Family Fun in Los Angeles
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-590-3100
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The newest attraction on the shoreline is the Aquarium of the Pacific, one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its nearly 1,000 species are all taken from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and range from the tiniest of jellyfish to sharks and rays that you can actually reach out and touch. It’s as close to the ocean as you can get and still keep your clothes dry…sometimes.

Exposition Park
South of USC Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Next to USC is Exposition Park, where some of the area’s finest museums can be found. The Natural History Museum has over three and a half million specimens. The California Science Center is full of hands-on experiences that bring the sciences to life. The Air and Space Gallery next door has full size aircraft on display, and the California African American Museum highlights art and history from Emancipation to the current day. Just behind Exposition Park is the LA Memorial Coliseum, which was host to two Olympic Games, and is now the home of the powerhouse USC football program, winners of numerous national championships.

Griffith Park
5 Freeway at Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
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Just east of Hollywood, the famous Griffith Park Observatory looks over 4000 acres of terrain. As the county’s largest municipal park, Griffith Park is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. On the south side of the Park, the open-air Greek Theatre offers first class entertainment from music’s hottest acts throughout the summer months. On the north side, the nostalgic Travel Town will take you back to the days of steam locomotives, and let you get an up close look at the authentic trains and other vintage vehicles on display. On the east end of the park, a statue of Cowboy star Gene Autry welcomes you to the Autry National Center, a museum that brings the history of the old west to life, both real… and imagined. In addition its collection of historical artifacts and art, the Autry traces the history of the film Western, showcasing the good, the bad, and the ugly, Just across the parking lot from the Autry Center is the Los Angeles Zoo, a treat for both young and old. Having recently completed a major facelift, this zoo has taken its place among the top animal parks in the country.
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Hollywood Boulevard
From Vine to Orange
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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This street once called Prospect Avenue was originally marketed as a place that Midwesterners could spend the chilly winters. But by the turn of the twentieth century, a new business had hit town. The upstart movie industry, begun in the East by entrepreneurs like Universal’s Carl Laemmle, moved its operations to California, lured by the mild climates and varied scenery. Soon, Hollywood was the center of a booming business, and the great directors like Cecil B. DeMille became near legends around town. Stars flocked to clubs like the Brown Derby and the Trocadero, and if they were lucky, they’d have their hands and feet enshrined in the concrete outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre or have their star appear on the Boulevard's world famous Walk of Fame. Today, attractions on this magnet for tourists include the Guinness World of Records, the Hollywood Wax Museum, and the Capitol Records Tower (just north of Holllywood Boulevard on Vine).

Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: 714-220-5200
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What started as a Berry Farm and Chicken restaurant in 1934 has blossomed into one of the world’s most popular theme parks, full of both the nostalgia of the Old West, and all the excitement that its nearly one hundred rides can provide. Live Shows and a Kid-friendly atmosphere make Knott’s an ideal family outing. And with its authentic recreations of Western traditions on display, Knott’s gives park guests a bit of history between the screams. Just across the street from Knott’s Theme Park is Knott’s Soak City USA, a water park that gives welcome relief from a hot summer’s day. In all 21 exciting water rides await anyone who doesn’t mind their fun a little on the wet side.

La Brea Tar Pits/George C. Page Museum
5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-934-7243
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Animals of the prehistoric variety are on display at the La Brea Tar Pits. Thousands of years ago, this pool of ooze entrapped literally millions of Ice Age creatures that wandered into the mucky asphalt. Over 100 excavation sites have been uncovered in the last century, and some of the findings are on display at the adjacent George C. Page Museum.