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Attractions in Southern California

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Southern California, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

245 places

Eastern California Museum

SightEastern California Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

MuseumSan Diego Natural History Museum

Jalama Beach County Park

SightJalama Beach County Park

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SightSan Diego Zoo

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

MuseumCabot's Pueblo Museum

MuseumMOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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SightAgua Caliente Cultural Museum

StadiumPetco Park

Harmony Borax Works

LandmarkHarmony Borax Works

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

SightPalm Springs Aerial Tramway

Museum of Neon Art

SightMuseum of Neon Art

Carpinteria State Beach

SightCarpinteria State Beach

Death Valley National Park

SightThe Inn at Death Valley

Casa de la Guerra

SightCasa de la Guerra

Balboa Park Gardens

SightBalboa Park Gardens

SightWest Beach

Edwards Air Force Base

SightEdwards Air Force Base

SightKelso Dunes

Shields Date Garden

SightShields Date Garden

Loquita Santa Barbara

RestaurantLoquita Santa Barbara

SightLost Palms Oasis Trail

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.