From the land of Walt Disney to underwater adventures, California's theme parks let you lose yourself in fun-filled worlds.

Feel the magic of Anaheim's Disneyland Park, especially at night when it lights up with parades and fireworks. Next door at Disney's California Adventure, take a simulated hang glider tour in Soarin' Over California or ride the adrenalin-pumping The Twilight Zone and Tower of Terror.

In nearby Buena Parks' Knott's Berry Farm, enjoy 160 acres of rides and attractions for all ages, including Camp Snoopy.  At Universal Studios, you can tour movie and TV backlots, as well as enjoying fun rides and shows.. The brand new The SImpson's ride lets feel as if you're part of the popular show..

Further north in Valencia, at Six Flags Magic Mountain, known for thrilling rides, the X2 rollercoaster hurtles you up at 76 miles per hour!

South towards San Diego at Carlsbad you can discover LEGOLAND, where these plastic bricks are transformed into fantastic scenes.  There's plenty of kid-friendly rides here too.

San Diego offers interesting and educational parks, from San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park where you can Journey through Africa on a tram tour to observe rhinos and and creatures. Or SeaWorld, home of Shamu the killer whale and other fascinating ocean animals. Our favourite is San Diego Zoo with its huge collection of rare and endangered species.

If you thought all of California's theme parks where in the south, think again!.

Just outside of San Francisco you have Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and California's Great America.