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Get out on the water or go under the water. Photo courtesy of Redondo Beach Glass Bottom Boat Rides.
24 Things To Do with Kids in Redondo Beach
Spend a day at this South Bay seaside gem.
Dive into tons of fun in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific
39 Things to Do With Kids in Long Beach
More than a busy port wrapped around an aquarium, Long Beach is full of family fun.
Los Angeles is the perfect place to look for whales from December to April.
Whale Watching near Los Angeles: Whale Watching Cruises and Viewpoints for Landlubbers
How to see these giant mammals on their 6,000-mile quest for romance.
Ship Happens: Taking Kids To Visit the Queen Mary in Long Beach
She looks pretty, but is there a reason to bring your family on board the Queen Mary for a visit?
Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County
In the land of great beaches, these are the very best family beaches.
Fishing Lakes and Spots Where Kids Learn To Fish near Los Angeles
Time to show the kids how to hang out a sign that says, "Gone Fishing."
Family Whale Watching Cruise with the Aquarium of the Pacific: Thar She Blows!
Let me be clear about one thing: I am no sailor. I could get seasick on a surfboard. So achieving...
Best Seafood Shacks: Roadside Beach Restaurants in Los Angeles
It's the end of a long and lovely day at the beach, and you can't quite brush the last of the sand...
25 Things To Do with Kids in Westchester & Near LAX
If you don't live nearby, you may best know Westchester as being the home of LAX. But, there is a...
Photo courtesy of Freedom Surf Camp
Hang Ten! Summer Surf Camps for LA Kids
Summer is the perfect time to learn to surf—and a surf camp can teach your kids everything they...
Free Summer Concerts and Outdoor Concert Series in LA and OC
Here's summer at its best: Throw down a blanket, spread out the snacks, uncork the wine, and watch...
Free (or Almost Free) Outdoor Summer Movies for Families All Over LA
The season for free, nearly free, and gloriously cheap outdoor summer movies has begun!
Flying Under the Big Top: Circus Classes for LA Kids
Acrobatic Angelenos no longer have to run away to join the circus. Classes offering big fun...
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There is so much free fun to be had at places in LA like LACMA. Photo by Joey Zanotti via Flickr 2.0
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While LACMA rebuilds, kids can still watch Metropolis II for hours (and hours - it's mesmerizing!). Photo courtesy of LACMA
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Welcome the Year of the Horse at the Oshogatsu Family Festival. Event photo by Doug Mukai for JANM
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January is a great month to keep expenses down with some free fun.
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Take a ride on the historic funicular railcar! Photo courtesy of @60x80 on Instagram
What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores, Grocery Stores & Family-Friendly Places for Parents
So little traffic, so much you can do on Christmas Day!
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Get into some slime over Christmas vacation. Event photo courtesy of the Sloomoo Institute
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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Los Angeles
All I want for Christmas is not to cook or clean.
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