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The city of Orlando is a major city in Central Florida and is known for the many tourist attractions in the area. The city averages 52 million tourists annually, and also has the second largest number of hotel rooms in America. Three of the popular and family-friendly tourist attractions in Orlando are the following:

1. Walt Disney World. Featuring four theme parks, 24 onsite resorts, two water parks, mini-golf courses, an interactive/video game park, a shopping area - almost everything can be done with one stop at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Since there’s so much to do and so many places to see, familiarizing yourself with your options is a great way to make sure your trip to Disney will be as smooth as possible.

2. Universal Studios Orlando Comprised of three onsite hotels and two amusement parks, the Universal Studios Orlando offers the following attractions:

• Shrek 4-D
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Men in Black Alien Attack
• Terminator 2: 3D
• E.T. Adventure
• Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast
• Animal Planet Live!
• Jaws
• Fear Factor Live
• Twister … Ride it Out
• Earthquake

Some of the rides in Islands of Adventure are:

• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
• Incredible Hulk Coaster
• Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
• Storm Force Accelatron
• Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad

3. SeaWorld Adventure Park. The SeaWorld Adventure Park offers a one-of-a-kind experience with the sea and sea life. The park is 15 minutes away from the Orlando International Airport. It’s open year-round from 9am and hours are extended during summers and holidays. There are nine restaurants tourists and visitors can choose to dine from, ranging from full-service to cafeteria-style service. The park strictly implements several policies ranging from smoking to pets, to make sure all tourists are as comfortable as possible during their visit. Several guest services such as strollers and wheelchairs, lockers, diaper-changing and nursing areas, a 24-hour ATM, first aid, and foreign currency exchange can easily be found on site.

A relaxing getaway is possible in the state of California, the most populous state in America. So where might one go in California? The beaches, of course! Below are some of the best beaches in Los Angeles, California.

1. Venice Beach. An exciting place to see, Venice Beach is where street performers, artists, musicians, tourists and locals all come together in this one-of-a-kind destination. You can stroll all the way to Santa Monica along this beach pathway. Bike, blade, skate or surf, one can do almost anything on this beach. Hotel reservations are available online, and it’s a good idea to book early since most beaches are crowded during weekends.

2. Santa Monica Beach. One of the more popular beaches in the region, Santa Monica Beach offers lifeguards on duty, a wide stretch of sand, and easily accessible galleries, shops, and restaurants. This beach is also a great place for strolling and viewing sunrise to sunset.
3. Manhattan Beach. Known for its outstanding surfing and beach volleyball tournaments, Manhattan Beach is is surrounded by condos, shops, restaurants, and several lodging accommodations to keep tourists comfortable in their stay.
4. Marine Beach. Also known as Mother’s Beach due to its gentle wave actions, shallow swimming area and lifeguard supervision, Marine Beach offers volleyball courts, a play area, and picnic locations. This is a great beach for those traveling with kids.
5. Malibu Lagoon Beach. Also known as Surfrider’s Beach, Malibu Lagoon Beach is considered as one of the world’s premier beaches to surf in. The nearby famous Malibu Pier is a great place for saltwater fishing, and along the Malibu Creek Bridge tourists will find picnic tables and a nature area which is a great place for bird-watching.
6. Ocean Beach. OB as the locals call it, is a very laid-back beach popular for its surfing and liberal attitude. This beach has its own “dog beach,” where dogs are allowed to roam freely and has separate swimming and surfing zones.
7. Butterfly Beach. Butterfly Beach, like Ocean Beach, also allows dogs to run freely along the shores. It is also the best beach to watch sunsets in, as it is the most west-facing beach in the state. The beach is also a charming walk towards shops, galleries, and restaurants of Montecito.