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Sun, Sand, and Stars

A Family Vacation in Los Angeles, California
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Sun, Sand, and Stars

A Family Vacation in Los Angeles, CA with School-Age Kids
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Aidan's Place

Beverly Hills

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

The Grove and The Original Farmers Market

Beverly Hills

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Kidspace Children's Museum

Pasadena

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Olvera Street

Downtown

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

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