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Santa Monica Pier, photo by Roberta Brown
30 Awesome Things To Do in Santa Monica with Kids
When tourists imagine Los Angeles, what they're really picturing is Santa Monica.
Photo courtesy of reDiscover Center
29 Things To Do with Kids in Culver City
Some days a Westside mom needs an outing that doesn't involve the 405.
Preschool is no problem for this little guy.
10+ Preschools with Last Minute Options for Westside Kids—No Waiting Lists!
Procrastinated? Just moved? Didn't get the acceptance letter you wanted? There are still options.
Biking in Burton Chace Park
25 Things to Do with Kids in Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey
Enjoy this relaxed Westside neighborhood and don't be afraid of the water.
10 Kid-Friendly Happy Hours in Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, & LA's Westside
Let the parent who has never yearned for a drink and a cheap kids' menu cast the first stone. While...
Gated Playgrounds: Westside Parks with Fences for LA Kids
I only have two kids, but at times I've had the likes of four or five. You know the drill:...
Cooling off in Public Swimming Pools on the Westside
There are certain hot summer days when a splash pad at the park just isn't enough, and the beach is...
Santa Monica Pier Kids' Scavenger Hunt: the Treasure Is 15% off Pacific Park
Bet you think you know the Santa Monica Pier, right? You know the roller coaster and the Ferris...
Co-op Preschools and Nursery Schools on the Westside
I'll be honest: when my kids were preschool age, I didn't think they needed school yet. I...
Best Pizza and Pizzerias on the Westside
You answer the door, pay the guy, slide the box across the table, and presto! Dinner is...
Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport: Plane Old Fun
At the risk of being accused of gender-based stereotypes, I believe I have located the exact...
Photo courtesy of Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association
Santa Monica Food Truck Lot - A Family Night Out
Santa Monica’s Tuesday Food Truck Night at the California Heritage Museum is the ideal venue for...
Culver City - Small Town Life in the Big City
I was ready to pack up and leave LA. My lovely little rent controlled apartment in Santa Monica...
Santa Monica - Can a Suburb Be Too Much in the Sun?
When people imagine raising kids in Southern California, what they’re picturing is Santa...
Santa Monica Pier's Heal the Bay Aquarium, Under the Boardwalk
Drop-off classes, camps, school trips, birthday parties, playdates, last minute answers to “what...
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