Legoland California is a 128-acre theme park located in Carlsbad, near San Diego. It is the third of four Legoland parks and is the only Lego theme park in the United States. Geared to children between the ages of 2 and 12, it features more than 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions as well as Lego-themed restaurants and shops. The park is also beautifully landscaped with 1,360 bonsai trees and other plants from around the world.

The current team of model builders at Legoland California design, build and maintain the more than 15,000 Lego models that make the park a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Models in the area range from the 20-foot-tall Stratosphere tower to the intricate sculpture of an MGM icon, made from 1,250 Lego bricks. The largest Miniland hotel, the Venetian, is comprised of more than 20 individual models. The park is divided into nine themed areas listed below:

1. "The Beginning" is the entryway into Legoland California and features "The Big Shop". This 8000-square-foot store offers the largest selection of Lego items in the United States and includes Legoland signature products along with harder-to-find sets.

2. "Dino Island" is the prehistoric area of the park where kids can dig for 'fossils' at the "Dig Those Dinos" sandy playground. It is also home to The "Coastersaurus" roller coaster.

3. "Explore Village" features several adventurous rides including the Jeep tour, "Safari Trek" to see life-sized Lego animals. Guests can also explore the village on the "Legoland Express" train or the "Fairy Tale Brook" boat ride. This area also features a ventriloquist show at the "Playtown Theater" and the "Playtown" and "Water Works" play areas.

4. "Fun Town" is a scaled down town where kids can learn to fly at the "Flight Squadron" or captain a boat at "Skipper School". In the popular ride, "Volvo Driving School", children can drive small electric cars made to look like Lego cars around a small road network and gain a mock driving license. They can also race fire trucks at the "Fun Town Fire Academy", learn about fire safety at "The Big Test" stage show and find the 7 Lego keys to save Johnny Thunder at the "Adventurer's Club". Guests can also take the "Lego Factory Tour" to see how the famous building blocks are made.

5. "Pirate Shores" features water attractions designed around the ever-popular pirate theme. In "Splash Battle", the only ride of its kind in the United States, kids can navigate pirate ships, complete with water cannon, on a high sea adventure. Exploding volcanoes and roving bands of pirates add to the adrenaline thrills. Other rides include "Captain Cranky's Challenge" and the "Treasure Falls" mini-flume log ride with two plunges. Kids can also splash around at the "Swabbies Deck" and "Soak-N-Sail" water play areas.

6. "Knight's Kingdom" is a medieval themed area home to "The Dragon" indoor coaster in the Knight's Kingdom Castle. Cross a medieval moat become a knight in training in "Knight's Tournament", where cutting edge robotic technology meets medieval Lego fun. Guests can also participate in a "Royal Joust", enjoy the "Enchanted Walk" walk-through attraction and explore the multi-level play areas of "The Hideaways".

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