Verdict
Destinations

Los Angeles with kids

What's genuinely worth it with the family — and what to skip.

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  1. 1.Griffith ObservatoryWith kids, Griffith Observatory works.
  2. 2.Getty CenterWith kids, Getty Center works.
  3. 3.MalibuWith kids, Malibu works.
  4. 4.The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensWith kids, The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens works.
  5. 5.Descanso GardensWith kids, Descanso Gardens works.
  6. 6.Leo Carrillo State BeachWith kids, Leo Carrillo State Beach works.
  7. 7.Manhattan BeachWith kids, Manhattan Beach works.
  8. 8.Academy Museum of Motion PicturesWith kids, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures works.
  9. 9.The BroadWith kids, The Broad works.
  10. 10.GuelaguetzaWith kids, Guelaguetza works.
  11. 11.Griffith ParkWith kids, Griffith Park works.
  12. 12.Echo Park LakeWith kids, Echo Park Lake works.
  13. 13.Shutters on the BeachWith kids, Shutters on the Beach works.
  14. 14.LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)With kids, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) works.
  15. 15.Grand Central MarketWith kids, Grand Central Market works.
  16. 16.Olvera Street & El PuebloWith kids, Olvera Street & El Pueblo works.
  17. 17.Petersen Automotive MuseumWith kids, Petersen Automotive Museum works.
  18. 18.California Science CenterWith kids, California Science Center works.
  19. 19.Langer's DelicatessenWith kids, Langer's Delicatessen works.
  20. 20.Universal Studios HollywoodWith kids, Universal Studios Hollywood works.
  21. 21.La Brea Tar Pits & MuseumWith kids, La Brea Tar Pits & Museum works.
  22. 22.Natural History Museum of LA CountyWith kids, Natural History Museum of LA County works.
  23. 23.Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)With kids, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) works.
  24. 24.Pizzeria MozzaWith kids, Pizzeria Mozza works.
  25. 25.Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)With kids, Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) works.
  26. 26.Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)With kids, Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park) works.
  27. 27.TCL Chinese TheatreWith kids, TCL Chinese Theatre works.
  28. 28.Santa Monica PierWith kids, Santa Monica Pier works.
  29. 29.The Grove & Original Farmers MarketWith kids, The Grove & Original Farmers Market works.
  30. 30.Dodger StadiumWith kids, Dodger Stadium works.
  31. 31.Hollywood Walk of FameWith kids, it depends on the day.
  32. 32.Hollywood Sign HikeWith kids, it depends on the day.
  33. 33.Getty VillaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  34. 34.Venice Beach & BoardwalkWith kids, it depends on the day.
  35. 35.Venice CanalsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  36. 36.Walt Disney Concert HallWith kids, it depends on the day.
  37. 37.Runyon Canyon ParkWith kids, it depends on the day.
  38. 38.Watts TowersWith kids, it depends on the day.
  39. 39.Catalina Island Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  40. 40.Joshua Tree Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  41. 41.Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)With kids, it depends on the day.
  42. 42.Union StationWith kids, it depends on the day.
  43. 43.The Last BookstoreWith kids, it depends on the day.
  44. 44.The Queen Mary (Long Beach)With kids, it depends on the day.
  45. 45.Celebrity Homes / TMZ Bus TourWith kids, it depends on the day.
  46. 46.RépubliqueWith kids, it depends on the day.
  47. 47.Night + Market SongWith kids, it depends on the day.
  48. 48.GjelinaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  49. 49.The Beverly Hills HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  50. 50.Hotel Bel-AirWith kids, it depends on the day.
  51. 51.The Hollywood RooseveltWith kids, it depends on the day.
  52. 52.Angels Flight RailwayWith kids, it depends on the day.

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