A Bricktastic Family Adventure at LEGOLAND® California Resort (2025)
We're back on the road and this time our family visited one of the most creative and fun-filled destinations in Southern California—LEGOLAND® California Resort! If your kids love LEGO® (and let’s be honest, so do the grown-ups), this is the kind of place where imagination runs wild, memories are built (literally!), and smiles never stop.
Thank you to LEGOLAND® California Resort and SEA LIFE® Aquarium for hosting our visit! We received complimentary tickets as part of our participation with LEGOLAND® and SEA LIFE® Affiliate Program (via Merlin Entertainments). As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own.
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Located in Carlsbad, California, LEGOLAND® California is more than just a theme park—it’s a full family experience packed with hands-on activities, creative rides, water fun, and detailed LEGO® models that blow your mind.
LEGO Ferrari at LEGOLAND California Ride at LEGOLAND California Ride at LEGOLAND California
There’s something for every age, from gentle rides for toddlers to more adventurous attractions for older kids and tweens.
SEA LIFE® Aquarium: An Underwater Journey
Right next door to the park is SEA LIFE® Aquarium, and it’s the perfect add-on to your day. It’s beautifully themed with LEGO® touches and filled with fascinating marine life, including sharks, rays, and interactive touch pools.
LEGO figure at SEA LIFE California Touch pool at SEA LIFE California LEGO figure of a diver at SEA LIFE California
Our kids were mesmerized by the colorful tanks and loved learning about ocean conservation in a way that was both fun and age-appropriate.
A Night at the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel
After a long day of exploring, we checked in to the magical LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel, and it truly was the perfect ending to our adventure. Themed rooms (we stayed in the Magic Wizard Deluxe Room), fun scavenger hunts, and a giant LEGO® pit in the lobby kept the magic going even after the park closed.
LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Magic Wizard Deluxe Room at LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Magic Wizard Deluxe Room at LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Jail cell in the lobby of LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Play area in the courtyard of LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Play area in the courtyard of LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel
Why we recommend the Castle Hotel:
It's right next to the park entrance—no driving needed!
Breakfast is included—and delicious!
(Don’t forget to make a reservation!)
The LEGO® theming continues throughout the hotel, making it an experience in itself.
Complimentary breakfast from the LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel Complimentary coffee with breakfast from LEGOLAND Castle Hotel
Watch the Full Video!
We captured all the highlights from our trip in this week’s video! Click below to join us on our LEGOLAND® California adventure:
Thanks for traveling with us! Whether you're planning your own trip or just exploring from home, we hope our journey gives you inspiration and ideas for your next family adventure.
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