LEGOLAND California
Theme park · Carlsbad ·
Theme park with over 60 rides, shows, and attractions for kids
Theme park with over 60 rides, shows, and attractions for kids
"With daily passes in the $25–$30 range, this becomes an easy splurge for adventure-loving kids." - Paris Wilson
"A major, child-focused theme park in the Carlsbad area—highlighted as a top draw for families driving between Los Angeles and San Diego." - Jill Krasny Jill Krasny Jill Krasny is a journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, The Financial Times, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A theme park and water-park complex geared specifically toward children with over 60 rides, shows, and activities plus a dedicated water park — ideal for families with younger kids who love LEGO and interactive, tactile attractions." - Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske is an associate editor at TripSavvy and a former associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. She writes and edits content about destinations around the world, covering everything from travel-related news and tips to stories about quirky destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A towering 35-foot Christmas tree constructed by the park's LEGO model builders used over 364,000 bricks and took over 3,000 hours to complete, with builders drawing on more than 12 years of experience constructing Lego Christmas trees. To celebrate the lighting, actors Daniella Monet and Lyndsy Fonseca, Hallmark Channel stars of “Holiday Crashers” and “Next Stop, Christmas” respectively, flipped the tree’s switch; Lego Santa also attended the event and visited with families during the ceremony. "A lot of consideration was taken for all facets of the model including the building process, transport, installation, operation, and continued maintenance of the tree," Ryan Wood, the Model Shop Manager, shared in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure. The park is offering holiday programming through Jan. 5, including tasty holiday-themed treats, new shows, "Elf Extravaganza!" (where guests can train to become one of Santa's elves at the Elf Training Academy), a drop-off for letters to Lego Santa, and the Holly Hype Dance Party." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Just down the road at Legoland California, plant-based guests can find a great meal at Pizza & Pasta Buffet, which offers vegetarian pizzas and pasta dishes (and ask about vegan options, too), along with Urban Market, which features a tofu curry, and Everything is Ramen, with a tofu option." - Stacey Leasca