Things to Do With Kids in Southern California

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...]

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...]

The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad opened in 1948 and has been a family favorite ever since that day. Your journey begins and the Los Feliz passenger station where you purchase train tickets. The trip aboard the miniature train is about a mile long and takes 15 minutes to complete. The … [Read more...]

Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley is a 640-acre urban oasis. Mile Square Park has three golf courses, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball & softball diamonds, an archery range, and a wilderness area. There are also two lakes in the park. The larger lake at Endinger and Euclid Streets … [Read more...]

Lomita Railroad Museum is a wonderful little stop perfect for train fans of all ages. While there are not any train rides here there are plenty of things to see and do. The museum is tucked away in the middle of a residential district a few miles north of Long Beach. Housed in a turn of the … [Read more...]

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego provides fun for visitors of all age. Here you can enjoy and interact with the many wonders of science. The center has ongoing displays and ever-changing exhibits so boredom is never in the equation. Balboa Park a beautiful oasis in San Diego with a … [Read more...]

California Science Center is a state-of-the-art science center organized into different themed worlds, perfectly suited for curious visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the Science Center is Space Shuttle exhibit located in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Along with the space shuttle, a 15-story … [Read more...]

The first thing you notice when you pull into the parking lot of the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center is there is no building in sight. The interpretive center uses earth-sheltered architecture and is built right into the hillside. Take a stroll down the path and enjoy panoramic views of … [Read more...]