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Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families

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

Have you seen all the top spots in LA? We've got the scoop on exploring the city with kids.

Best deal of the market: 99-cent cones at Du-par's pie counter!

Visiting the Original Farmers Market with Kids: 27 Top Things To Eat, See, & Do

Discover favorites old (Bob's) and new (Pasta Corner).

From where to start your day to how to find the best place to charge your devices, we've got the inside scoop.

Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know

The Happiest Place on Earth feels a lot happier with a good game plan.

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

Blink and you'll miss free admission to Disneyland!

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

These LA hotels offer perks kids and parents love.

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

Learn to smize: that's smiling with your eyes.

Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County

In the land of great beaches, these are the very best family beaches.

Almost every teen I've met loves VR. Photo courtesy of dreamscapeimmersive.com

20 Things To Do in Los Angeles with Tweens and Teens That They'll Actually Enjoy

Don't forget to mention that there are plenty of Instagram photo ops.

Iconic LA Street Art and Murals for Must-Have Angeleno Kid Photo Ops

Snap some of LA's best photo ops before the kids are too big to pose!

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

It's time to touch everything and ditch the inside voices!READ MORE

Hello new friend. Photo by Jamie Pham

Secrets of the LA Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids

Lions, and tigers, and bears–plus elephants, giraffes, and flamingos, too!READ MORE

Kids check out the current exhibit at the CAAM. Photo by HRDWRKER

13 Kid-Friendly Always-Free Museums in Los Angeles

What's better than a free day at a museum? A museum that's free every day!READ MORE

Ant tunnel

Kidspace: An Insider's Guide to LA's Beloved Children's Museum

What keeps families coming back again and again to this Pasadena gem?READ MORE

Griffith Observatory: 10 Reasons To Visit Real Stars in Los Angeles

Look at the stars, hike Griffith Park, or picnic on the lawn of a piece of LA history.READ MORE

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

Get a hands-on lesson in science and history that really sticks with kids!READ MORE

Sweet Spots: Where To Eat with Kids

Kids can build sandcastles while parents dine on the beach. Photo courtesy of Back on the Beach Cafe in Santa Monica

16 Los Angeles Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat

You might actually get to finish a meal while the kids are occupied with slides.READ MORE

Ice cream tacos come in every flavor and color. Photo courtesy of Sweet Rolled Tacos

The 17 Most Insane, Over the Top LA Desserts to Treat (and Wow) Kids

From cotton candy wigs to unicorn ice cream cones.READ MORE

Play, sip, relax, repeat. Photo courtesy of Wirtshaus

Best Family-Friendly Beer Gardens in Los Angeles: 14 Spots Where Kids and Parents Can Chill Together

Who says kids can't join you at the pub? READ MORE

Take your little King or Queen (or both) to Medieval Times.

12 Themed Restaurants and Family-Friendly Dinner Shows in Los Angeles

Magic, pirates, knights, and Beetlejuice provide interactive dining fun.READ MORE

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

Want to hang by a pool with the kids? Try a vacation or day pass at one of LA's luxe hotels.READ MORE

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

These souped-up pools make a splash with something extra.READ MORE

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

Escape the heat and the crowds at one of these secret SoCal beaches.READ MORE

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

Discover the underwater worlds that lurk under the sea. READ MORE

Newport Dunes Beach Resort

Orange County's Best Kept Secret Is a Water Park Right on the Beach

Newport Beach has a cove hidden in plain sight that may be the best family beach day in the...READ MORE

Slide on in, the water's fine. Photo courtesy of Legoland Water Park

11 Best Water Parks Near Los Angeles for Wet and Wild Family Fun

From thrilling slides to splash pads for babies, these water parks have something for everyone.READ MORE

Hot Spots: Favorite Neighborhoods and Towns

Photo by Mommy Poppins

30 Awesome Things To Do in Santa Monica with Kids

When tourists imagine Los Angeles, what they're really picturing is Santa Monica.READ MORE

Arroyo Adventure. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children’s Museum

35 Fun Things To Do with Kids around Pasadena

Pasadena: a city so bursting with kid and family-friendly activities that we couldn't stop at just...READ MORE

Photo courtesy of Sunset Ranch Hollywood

30 Things To Do in Hollywood with Kids: Don't Miss these Iconic Spots!

Every day can be a staycation when you live in the entertainment capitol of the world!READ MORE

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

There's a lot more to this OC city than a Mouse and some Ducks.READ MORE

25 Things To Do in Beverly Hills with Kids

There is more to Beverly Hills than swimming pools and movie stars—like these 25 kid-pleasers for...READ MORE

It's the story... of a house named Brady. Photo courtesy of HGTV

Do You Know These 10 LA Spots Made Famous in TV and Movies ?

Living in the movie-making capital of the world means lots of places look strangely familiar.READ MORE

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Visiting Los Angeles with Kids: 3 Day Itinerary From a Local

Here's how to see LA like a local in 3 action-packed days.READ MORE

West Palm Beach with Kids: 40 Things To Do in West Palm Beach, Florida

With year-round warm temps, wildlife, and tropical waters, West Palm Beach is a wonderland for kids.READ MORE

Free Museum Days for Kids in Los Angeles

Why pay full price, when you can go for free on these select days?READ MORE

Visiting the Getty Villa with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go

The Getty Villa in Malibu is not only stunning, it's surprisingly kid-friendly.READ MORE

Visiting the Original Farmers Market with Kids: 27 Top Things To Eat, See, & Do

Discover favorites old (Bob's) and new (Pasta Corner).READ MORE

See Disney California Adventure Park Like a Local: Inside Tips for a Great Visit with Kids

Learn the tips and tricks for having a perfect day at the park.READ MORE