Disneyland California Adventure Pixar Pier

Disneyland California Adventure’s newly reimagined land, Pixar Pier, is open and it’s a colorful and playful experience that kids of all ages will love.

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Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure is now open! Families can ride the Incredicoaster, eat at the Lamplight lounge, play Pixar-themed carnival games and buy Pixar merchandise. #disneyland #pixarpier #pixarfest #californiaadventure #familytravel

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

All The Best Things To Do at Hansen Dam with Kids

There are some amazing parks for kids and toddlers in Los Angeles. But there are so many parks that we thought we’d tell you about some of our favorites. This week, we’re exploring Hansen Dam Recreation Center in Sylmar.

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Hansen Dam Recreation Area, next to Discovery Cube Los Angeles, is a great park for kids and toddlers. You'll find lots of space to run around, play structures with swings, a skate park, picnic tables and much more! #losangeles #familytravel #discoverycube

Tips for Taking Toddlers and Babies to Disneyland

Disneyland is an epic place to take a toddler, especially if she or he is under the age of 3 (because they’re FREE!). Our family got passes to Disneyland last year and it’s been an incredibly epic and fun way to spend time together on the weekends. Here are some fun Tips for Taking Toddlers and Babies to Disneyland.

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Tips for taking toddlers to Disneyland. #disneyland #anaheim #familytravel #amusmentparks

Great Wolf Lodge Southern California Family Staycation

Looking for a great family Staycation in Los Angeles? Try the Great Wolf Lodge in Southern California. The resort has dozens of activities that will keep your family busy and enjoying themselves.

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Great Wolf Lodge water park filled with people

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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Hollywood Bowl

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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Exploring Seoul International Park in Koreatown

The Los Angeles area is filled with great parks that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit them all. We want to help you find all of the great parks so we’re exploring parks from the beach to downtown to the valley. This week, we visit Seoul International Park in Koreatown.

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Seoul International Park in Koreatown

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

Lunar New Year at Universal Studios

MomsLA was invited to check out the Lunar New Year celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs from February 10 – 25th, so we could share all our insider tips with you. There are so many fun things to do and see at Universal, especially during Lunar New Year.

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golden lion at the entrance to Universal Plaza for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood. #universalstudios #losangeles

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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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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Exploring Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center is perfect for families, parties and groups of people who want to spend the day outdoors.

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Guide to the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center

Exploring Pantera Park in Diamond Bar, CA

There are a lot of parks in Los Angeles that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit every one. We want to help you find all of the fun places to take kids in LA so we’re exploring parks all over the city. This week, we visit Pantera Park in Diamond Bar, CA.

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Pantera Park in Diamond Bar has so many fun things for kids to do.

Exploring Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park in Van Nuys

We’re visiting parks all over Los Angeles and this week we’re exploring Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park in Van Nuys.

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Find all of the fun things to do at Lake Balboa/ANTHONY C. BEILENSON PARK

Exploring Stoner Park in West Los Angeles

We are exploring parks all over Los Angeles from the valley to the beach. This week, we visit Stoner Park in West LA. 

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Guide to Stoner Park in West LA (photo by Yvonne Condes)

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

Exploring LA High Memorial Park

We are exploring parks in Los Angeles from the valley to the beach. This week, we explore Los Angeles High School Memorial Park in the Mid-Wishire neighborhood.

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Exploring Mar Vista Park

Mar Vista Park is one of the largest parks on the Westside and serves as the main park for many neighboring areas.

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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 Holmby Park in West LA

There are a lot of parks in Los Angeles that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit every one. We want to help you find all of the fun places to take kids in LA so we’re exploring parks all over the city. This week, we visit Holmby Park in West LA.

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Exploring Grand Hope Park in Downtown LA

One of the most iconic and fun parks to visit in Downtown Los Angeles is Grand Hope

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Guide to Grand Hope Park in Downtown Los Angeles (photo by Yvonne Condes)

Exploring Palms Park in West Los Angeles

One of the great things about living in Los Angeles is that you can be outside most of the year. We want to help you find those great outdoor spaces so we’re featuring different parks and all they have to offer. This week, we visit Palms Park in West Los Angeles.

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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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Exploring Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills

There are so many wonderful places to visit in the Los Angeles area if you and your kids like being outside. We want to help you discover them so we’re exploring parks in LA that are perfect for kids. We’re starting with Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills.

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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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Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle – Universal Studios Hollywood

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood has become even more magical this Summer, with the addition of the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle, a new nightly light show displayed on the exterior of Hogwarts Castle.

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The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Universal Studios Hollywood Yellow

Best Parks On the Eastside

Los Angeles is an urban sprawl. But right in the middle of the city, just east of Downtown, you can find many great green spaces that are fun for you and great for your kids to appreciate the beauty of our city. If you’re looking to explore the outdoors with your kids, check out some of the Best Parks on the Eastside of Los Angeles.

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The Best Parks on Los Angeles' Eastside