REDONDO BEACH - Seaside Lagoon Water Park. The large saltwater lagoon with chlorinated water  offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, and volleyball courts. There is also a grassy area and luau shelter for day and evening events, plus snack bar facilities provided by Ruby's Restaurant onsite. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. Cost: $5 adult; $4 child; Free under 2 years. Season pass family of 4 is $100. Call: (310) 318-0681. redondo.org

SACRAMENTO - Carved Elegance: Woodies, Wheels, and Waves Car Exhibit.  Runs through September 19. California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA. Hours: Daily from 10a.m. – 6 p.m. Extended hours on Thursdays from 6pm – 9pm through the Summer. Museum admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $4 Students, children under 5 free. For more information, call (916) 442-6802.  calautomuseum.org.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Our Land, Our People, Our Mission Art Exhibit. Annual event features original art exhibition and art sale with proceeds benefiting the mission. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily. Cost: $5-9. Location: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 missionsjc.com

SANTA ANA - Discovery Science Center. Discovery Science Center celebrates preschoolers during the entire month of September with a new 4-D movie - Turtle Vision.  Meet Smokey Bear and enjoy Smokey Bear Story Time! Then explore Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home, a new, hands-on exhibit all about recycling and conservation. Call 714-913-5030 to plan your group visit today! Time: 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Cost: Kids (Ages 3-17): $8; Required Chaperones are free (one per 6 children). Additional Chaperones: $10 each. Address: , 2500 N. Main Street,  Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 542-2823. discoverycube.org
 VENTURA - They Paint Horses, Don’t They? & Amazing Horses A to Z. Horses are viewed from unexpected perspectives by 14 contemporary American artists in the exhibition They Paint Horses, Don’t They? runs through September 7. Cost: Free. Location: 89 South California Street, Ventura, CA.  Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. venturamuseum.org.