Fifty miles south of Disneyland, just off I-5, is a charming, 128-acre theme park called LEGOLAND, billed as a “country just for kids.” Its slower-paced rides and pleasant landscaping make LEGOLAND a relaxing respite from the more “thrilling” theme parks in Southern California. LEGOLAND opened in 1999 and is located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Invented in 1932, the word “Lego” combines two Danish words (“leg” and “godt”) meaning “play well,” which is what you’ll do at LEGOLAND, where creativity and imagination flourish. Colorful LEGO® models are everywhere—on the water, in the trees, and in unexpected hideaways. Unique rides encourage active participation: pedaling a sky cruiser, using a pulley to hoist your chair up a tower. These attractions and an abundance of LEGO® building opportunities keep visitors engaged and involved, awakening the “master builder” in everyone. Children ages 2–12 are sure to love the kid-sized attractions, and adults will marvel at the detailed and humorous LEGO® models. Teens and young adults, however, might not want to stick around due to the lack of thrill rides. LEGOLAND is the most “Disney” of any non-Disney park. They really “get it.”

The areas in LEGOLAND are divided into eight play themes that follow the different lines of LEGO® toys, in addition to a water park with two themed areas (LEGOLAND Water Park and LEGO® Chima™ Water Park). Below are the areas, along with descriptions and headline attractions. There is also a Sea Life Aquarium on the property, and admission can be combined See attraction details starting on page 176.

CASTLE HILL

Imagine a time when kings ruled the land and knights rescued fair princesses from fire-breathing dragons.

Headline attractions: The Dragon, Knight's Tournament

EXPLORER ISLAND

Dig for dinosaurs and ride through an African safari under the watchful eye of full-size LEGO® animal models.  

Headline attractions:  Coastersaurus, Safari Trek

FUN TOWN

Drive cars, boats, helicopters, planes, and fire engines in this LEGO® town designed and sized especially for kids.

Headline attractions: Sky Cruiser, Driving School

IMAGINATION ZONE

Oversized LEGO® models welcome visitors to build LEGO® Zone robots, play video games, and ride big LEGO® vehicles.

Headline attractions: AQUAZONE Wave Racers, LEGO® TECHNIC Test Track

LAND OF ADVENTURE

Go back in time to 1920s Egypt to explore ancient temple ruins, recover treasure, and see a giant LEGO® pharoah!

Headline attraction: Lost Kingdom Adventure

LEGO FRIENDS HEARTLAKE CITY

Geared primarily toward little girls, Heartlake City gives visitors the chance to interact with the Friends and explore Mia's family ranch.

Headline attractions: Mia's Riding Camp, The LEGO® Movie Experience

MINILAND USA

Billed as the “heart” of LEGOLAND, Miniland USA has seven U.S. regions and a LEGO® Star Wars Land built with more than 20 million LEGOs®.

Headline attraction: Coast Cruise

PIRATE SHORES

Sail the seven seas in this watery playground.

Headline attractions: Pirate Reef, Captain Cranky’s Challenge, Soak-N-Sail

LEGOLAND WATER PARK

Cool off with LEGO® models that splash and spray, Build-a-Raft River, and two sandy beaches.

Headline attractions: Orange Rush, Splash Out

LEGO CHIMA WATER PARK

Explore the incredible world of Chima™ through a variety of wet adventures.

Headline attractions: Lion Temple Wave Pool, Crooler's Twist