Things to do with Kids in and around Los Angeles

A lot of people say,If you live in Los Angeles, you can’t live anywhere else specially because of its moderate temperatures through out the year and  this place has become heaven for families and kids with tons of activities to do in every season.Here in this blog , I will be sharing few tried and tested things which my lil one loved doing and i hope your kids(or even you) might find them interesting too.

Please note that , I keep adding things we tried and tested to this blog. So please comeback and check what’s new in LA that might interest you and your kids.

1- Mini Train at Griffith park – 

If your kid is someone, who loves trains or rides then this is the place for you.This Mini Train takes you on a 1 mile ride around the park for just 3$/person and is open all week.

Address  : 4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ticket : 3$/person and Free for kids 2 and under.

2- Los Angeles Zoo :

Who doesn’t love watching wild animals??Almost every kid loves it and LA Zoo is one such place where your kids can see a lot of Animals and also get to feed the giraffe for 5$ . They also have shows every day where your kids can ask questions about the animals and get a lot of information from one of the zoo representative.

Address : 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

General admission : 21$/Adults and 16$/kids of age 2-12

3 – Mosaic Tile House :

This place is a wonderful piece of art and living house of a artist couple Cheri and Gonzalo. since 1994, the couple has been transforming their old bland house into a Masterpiece that you see today.The couple offers tours of their home to visitors only on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. If your kid loves art or paintings then this is one of the beautiful places to visit with them Read more…

Address : 1116 Palms Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Admission : 20$/Adult , Kids of age 11 and under are Free

4 – LA County Arboretum:

If you wanna plan a picnic with your kids,family or friends then this is the best place. It is full of greenery , mini-waterfalls,ponds ,animals and dozens of peacocks. Yes, you’ve heard it right,this place is a home for peacocks where you can actually find them walking next to you.

Address : 301N N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

Admission : 9$/Adults and 4$ for kids of age 5-12 

5 – The Last Bookstore :

This is not just a bookstore but a beautiful piece of art in itself. There is a kid’s section on the first floor with a variety of books for all ages and the second floor has some amazing art which will make your kids awestruck. Moreover this place is a treasure hunt where you will find a couple gems for a really good deal. The best part is, most of the books here are only for $1.00(used books in a good condition). They also have Yelp check-in discount on used books Read more…

Address : 453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Admission : Free

 

6 – Pony Rides at Griffith Park :

Your kids don’t have to wait for a pumpkin patch to ride on a pony. Griffith Park has Pony rides for kids of age 14 and under  for just 5$. They also have a petting zoo where kids can have a lot more fun watching the animals.

Address : 4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Admission : 5$ for kids of age 14 and under

7 – Natural History Museum :

Natural History Museum is one of those places which is loved by the people of all the ages in Los Angeles.There are several exhibits at the Museum , some are permanent and  some are temporary.There is so much to see and learn for everyone about our ancient period Read more…

Address : 900 Exposition Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90007

Admission : 14$/adult and 6$ for kids of age 3-12.

8 – Madame Tussauds : 

Mdame Tussauds is a place where people of all ages can have fun. My 3 year old had so much fun with the props and posing for the pictures and not to forget, The 4D Movie theater is always a hit with kids Read more…

Address : 6933 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Admission : 20$/Adult and 15$ Kids of age 4-12

 

9 – Au Fudge Camp :

Au Fudge Camp is a kid’s play area located  in the heart of Beverly hills.This is another place in LA where your kids can meet and greet their favorite characters for 1 full hour every Friday throughout the year

Address : 1106 N La Cienega Blvd suite 105, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Admission : 25$/Kid and Free for 1 Adult.

10 – Character Dinning :

You don’t have to go to Disneyland to meet your favorite Disney Characters. Take your kids to Mickey’s Storytellers Cafe located in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa where Mickey,Minnie,Pluto and Chips come to meet your kids at your table.This is the best way to meet these characters as you don’t have to wait in those long lines like you usually do in the Disney Parks.

Address : 1600 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802

Brunch Price : Adults 50$ and 25$ for kids of age 3-11

 

11. Kidspace Children’s Museum

This is a perfect spot for your kids to spend an entire day learning and playing. As the name itself says ,it’s a Kid’s museum with mostly science related topics with over 40 hands-on exhibits for children of all ages, and daily interactive programs. The exhibits include lots of Outdoor activities and many of indoor ones like, dinosaur excavation, Workshops, Library, Arts and crafts, Rock climbing , encounters with animals like snakes, turtles and spiders. They also have Bean Sprout Cafe where you can get some finger licking meals for kids.

Address : 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103

Admission : Adults and Kids(Above age 1) : 14$ each

12 : Pacific Park :

Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier is one of the must visit places in Los Angeles and a perfect spot to keep your kids busy for a day.

Admission : 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

 

Please note that , I keep adding things we tried and tested to this blog. So please comeback and check what’s new in LA that might interest you and your kids 

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