Spring Break Guide

Spring break is here and if you aren’t going on vacation, you are probably looking for fun places to visit during the week. Here are some of my favorite places and the best part is that most of these day outings will not cost more than $20 and food. Have fun exploring and discovering.

A Day at the Museum

A visit to California Science Center : Free
Air and Space Exhibits: Free
Finish off with a visit to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles : Adults $9, kiddos 5-12 $2.00
Pack a picnic and have lunch at the Rose Garden or on the front lawn of the NHM
Parking $8

San Diego Loving

Ferry Ride to Coronado Island: $4.25 each way, kids 3 and under are free
Lunch and exploring Coronado Island
Explore one of the many gardens in Balboa Park: Free
Explore the Railroad Museum in Balboa Park : Adults $7.oo. Kids 15 and under are Free

A Day at the Park

Explore Griffith Observatory and Planetarium : Free Admission
Visit Travel Town Museum: Free Admission
Pack a lunch and enjoy on one of the many picnic areas
Enjoy a walk through the Bird Sanctuary: Free Admission

Beach Day!

Enjoy a day at the beach at the Newport Peninsula:Parking
Head over to the fun zone for a cheap slice of pizza and some fun games
Take the Ferry to Balboa Island $1.00 for adults, $50 cents for kiddos 5 and over.. free under five
Have a frozen banana/Balboa Bar from Sugar n Spice

Sea life/Wild life Exploration Day

Start off in San Pedro with a visit to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Drive down the coast and stop off at the Environmental Nature Center for a little hiking and learning
Drive just a bit further to the Mary and Muth Interpretive Center
Finish off visiting the Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach: $7 for a docent led tour for adults, $5 for students 5 and up, 4 and under are free

Railway Day/Going Hollywood