Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families

Southern California is so full of things to do with kids—where do you start?
Photo by Bill Soistmann
LA's Best Tourist Spots
See a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where you also have a great view of the Hollywood Sign! Photo by Matthew Field
Top Attractions in Los Angeles: Best Things To Do and See with Kids
Best deal of the market: 99-cent cones at Du-par's pie counter!
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Visiting the Original Farmers Market with Kids: 27 Top Things To Eat, See, & Do
Say hi to Donald! Photo by Richard Harbaugh, courtesy of the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know
The Great Park Balloon in Irvine is free for everyone! Photo courtesy of cityofirvine.org
Free Admission for Kids at 40+ Family Attractions, Museums, & Theme Parks in Los Angeles
Kids that are tuckered out from exploring are right at home at The Garland. Photo courtesy of The Garland
Best Hotels in Los Angeles for a Family Vacation: Kid-Friendly Spots That Cater to Tiny Travelers
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it. Even when you're in the middle of eating ice cream!
Tyra Banks' ModelLand Gives Kids a Taste of the Supermodel Life—and Ice Cream

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Smart Spots: Best Museums and Zoos for Kids
Cayton Children's Museum, photo by Matthew Tucciarone
Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County
Hello new friend. Photo by Jamie Pham
Secrets of the LA Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
Kids check out the current exhibit at the CAAM. Photo by HRDWRKER
13 Kid-Friendly Always-Free Museums in Los Angeles
Kiddos can climb through the famous Ant Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Kidspace
Kidspace: An Insider's Guide to LA's Beloved Children's Museum
Griffith Observatory: 10 Reasons to Visit Real Stars in LA
The La Brea Tar Pits are one of the most famous fossil discovery spots in the world.
The La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum: Have a Historic Visit with Kids
Cool Spots: Where to Splash and Swim
The Westlake Village Pool is a lovely flowery oasis.
10 Best Hotel Pools in Los Angeles with Day Passes for Families
Dive in, the water is fine! So are the splash pad, beach playground, and cafe. Photo courtesy of the Annenberg Community Beach House
25 Best Swimming Pools in Los Angeles: From Public Pools to Hotels with Day Passes
There's so much to do at Victoria Beach. Photo by Carl Glover/CC BY 2.0
Hidden Gem Beaches: LA's Secret Seaside Spots that Only Locals Know
She finds sea urchins by the sea shore. Photo courtesy of VisitLagunaBeach.com
The Best Tide Pools for Kids To Explore in and around LA and OC
Newport Dunes Beach Resort
Orange County's Best Kept Secret Is a Water Park Right on the Beach
Slide on in, the water's fine. Photo courtesy of Legoland Water Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in Los Angeles for Family Fun
Hot Spots: Favorite Neighborhoods and Towns
Santa Monica Pier, photo by Roberta Brown
30 Awesome Things To Do in Santa Monica with Kids
Arroyo Adventure. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children’s Museum
35 Fun Things To Do with Kids around Pasadena
How about a horseback ride through the Griffith Park hills? Photo courtesy of Sunset Ranch Hollywood
Hollywood With Kids: 36 Things To Do in Hollywood
Take kids out to the ballgame, where you can see superstars like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids: To Disneyland and Beyond
25 Things To Do in Beverly Hills with Kids
It's the story... of a house named Brady. Photo courtesy of HGTV
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Imaginative play for preschoolers is music to our ears. Photo courtesy of Pretend City
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Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
100 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before Kids Grow Up
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How about a horseback ride through the Griffith Park hills? Photo courtesy of Sunset Ranch Hollywood
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This 3 day itinerary will make you fall in love with LA. Photo by Roberto Nickson, via Pexels
3 Days in Los Angeles with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Here's how to see LA like a local in 3 action-packed days.
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Kayaking is one of the many outdoor activities available at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.
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West Palm Beach with Kids: 40 Things To Do in West Palm Beach, Florida
Step off the beach to enjoy animal adventures, interactive museums, sporty activities, water parks...
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Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center
Free Museum Days for Kids in Los Angeles
Why pay full price, when you can go for free on these select days?
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