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Southern California restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner

If you are traveling to Southern California for a holiday or a local family that would rather not spend Thanksgiving slaving away in the kitchen, this list is for you. Here are several restaurants and resorts around Southern California that are serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal that is also family friendly!

1. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
The Hyatt's restaurant, the Californian, is offering...
2. Terranea Resort
The resort's Catalina Kitchen offers tableside...
3. Woody's Wharf
Located at Newport Pier's "Gaslight District" this...

Christmas Tree Farms on California's Central Coast

Create a family tradition by cutting down your very own Christmas Tree at one of these Central Coast farms.

1. Hidden Springs Tree Farm
There are 8 different types of trees to choose from...
2. Holloway's Christmas Tree Farm
Located in between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach off...
3. Beards Circle Pine Ranch
Open weekends only after Thanksgiving. Choose and cut...

Spooky Halloween & Haunted Houses in Southern California

There is nothing like a good scare during Halloween to get you in the mood.  Here are some places to find one!

1. Six Flags Magic Mountain — The Xtreme Park
Not to be outdone by Knott's, Magic Mountain puts on...
2. Knott’s Berry Farm
Every year Knott's puts on one scary event called...
3. The Queen Mary
Queen Mary has always been referred to as one of the...

Best rides for toddlers at the Disneyland Resort

We all want our children's first Disney experience to be a magical one and one mistake many people make is unknowingly taking their kids on rides that are "scary" in the eyes of a small child.  If you are taking your tot to the Disneyland Resort for the first time and unsure about which rides are best for new little parkgoers, this list is for you.  These rides are guaranteed to put a smile on even the most skittish little ones. It is also great for older kids who are still afraid of their shadow.

1. It's a Small World - Disneyland
Yes, its a slow moving boat through a world of...
2. Dumbo the Flying Elephant - Disneyland
What is not to love about Dumbo? He's an elephant...
3. Disneyland Railroad - Disneyland
One of the original Disneyland rides, the DIsneyland...

Restaurants requiring reservations at the Disneyland Resort.

Some restaurant resort fill up quickly. Don't miss out on some fun dining opportunities- use this list to make sure your family has a table.

1. Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue - Disneyland
Reservations are recommended at this fun spot behind...
2. Blue Bayou Restaurant - Disneyland
Reservations are a must at this popular restaurant...
3. Cafe Orleans - Disneyland
Reservations are accepted but only needed on busy...

Top rides and attractions for teens at Disneyland Resort

Your teen may think they are too cool for those "baby rides" at the Disneyland Resort but we are here to tell you there is plenty for teens to get excited at Disneyland and California Adventure!

1. Space Mountain - Disneyland
Its a roller coaster in the dark- I dare them not to...
2. California Screamin' - Disney California Adventure
This is the biggest coaster in Disneyland and it's...
3. Grizzly River Run - California Adventure
Grizzly River Run takes riders on a very wet ride...

New at California Theme Parks for Summer of 2011

Here is a scoop on all the new rides and California Theme parks.

1. Disney California Adventure Park
Disneyland's sister theme park is in the midst of a...
2. Disneyland Park
Star Tours relaunched in early June with amazing 3D...
3. Knott’s Berry Farm
This summer Knott's launches Windseeker, which takes...

Campsites in Southern California, no reservations required.

Forgot to make reservations 7 months in advance for a campground in Southern California? Fear not! No reservations required for these walk-in campsites. Plan to pull in around check out time to get the best spots!

1. Jalama Beach Park Campground
98 sites all overlook the ocean in this Santa Barbara...
2. Cold Springs Campground (Sequoia National Park)
A glacial cut valley deep in Sequoia National Park's...
3. Ryan Campground
Set amongst the massive boulders of beautiful Joshua...

Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in Southern California

Yes, our climate warmer and there aren't as many Christmas tree farms down south as there are up north but if you know where to look, you can still cut down a great tree.

1. Hagle Christmas Tree Farm
This is where my family went when I was growing up. I...
2. Christmas Ranch Tree Farms
My high school science teacher owns this u-cut...
3. Fillmore & Western Railway
Start a holiday tradition and ride the train to cut...

Spooky Festivals and Attractions in Southern California

October is such a fun month! Festivals and events are happening every weekend all around the state culminating with a Halloween on the last day of the month.
Make sure that the events you are going to are suitable for your children. Some children are more sensitive than others so it is not really a matter of age but rather how easily they can get scared.

1. Disneyland Park
On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Halloween night kids will...
2. Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott's Scary Farm is a Southern California classic....
3. Legoland
Legoland's Brick or Treat is a wonderful celebration...