What’s on for the Weekend: So Cal hot spots for families of every age, stage

Seaport Village in San Diego (Credit: SeaportVillage.com)

Looking to get outta Dodge for a couple of days? Why not mix it up this weekend at some of these great So Cal spots:

Balboa Park

Catch a concert in the park or stop in to visit one of the many cool museums, including Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Museum of Man.

Whale Watching

Catch a glimpse of Mother Nature’s largest, most exotic creatures on these whale watching excursions out of Newport Beach.

Newport Beach Pier

Take a walk down the historic boardwalk at the Newport Beach Pier for some local flavor. A collection of surf shops dot the area, as well as bike rental stands.

Seaport Village

Fine seaside dining and an eclectic mix of shopping outlets make this a fun, breezy way to spend the day in San Diego.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

Stroll the vibrant hallways of this celebrated museum and take in the highlights and traditions from cultures around the world.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Journey through the world’s deepest, darkest, most mysterious places at the ocean’s floor. There are tons of programs for kids and adults, alike.

Cabrillo National Monument

Perched on a sun-drenched hillside over-looking the San Diego harbor is an historic lighthouse that has overlooked lost ships for over 100 years.

Griffith Park

Merry-go-rounds and railroads make this Los Angeles hot spot fun and unique place to bring the whole family.

Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee

 

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