Cruise Specials - Southern California Travel - Top Five Places of Things to See and Do When in Southern California

Here are my picks for top five places and things to see and do when in the Sunshine State, to better help you plan your next invigorating escape to this amazing destination. It's always wise to keep a checklist of the top places to see and things to do, when you travel to Southern California.

A must-see when you travel to Southern California, historical street; and hundreds of stores and shops that line this amazing, led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix performed - the Viper Room, other notable sites include the world famous Whiskey A Go Go - where Janis Joplin. Film producers and directors have their very own star decorating this walkway, actresses, where the most famous actors, hollywood Boulevard: Don't miss the Walk of Stars.

Stop off at any of the dozens of beaches along the way to lie in the white sand and watch the tide roll in. The views that you will see when driving along the Pacific Coast Highway are second-to-none. Pacific Coast Highway: Is a few hundred mile stretch of highway that is one of the most famous and historical highways in the United States.

As this park demands one or two days to really take it all in and see all of the sights, sunscreen and some bottled water handy, make sure that you have a park map. San Diego Zoo: One of the largest and most amazing zoos in the entire world awaits you with more animals and exhibits than you will find almost anywhere else in the world.

Or visiting the many different attractions, strolling along the beach, people watching, one can easily spend hours of time walking from vendor to vendor. When the shops and the trademark Ferris wheel are all lit up brilliantly, the best time to visit it is at night. Santa Monica Pier: This pier sits alongside Boston's and New York City's as one of the most famous piers in the entire country.

Fishy treat, you can even pet the bottlenose dolphins or offer them a tasty, if you get lucky. And see some pretty fabulous shows, learn about exotic large fishes. Sea World: One of the largest and most exclusive water parks in the world is the place to go if you want to catch one heck of show.