fice incentive programs. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. See ad with coupons on page 26.
Local Ships
For the Tallship Pilgrim, see Ocean Institute under Aquariums and Marine-Science Destinations in this section.
Queen Mary
(877) 342-0738
Family-friendly exhibits and tours. $17.50-34. 1126
Queens Hwy., Long Beach. www.queenmary.com
S.S. Lane Victory
(310) 519-9545
Self-tours offered on the museum ship, that once was
a cargo ship used in World War II, the Korean War and
Vietnam War. Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $3-7.
Berth 49, San Pedro. www.lanevictory.org
USS Midway Museum
(619) 544-9600
Tours and exhibits of the Naval aircraft carrier that
served from 1945-1992. Plus, flight simulators.
Admission: $8-20. 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego.
www.midway.org
USS Iowa
(877) 446-9261
Interactive tour offers an experience of living and
serving on the ship. Kid’s scavenger hunt and youth
overnight program are also offered. Adults, $19.95;
kids (6-11), $11.95. 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro.
www.pacificbattleship.com
• Old World Huntington Beach
7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach
(714) 895-8020
www.oldworld.ws
Old World Huntington Beach is famous for Oktoberfest, Wiener-Dog Races, and German/European specialties. Visit their restaurant-bakery,
deli and market, which serves traditional German
food such as bratwurst, schnitzel, apple strudel
and more. Family fun for all ages is experienced
at their Wiener Dog Races that are held monthly
on Sundays at 3 p.m. Visit their website; and see
Calendar for events, including the annual Thanksgiving Dinner, European Christmas Markets and
Nativity Play. See ad on page 27.
Observatories and Planetariums
For details and contact information, see STEM under
Enrichment.
Parks and Playgrounds
For indoor playgrounds, see Playgrounds in this section. For arboretums, nature centers and parks, see
Park and Nature Centers in this section.
• Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine
(949) 428-3900
www.pretendcity.org
Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected
city designed for children (infant-8). The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art
studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site
and many other exhibits. At Pretend City, children learn
through role play based on real-world experiences
as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail,
create art, compose music or put out a fire. Also see
Museums in this section, Special Needs and Support
Groups and Parent Education under Family Resources,
Parties, and Calendar. See ad on page 31.
Outings: Attractions
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