Guide to the San Diego Zoo

Summer is quickly approaching, and if you’re beginning to think about fun family outings, be sure to add the San Diego Zoo to your list. There is so much to see from giant pandas to African penguins to Galápagos Tortoises. You’ll find everything you need to know in our Guide to the San Diego Zoo — from parking to dining to everything you must see.

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Galápagos Tortoise at san Diego Zoo

18 Board Games Guaranteed to Entertain Your Family When You’re Stuck Indoors

Now is the perfect time to take the board games out of the closet, dust them off, and set them up. Or, if your board game collection is a bit low, now is the perfect time to purchase a classic or add one of the games you’ve always meant to…

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Fun Things To Do In Playa Vista With Kids

Playa Vista is located on the Westside of Los Angeles. You’ll find a little bit of everything here — shops, restaurants, parks, and office space. Playa Vista is also referred to as “Silicon Beach,” because so many tech companies have offices here. But, with “70% of the original community design…

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The Playa Vista Farmers Market is one of the fun things to do in Playa Vista

The Best Workouts For Mom and Baby In Los Angeles

Getting back into the swing of things after having a baby can be hard enough; starting or continuing a workout routine with a baby in tow can be quite challenging. We know how it feels, so we’ve found the Best Mommy and Me Workouts in Los Angeles. Whether you’re looking…

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Zooga Yoga is one of the fun places to work out with your baby in Los Angeles

8 Tips For Preparing Your Kids for Their First Summer Camp Experience

Your family has researched and selected the summer camp that is the best fit for your child. You’re ready. But now you’re concerned that your child isn’t. This will be your child’s first experience with a summer camp, and you’re concerned that your child seems more anxious and hesitant than…

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12 Things To Do In Chino With Kids

Have you spent much time in Chino? Chino, in San Bernardino County describes itself as “business friendly, community strong.” Within this city of 88,000 residents, families will find many fun, family-friendly things to do.  The Nook5541 Philadelphia Street Ste. B, Chino, CA 91710 You’ll find “fun in every corner” at…

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The Nook play space for kids 0-6 is one of the great things to do in Chino with Kids. #chino #southerncalifornia #losangeles #thingstodoinla

10 Family-Friendly Places to Watch the LA Rams in the Big Game

The Los Angeles Rams are headed to the Super Bowl to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 3rd! And we’ve got a list of 10 of the best family-friendly places in Los Angeles to watch our home team crush the Patriots in the big game. IslandsMultiple locations…

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Lucky Strike at LA Live is one of the fun places to see the LA Rams take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. #losangeles #familytravel #losangelesrestaurants

9 Things to Do In Leimert Park With Kids

Leimert Park is a historic community located in South Los Angeles. Here, you’ll find tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and a celebration of black culture. And for those who are unsure of the correct pronunciation, Leimert rhymes with “alert.” Here is our list of 9 Things to Do With Kids in…

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10 Great Ideas For A Los Angeles Family Vacation

Whether you have relatives coming into town for a family vacation in Los Angeles or you’re looking for some inexpensive things to do with kids in LA for a summer staycation, this is the list for you.

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If you're visiting Los Angeles for vacation for the first time, or if you live in Los Angeles and are looking for something fun to do, we have a list of the best places to families to visit. #losangeles #familytravel #california #southerncalifornia #losangelesvacation #losangelesfamilyvacation #familyvacation

Free Kids Clubs In and Around Los Angeles

Maybe you just need to get out of the house for a bit. You’re looking for something new to do with your children, but something easy and inexpensive. Luckily, many shopping centers all around Los Angeles offer you the perfect solution —  regularly scheduled free Kids Clubs. Kids Clubs offer story times, puppet shows, musical performances, crafts and more. 

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Kids Club at The Paseo is one of the fun FREE kids clubs in and around Los Angeles. Kids will enjoy puppet shows, musical performances, crafts and more. #Losangeles #kidsevents #pasadena #californiawithkids

Summer Day Camps in Los Angeles with Transportation

It’s not easy to pick a summer camp for your children. There are lots of things to consider, including location. Which is why it’s important to keep in mind that several summer day camps have transportation available. We’ve compiled a list of great summer day camps that serve Los Angeles area children and offer transportation. 

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There are plenty of summer camps in Los Angeles that want your kids to go to, but may not be easy for you to get to. We've compiled a list of summer camps that provide transportation. #losangeles #summercamp

Summer Camps in Los Angeles with Day Passes

It can be difficult to commit to a summer camp that requires you to register for weeks at a time. So rest assured that you can still send your child to summer camp without planning out the whole summer. Many camps offer “day passes” or “drop-in sessions.” Here is a list of Summer Camps in Los Angeles That Offer Day Passes.

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Guide to the Hollywood Bowl

Summer is getting closer which means it’s time to start planning some family outings to the Hollywood Bowl. For many families, it isn’t summer without attending a Hollywood Bowl concert. You’ll find everything you need to know in our Guide to the Hollywood Bowl — from parking to dining to other nearby family-friendly attractions.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Annenberg Community Beach House

Have you been to the Annenberg Community Beach House? It’s one of the best things about Summer in Los Angeles, and since Summer is right around the corner, it’s time to plan those family trips to the beach. You’ll find everything you need to know right here, from parking to…

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Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica

Guide To The Santa Monica Pier

While the Santa Monica Pier is a must-see destination for visitors to southern California, local families shouldn’t dismiss it as merely for tourists. The Santa Monica Pier is historic; it is designated as the official western end of Route 66. Families won’t run out of things to do, and families will also appreciate that you can have a lot of fun for little or no money.

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Guide to the Santa Monica Pier. #santamonica #losangeles #thingstodoinla #familytravel #southerncalifornia

Guide to LEGOLAND California

If your kids love LEGOS, than you must make a trip to LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad. There is so much to see and do including a LEGO Eiffel Tower, a mini city and a LEGO NINJAGO world. You’ll find everything you need to know in our Guide to LEGOLAND California – from parking to dining to everything you must see. 

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Millennium Falcon at LEGOLAND California. #legoland #familytravel #legos #familyvacation #californiavacation #Millenniumfalcon #legoMillenniumfalcon

10 Educational (And Fun!) Things To Do in Los Angeles With Kids

Are you looking for something for your kids to do that will entertain AND educate them? Lucky for us, there are lots of educational, and fun, things to do right here in southern California. Here are 10 Educational (and fun!) Things to do in Los Angeles With Kids.

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Going on a whale watching tour is one of the educational (and fun!) things to do with kids in Los Angeles

8 Things To Do In Diamond Bar With Kids

You’ll find a lot of outdoor fun in Diamond Bar, which is located in the eastern part of Los Angeles County. The city is largely residential and offers families lots to see and do.

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Pantera Park is a great place for families to be outside

8 Things To Do In Tarzana With Kids

The city of Tarzana is named after Tarzan, the character made famous by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. In fact, Tarzana is located on the site of the former ranch owned by Mr. Burroughs.

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Fun Things to do in Tarzana with Kids. #losangeles

11 Things To Do In Echo Park With Kids

Echo Park is a neighborhood on the eastern side of Los Angeles, sandwiched between Silver Lake and Downtown. But it stands on its own with lots of fun family-friendly things to do.

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Things To Do Near Hancock Park With Kids

Hancock Park (named for the Hancock Family) is one of those centrally-located neighborhoods that is conveniently located to so many other neighborhoods. But before you go exploring the surrounding areas, families should really park the car and get out for a walking tour of this charming neighborhood.

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12 Things To Do In Van Nuys With Kids

Van Nuys, a neighborhood within the San Fernando Valley, is named after a developer of the same name — Mr. Van Nuys. Families with kids of all ages will find lots of fun things to do here. Public Observation Area at Van Nuys AirportOff of Woodley Ave. at the end…

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Fun things to do in Van Nuys with kids. #vannuys #losangeles #sanfernandovalley

Guide to the Hammer Museum at UCLA

MomsLA is your source for Things to do in Los Angeles With Kids Families visiting the Hammer Museum at UCLA in Westwood will find so much to do and explore, from ongoing exhibits for adults and kids to special events for the entire family. Our Guide to the Hammer Museum…

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Things To Do In Alhambra With Kids

You’ll find many fun things to do in Alhambra with kids, a city that is considered to be the “Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley.” Families will find lots to see and do here in the neighborhood that, for a time, Norman Rockwell once called home. Alhambra Historical Society Museum1550 W. Alhambra…

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Visiting the Alhambra Library is one of the fun things to do there with kids. #losangeles #alhambra #thingstodoinla

11 Things To Do In Highland Park With Kids

Highland Park is a neighborhood in the northeastern section of Los Angeles. While you may be more familiar with some of its neighbors such as Eagle Rock and South Pasadena, you’ll want to plan some time to explore Highland Park, because you’ll find many family-friendly things to do here.

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Guide to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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.

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10 Things To Do In Westchester With Kids

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.

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Fun things to do in Westchester with kids.

9 Things To Do In Inglewood 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.

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Guide to the Skirball Cultural Center

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.

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Guide to the Skirball Cultural Center in Brentwood (photo by Grant Mudford courtesy of the Skirball Cultural Center). #losangeles #thingstodoinla #thingstodoinlosangeles #brentwood

Guide to the Griffith Observatory

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.

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Guide to the GRAMMY Museum

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

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Guide to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

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.

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Guide to LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

Guide to The Getty Center

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.

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Guide to The Getty in Los Angeles

15 of the Best Places to Watch the Sunset In and Around Los Angeles

You don’t have to spend a lot of money for tickets to see an incredible evening show. We’re lucky here in Los Angeles because there are so many picture-perfect spots to view the most timeless evening show of all — sunset. Here are 15 of the best spots to watch the sunset.

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The Best Places in Los Angeles to Watch the Sunset

Exploring The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is one of those museums that offers something for everyone. Their permanent exhibits include Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, the outdoors Nature Gardens, the Animal Habitat Halls and much more.

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11 Things To Do In Camarillo With Kids

There is so much more to do in Camarillo then just shop at the outlet stores. You’ll find lots of fun things to do for kids of all ages whether you’re looking to stay active indoors or out, or both!

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Best Public Libraries In And Around Los Angeles To Visit With Kids

There is no age limit for public libraries. You’ll find these special institutions offer something for everyone. And, if you’re looking to venture beyond your local neighborhood library, try one of these libraries that are among the best to visit with kids.

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The Downtown LA Library is one of the great library to take kids in Los Angeles

Best Places To Take Kids To Hear Music In Los Angeles

Nothing quite compares to listening and experiencing a live musical performance. Luckily for Los Angeles parents, there are so many family-friendly entertainment venues to choose from.

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Best Places To See Children’s Theater In And Around Los Angeles

Enjoying a theatrical production as a family is a special experience. Here is a list of some of the best places to see and enjoy children’s theater.

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Nine O'Clock Players is one of the great places to see children's theatre in Los Angeles

Best Places To Learn About Science In And Around Los Angeles

Children are natural scientists. They are always asking “why” or “how.” Celebrate their innate curiosity and plan to visit these science-friendly sites in and around Los Angeles. Columbia Memorial Space Center12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 The Columbia Memorial Space Center is designed to be hands-on and interactive so that…

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The LA Zoo is one of the great places to learn about science in Los Angeles

12 Things To Do In Santa Clarita With Kids

There are so many things to do with kids in Santa Clarita that you’ll most likely want to plan multiple day trips to have time to explore it all. Whether you want to spend time outside or you’re looking for indoor things to do, Santa Clarita has it all. Santa…

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The Gentle Barn is one of the great places to visit in the Santa Clarita area.

Best Field Trip Venues In And Around Los Angeles

For kids, field trips usually rank as one of the highlights of the school year. For teachers, field trips provide the chance to supplement classroom instruction, provide real-world experiences, and expose students to new places and situations. If your child hasn’t yet gone on a field trip this year, or…

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San Gabriel Mission is one of the many great places to go on a school field trip