A massive San Fernando Valley park & recreation area with a huge 27-acre lake as its centerpiece.
Lake Balboa
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Kid Friendly Activities
Los Angeles Central Library
Who knew that Downtown LA was home to one of the largest libraries in the United States, spanning…
Palos Verdes Stairs
The formidable Palos Verdes Stairs offers her challengers a steep, 273-step climb with excellent…
Barnsdall Art Park
A wonderful East Hollywood park featuring Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project, the…
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
One of the vibiest farmers’ markets in all of LA. It’s more like a weekly street fair – with live music…
Autry Museum
An admirable, overlooked museum directly across from the LA Zoo, dedicated to the art, history, and…
Will Rogers State Historic Park
A gorgeous, pastoral ranch in Pacific Palisades open to the public 7 days a week for hiking, horseback…
Back on the Beach Café
What better way to enjoy a Southern California meal than to do so directly on Santa Monica’s iconic…
Millard Falls
A short, adventurous, waterfall hike just 5 miles north of Pasadena in SoCal’s Angeles National…
Adventure City
A super fun, mini amusement park 10 minutes down the street from Disneyland; perfect for families…
Automobile Driving Museum
One of the coolest car collections in all of Los Angeles, open daily to the public and located less…
The Broad
A free, contemporary art museum in Downtown LA featuring prized collections from Andy Warhol…
Calico Ghost Town
An old-fashioned, charismatic ghost town halfway between Vegas and LA, restored in the 1950’s by…
Pasadena Antique Center
One of the best antique stores in Los Angeles, showcasing an astounding assortment of…
Platform LA
A small, hip, boutique mall under Culver City’s elevated E train. Its upscale, fashionable tenants…
Travel Town
An outstanding, free “railroad petting zoo” offering families and train enthusiasts unprecedented…
Moorten Botanical Garden
A beloved Palm Springs roadside attraction specializing in extraordinary cacti, succulents, and…
Grand Central Market
What’s your favorite spot in Grand Central Market? Everyone has one, unless you’re not from around…
Malibu Pier
A phenomenal PCH pier overlooking one of Southern California’s most iconic beaches, Surfrider Beach.
Greystone Mansion
One of the most beautiful places in LA – a 1926, 46,000 square foot mansion open to the public…