Cabazon Dinosaurs
50770 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230
What to Expect
Step into a prehistoric playground at Cabazon Dinosaurs, an iconic roadside attraction that has captured the imaginations of visitors for decades! Featured in films like “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” these giant dinosaurs offer a unique and memorable experience for the whole family. Climb inside Mr. Rex for a stunning view of the desert landscape and explore the dinosaur garden with over 100 dinosaur friends.
The Prehistoric Experience
The main features are two enormous, steel-and-concrete dinosaurs: a 150-foot-long Brontosaurus named Dinny and a 65-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex named Mr. Rex. Visitors can climb up inside the T-Rex. The attraction also includes a dinosaur walk with dozens of other dinosaur models, a dino dig, and a fossil and gemstone panning sluice.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County – Dino Quest
2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
What to Expect
Unleash your inner paleontologist at Dino Quest, the exciting permanent exhibit at Discovery Cube Orange County! Embark on an interactive adventure where you can dig for fossils, marvel at life-sized dinosaur skeletons, and come face-to-face with a roaring T-Rex. This hands-on experience is perfect for curious minds and aspiring dinosaur experts.
The Prehistoric Experience
A permanent exhibit featuring an interactive dinosaur fossil excavation site, life-sized dinosaur models, and a 16-foot animatronic T-Rex.
Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jurassic World—The Ride
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
What to Expect
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping adventure on Jurassic World—The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood! Come face-to-face with breathtakingly realistic dinosaurs, including the colossal Indominus rex. This thrilling water ride will plunge you into the heart of the action, creating an unforgettable experience for fans of the Jurassic World franchise.
The Prehistoric Experience
This water-based thrill ride features animatronic dinosaurs, including a Mosasaurus, Stegosaurus, and Velociraptors. The ride culminates in a battle between a Tyrannosaurus rex and the Indominus rex, followed by an 84-foot plunge.
Hours: Varies by day; check the park’s official website for the most up-to-date hours.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
What to Expect
Embark on an epic journey through time at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, home to one of the most extraordinary dinosaur exhibits in the world. Marvel at the skeletons of majestic giants and uncover the mysteries of prehistoric life in the breathtaking Dinosaur Hall. It’s an unforgettable adventure for aspiring paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages!
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s Dinosaur Hall features a world-renowned collection of over 300 fossils and 20 complete dinosaur skeletons. A highlight is the Tyrannosaurus rex growth series, showcasing a baby, juvenile, and adult T. rex.
Hours: Daily: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
1175 West Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711
What to Expect
Discover a world of ancient wonders at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only nationally accredited museum on a high school campus in the United States! Explore the incredible Hall of Life and the Hall of Footprints, where you can walk among the tracks of prehistoric creatures. This hidden gem offers a unique and intimate look into the history of life on Earth.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s collections include a variety of vertebrate, invertebrate, and track fossils. The Hall of Life features dinosaur skeletons, including a cast of an Allosaurus. The Hall of Footprints showcases one of the most diverse collections of fossil trackways in the world.
Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
What to Expect
Journey through 75 million years of history at the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Fossil Mysteries exhibit. From the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Age, discover the rich prehistoric life of Southern California and Baja California. This captivating exhibit offers a window into the past with real fossils and interactive displays that will fascinate visitors of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The ‘Fossil Mysteries’ exhibit showcases a variety of fossils, including dinosaur bones, from the region. It features articulated dinosaur skeletons and tells the story of prehistoric life in the area.
Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
University of California Museum of Paleontology
1101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720
What to Expect
While primarily a research museum, the University of California Museum of Paleontology offers a tantalizing glimpse into the world of dinosaurs for visitors to the UC Berkeley campus. Stand in awe of the magnificent Tyrannosaurus rex that dominates the atrium and discover other fascinating fossils on display. It’s a perfect stop for those with a passion for paleontology and a desire to see real dinosaur fossils.
The Prehistoric Experience
The public exhibits in the atrium of the Valley Life Sciences Building feature a freestanding mount of a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Pteranodon, and skulls of Triceratops and Parasaurolophus, as well as other dinosaur fossils.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Public exhibits in the Valley Life Sciences Building atrium are accessible during building hours)
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