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Summer Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids

Go swimming at Malibu Creek State Park. Photo by Meghan Rose
11 Swimming Lakes near Los Angeles You Need To Discover
These SoCal lakes and swimming holes make priceless summer memories.
One of the coolest spots in town is by the beach, a beach playground, and a pool. Photo courtesy of the Annenberg Community Beach House, Facebook
The Coolest (Mostly) Free Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in Los Angeles
These splash-tastic parks keep kids cool on the hottest days of summer.
Travel Town is open again this summer! Photo by Mommy Poppins
50 Free Things Kids Can Do in LA this Summer
Keep kids entertained all summer, without spending a cent.
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.
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.
Head to a local drive-in movie theater for outdoor family movie night. Photo courtesy of Anaheim Town Square
Drive-In Movie Theaters In and Around Los Angeles for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids
Drive-in movies are an old-school summer treat.
Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide
Find a summer camp in Los Angeles for every age and interest!
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Picking your own makes them taste extra sweet. Photo courtesy of Villa del Sol
Cherry Picking near Los Angeles with Kids: Favorite Family Farms in the Leona Valley
Find all the best places to pick cherries in the high desert.
Photo courtesy of the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Facebook
Go Strawberry Picking near Los Angeles: Family Farms Where Kids Can Pick Berries
Slather the sunscreen and start filling your basket with berries!
Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County
In the land of great beaches, these are the very best family beaches.
Castaway Cove lets kids play while parents relax. Photo courtesy of Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim
LA's Best Swimming Pools with Play Areas and a Little More for Kids and Parents
These souped-up pools make a splash with something extra.
Visit the Lovely Lavender Fields at 123 Farm
Blooming lavender fields are a gorgeous sight—and super smell!
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Flowers always bring smiles to little faces!
Hana Field is a New Urban Secret Garden for Pick Your Own Flowers
Going at golden hour, bringing scissors, and more secrets to a perfect flower picking outing.
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Castaway Cove lets kids play while parents relax. Photo courtesy of Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim
LA's Best Swimming Pools with Play Areas and a Little More for Kids and Parents
These souped-up pools make a splash with something extra.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 
Vincent Lugo Park, also called Dinosaur or Monster Park, was nominated to the California Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of the City of San Gabriel
The Best Playgrounds in Los Angeles: They’re Even Worth Crossing the 405
These amazing playgrounds are worth braving traffic!READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Action Tours
Zipline Courses and Treetop Adventures for SoCal Kids
If your kids love a good adrenaline rush, it's time for a family outing in the tree tops.READ MORE 

Make My Day: Summer Outings

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."READ MORE 
Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County
In the land of great beaches, these are the very best family beaches.READ MORE 
Fly a kite to the highest height at Irvine Regional Park. Photo courtesy of OC Parks
The Best Parks in LA Where Kids Can Run and Play
Looking for some fresh air and social distance? Try these gorgeous green parks. READ MORE 
Take a paddle around the lake on one of the swan boats at Echo Park Lake.
Families Can Paddle with the Swans at Echo Park Lake
Look no further for a fun-filled outdoor outing, right in the heart of the city.READ MORE 

Summer Getaways

Who knew there was so much nature to see in the Las Vegas area? Photo courtesy of Springs Preserve
25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway
Hit the road and put LA in your rearview mirror for a while?READ MORE 
Balance on Black Bear's Bridge at SkyPark. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa’s Village
Best Things To Do with Kids in Lake Arrowhead Any Time of Year
Lake Arrowhead is the perfect mountain getaway in winter, spring, summer, or fall!READ MORE 
Elephant Seal Vista Point in San Simeon. Photo by Meghan Rose
Road Trip on the PCH: Where To Stop and What To Do with Kids from LA To San Francisco
A drive up the PCH is the perfect family road trip.READ MORE 
Swim and play at the water park at this campground. Photo courtesy of Lake Hemet Campground
SoCal Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment for Kids
If just camping out isn't enough for your kids, these campgrounds have a little extra.READ MORE 

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The Coolest (Mostly) Free Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in Los Angeles
These splash-tastic parks keep kids cool on the hottest days of summer.READ MORE 
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day. READ MORE 
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 
The 2022 Hollywood Bowl Schedule: The Best Family-Friendly Concerts This Summer
The Bowl is back, with all your old favorites (and some new shows, too).READ MORE 
Awesome Summer Camps for Teens and Tweens in Los Angeles
Get your teen or tween off the apps and into some IRL fun this summer.READ MORE 
11 Swimming Lakes near Los Angeles You Need To Discover
These SoCal lakes and swimming holes make priceless summer memories.READ MORE 
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