Travelling to the US? Los Angeles is always a great destination to take the little ones on your American holiday. They’ll be captivated and entertained by LA's endless list of famous theme parks, iconic attractions, and exciting activities - it’s what they usually see on TV brough to life! With so many things to do in Los Angeles, it can be difficult knowing where to start. To help you out, we’ve done the work and compiled the best activities for you and the entire fam:
- Have a magical time at Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park
- Develop skills at the Kidspace Children's Museum
- Ride thrilling coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Discover movie magic at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Meet fishy friends at the Aquarium of the Pacific
- Get a behind the scenes look at films and TV series at Warner Bros Studio Hollywood
- See dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles
- Play with life-size legos at LEGOLAND California
- Chill and relax at Venice Beach
- Get starstruck at Madame Tussauds Hollywood
- Smell the roses at Los Angeles County Arboretum
- Explore LA on a Hop on and Hop off tour
- Fish, trapeze, and chow down at Santa Monica Pier
- Hike the Hollywood Sign
1. Have a magical time at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
Explore Disneyland before it opens to the public with the 3-day ticket! Credit: abegailzerep
What’s a visit to LA without a day (or three) at the happiest place on Earth? Treat the kids to days of great shows, attractions, and treats at Disneyland Park and Disneyland California Adventure Park. The little ones will love the kid-friendly rides at the former while the teens and parents will enjoy the heart-pumping roller coasters at the latter. The ideal park for the entire fam!
2. Develop skills at the Kidspace Children's Museum
Take advantage of the museum’s First Free Fridays promo and enjoy access without spending a cent. Credit: kidspacemuseum
Keen to mix in some educational activities in your holiday? Look no further than the Kidspace Children’s Museum. The 3.5-acre attraction is filled with various activities, like musical instruments and climbing gyms, that are designed to help kids develop their intellectual, physical, social, and creative skills. This is the ideal museum for kids under the age of 11.
3. Ride thrilling coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Conquer the Goliath and its 255 foot drop at Six Flags! Credit: thrillridesmedley
Spending the day at the thrill capital of the world is one of the best things to do in Los Angeles. While the amusement park may have gained a reputation for its incredibly fast and high roller coasters (the four-dimensional X2 anyone?), Six Flags also has heaps of attractions that are perfect for young ones like the Magic Flyer and Tweety’s Escape.
4. Discover movie magic at Universal Studios Hollywood
Explore Universal Studios, one of the oldest film studios and theme parks in the world! Credit: pulkitbahri
Are you a fan of films and rides? Then Universal Studios Hollywood is just the place for you. The theme park boasts of rides inspired by iconic films like Harry Potter, King Kong, Fast and the Furious, and more! Walk the red carpet, take selfies with characters like The Simpsons, Shrek, and Scooby-Doo, and watch the famous Waterworld stunt show.
5. Meet fishy friends at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Learn all about jellyfish, like how 95% of their bodies are made up of water.
Meet the aquatic animals of the other side of the world at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Come face to face with sea otters, learn about the different habitats of Southern California, and enjoy an immersive experience at Pacific Visions—where you and the kids can paint a fish that will appear on the screen and watch animal shows.
6. Get a behind the scenes look at films and TV series at Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood
Recreate Friends’ opening theme at Warner Bros. Studio, complete with the the iconic couch and fountain.
What’s a holiday in the City of Stars without a visit to a Hollywood studio? Grab your chance to go on the Warner Bros. Studio tour. Sit on the couch at Central Perk, feel like a superhero as you walk through the DC sets, and channel your inner wizard (or witch) at the Harry Potter studio. This is one of the unmissable things to do in Los Angeles!
7. See dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles
See artefacts as old as 4.5 billion years at the NHMLA. Credit: hansensonthehustle
Get a history lesson like no other at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Re-imagine the time when dinosaurs walked freely as you roam the two-storey Dinosaur Hall that’s home to around 300 dinosaur fossils. Besides the dinos, the LA exhibition is also worth the visit to get to know how the world-famous city came to be.
8. Play with life-sized legos at LEGOLAND California
Explore the park’s latest addition, LEGO MOVIE WORLD, and relive the hit movie.
Calling all LEGO fans! Here’s your chance to live out your dreams at LEGOLAND California. Meet your favourite characters (Emmet! Lucy! Kai!), see miniature recreations of renowned landmarks and movie scenes, and take on the roller coasters. From the calm boat ride at Fairy Tale Brook, to the high-speed Dragon coaster, there are over 60 rides, shows, and attractions for everyone to enjoy.
9. Chill and relax at Venice Beach
Swim, skateboard, stroll, or ride a bike—anything goes at Venice Beach. Credit: Lukas Geck
Looking for more laid-back things to do in Los Angeles with the little ones? Head to Venice Beach. You can sunbathe, grab some lunch, or watch the amazing street performers. As you’re strolling down the boardwalk, you might recognise some parts of the beach, which have appeared in films like Baywatch and Nightcrawler.
10. Get starstruck at Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Have your fill of celebrity fun at Madame Tussauds’ three-floor exhibition.
Meet the ones that put stars in the “City of Stars” at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. From sports legends like Kobe Bryant to world-class musicians like Taylor Swift, you won’t leave LA without having a selfie with your favourite celeb. Then, feel like you’ve stepped inside a horror film at Illusions of Horror and have a glimpse of the life of the rich and famous at the Jimmy Kimmel Experience.
11. Smell the roses at Los Angeles County Arboretum
Thanks to the Lightscape, the Arboretum is a great place to visit, day or night. Credit: queen_claudine
See LA in full bloom at the Arboretum. The sprawling garden boasts plenty of different landscapes to fully showcase the area’s diverse flowers and greens. With its stunning arches and unique varieties, the Rose Garden is an IG post waiting to happen while the Crescent Farm is like an open air museum all about water conservation.
12. Explore LA on a Hop on and Hop off tour
With a map and a multilingual audio guide, you’ll get to experience the highlights of LA.
Short on time in the city? Tick off all the must-see sights without the stress of planning when you go on the hop-on hop-off tour. With convenient stops at Beverly Hills, the Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and more, you’ll discover the best of what Los Angeles has to offer in no time. With unlimited access, you can take your time soaking in the scenery and exploring the locations.
13. Fish, trapeze, and chow down at Santa Monica Pier
Want to go on rides, learn how to trapeze, or just chill along the coast? Santa Monica Pier has it all. Credit: Matthew LeJune
Why pick between a relaxed day at the beach and a trip to the amusement park when you can have both? At the Santa Monica Pier, there’s something for kids, adults, and everyone in between. The little ones will love the rides at the Pacific Park, teens will enjoy the games at Playland Arcade, and the parents can have something to eat and soak in the sun.
14. Hike the Hollywood Sign
Snap a photo with the entire fam by the 99-year old Hollywood sign. Credit: nacha.loyola
Get your most comfortable shoes ready and take a hike up the iconic Hollywood sign. With an expert guide by your side, you’ll be led up Griffith Park, and get a chance to take in the best views in the city. Then, you’ll visit a neighbourhood where stars like James Dean, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson lived. This is one of the best and affordable things to do in Los Angeles for movie and celeb fans!
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