With a collection of nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts, this is the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States. A family-friendly museum that has something for everyone. Apart from the dinosaur fossils and gems, there is also the Los Angeles Discovery Zone in the basement with live animals and interactive exhibits.

Moored in San Pedro, the Battleship USS Iowa Museum lets you wander through one of the most magnificent and surprisingly personal pieces of U.S. naval history. Known as the “Battleship of Presidents,” the Iowa once carried FDR across the Atlantic and later served through WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. As you move through the ship’s narrow corridors and out onto the decks, you get a real sense of what life was like for the crew: giant gun turrets towering overhead, cramped bunks stacked in rows, and glimpses of the command centers that once buzzed with activity. Veteran volunteers are often on hand to share stories or point out easy-to-miss details.

Approximately a two-hour drive from the coast and just an hour from the Saudi-Jordan border, Tabuk City is a developing town with a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Key attractions include Tabuk Fortress, the Hijaz Railway Station, the Museum of Antiquities and Traditional Heritage, the Prophet’s Mosque, and ancient natural springs dating back to the pre-Islamic era.