Summer Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids
We know how to keep cool: around the corner, on an excursion, or on a weekend getaway! Photo courtesy of Alpine Slide Big Bear
75 Places To Beat the Heat in Los Angeles: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Cool Outdoor Fun
How to keep cool when it's blistering hot.
Which beach town has the very best beach playground for kids? Yeah, we know. Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Best Summer Day Trips from Los Angeles: Great SoCal Beach Towns for a Day Trip or Weekend Getaway
For a day trip, weekend getaway, or just a great beach day, these towns are tops.
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day.
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.
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.
Make plans to head downtown for the 4th of July Block Party. Photo courtesy of the Grand Park Facebook page
26 Summer Fairs and Festivals Near Los Angeles: Must-Do Fun in the Sun
Summer is a time for bonding over fried food, pirates, and carnival rides!
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Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide
Find a summer camp in Los Angeles for every age and interest!
Flowers always bring smiles to little faces!
Hana Field is an Urban Secret Garden for Pick Your Own Flowers
Going at golden hour, bringing scissors, and more secrets to a perfect flower picking outing.
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.
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.
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.
Travel Town is open, free, and waiting for your little conductor. Photo by Mommy Poppins
61 Free Things To Do with Kids in Los Angeles this Summer
Keep kids entertained all summer, without spending a cent.
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.
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.
Who doesn't want to relax in a sea of blooms?
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Visit the Lovely Lavender Fields at 123 Farm
Blooming lavender fields are a gorgeous sight—and super smell!
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
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