quite relaxed and calm, making the experience a thousand times more enjoyable.

Located within Balboa Park is the famous San Diego Zoo. This zoo is quite different from those around the globe. It is maintained incredibly well in order to replicate the natural environments of the animals that live within the zoo. The zoo is quite large, providing more than sufficient space for the animals to roam and mill around in. At San Diego Zoo you will see a multitude of exotic species, which have been successfully bred in the zoo as part of an endangered species program. The zoo aims to provide the best possible care for the animals and to eventually integrate programs which will allow the animals bred and raised in captivity to be released back into the wild again.

SeaWorld in San Diego is probably the biggest attraction in San Diego. It is absolutely perfect for the entire family, a place where age is simply a number. SeaWorld can be enjoyed by those of all ages and especially by those who have a love for the ocean and the wildlife it provides a home for. At SeaWorld, there’s lots to see and do, the most widely known are the wildlife shows featuring killer whales, sea lions, dolphins and other stunning marine life. There are also a select few rides, some thrill rides for the bigger kids and some calmer type rides for the tiny tots. You can see the underwater world, with only an inch of glass between you and many fascinating creatures. There are also touch pools where you can get close and personal with the inhabitants of the underwater world. Doesn’t that sound absolutely amazing? 

~ USA