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4.8 (21 reviews)

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Alex D.

Miniland is AMAZING. WOW. I am so amazed at this whole set up....they have entire city models of San Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York, etc. There were massive lego structures and small ones, all making up the most amazing exhibit I saw at Legoland! You absolutely must see this...one of the best things to see in the park!

My son thinking he's really at Petco watching the Padres
Arnel D.

With so many things to see in such a small area, it's worth the time to visit. Whether it's Sofi, Petco or even San Francisco's Chinatown, you'll be amazed at the detail. I liked seeing the Hotel Del Coronado and of course the mini Las Vegas Strip. My son enjoys Petco and can probably stand there all day if it wasn't for me to pull him away from the exhibit. Whether you're a local or out of towner, drop by and take a minute to enjoy the beautiful attraction. All included with the price of admission.

Vika S.

The most memorable place of the whole park. Very nicely done, lots of moving parts and sound effects, a few didn't work, communication elements were also present, kids loved it.

Washington Mall
Eric W.

Miniland USA in LEGOLAND California is really amazing on a macro level. Lego builders re-created famous cities across the United States - New York, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington D.C. It's fascinating to see those cities virtually to scale as LEGOs. You can get fairly close to get photos too. I wish I could see it after dark if there is lighting too. They also created people intended at scale instead of minifigures. (I prefer minifigures but it's fine.) There are some animations and interactivity where you can push a button for music or to initiate something. I wish it were a larger area because it's exciting to see those cities in LEGO form from above and get a sense of where buildings are. Washington D.C. looked really accurate where the monuments are in relation to each other. Manhattan is amazing too down to the new subway station at One World Trade Center. As an adult, it's probably the most relevant part of LEGOLAND, though maybe not entirely worth the price of admission. Kids seemed to appreciate this area too though they couldn't quite relate to any of the locations.

Stroll through lots of different cities..
Tammy H.

So great. Stroller friendly and there are some shady areas. Look at each exhibit, take your time. There is always something funny and cool. During certain seasons they have little hide and seek pieces that will win you prizes. During the holidays you can even see Santa and the elves.

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Desmond F.

Easily my favorite part of Legoland. I just love walking around and noticing all the different model cities they've built here. The elements with water, moving parts and dedication to details really makes it special. It reminds me of the times I've visited each of these places and how I want to go back. Didn't expect that, but Lego has single handedly reinvigorated my domestic travel bug! I hope the keep updating and do upkeep of these, I'd love to take a leisurely stroll through the U.S. again.

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there are just so many amazingly built cities with legos. you should walk around to get inspired to build your own lego cities.

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3.6(315 reviews)
0.1 mi

Hello there! I'm Yosho, and I'm 11 years old. I came here for my birthday, and I had so much fun!…read moreMy favorite ride was Emmett's Flying Adventure!!! We also went to the Waterpark, and my favorite ride there was the lazy river. The room I'm staying in is the safari duplo room! It is EPIC!!! The only problem I have is the fact that there is a big orange stain on the carpet. We also went to the aquariu, and it was so awsome! And one more thing: this place is SO understaffed. I recommend trying to get more employee!!! Bye now!!!

LEGOLAND California -- Always an Amazing Adventure!…read more LEGOLAND is always a fun experience for my son and me! There's something special about seeing the excitement on his face as we explore the park, enjoy the rides, and discover all the incredible LEGO creations. What I love most is that LEGOLAND offers so many opportunities for families to have fun, make memories, and spend quality time together. From the attractions to the imaginative LEGO displays, there's always something exciting to see and do. As a dad, nothing beats seeing my son smile, laugh, and enjoy himself. These are the kinds of moments that turn into lasting childhood memories, and LEGOLAND never disappoints when it comes to family fun! If you're looking for a great place to take the kids and create unforgettable memories, LEGOLAND California is definitely worth a visit. Another fun adventure, another happy day with my son, and more memories to cherish! #LEGOLANDCalifornia #FamilyFun #MakingMemories

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Legoland Water Park - 25th Anniversary cake

Legoland Water Park

3.6(291 reviews)
0.1 mi

Legoland California Water Park was such a fun place to relax and cool off at after we spent some…read moretime strolling through the other part of the park. It was a wonderful break from all the walking and exploring we did in the rest of the park. They have a variety of play and attraction types from small splash pads for younger kids to larger water rides, as well as areas where you could just sit back, relax and take in the atmosphere. The Lego theming throughout the park is one of its best features and added to making this water park stand out! There are many fun Lego details throughout the park too. I think that it can be quite crowded, which is why I recommend arriving early so you will have enough time to explore before the crowds arrive. This was a fantastic addon to our day at Legoland and an awesome way to escape from the heat in a summer afternoon!

Son son had big plans to go to both the theme park and water park in the same day. Once he set a…read moreplan months out, it was set. Despite by the time we're on the trip in April, it was going to be a cold - 60-70s and maybe rainy day. Tried to convince him otherwise but he made up his mind months ago, haha. Well it turned out that the son came out on our day but it was still cold, mid-60's. Unfortunately Chime park side was closed. Forgot when I sold this park initially to him that LEGOLAND is geared towards the younger age. As is the water park, the slides and rides are on the smaller kid age. So it should be perfect for son sons age of 5, but he has been to larger water parks and rode the big thrilling rides. So he had fun there, but he said it's bay ride slides haha. Then add on to that the wind chills and temperature. Our waterpark adventure ended pretty quickly. We did however make the rest of the day in the theme park end. By the way to go to the water park you need to also have tickets for the theme park as it's inside the theme park.

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Boomers Vista

3.0(454 reviews)
4.9 mi

We came down to this Boomers in Vista from Orange County because they have slowly been…read moredemolishing/doing away with the Boomers up there. There's still the one in Irvine but it's seen better days (they took out the waterslides, the mini golf is kinda sad, etc.). This Boomers in Vista (San Diego) is awesome! -They have a 2 story arcade -They have bumper boats -They have race cars (need to be 58" to drive by yourself but they also have cars for 2 people) -They have batting cages -They have laser tag -They have a large free parking lot My favorite thing about this Boomers is: -They have the most amazing mini golf! They have 2 mini golf courses: 1) pirate themed and 2) castle themed and both of the courses are really well maintained and have really cool features and tons of different obstacles. They have water features, the pirate course is 2 stories tall, they have really interesting holes, it's not just turf they have imitation sand and water and "rough" - the mini golf is really great here! I will gladly drive down from Orange County to come here to San Diego County because this Boomers is great! Just be warned they don't open until 11am on Sundays.

I'd say 3 stars is pretty accurate, but more like 2.5. This place needs some serious rennovation,…read morelike more than one bathroom. The only bathroom was upstairs, with a broken elevator. Want to wash your hands? Too bad. The carpets inside were disgusting. AC was wonky indoors. Snack shack was kind of gross. Just dingy. Everything needs a refresh. That said, this place is a descent spot to have some activities although its pricey for being overall sticky and out of date. You get mini golf, lazer tag, go carts, bumper boats, arcade, batting cages and a sunburn. And maybe hand foot mouth. Can we PLEASE get an out door bathroom and places to wash hands?! I really think there should be a family pass, but it's $50/person for unlimited activities which is pretty pricy, but I guess it's better than an hour in an escape room. For $150 you can get an entire annual membership to any museum....plus lunch. It's just super expensive. Probably won't go more than a couple times a year, but it's fine. With legoland passes I just can't justify the price....and the stickiness of it all. Pack hand wipes, and a pee bucket.

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