Things to Do With Kids in Southern California

Merlin's Magic Dinner Show is located at the Rib Trader restaurant in the city of Orange, California. This show is perfect for families with kids, date night or birthday party celebrations. Guests can save 50% on tickets listed on this page. Merlins dinner show lasts a little over two hours and … [Read more...]

Legoland California Resort offers three amazing attractions. The main theme park, SeaLife Aquarium, and Legoland Water Park. With over 60 rides and attractions geared for smaller children, LEGOLAND is one of the best places in California to take younger children for a fun day of play. Legoland … [Read more...]

The Santa Barbara Zoo is the best medium size zoo in Southern California. With 30 acres, hundreds of animals and a scenic location the Santa Barbara Zoo is a wonderful place to spend the day. The Zoo is the perfect size for kids, plenty of room to run around but not so big that they will get … [Read more...]

Travel Town Train Museum was dedicated on December 14, 1952, and ever since has been delighting railroad fans of all ages. One of the most popular attractions in Travel Town is the miniature train that circles the museum. Visitors can view a collection of locomotives, cabooses, passenger cars, … [Read more...]

San Diego Zoo is Southern California's most affordable attraction. And with so much to see and do you will have a hard time fitting it all into a one day visit There are nearly 4,000 animals living at the San Diego zoo along with a botanical collection of over 700,000 plants. If you are looking … [Read more...]

The Griffith Observatory is perched on top of Mount Hollywood in the hills above Los Angeles. The observatory has been a popular California landmark since it was built in 1935. The grounds surrounding the observatory feature many points of interest including an Egyptian sundial and a memorial to … [Read more...]

Aquatica Water Park San Diego is located in Chula Vista about 20 miles from the main theme park at Mission Bay San Diego. Aquatica is more than just rides and slides there are up-close animal experiences that you can view above and below the water. One of the main attractions is the largest wave … [Read more...]

Pirate's Dinner Adventure Show is only a short drive from Disneyland. Perfect for children and adults alike, Pirates Dinner Adventure is  “the world’s most unique interactive dinner show.” Pirate's Dinner Show Buy Tickets Save up to 58% off ticket booth prices. $23 for a child $28 for adult … [Read more...]

San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers a real African safari adventure a short drive from downtown San Diego. Safari Park is 1800-plus acres of exotic animals and botanical gardens galore, carved out of the hills and canyons of the picturesque San Pasqual Valley just outside of Escondido, … [Read more...]

Carlsbad Flower Fields are easy to spot as you travel along the San Diego freeway. The flowers have been blooming in the hills above the Pacific ocean for over fifty years. The flower fields will be open for public viewing from March 1 through May 12, 2019. 9 am – 6 pm daily. At one time the … [Read more...]

Sometimes referred to as the Coney Island of the West Coast, the Santa Monica Pier actually started out as two tiers built separately in 1909. Expect to see kids running, someone playing the guitar, artists hawking creations, and couples holding hands. Pacific Park is an amusement park located on … [Read more...]