Mother's Day brunch might be the perfect way to kickoff celebrating Mom on Mother's Day. Newsflash: Mom does not want to make breakfast on Mother's Day. Another newsflash: Mom does not want to clean up breakfast on Mother's Day. It's best to just avoid the kitchen altogether, which means that the best way to feed mom (and the whole family) is to go out—but not just anywhere. 

Mother's Day brunches in Los Angeles are full of coffee in carafes, ocean views, and impressive patios. Read more for the best mom-pleasing places, some with special menus for Mother's Day, and buffets that will keep the whole family happy. 

After brunch, treat Mom to a day of her favorite activities, whether a gorgeous botanical garden, a serene hike through nature, a kid-friendly museum, or sweeping sandy vistas for a walk along the best beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

Baby stores in Los Angeles are full of anything you need or want for an infant, from hip to adorable and practical to eye-popping. If you're expecting a baby or on the hunt for that unique LA item for a gift, shopping for the arrival of a new cherub is overwhelming and exciting. There's an array of enticingly adorable baby stores here, from clothes you'd wear yourself at La La Ling in Los Feliz to eco-friendly Earth Baby picks in Santa Clarita. It will prove hard to stick to a baby registry when you enter through the front doors of these incredible baby stores in Los Angeles. 

Between pregnancy cravings and late-night baby research, bookmark these pregnancy and parenting classes. When you're itching for some fresh air after the baby arrives, stroller-friendly hikes will help you get outdoors. We've got plenty more baby things in our Los Angeles baby guide for parents. 

Riding off into the sunset is about as Hollywood as you can get. Yet, many of us city-slickers have never even hopped on a horse! The hills of Los Angeles are the perfect place to hit the trail, and I've rounded up (pun intended) the best horseback riding in the LA area for families.

As a longtime equestrian, I can attest that these options provide a memorable experience that doesn't require alot of horse sense. Stable staff only select their most docile mounts for the trail rides, use western tack, and ensure horses keep a slow and steady pace. Some of these spots even provide pony rides around the ranch for the littlest cowpokes that may not be up for a trail ride just yet. 

Horseback riding is among the best things to do in Hollywood with kids. For more horseback riding experiences, check out summer horse riding camps in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

Los Angeles may be a sprawling city, but it’s also full of families who care deeply about the planet—and there’s no better time to show it than Earth Day. From sandy beach cleanups to upcycled crafts and Earth Day festivals, the city is buzzing with creative, hands-on ways to teach kids about sustainability. 

Whether you're raising a tiny recycler or just looking for ways to make your everyday routine greener, we've rounded up sustainable eco habits and the best Earth Day events in Los Angeles to help your family make a real impact. 

Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips on living more sustainably. Plus, get kids excited about a healthier planet with recycled crafts and check out more ways to introduce environmentally-friendly ways of living and activities in our guide to Earth Kids: Green Activities for the Planet. 

Easter and brunch are words that just go together. After those egg hunts work up an appetite, head to a restaurant in LA for Easter brunches. Some Easter brunches are affordable and have kids' menus while others are indulgent splurges. Whether you are looking for a place to meet the "bunny of the hour," a gourmet meal you don't have to cook yourself, or a special family Easter brunch that will be a holiday memory, we've got the ultimate list of Easter brunches in Los Angeles. 

Hop over to more Easter fun by checking out these Easter Easter egg hunts in LA, and find a fun family activity in our Spring Guide for LA Kids and Families.