Wendy Kennar

Wendy is a freelance writer who finds inspiration in her son and from her experiences from her twelve-year teaching career. Her writing has appeared in several publications and anthologies, both in print and online. She prefers sunflowers to roses and thinks chocolate is okay at any meal. You can find her at www.wendykennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (specifically living with an invisible disability).

The La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum is one of the coolest places to visit in Los Angeles. Not only can you see Ice Age Fossils on display, you can get up close to bubbling tar. You’ll find all there is to see and do in our Guide to the La Brea Tar Pits.

Many people know Westchester as the home of LAX. And though aviation is certainly a big part of this LA County neighborhood, you’ll find lots of family-friendly things in Westchester with kids.

The city of Inglewood encompasses nine square miles. And if all you know about Inglewood is that it will be the home to both the Rams and the Chargers, then you’re missing out. You’ll find many family-friendly things to do here.

Families visiting the Skirball Cultural Center in Brentwood will find so much to do and explore. From ongoing exhibits for adults and kids to special performances for the entire family. Our Guide to the Skirball Cultural Center has all the information you need to have a fun visit.

The Griffith Observatory is described as “Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!” The Observatory originally opened back in 1935. It closed in 2002 for a four year renovation and expansion.

A trip to the GRAMMY Museum really isn’t like any other museum visit.

If your travels take you and your family north of Los Angeles, make it a point to stop at Pea Soup Andersen’s. Yes, that Pea Soup — the cans of green soup we’re used to seeing in the market.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is home to more than 130,000 objects from around the globe and dating back to ancient times all the way to the present. LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States and houses Asian art, Latin American art, Islamic art, European art, and modern art.

Throughout my stay, any time I spoke with an Inn employee or simply passed by an employee, I was greeted with a smile and kind word.

When you visit The Getty, you have the opportunity to view amazing art pieces as well as the opportunity to get a view of Los Angeles you don’t often see.