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Los Angeles, California for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Science & Nature Museum
California Science Center
Los Angeles, CA
Kids are hearing a lot about saving energy these days, and at this wildly interactive museum they'll learn the science behind solar cars, wind sailors and fuel cells. They'll also...
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- Science & Nature Museum
La Brea Tar Pits/Page Museum
Los Angeles, CA
A bit of prehistoric history still exists right in the middle of L.A. at the La Brea Tar Pits, a sticky pool of natural tar that has yielded over a...
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- Playground
Aidan's Place
Los Angeles, CA
This mega playground was designed to be accessible to wheelchair-bound children, so it's wide-open and very inventive. There are four different play areas -- one with sand -- that accommodate...
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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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- Surfing
Santa Monica Surf School
Santa Monica, CA
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...
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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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- 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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- 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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- History Museum
Museum of the American West
Los Angeles, CA
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...
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- Science & Nature Museum
- Hiking
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles, CA
The iconic observatory just underwent a four-year, $93 million renovation and is better than ever. The highlight for most kids (and adults) is...
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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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- Special Collection
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Los Angeles, CA
This fun museum has its tongue firmly in cheek (or does it?) and kids will get a kick out of exhibits like the two-headed baby, 1,000-pound man and...
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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 School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Science & Nature Museum
California Science Center
Los Angeles, CA
Kids are hearing a lot about saving energy these days, and at this wildly interactive museum they'll learn the science behind solar cars, wind sailors and fuel cells. They'll also...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
La Brea Tar Pits/Page Museum
Los Angeles, CA
A bit of prehistoric history still exists right in the middle of L.A. at the La Brea Tar Pits, a sticky pool of natural tar that has yielded over a...
-
- Playground
Aidan's Place
Los Angeles, CA
This mega playground was designed to be accessible to wheelchair-bound children, so it's wide-open and very inventive. There are four different play areas -- one with sand -- that accommodate...
-
- 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
-
- Surfing
Santa Monica Surf School
Santa Monica, CA
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...
-
- 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...
-
- 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...
-
- 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
-
- History Museum
Museum of the American West
Los Angeles, CA
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...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
- Hiking
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles, CA
The iconic observatory just underwent a four-year, $93 million renovation and is better than ever. The highlight for most kids (and adults) is...
-
- 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...
-
- Special Collection
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Los Angeles, CA
This fun museum has its tongue firmly in cheek (or does it?) and kids will get a kick out of exhibits like the two-headed baby, 1,000-pound man and...
-
- 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...