| its comfortably mild sunny days, miles of white sand | | | | Give their creative energy an outlet in the Family |
| beaches and kid-friendly attractions, Southern | | | | Room where they can play, draw and go on treasure |
| California is a must-go destination for families. | | | | hunts while learning about art at the same time. Take |
| Legendary Tinsel Town appeals to visitors of all ages | | | | them on a walk on the zigzag pathway through the |
| who flock to the streets of Hollywood and Beverly | | | | Central Garden and bring your own picnic to spread |
| Hills to walk in the footsteps of their favorite movie | | | | out on the lawn while enjoying the beautiful views of |
| screen idols. While there are many big attractions | | | | Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Mountains. |
| that will tax your wallet, there are a surprising | | | | The California Science Center has free admission daily |
| number of free activities that will entertain kids and | | | | except major holidays. It offers an amazing collection |
| adults alike. Here are some suggestions of great free | | | | of science exhibits that will keep the kids engaged |
| things to do with kids in Southern California: | | | | for hours. Exhibits are arranged according to theme |
| Griffith Park is a 4,200 acre state park and the | | | | such as the new Ecosystem exhibit that will teach |
| largest urban park in the country. Admission and | | | | kids about rivers, islands and forests and other |
| parking is free and the park contains several | | | | wonders of the natural world. Other permanent |
| attractions that kids will enjoy. The Griffith | | | | exhibits include the Air and Space Gallery and the |
| Observatory, open until 10 p.m. Tuesdays to | | | | World of Life where kids will delight as Tess, a 50 ft. |
| Sundays, is a leading astronomy institution in the | | | | robot, will teach them how their body works. |
| country where kids will learn about celestial events in | | | | Kids into dinosaurs will love the exhibits at the La |
| the Observatory’s exhibits. Kids will be | | | | Brea Tar Pits & Page Museum and the Natural |
| dazzled by the night sky seen through the free | | | | History Museum of Los Angeles County. Both of |
| telescopes set up for the public each evening. Other | | | | these museums offer free admission for everyone |
| Griffith Park attractions include the Travel Town | | | | on the 1st Tuesday of the month. |
| Museum and Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. Several | | | | No visit to Southern California would be complete |
| hiking trails in the park offer good views of the | | | | without a day at the beach. Start at Santa Monica |
| landmark Hollywood sign. | | | | State Beach and take the kids to the Santa Monica |
| The Getty Center of Los Angeles is one of the most | | | | Pier for the carnival atmosphere. The pier and |
| important art institutions in the country and is open | | | | amusement park have free admission. Walk a mile |
| free to the public Tuesdays through Sundays except | | | | down Ocean Front Walk to Venice Beach where the |
| major holidays. Use the easy public transportation to | | | | kids will be awed by an array of street performers |
| the Getty to avoid paying for parking. The Getty | | | | who congregate on the boardwalk to entertain |
| offers an amazing array of activities just for kids. | | | | beach-goers. |
