Los Angeles, California for Babies
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Historical Landmark
- Theater
Mann's Chinese Theater
Los Angeles, CA
This grand theater's place in film history may be lost on young kids, but they'll still get a kick out of seeing all the famous footprints in cement. You can...
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- Art Museum
- Playground
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA
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...
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- Burgers
The Counter
Santa Monica, CA
The menu is pretty simple here: beef, turkey, and vegetarian burgers with fries, shakes and a few salads and kid favorites (like pb&j and grilled cheese). To order, you...
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- Neighborhood
- Boutique
Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills , CA
Start where Rodeo Drive meets Wilshire Blvd., then work your way up perhaps the priciest shopping street in America. Prada, Gucci, Versace, Tiffany -- they're all here -- and teens especially will...
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- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
Day 2
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
It's hard to say what's more popular here, the sea lion show or the outdoor tank where the sharks come right up to your nose. What parents love about the...
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- Amusement Park
- Bicycling
Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park
Santa Monica, CA
As if screaming down the rails of a rollercoaster isn't exciting enough, here you can do it with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. The big rides for big kids...
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- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
Day 3
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- Garden
- Art Museum
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
San Marino, CA
While this former estate of a railway magnate has a world-class manuscript and art collection, your kids will probably prefer to stay outdoors in the botanical gardens -- a vast...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Kidspace Children's Museum
Pasadena, CA
The fun starts when you walk in the door of this interactive, indoor-outdoor museum. You'll pass through mirrored tunnels and walls made of giant pencils, and visit a "diner...
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- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
Los Angeles, California for Babies
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Historical Landmark
- Theater
Mann's Chinese Theater
Los Angeles, CA
This grand theater's place in film history may be lost on young kids, but they'll still get a kick out of seeing all the famous footprints in cement. You can...
-
- Art Museum
- Playground
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA
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...
-
- Burgers
The Counter
Santa Monica, CA
The menu is pretty simple here: beef, turkey, and vegetarian burgers with fries, shakes and a few salads and kid favorites (like pb&j and grilled cheese). To order, you...
-
- Neighborhood
- Boutique
Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills , CA
Start where Rodeo Drive meets Wilshire Blvd., then work your way up perhaps the priciest shopping street in America. Prada, Gucci, Versace, Tiffany -- they're all here -- and teens especially will...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
Day 2
-
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
It's hard to say what's more popular here, the sea lion show or the outdoor tank where the sharks come right up to your nose. What parents love about the...
-
- Amusement Park
- Bicycling
Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park
Santa Monica, CA
As if screaming down the rails of a rollercoaster isn't exciting enough, here you can do it with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. The big rides for big kids...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
Day 3
-
- Garden
- Art Museum
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
San Marino, CA
While this former estate of a railway magnate has a world-class manuscript and art collection, your kids will probably prefer to stay outdoors in the botanical gardens -- a vast...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Kidspace Children's Museum
Pasadena, CA
The fun starts when you walk in the door of this interactive, indoor-outdoor museum. You'll pass through mirrored tunnels and walls made of giant pencils, and visit a "diner...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Location, location, location: this hotel is walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, great beaches, Main Street shopping and the lively Third Street Promenade. After schlepping around all day, you'll...
