Family Attractions in Los Angeles
Bring the family out to some of the top Los Angeles Family attractions for fun and memorable experiences. Keep the kids (and the adults) entertained at amusements parks. Or, choose a more educational route such as the zoo or aquarium. No matter what the interest, you are sure to find something the entire family can enjoy.
Have a blast at
Universal Studios Hollywood. Movie fans will adore the backlot tours, where you can see how the magic happens. Enjoy the rides, attractions and shows, and shop at themed retail outlets. Check out the popular Jurassic Park: The Ride or Special Effects Stage-you may even see a few costumed characters roaming the grounds.
Address: 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608 - MAP
Phone: (818) 622-3801
Web: www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Bring your wild things to the
Los Angeles Zoo. Located in Griffith Park, this zoo features plenty of animals and activities that the family will love. Walk around the different exhibits and attractions to see animals in replicated habitats. Have a personal animal encounter at the petting zoo or through the Animals & You Program. Watch a performance by the birds and learn about their behavior in nature.
Address: 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027 - MAP
Phone: (323) 644-4200
Web: www.lazoo.org
Get some fresh air at
Griffith Park. This huge municipal park is filled with fun activities for the whole family. See the true stars of Hollywood at the Griffith Observatory and its planetarium. Ride the miniature rails on the Stockton Terminal locomotive and learn about transportation at the Travel Town Museum. Go around the merry-go-round or get on a real pony for a safe, fun ride around the track.
Address: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027 - MAP
Phone: (323) 913-4688
Web: www.laparks.org
Located on Rainbow Harbor, the
Aquarium of the Pacific features a collection of over 11,000 animals, representing over 500 different species. Learn about the different sea life, as well as the importance of the ocean, its threats and conservation. You can also pet the sharks and stingrays at the Shark Lagoon attraction or feed nectar to lorikeets at the Lorikeet Forest.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 - MAP
Phone: (562) 590-3100
Web: www.aquariumofpacific.org
On the occasional rainy day in LA, you may not be able to take the kids outside. For some indoor fun, head to
Under the Sea, a world out of a child's imagination. This children's attraction and entertainment center offers a carousel, Moon Bouncer, Turbo Slide and much more! Fun activities abound in this nautically themed playground.
Address: 12211 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 - MAP
Phone: (310) 915-1133
Web: www.undertheseaindoorplayground.com
Make memories that will last a lifetime at the
Disneyland Resort. Meet favorite Disney characters as you explore the different worlds within the two major parks. Disneyland Park is modeled after the Magic Kingdom and features nine different lands with tons of rides, attractions and performances. Disney California Adventure Park features attractions like the Hollywood Pictures Backlot and Golden State.
Address: 1313 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802 - MAP
Phone: (714) 781-4000
Web: www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Learn about science through hands-on experiences and attractions at the
California Science Center. Take a ride on the high wire bicycle to learn about gravity. Investigate the different climates and ecologies in the demonstration rooms. Get up close and personal with fish, spiders, lizards, hermit crabs, hissing cockroaches and snakes as you learn about the different species and how they live.
Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037 - MAP
Phone: (323) 724-3623
Web: www.californiasciencecenter.org
Watch a live jousting performance while you tear into your delicious dinner with your bare hands. At the
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, you join a section and cheer for your knight as he competes against five others for the title of King's Champion. Raise your voice and experience the thrill of watching armored knights fight on horseback and with swords.
Address: 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 - MAP
Phone: (866) 731-9313
Web: www.medievaltimes.com
Spend a day having fun in the sun at
Six Flags Magic Mountain. Meet Looney Tunes and DC Comic characters as you enjoy the rides, attractions and shows in the nine themed areas within the amusement park. Have a truly magical day-with over a dozen rollercoasters, two water flumes, a go-kart track and more. There are enough activities at Magic Mountain to keep you busy all day and coming back for more.
Address: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355 - MAP
Phone: (661) 255-4100
Web: www.sixflags.com
Aside from an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts and art, the
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens also contain 120 acres of landscaped gardens. Of the dozen principal gardens open to the public, the Children's Garden is most popular for the younger visitors. Children can learn about plants and different elements of nature through fun, hands-on activities.
Address: 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 - MAP
Phone: (626) 405-2100
Web: www.huntington.org
Learn about the Ice Age at the
La Brea Tar Pits near the Page Museum. One of the world's most famous attractions for fossil localities, the La Brea Tar Pits provide a window into the past through plant and animal fossils. The Page Museum displays the collection of found specimens (including giant mammoths and saber-toothed cats), and offers the opportunity to watch bones being cleaned and repaired in the Laboratory.
Address: 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 - MAP
Phone: (323) 934-7243
Web: www.tarpits.org
