Everywhere you go on the Strip you will see huge electronic billboards announcing the next big show or attraction. Take your pick from magic shows, standup comedy, dancing showgirls, daredevils, impressionists, ventriloquists and celebrity singers.

We started our “Dinner and Show” tour by visiting Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park. We were pleasantly surprised. The show was a delight and the food was good. 

I am always on the lookout for fun family places. We did the amusement parks, we have been to many museums and we did the active and adventurous thing. So now where to go?

Southern California (SoCal) it a cultural center full of entertainment, arts and sport venues. Unlike places like New York, where many of the venues are found close together, entertainment venues in SoCal are spread out and harder to find.

Downtown Disney district sits in between Disneyland, California Adventure and Disneyland hotel. The area is full of entertainment venues and restaurants.