We are going to Disneyland..... what else can we do, nearby? with the kids? without the kids?

If you want to stay in Orange County, about 15 minutes west by car is Knotts Berry Farm, the oldest theme park in the west, and 20 minutes south is Newport Beach and Balboa, a more upscale part of the County... and home to "the OC" TV show. You can also drive to Laguna Beach, home of the MTV show.

The city of Huntington Beach is right off Beach Blvd, and about 30 minutes drive from Disneyland (take Beach Blvd west, and you will dead end to the surf) home of "surf city" where you can see the pro beach volleyball and the surf contests.

Half hour south of Orange County is Carlsbad which has outlet shopping, LegoLand (for kids really), and half hour south of that is San Diego and then Mexico.

If you have a car, go up to LA, about 45 minutes north of Disneyland.

There's Universal Studios, and the City Walk. Parking is not free, but you can park at the bottom off Lankershim and take the shuttle up to the area. From Anaheim Universal offers a free shuttle with purchase of the Universal Studios ticket.

You can even try being in the audience in a TV or Game show by checking the "audiences unlimited" booth. If you write in advance, try getting tickets for the Tonight Show.

The Chinese Theater in Hollywood Blvd has the famous hand prints, and if you're in town for a movie premiere, check out the celebrities walking down the red carpet.

Not too far from Hollywood Blvd, You can also go and see the expensive shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills or the famous Farmer's Market near the CBS studios.

If you like Comedy you can check out one of the many comedy clubs on the Sunset Strip.

Check out the Hustler store, and if you are near the Flynt Publications building, sometimes you can see Larry Flynt's limo (you really can't miss the naked woman painted on the limo!).

In August the ESPN X-Games will be in the Staples Center in LA. Check that out!

LA has historical places to visit and ethnic places like China town and Olvera (little Mexico) Street.

And since its summertime you can catch a baseball game with the Dodgers or in Orange County you have the Angels.

There's some of the "must see" that I would suggest to someone visiting.

Knotts Berry Farm is fun for the whole family and is about 6 miles from Disneyland in Buena Park.

This question cracks me up--earlier today I saw about 5 minutes of like the Griswald's Family Vacation to Wally World...but I know you will have better luck.....Knott's Berry Farm, The Los Angeles Angels of Anihiem (as they want to be called by the owners), surfing at Huntington Beach and International Surfing Museum....oh and for Dad--the Desparate Housewifes of Orange County...

Go online and check Universal Studios, also Knotts Berry Farms, there is a lot to do at either place. If you like Baseball the California Angels are real close by as well. Or go to the ocean for a day.

Be sure to get the "hopper" ticket so you can also go to California Adventure. Also, you can go to website for Disney and click on destinations. There is a pass available that gets you into zoos, parks, museums and more. I am also going to Disneyland next month. Going to drive to San Diego to hit the casinos. And don't forget Universal Studios theme park. It's great!

Medieval Times & the Pirate Adventure Show are both fun dinner shows with the kids - in Buena Park not far away.

How old are your kids?

Chill one day in Laguna Beach. Visit Catalina Island. Have a meal at Catal (our impressions below)...