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Things to Do in Los Angeles, California

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Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles, California

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The iconic observatory just underwent a four-year, $93 million renovation and is better than ever. The highlight for most kids (and adults) is...

  • Science & Nature Museum

  • Hiking

Olvera Street

Los Angeles, California

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Originally a pueblo built by the founders of Los Angeles, Olvera Street is considered the birthplace of the City of Angels. Today it is one...

  • Historical Landmark

  • Neighborhood

  • Bazaar

  • Ethnic Store

Santa Monica Surf School

Los Angeles, California

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Santa Monica Bay is a great place for kids to learn how to surf -- the waves rarely get too big and the current isn't as strong as at other Southern...

  • Surfing

Skirball Cultural Center

Los Angeles, California

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Don't miss Noah's Ark, the Skirball's combination art exhibit and ingenious indoor playground. The "ark" is divided between four galleries, each with its own combination of playful opportunities and gorgeous...

  • Art Museum

  • Playground

Venice Boardwalk

Los Angeles, California

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Along with the Hollywood sign, Grauman's Chinese Theater, and Pacific Coast Highway, Venice Boardwalk is synonymous with Los Angeles. Every walk of life flocks to...

  • Neighborhood

  • Bazaar

The Grove and The Original Farmers Market

Los Angeles, California

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This is where the old meets the new(ish) in L.A. The Grove is an upscale outdoor mall with shops for kids (American Girl Place, Pottery Barn Kids, Quicksilver Youth...

  • Farmers Market

  • Shopping Mall

Museum of the American West

Los Angeles, California

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Does your kid have a thing for cowboys? Then this should be a definite stop on your itinerary. Since the museum was founded by former Western star Gene Autry, there's...

  • History Museum

Little Tokyo

Los Angeles, California

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LA is an incredibly diverse city, and Little Tokyo is the heart of its Japanese culture. Start with the Japanese American National Museum, stroll through...

  • Neighborhood

UCLA

Los Angeles, California

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Tour one of Southern California's most prominent (and beautiful) campuses -- it's never too early to get kids interested in college. Of greatest interest to college...

  • Historical Landmark

Watts Towers

Los Angeles, California

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At first glance, the Watts Towers don't look like much -- just a few gray metal structures sticking out from a chainlink fence in a nondescript...

  • Historical Landmark

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