Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles
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Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles

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  • Disneyland Park Californiatop_1
    󰺂10
    127.2
    Anaheim.Anaheim City Center40.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Iconic Sleeping Beauty fireworks show
    󱓊Family-friendly parks & activities
    󱨠Saved by 2330 users󱨠1081 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    ARIEL ALCANTARAARIEL ALCANTARA

    Visited both attractions and definite the happiest place in the planet

  • Universal Studios Hollywoodtop_2
    󰺂10
    82.39
    Los Angeles.Universal City13.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Thrilling roller coaster & movie scenes
    󱓊Explore Hogwarts Castle and experience the magical world
    󱨠Saved by 3589 users󱨠3895 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    caroline0108caroline0108

    Having visited Universal Studios in Osaka, Beijing, and Singapore, I'd say Universal California is a bit dated and too small, lacking the immersive experience of Universal Studios Osaka. The themed areas are too close together, making it easy to get lost in the crowd. A 2-day pass isn't necessary outside of peak season. There are practically no lines, the longest being 5-10 minutes. With the buy-one-get-one-free tickets, I only got in around noon each day, making it a bit of a waste to spend an extra night at Universal Studios. Also, although I went during Halloween, Halloween tickets had to be bought separately, and without them, you had to leave the park by 6 PM. Next time, I'll try Universal Orlando.

  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Countytop_3
    󰺂8.1
    15.54
    Los Angeles.South Los Angeles5.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Interactive puzzles for kids
    󰌌Dinosaur light show at night
    󱨠Saved by 430 users󱨠109 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    We arrive around 12:00noon so the main parking area is already full. They told us to park in the science center building which you need to walk around 5-10mins which is not a problem for us. Its a 3 floor building and we really enjoyed checking each artifacts.

  • Santa Monica State Beach
    4
    󰺂7.9
    Santa Monica24.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    󱨠Saved by 772 users󱨠278 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    学校🏫学校🏫

    Key highlights: 1. The legendary Santa Monica Pier: Pacific Park is a seaside playground located on the pier! The colorful solar-powered Ferris wheel is an absolute landmark. When it rises to its highest point, you can see the panoramic view of the sea, sky and city, especially at sunset. The romantic value is off the charts. The exciting roller coaster roars over the Pacific Ocean, and screams and the sound of waves are intertwined. History and feelings: The old pier built in 1909 is itself a historical relic, and the creaking wooden boardwalk is full of traces of time. This is the legendary end of Route 66, and the famous "End of the Trail" sign is a must-see. * Street art and performances: Street artists often perform on the pier and pier (music, juggling, performance art), full of unexpected fun. 2. Vibrant seaside atmosphere: Third Street Pedestrian Street: Close to the beach, a world-renowned pedestrian shopping and dining street. Brand stores, specialty shops, restaurants and cafes are lined up, and street performers are constantly performing. The bustling vitality extending from the beach to the city is seamlessly connected. Bicycle Path and Skateboard Culture The wide and flat seaside bicycle path is the best way to experience the coastline (car rental is available). The skateboard park is full of masters, showing California's unique street sports culture. Muscle Beach: Outdoor fitness area on the south side of the pier, watch the strong men and hot girls show their muscles, practice gymnastics, and experience California's healthy and sunny lifestyle. 3. Classic California Seaside Experience Watching the sunset: The pier is a great place to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. The silhouette of the Ferris wheel is set against the sunset sky, and the atmosphere is full. Beach Walk and Leisure: The beach is wide, suitable for walking, sunbathing (bring your own blanket), and watching surfers chasing waves. But the sand is coarse, the sea water is cool and the waves are big, and the pure swimming experience is average

  • Aquarium of the Pacific
    5
    󰺂7.1
    35.66
    Long Beach32.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Feed lively parrots yourself
    Sea lions, penguins & otters
    󱨠Saved by 412 users󱨠67% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    fokuhilafokuhila

    The environment is good, there are many animals inside, and the popular science education is really great. For me, if I am not in a hurry, I can soak in it for a whole day. You must go to the parrot garden inside. After buying nectar, they will automatically fly over. It is recommended to go in and walk to the middle and cover it with your hand, otherwise the old parrot will eat all your portion in one breath!

  • Six Flags Magic Mountain
    6
    󰺂6.6
    Los Angeles52.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Second tallest drop tower & 4D coaster
    90 mph "Giant" White Ride
    󱨠Saved by 312 users󱨠107 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Bethany RobbenBethany Robben

    My mom, youngest brother Luke & I went here for the first time Summer of 2012 to celebrate my 8th grade graduation. I discovered this park because I grew up going to Six Flags St. Louis with my parents, friends, & Luke as my home park frequently since I was about 8 years old & became more of a thrill seeker first with SFSTL, then Six Flags Great America, and I used to go on the Six Flags website because I was curious about seeing parks in other states & seeing what kind of rides the other parks had to offer & discovered Six Flags Magic Moutain as I was browsing & thought this park looked like so much fun, which it really was! My mom took my youngest brother Luke to meet the Looney Tunes characters & Hurricane Harbor waterpark since he wasn't tall enough yet to go on the major thrill rides while I went on lots of amazing rollerocasters with Val, someone who used to babysit for us whenever she was able to. We stayed at a Hilton Garden Inn right across the street from the park, took a picture of X2 which could be seen from our hotel, palm trees in the parking lot, & our elevator had Looney Tunes characters on it which made the Hilton Garden Inn Unique! My dad was also excited for us because Six Flags Magic Mountain is the park featured in his favorite movie, National Lampoon's Vacation & is only about an hour and 40 minutes from Santa Monica beach! Six Flags Magic Mountain is located in Valencia, California.

  • Los Angeles Zoo
    7
    󰺂4.5
    Los Angeles11.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    1200 animals & 113 acres
    󰌌Bird shows & animal interactions
    󱨠59% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Lavender and SunLavender and Sun

    Los Angeles is one of the important industrial and commercial, international trade, science and education, entertainment and sports centers in the United States. It is home to Hollywood, the world's film center, and is also one of the main bases for the U.S. petrochemical, marine, aerospace and electronics industries. Los Angeles also has world-renowned higher education institutions such as the California Institute of Technology.

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Los Angeles?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles:Disneyland Park California, Universal Studios Hollywood, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Santa Monica State Beach, Aquarium of the Pacific
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles include:Disneyland Park California:4.7, Universal Studios Hollywood:4.8, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County:4.6, Santa Monica State Beach:4.6, Aquarium of the Pacific:4.5
At what locations in Los Angeles can Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Los Angeles are mainly located in:Disneyland Park California:Anaheim, Universal Studios Hollywood:Los Angeles, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County:Los Angeles, Santa Monica State Beach:Santa Monica, Aquarium of the Pacific:Long Beach
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