The 10 Essential Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Parents sometimes hesitate to visit Los Angeles with kids. Hollywood, trendy restaurants and velvet-rope clubs don’t scream child-friendly. But there are a lot of things for families to do in L.A., and you really can’t beat the perfect Southern California weather.
The concierge at the Peninsula Beverly Hills was kind enough to provide his top ten list for things to do with kids in L.A.
We thought it was a handy round-up of all the must-see attractions for families. It also clued us in to a few hidden gems we didn’t know about, like glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Cool!
At one of L.A.’s top attractions you can explore the magic of Hollywood past, present and future. Little ones will enjoy attractions built around Minions and Kung Fu Panda.
Tweens will head straight for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter while thrill-seeking teens will like the Walking Dead and King Kong attractions. With the Simpsons’ Springfield USA there’s even something for parents.
Discover the world’s largest ocean as you journey from the frigid waters of the North Pacific, through the local waters of sunny Southern California to the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.
Along the way, you’ll meet more than 12,500 sea creatures, including the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The concierge at the Peninsula Beverly Hills was kind enough to provide his top ten list for things to do with kids in L.A.
We thought it was a handy round-up of all the must-see attractions for families. It also clued us in to a few hidden gems we didn’t know about, like glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Cool!
At one of L.A.’s top attractions you can explore the magic of Hollywood past, present and future. Little ones will enjoy attractions built around Minions and Kung Fu Panda.
Tweens will head straight for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter while thrill-seeking teens will like the Walking Dead and King Kong attractions. With the Simpsons’ Springfield USA there’s even something for parents.
Discover the world’s largest ocean as you journey from the frigid waters of the North Pacific, through the local waters of sunny Southern California to the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.
Along the way, you’ll meet more than 12,500 sea creatures, including the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The 10 Essential Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Abhinav Aneel
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.familiesgotravel.com/2012/10/top-things-to-do-kids-los-angeles/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Abhinav Aneel
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.familiesgotravel.com/2012/10/top-things-to-do-kids-los-angeles/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Griffith Observatory
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits
- Warner Bros. Studios
- California Science Center
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