Sunday, April 17 at Lowes Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Easter this weekend, the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is welcoming you to their Easter Brunch by the Beach.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., experience a festive celebration that the whole family is sure to enjoy! With brunch overlooking the Pacific, an Easter egg scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, live music and so many more activities to enjoy in the sun, surf and sand.
Runs until April 16 at Irving Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
Next, your family and friends are sure to enjoy the Easter EGGstravaganza at Irvine Park Railroad.
A fun and exciting springtime event which includes everyone’s favorite activities…egg hunts, games, train rides and the chance for kids to meet and have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
Entry is free to the public, but activity tickets start at $6.
Heads up — Easter egg hunts may sell out, so plan to arrive early and exchange your ticket for a wristband for a specific time. More info can be found online.
2605 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Hop on over to The Bunny Museum...yes, you heard that right, The Bunny Museum — where you’ll see all bunnies all year long!
Located in Altadena, the museum houses more than 45,000 “bunny works of art from antiquity to contemporary art.”
The museum will be open Easter Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military with ID, $8 for children up to 13-years old and free for children 4 and under.
5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Stop by the Cold Spring Tavern and enjoy a hearty casual lunch, some cocktails or a nice dinner at this former stagecoach stop on the San Marcos Pass near Santa Barbara!
Here, you can appreciate the true ambiance of the Old West because, as if by magic, time stands still! The unimaginably charming 1860s stagecoach stop is famous for its tri-tip sandwiches, cookouts and live music on the weekends.
1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405
Ever wanted to know about the history behind the fast-food business giant, McDonald’s? Well, that experience might be closer than you think! Head over to San Bernardino and check out the Original McDonald’s Site and Museum.
Not too far off Route 66, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but call ahead of time if you are planning a visit, just to play it safe.
37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
A little further down South in Rancho Mirage, you can visit the Sunnylands Center & Gardens.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enter the 15-acre site, explore over 70-species of arid-adapted plants in the Sunnylands gardens and browse through a visitor center with a rotating selection of artwork from the Annenberg family collection.
Get the entire family out to visit a place of history, hospitality and diplomacy in the California Desert.
8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Down in Laguna Beach, enjoy the great outdoors, and visit Crystal Cove State Park.
Best known for its rustic setting that stands in contrast to the pristine, new homes and immaculate greens of the Pelican Hills Golf Club. Come explore the 3.2 mile stretch of sandy expanses and coastal cliffs bridges, as well as tide pools and canyons during the day, or you can reserve a campsite to spend the night with all your loved ones!
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
And finally, we’ve got something in San Diego that is definitely worth the trip.
Where culture, science and nature collide: Balboa Park — the nation’s largest urban cultural park, is home to more than 16 museums, multiple performing art venues, lovely gardens, trails and many other creative and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo.
Step into the beauty of 1,200 lushly planted acres, explore the attractions, enjoy the views, and you will see why Balboa Park is ranked as one of the best parks in the world!
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