Our first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time.

In California, you’ll be able to party the night away at both parks with special entertainment including: a “Monsters University” “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s ToonTown at Disneyland park. The new Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre at Disneyland park will become a Royal Dance Hall late at night with a live band and dancing; and guests of Disney California Adventure park will find Monstrous photo opportunities with new “Monsters University” “Dorms” in Hollywood Land and a new “Monsters University” float leading the Pixar Play Parade.

Read more at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/first-three-park-all-nighter-kicks-off-monstrous-summer-at-the-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY12Q2FBDM0649

Making a wall of sand by Capt. Hops on Flickr.

Newport Beach, CA

Crystal Cove Rocks 2 by Nick Carver Photography on Flickr.

Laguna Beach, CA

One of my all time favorite beaches

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Sunset at Seal Beach 

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Alright prepare for a long answer. I recommend that your friend also goes to Orange County, there’s a lot to do there and it is close to LA. Here is a list of my favorite things to do in LA and OC.

Some Los Angeles things to do/visit:

1. Universal Studios. Cool theme park and its City Walk is a great place to hang out at night since it has restaurants and shops.
2. Check out all the beaches. My personal favorite is Santa Monica since there is a lot to do there. There is the pier and if she likes shopping, there’s the Santa Monica Place outdoor mall and 3rd Street Promenade which usually has cool street performances going on and also nice stores. Other beaches she can see are Malibu, Venice (one of the more unique places here, but great local vibe), Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, etc.
3. You already have Hollywood figured out like you said. That’s good, that area can be kind of crazy so it’s always good to know about it before you go.
4. Downtown LA and the Hollywood area have a lot of cool venues for concerts and such. If she likes concerts, then she’s in luck because there’s usually always going on around here. Just be careful especially at night in this area.
5. The Getty Villa in Malibu is a beautiful place to take pictures and admire some fine Roman architecture and old artifacts. The Getty Center is also a museum with a more contemporary feel that’s located in Brentwood.
6. Six Flags Magic Mountain if she likes roller coasters.
7. If she likes shopping then some popular places to go shopping in LA are: The Americana at Brand, Beverly Center, Century City, Glendale Galleria, The Grove, Rodeo Drive, Old Town Pasadena
8. Griffith Park Observatory for great views of Los Angeles. I find city lights beautiful so I like to go at night or right when sunset comes.
9. Los Angeles County Museum of Art if she’s into art.
10. The Huntington Library is beautiful.
11. Check http://discoverlosangeles.com/, they have a lot of helpful info.

Some Orange County things to do:

1. The most obvious thing: Disneyland. Try to squeeze California Adventure in there too. Happiest place on Earth. Well to the majority of us.
2. Knott’s Berry Farm. Again, only if she is into roller coasters.
3. OC has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. All very classy and fun. Laguna Beach has an amazing art scene. Huntington Beach has a lot of fun shops, a pier, and a good surf scene. One of my favorite spots. Dana Point, Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Seal Beach, San Clemente and more.
4. One of my favorite places to shop is South Coast Plaza. It might take her more than a day to cover. Other good places to shop in OC are Fashion Island, Anaheim Gardenwalk, Downtown Disney, Irvine Spectrum. 
5. Check out http://www.visittheoc.com/ for more info.

And since she’s moving to LA, it’s important for her to know the area well in terms of how safe it is. Here is a reply I found online that I found quite useful: 

Haha sorry I know that is a lot of info! Message me if you have anymore questions :)

“Lifeguarding” by Jay Anderson | Dana Point, CA

“Newport Metallic” by Ryan Tatar | Newport Beach, CA

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“Lazy Afternoon” by Suzanne Cummings | Sunset Beach, CA

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This is…California.

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Together As One rave in Oak Canyon Park, CA | December 31, 2011 (5PM-2AM)

Together As One attendees comes in from countries & territories around the globe and across the United States to experience the world’s finest DJs & electronic-infused artists on a night that has left a long lasting impression for hundreds of thousands through the years in the spirit of new beginnings.

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*Photos from 2011 Together As One from their Facebook page*

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