Cars speeding before your eyes at over 200 mph, hearing the pounding galloping of some of the world's fastest horses, a water slide that drops you seven stories in four seconds at 40 mph, and children's exhibits that spark imagination are all conveniently located within the San Gabriel Valley. What fits your interest ?
Santa Anita Park
In Arcadia, this thoroughbred racetrack is known for offering some of the best racing in the United States during the autumn and in winter. Santa Anita Park is home of numerous prestigious races such as the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap. www.santaanita.com
Kids Space Museum
Kidspace features many fun, educational, interactive programs and activities throughout the year that combine exhibit themes with learning initiatives. Kidspace's indoor exhibits and outdoor learning environments offer many opportunities for visitors to explore and investigate the natural world and express themselves in creative ways. www.kidspacemuseum.org
Raging Waters
Raging Waters, California's Largest Waterpark , ranked #3 nationally by the Travel Channel in its Top 10 ranking of US Water Parks. With over 50 beautifully landscaped acres and 36 slides and attractions, plus a sand beach, there is outrageous fun for guests of all ages. Grab a board and catch a wave on the new Flowrider or race for the win on the super fast Ragin’ Racer. Younger guests will never tire of Kids' Kingdom and Splash Island. Whether mild, wild or in-between, all ages always have a raging good time at Raging Waters San Dimas. www.ragingwaters.com
Devil's Gate
In 1920 flood engineers built the first flood control dam in Los Angeles County — Devil's Gate Dam in the Arroyo Seco. Located in Pasadena between La Cañada Flintridge and Altadena, Devil’s Gate is named for a rock outcropping that resembles the face of a devil.
Santa Fe Dam
The dam, which offers a wonderful view of the San Gabriel Mountains, is a popular tourist attraction. The Park’s recreational activities at the park include swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, cycling, bird watching, and hiking. It is also hosts the annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire, which is held on Saturdays and Sundays in May and June.
Toyota Speedway at Irwindale
This new, state of the are, motorsports/entertainment event facility named Irwindale Speedway, features 6,500 seats, twin paved oval race tracks, parking for over 3,000 and 14 exclusive corporate “Sky Box” Suites. The Irwindale Speedway brings all the action, color, and excitement of close-up, paved oval racing to the region. www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com
Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park
The park’s main attraction is a 250-acre lake for swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, sailing — and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass. Raging Waters, a popular water theme park, is located at the south end of the lake. It’s California's largest water park and is ranked #3 nationally by the Travel Channel’s Top 10 ranking of U.S. Water Parks. www.bonellipark.org
