Things to Do With Kids in Southern California

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 Edinger 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...]

The Orange County Zoo is part of Irvine Regional Park. The zoo displays native animals and plants on eight acres of Irvine Park. The black bear, Samson (the hot tub bear) was the most famous resident of the zoo. Samson is no longer around, but there are still two black bears to entertain … [Read more...]

Oasis Camel Dairy Farm Oasis Camel Dairy Farm is one of San Diego County's most unique attractions. Public tours are also offered, once a month on weekends. They also have several events each year that are open to the public. It's also possible to book a private tour of the camel farm on just about … [Read more...]

The Great Orange Balloon is the first attraction to open at the Great Park in Irvine, California. Balloon riders climb aboard the 30 passenger gondola and float 400 feet in the air. Visitors enjoy a birds-eye view of the Irvine Valley all the way to Santiago Peak to the east and Quail Hill to the … [Read more...]

Oasis Camel Dairy Farm, Located in Ramona, bills itself as “an oasis from the ordinary”'and that's the truth. It's also a fun family day trip from San Diego or the Los Angeles area An escape to the farm can be a great way to relax, and get rid of some big city stress. Green pastures, clean cool … [Read more...]

Universal Studios Hollywood is partly working movie studio and part theme park. The main attractions at Universal Studios are the movie studio tour, thrill rides, and the amazing shows. We recommend visitors buy discount tickets ahead of time online. Ticket purchased at the gate are rarely the … [Read more...]

Newport Landing Whale Watching offers California whale watching trips multiple times daily year round departing from Newport Beach California. The winter and spring months bring the annual gray whale migration with thousands of whales traveling along our coastline. During the summer months, giant … [Read more...]

Belmont Park in Mission Beach San Diego is an old-time beachfront amusement park that has been around since the 1920s. Located steps from surf and sand in Mission Beach, Belmont Park offers everything from rides and games to shopping and oceanfront dining. The star attraction at Belmont Park is … [Read more...]

The New Children's Museum, in downtown San Diego and is a community center for children and families. The museum features hands-on activities that kids can touch, climb or create. The first thing you notice when visiting the museum is the dramatic design of the 50,000-square-foot three-level … [Read more...]