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Aidan's Place
Beverly Hills
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...
Playground
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach
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...
Aquarium
California Science Center
Downtown
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
Griffith Observatory
Hollywood
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
The Grove and The Original Farmers Market
Beverly Hills
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
Kidspace Children's Museum
Pasadena
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...
Science & Nature Museum
Malibu Lagoon
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...
Beach
Wildlife Sanctuary
Surfing
Fishing
Mann's Chinese Theater
Beverly Hills
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...
Historical Landmark
Theater
Museum of the American West
Hollywood
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
Olvera Street
Downtown
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







