Family Vacations Directory - Los Angeles

Southern California is an awesome place for families wanting sunshine and beach time as well as screen-free activities with memory making potential. [Read More]

Making a dinosaur adventure happen is fairly easy because nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of dinosaurs, ancient mammals, and fossils. California is no exception. Though the places may not be Dinotopia, there is still the possibility for fun and shared learning. [Read More]

In the last few years doughnut shops, bars, emporiums and boutiques have given new life to the common donut. The selection and consumption of freshly baked doughnuts can be a family adventure all by itself. [Read More]

Children’s booksellers in California offer engaging ways for families to spend time together. Books matter. As any book loving parent or grandparent knows sharing time in a bookshop can make common vacation day terrific. [Read More]

There is no substitute for being there when it comes to regal palm trees, balmy air and star watching. Hollywood is at the very heart of the TV and film industry and is simply the best destination for families wanting a dose of glamour and a movie star fix. [Read More]

Scratchy throats, sour tummies and ear aches happen even on vacations but there are aids to lessen or avoid the full blown stress of being sick while away from home. [Read More]

Summer family vacations offer productive and engaging ways to share time and “get smart” together at one of the American Mensa Society’s favorite museums. [Read More]

Star parties and cosmic safaris allow participants to observe the universe with a guide. The best ones are held with the help of astronomers or astrophysicists and conducted at a working observatory or official Dark Sky site. [Read More]

Southern California is full of energizing experiences, pleasant surprises, and pure family fun. From gorgeous beach days and Gelato to ghost stories, sea lion encounters, and edgy art and awesome music – show up and fun just happens. [Read More]

Best described as a class act, the Getty is always rewarding to the senses because the location is awesome and the atmosphere of the complex energizing. It is a blue ribbon spot to be enjoyed. [Read More]