Southern California is a region best known for its glamorous residents, movie magic and iconic surf culture. But just as exciting in this part of the Golden State is the outstanding assortment of theme parks.

EachSouthern Californiaattraction offers something just a little bit unique to help it stand out from the crowd -- familiar characters, hands-on exhibits, themes such as Western or animated, extreme thrill rides or super-soaked water activities. And, coincidentally, there are 12 theme parks in the Southern California area. So, those looking for adventure can plan a different exciting journey every month of the year.

Use this handy list as anoverview tothe best destinations Southern California has to offer.

Disneyland

Located in Anaheim, CA, this fifty-five year old institution is the quintessential Southern California theme park. This Orange County jewel's themed areas consist of Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Critter Country, Mickey's Toontown Adventure, New Orleans Square and Main Street U.S.A.

Disney's California Adventure Park

Opened in 2001 next-door to Disneyland in Anaheim, this park is the ultimate California experience. Designed to replicate every region of the Golden State, its attractions include Sunshine Plaza, Condor Flats, "A Bug's Land," Hollywood Pictures Back Lot, Golden Vine Winery and the Pacific Warf.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal City, CA, is home to this movie studio and theme park that dates back almost a century. Its original entertainment was just a modest tram tour of a working Hollywood studio. It has come a long way. Today the park's eleven themed attractions attract visitors from all over the world.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Since opening one of the world's first 360 o roller coasters in 1976, this Valencia, CA park has enjoyed a proud history of record breaking thrill rides. The legacy continues today with scream machines like Terminator Salvation: The Ride, Tatsu and Superman: The Escape.

Knott's Berry Farm

At its official opening in 1940, this Buena Park, CA landmark was still more of a farm than amusement park. Today, though, this family entertainment complex's seven themed areas and ten roller coasters make this a Knott's Berry Farm a world-class thrill park.

Knott's Soak City

The same people that create the excitement at Knott's Berry Farm operate this family-focused water park chain. With locations in Buena Park, Chula Vista and Palm Springs, a wet and wild Southern California adventure is always close at hand.

Lego Land, California

Based on the beloved plastic building bricks, this Carlsbad, CA attraction is all about creativity. With themed areas like the Land of Adventure, Dino Island and Mainland, U.S.A. visitors of all ages are sure to find wonder and inspiration.

Sea World

This is San Diego's ultimate undersea experience! Exciting kid-friendly Sesame Street themed rides and fun soaked Shamu show splash zones mean that there is never a dull moment at this amazing aquatic amusement park.

Sea Life Aquarium

Located inside Carlsbad's Lego Land, this aquatic adventure provides an entertaining educational experience. Interactive attractions like the Sea Life Lab and Discovery Zone Touch Pool offer fun learning opportunities for the whole family.

Raging Waters

When Southern California heats up, there is no better place to cool off that Raging Waters, San Dimas. This extra large water park has everything from kid-centered play areas like Splash Island to an extreme surfing simulator known as Flowrider.

Wild Rivers

Plunging into the Abyss has never been this much fun! The 655 ft. thrill slide is just one of the excitement-drenched attractions at Irvine, CA's Wild Rivers Water Park. This family fun destination offers body surfing at Monsoon Lagoon as well as a play place for the small fry at the Pygmy Pond.

San Diego Wild Animal Park

Nestled in San Pasqual Valley, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is one of the largest and most famous zoos in the world. Exotic and endangered animal species from all over the map guarantee visitors a truly unforgettable experience.

The best water purifier part about all of these attractions is, of course, the location. Foul weather is unlikely to ruin a trip to any theme park in beautiful, sunny Southern California.

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Deterioration in the environment, environmental awareness and increasing health consciousness of today, it is important to protect the environment. Pushing environmental and green adhesive producers, users also desire the adhesive can be used on non-toxic harmless, the adhesive is bound to increasingly strict environmental protection requirements. Realistic response to environmental degradation and changes in market demand-oriented, Yi Xie itself has a certain capacity of research organizations and units all Qiye putting in a lot of manpower and material resources to a new environmentally friendly production technology development and manufacture of products; the number of qualified enterprises Bu also introduce a more positive attitude green production equipment or products, for the sake of environmental protection in the new round of competition to get a first account for business, certain to win.

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I have very fond memories of taking my daughter swimming in the middle of winter, when she was only four months old, and looking back I realise that even though she was too young to remember our sessions, I am so glad that I did not listen to the objections raised. Being a first Water Purifier with Air Release Valve time mum I was understandably nervous and over anxious about child safety and especially child safety in water.

Instead of giving into my fears and cocooning my baby in cotton wool I went in the opposite direction. I read all the magazines and books I could manage to fit into my new schedule, which, considering that my easy-going life had suddenly been turned upside down by the arrival of this precious bundle of hard work, was still enough to learn basic safety tips for kids! I decided that my child would experience all the activities available to her that were in my means to provide, and so began the round of social activities revolving around children.

Taking a child swimming in the winter is a different experience to taking it swimming in thesummer, with the main difference being that in the winter it is important that, firstly, the pool be heated, and secondly to make sure that the baby doesn’t get cold after getting out of the water. I remember standing around shivering in a wet costume, with a damp towel wrapped around me, while I vigorously dried and quickly dressed my daughter in layers of warm clothing. Not until she was cosily wrapped up in her coat, hat, gloves, and scarf, and snuggled into her pram with a blanket, could I even think of getting changed.

However in the summer there are many other things to consider regarding swim safety. Due to the heat, paddling pools are an alternative to swimming pools and the temptation is always there to just fill the pool or tub and leave the kids to entertain themselves, thinking that they will be safe, BUT you need to be aware that a small child can drown in only a few inches of water. Don’t let children go swimming straight after a meal, but having a completely empty stomach is also not desirable, since cramps may occur as well as the child not having enough energy to enjoy itself.

Never leave children unsupervised near a body of water and always check the depth and temperature before kids enter it, especially if it is a new place for them. Make sure that there is a lifeguard present and that children are taught not to run, push or enter deep water unless they are strong swimmers. If using outdoor facilities, ensure that a high factor sun-block is used and re-applied every hour. Small children tend to get chilled in water even in the summer so limit the time they spend in the water, even if it is heated. Enjoy the summer and keep your children aware and safe.

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Do you enjoy water sports? Water sports are the best way to beat the heat and therefore millions of people all over the world prefer to have some water activities during the summer. If you look at the trend you will find that top tourist destination across the world are very close to the oceans and therefore places like California, Ireland, Chile, Bahamas, Hawaii, Mauritius, Costa Rica, Rio de Janerio, Sydney, Turkey and France always attract people even when it is summer. These places do have different other locations where people can enjoy their vacations with their family but some of these locations are famous because they get an opportunity to surf over the giant waves.

There are different kind of surfing like wind surfing, kite surfing and regular surfing where bottleless water dispenser you need to ride the wave on your surf board. However, before you get into the water you need to know more about it because surfing without knowledge and practice can be risky and can cost you your life. Hence, you always need to respect the rules of this water sport before you can take up any challenge. There are many surf camps and surf schools available near the beaches in many places and therefore it would be a good idea if you can spend some money to get into those classes where you can get more information and practice sessions under expert supervision.

Try to go for surf schools where they provide one on one instructions because you will have a lot of queries on why you should keep stand in particular manner or paddle first and so on. People normally feel shy to ask too many questions when the surf class is packed with too many students. With less number of students the trainer has more attention on you and will make sure that you understand different aspects of surfing to become a better surfer in the near future. If you are confident that you can surf on your own try locations where the waves are not too high. You can browse the internet and find different beaches and locations where the water level is not too high and the location is best for beginners. Surf locations like Hawaii and Costa Rica are some of the top locations where beginners can learn surfing initially.

Once you have mastered the beginner's level you can move up and checkout for places where the waves are comparatively higher and where intermediate surfers can enjoy surfing. Places like Chile, Ireland and Mauritius are well known for average surfers because the waves here are not too high and surfers can still enjoy their surfing. Gradually you can move on to the next level and enjoy surfing on high waves and if you are looking for such places than head to California or Australia because you will find some giant waves in these places that would challenge you to go beyond your limits. However, make sure that at all times you respect the rules taught to you during the training session.

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If a property does not have the proper drainage system the result can be severe flooding of the yard, basement, and even the garage. Because soil particles come in a variety of sizes, soil permeability can vary. For instance, soils with small particles are called cohesionless soils. As well, there is soil with large particles such as gravel and sand. If you have problems with flooding of your basement or garage, you may need a specific type of drain called a sand trap drain.

Structures built on cohesionless soils can eventually undergo severe structural Water Dispensers Spare Parts suppliers damage from flooding which will result in a costly repair job. Sand trap drains are designed for soils with low permeability. Permeability is the property of the soil pore system that allows water to flow. When it comes to permeability, the general rule of thumb is the smaller the particle size, the lower the permeability of the soils. A sand drain is a hole drilled in a cohesive soil and filled with sand. Because the sand has bigger particles, its permeability is much higher; therefore water will flow through it much more easily allowing it to drain properly.

The following is a general guide on how to install a sand trap drain:

1. When installing a sand trap drain, the height of the concrete foundation above the floor should be about 5- 6 inches. It is important to make sure you have adequate height above the floor before you begin the project.

2. Once you have the accurate height measurements, at the spot where you are installing the sand trap drain, make a line with a pencil around the area's perimeter. Use a utility knife to cut through the lines on the drywall. Once you have cut through take out the pieces at the bottom.

3. The bottom of the drywall needs to be replaced with plywood. About 2 or 3 inches of the drywall should sufficient. Install the plywood. Any drain pipes will have to be secured above the drain pipe that will be going into the side of the sand trap. As well, the pipe going into the sand trap should be secured a minimum of six inches above the bottom of the trap. An elbow piece has to be attached to the sand trap drain in order to help transport the water through the drain system and carry the water away from the area that is prone to flooding. Remember, a 2-inch vent is required for the sand trap.

4. Install the sand trap drain and construct troughs that are about 4 to 6 inches wide on each side that slant into the trap.

Extensive rain and melting snow can cause excessive water to accumulate if you do not have proper drainage. If you are a homeowner with excess water accumulation, a sand trap drain may be the solution. If the sand trap drain is for the garage, a metal grate secured over the drain will permit people to walk or drive over the trap without causing damage. Many experts recommend building a custom sand trap drain; however you can buy them as pre-made sand trap drains.

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Millions of people around the world suffer from the problem of dark circles under their eyes. Although harmless, they can be an embarrassing problem to have. Research statistics estimate that dark circles along with acne are among the most frequently found dermatological problem. These circles can make a person look tired, depressed or old. Fortunately, there are some simple home remedies available, using which you can easily get rid of the problem.

Before we look into the home remedies, it is important that you get to know about the reasons for the formation of these circles in the first place. In most of the cases it is due to nasal congestion. Another reason could be the due to the fluid collection under the lower eyelids when we are asleep due to the action of gravity. Certain skin conditions such as eczema can also lead to these circles.

There are many instances when the problem could be inherited too. Formation of these circles is also part of the body's natural ageing process. Smoking, malnutrition, lack of sleep and certain allergens are some other factors that can lead to the skin condition.

These days there are various methods available to treat the condition. Perhaps the simplest and most natural way is to reduce stress , make sure that you Cold tank with copper tube are taking diet that is rich in all the key ingredients that the body needs, drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep. You can also find many over the counter products that can be used to camouflage the dark circles. Creams that contain vitamins K and C are known to be particularly effective. A light-reflecting concealer can also be used to carefully hide the presence of these dark circles. In severe cases , cosmetic surgery is also recommended. Modern advances in the field of medicine have meant that laser treatment is also available nowadays.

Home remedies are perhaps the best way to get rid of these circles. For, they cost next to nothing and you can be absolutely sure of their safety too. Unlike the case of prescription drugs you there is virtually no chance of any negative side effect occurring due to them too. In fact, a vast majority of people these days are shifting towards natural remedies for these very reasons.

Slices of potato or cucumber are known to be an extremely effective home remedy for reducing the circles. The pieces of cucumber or potato need to be placed on the eyes for a few minutes. This will not only help you get rid of the dark circles, it will also help relieve stress and soothe tired eyes too.

Detoxing of the body also helps in getting rid of the circles. Fasting for example helps in getting good results. You should continue to drink plenty of water during fasting too, for it will help in restoring the body's balance and remove all harmful toxins. Cutting out on all types of unhealthy foods is also important for getting rid of these circles. Once you follow these simple tips diligently , you can surely say goodbye to the unsightly circles for good.

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