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Before we excite you on a memorable California vacation, let us take a short glimpse of how the 3rd largest US state was a couple of centuries ago.
After the Native Americans occupied California for a long time, European explorers came in the 16th and 17th centuries, and became a Spanish colony until the 1820s.
The peak of the ranchers followed, but the discovery of gold gave California a twist of fate attracting worldwide attention, thereby transforming its economic, social, cultural and political history.
In 1869, the controversial transcontinental railroad was built and was a major impact on California’s growth.
Since then, the progress in the early 1900s was unstoppable as agricultural production and new industries appeared.
Even when the 1930 Great Depression (the worst economic depression in US history) came, California rose as the host of the successful 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Coit Tower stood tall as its enormous achievements. Trade between Japan and China opened in the 2nd half of the 19th century.
Now, the 2005 $1.5 trillion California economy is one of the largest among the world's economies, and is home to several economic regions like Hollywood for entertainment, California Central Valley for agriculture, Silicon Valley for high technology, and the Wine Country for wine. No wonder a California vacation became a family fave.
| Favorite California Vacation Picks Just like Arizona, California’s got a potpourri of attractions that can’t fit in a single page, so we’ll just show you the top 10 California vacation picks of Pinoys ok? Here they are -
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Universal Studios, Hollywood - The world’s largest movie studio and theme park casts you into movie action on or behind the scenes. Get into movie-themed rides and attractions that bring these movies to life. 
Sea World, San Diego - Take your California vacation above and below the water surface to meet animals up close and see these wondrous sea creatures. From touching bat rays, moray eels, dolphins, otters, starfish, and seeing the endangered Florida manatees, penguins, sharks, polar bears, beluga whales, walruses, arctic foxes, seal, exotic fishes in aquariums, plus arcades, games, fun activities are endless at Sea World. 
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park - They used to grow berries here, but chartered its course and built rollercoasters and thrill rides. Grab Mrs. Knott’s Famous Chicken Dinner and boysenberry jam after enduring the awesome Ghostroder wood coaster and Supreme Scream.
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia - For thrill-seekers ONLY - After 45 years, Six Flags Magic Mountain still has the largest collection of roller coasters on earth, featuring the longest, fastest, tallest flying Tatsu coaster flying at the speed of fear! Get your California vacation experience up high!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz - Offers more than 35 rides and attractions for both a California beach experience and the thrills of an amusement park. Rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel, Giant dipper coaster, Cyclone, Tsunami, Whirlwind, Tornado, Typhoon, and Hurricane. Your California vacation can include haunted voyages, Casino Arcade, Neptune’s Kingdom ( miniature 18-hole golf course, video games, pinball, pool, air hockey, beer), Laser Tag adventure game, Laffing Sal to keep you laughing, and Boardwalk Bowling center. A California vacation plus outdoor games, food and shopping to your delight.
Six Flags Marine World, Vallejo - America’s only combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park, Six Flags Marine World is home to the most family and kids rides on Northern California. Ocean Discovery allows you to touch and feed dolphins and stingrays. Animal Adventures lets you encounter giraffes, cougars, leopards, elephants, tigers, and other exotic animals. Summer Day Camp is a week-long fun-filled learning for kids about animals. The Shark Experience will let you spend the night with the sharks. Plus breathtaking shows and events. They even hold annual Kababayan Festivals for the Filipino-American community.
Paramount's Great America, Santa Clara - Embark on a journey of Paramount’s thrill and family rides, Nickelodeon Central stars interacting with you, Kidzville town for kids with 18 attractions for parent and kids to enjoy together, Boomerang Bay for that splashing good time, and live shows where the whole park’s a stage to meet and play with Nickelodeon friends.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey - Recognized as the nation’s finest aquarium and one of the top-rated family California vacation sites. Check what happens mysteriously in the aquarium before it opens. Underwater Explorers gives kids 8-13 years of age the chance to snorkel with the staff. Youth groups can experience a great seashore sleepover at the aquarium. Step aboard a 65-foot research sailboat for an ocean adventure. 
LEGOLAND, Carlsbad - 50 super rides, shows and attractions for everyone. Including the youngest family member. Heroes Wanted showcases fun adventures for kids of different height restrictions as firefighters with firetruck and hose, explorers on a journey to Coastersaurus, knights to face the dragon on the Dragon Coaster, test drivers to maneuver the life-size Lego race vehicle, drivers across the waves of the Wave Racer, and fossil hunters at Dig Those Dinos. Cheap Flights Online
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So Kabayan, where do you wanna go today for a California vacation? ;-)
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