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SoCal Magazine has been informing and entertaining Southern California-ites for sixteen years. Millions of copies have helped visitors, locals and new arrivals gain appreciation for this beautiful place and all it has to offer. In addition to great editorial, SoCal is known for its stunning, and very popular maps. SoCal Maps set the standard for quality and are unmatched in the industry.

SoCal Magazine is carried in all top OC resorts and hotels, coastal communities, John Wayne Airport, high-end time share resorts, select Amtrak stations, and newsstands throughout the Disneyland Resort.

SoCal Magazine is your trusted companion. As the saying goes... Don't leave your hotel without it!

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Our website, WelcometoSoCal.com, is an extension of our magazine. You can read current and past articles, download maps and catch up on currnent events. If you're traveling here from somewhere else, you can book your Southern California hotel at a great rate as well as purchase all of your discount attraction tickets online, including Disneyland® Resort tickets, Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, SeaWorld San Diego tickets.

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TOY STORY MANIA! LAUNCHES

Toy Story Mania opens with Four Deminsions of Fun and a Big Boost

from Buzz at the Disneyland Resort


 SUMMER ISSUE

      FEATURES


 

SoCal Magazine's Top Ten Activities

OK, time to lather on the sunscreen and head out to take part in one of Southern California's great activities

BY Kathy Westervelt


 

Explore the Beachside Community of Belmont Shore

This issue we put our spotlight on Belmont Shore. Great shopping, dining and nightlife await...

BY Brooke Kennard


 

What's New at Southland Theme Parks This Summer

Every spring we dispatch our crack reporters to area theme parks to get the scoop on new attraction openings, and take in a few rides too!


 

A Rundown of the OC's Top Beaches

Summer in SoCal means beach chairs and lots of sunshine - here's a look the OC's best beaches

BY Kathy Westervelt


 

The Resort at Pelican Hill

After a two year "re-perfection" project, the North and South courses reopen and are ready for play - Oh, and by the way - bring your camera! BY Jim Kirkwood


 

Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors On Display at Bowers Museum

Bowers Museum presents the largest display of Chinese Sculptures in the U.S.


Disneyland® - the very name conjures up magical memories of the "Happiest Place on Earth." Since 1955, Disneyland® has delighted millions of guests from all over the world. And now, Disneyland tickets will delight even more with the newly expanded Disneyland® Resort, which has two incredible theme parks - Disneyland® park and Disney's California Adventure park. These two distinctly unique theme parks dazzle the senses as only a Disney experience can. Disneyland® park has new shows and attractions that bring Disney's enchanting stories and characters to life. Disney's California Adventure park, a California themed land, includes the newly opened Tower of Terror where guests take the elevator ride of their lives. Plus, there's also Downtown Disney District, a sizzling selection of dining, shopping and entertainment venues with no entrance fee.

At the new Disneyland® Resort, a Disneyland ticket will allow to choose from 85 thrilling attractions, three eye popping parades and 21 spectacular shows. Superb dining and shopping options abound throughout the Disneyland® Resort. Plan on spending more than a day to see it all! You and your family will leave with memories that will last a lifetime, and you'll all want to return again and again!

Purchase one of the discount Disneyland® Park Hopper® Tickets and you'll receive entry into both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure™ park each day for the length of your ticket.

 

"Year of a Million Dreams Continues

at the Disneyland Resort through 2008"

Buy Your Disneyland® Resort Tickets Now!

Take Our Disneyland Resort Photo Tour


Let's Go To The Beach!

Be sure to visit one of Southern California's world famous beaches where you'll find stunning ocean views,

quaint seaside shops, world class dining and water sports galore!

 


Going on vacation should be very enjoyable for you and your family. At WelcomeToSoCal.com, we can help you plan the perfect trip. We have all the information you'll need about Southern California vacations. You can read articles, download maps, check out events and happenings, book your hotel at a great rate and purchase all of your discount attraction tickets online. Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® tickets are some of our most popular items. We also offer a variety of Disneyland® Resort vacation packages that feature lengthy stays at top quality Disneyland® Resort area hotels. No matter what your budget, we will find the right Southern California Vacation package for you. We can help you get admission to any of the California tourist attractions you want to see, including discount SeaWorld San Diego tickets , discount Legoland tickets or Universal Studios Hollywood tickets. Whether you're looking to buy Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® tickets or Southern California discount attraction tickets to any of our other top theme parks, you will be incredibly impressed with your experience at WelcomeToSoCal.com.

To learn more about planning the perfect vacation, read our featured articles.


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