Top Family Activities in Los Angeles

As you might expect in the entertainment capital of the world, there are plenty of fun family activities in Los Angeles.  Whether it is touring old movie studios or visiting Universal Studio’s theme park, LA has something for everyone, and every age.  Below are the ten best family activities in Los Angeles:

1. Universal Studios Hollywood

800-864-837725
100 Universal City Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 91608

Known as the Entertainment Capital of L.A., Universal Studio is a entertainment experience that is fun for the whole family. In the theme park you will enjoy rides like the new Simpson’s Ride, the Revenge of the Mummy thrill coaster and the Jurassic Park 80 foot raft plunge among many more. Universal Studio’s  also offers Studio Tours, and a Citywalk that is compete with cinemas and concerts.

2. Six Flags Magic Mountain

661-255-4111
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355

This theme park is pack with rides, entertainment, food and fun! The rides vary from monster coasters, to  family rides that mom and dad can go on with their little ones. There is also a wide variety of entertainment options from Looney Tunes Beach Bash Parade to Mat Hoffman’s Danger Defying Daredevils.

3. Santa Monica Pier – Pacific Park & Aquarium

310-260-8744
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401

When you are in LA, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Santa Monica Pier with your family. This location offers entertainment, thrill rides at Pacific Park, an interactive aquarium, dining, shopping and my favorite a historic 1922 Carousel.

4. Hollywood Wax Museum

323-462-8860
6767 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Come and see the stars, famous actors and actress have been sculpted out of wax to resemble an uncanny likeness for over 40 years. This attraction is a great photo opportunity to let your kids get their picture taken by some of there favorite stars.

5. Guinness World Records Museum

323-463-6433
6764 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

This museum is fresh and clean and full of fun and crazy facts like the world’s largest apple and records set in eating, sports, entertainment and so many more. They have touch-screen computers set up that allow you to select which record you and your family wish to read more about.

6. Los Angeles City Tour and Movie Stars’ Homes

310-458-0257
1434 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

This is the way to go if you want to see all of Los Angeles’ highlights in one day. Some of the stops include Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, the Hollywood sign and 45 movie stars’ homes.

7. Paramount Picutures Studio Tour

323-956-1777
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

If your family loves movies you should take this 2-hour tour that allows you a behind-the-scences  historical and informational look of the daily operations of Paramount Pictures major motion and television facility.

8. J. Paul Getty Center

310-440-7300
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049

To add culture and education to your family vacation the Getty Center is full of modern architecture and gardens as well as a museum that boasts a impressive collection of approximately 44,000 works of art.

9. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

6925 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA

Located along the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre was opened in 1927. It has since been home to many premieres and three Academy Awards ceremonies. And don’t forget the concrete blocks in the front which bear the signatures, footprints, and handprints of popular motion picture personalities from the 1920s to the present day.

10. Petersen Automotive Museum

323-930-2277
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

This museum exhibits rare and classic automobiles. There is something new to discover for the whole family from the evolution of the Automobile over the last 100 years to a discovery center and a kid’s corner.