Los Angeles, California for Pre-Teens & Teens
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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- 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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- 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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- Farmers Market
- Shopping Mall
The Grove and The Original Farmers Market
Los Angeles, CA
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...
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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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- Beach
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Surfing
- Fishing
Malibu Lagoon
Los Angeles, CA
Malibu stretches for 27 miles up the coast, but you don't have to go far to find tide pools filled with anemones, crabs, sea cucumbers, and starfish. Park in the...
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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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- 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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- 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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- Amusement Park
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
It wouldn't be a trip to L.A. if your family didn't get a little taste of Hollywood magic. Every attraction at Universal Studios is related to a movie or TV...
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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 Pre-Teens & Teens
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...
-
- 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...
-
- 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...
-
- Farmers Market
- Shopping Mall
The Grove and The Original Farmers Market
Los Angeles, CA
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...
-
- 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...
-
- Beach
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Surfing
- Fishing
Malibu Lagoon
Los Angeles, CA
Malibu stretches for 27 miles up the coast, but you don't have to go far to find tide pools filled with anemones, crabs, sea cucumbers, and starfish. Park in the...
-
- 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...
-
- 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
-
- 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...
-
- Amusement Park
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
It wouldn't be a trip to L.A. if your family didn't get a little taste of Hollywood magic. Every attraction at Universal Studios is related to a movie or TV...
-
- 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...
