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Fun Activities/sights in LA Area for Visiting 12 & 9 Yr Old Nieces.
Asked by D.K. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2009
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My two nieces who are 12 & 9 will be visiting from NY. I'm looking for some fun things to do while they are here. They've been to Disney World in FL several times an...
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- The Queen Mary ship down in Long Beach is free for the month of January, you can take them on some of the tours at no cost. Its a fun place to raom around and learn so...
- Hi D., The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is great and the Queen Mary is close by, too. Have fun! R.
- I think the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens in San Marino (right next to Pasadena) is a fantastic place to go. http://www.huntington.org/ While the museum is s...
Los Angeles Reccomendations??
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on March 12, 2007
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My family is going to Disneyland for a few days and then LA for a few days for spring break. Does anyone have any must see attractions in LA or just some suggesstions...
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- Buena Park has a few cool restaurants. I don't think it is that far from Anaheim, not sure though. Claim Jumper is good, it's in Beuna Park.
- Going to Los Angeles....... well LA is huge so it depends on which part you're going to.... but here's my advice. If you have to see Hollywood then go to the main...
- Hi R., I am also from southern california, Moved here just 9 months ago, you have some good advice given, take the one for In-n-Out OMG I miss those burgers!!! No b...
Trip to Hollywood
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on March 24, 2011
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Taking my kids to visit my Mom in Palm Springs this summer and we're planning to spend a couple days in Hollywood and a couple days in LA. Not planning to do any them...
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- I'm not an L.A. expert especially with kids in tow, but the Getti art museaum is free and a beautiful! I also love the L.A. arboretum. There is also the observatory...
- so funny..I just asked a very similar question!
- I grew up in San Diego and lived in Orange County for many years. With a 7 and 9 year old I'd avoid the Getty(unless your kids are artists and quite academic), an...
Los Angeles Vacation
Asked by A.L. from New Orleans
on June 10, 2011
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Hi! We are visiting my family in the Los Angeles area (specifically, the City of Commerce/Montebello area). I grew up here but all I remember doing when I was growin...
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- how old is your son? there is also lego land which is lots of fun!
- I second Legoland. It's less crowded, the pace is slower and there is more for little ones to do and see. When my kids were little, we also preferred Knotts. They h...
- The beach, the zoo, la brea tar pits, museum of science and industry, sea world, long beach aquarium, balboa island
Info About Santa Monica, California
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2010
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My husband is thinking about taking a job in Santa Monica, California. We are currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area, (CA). Does anyone live or know anyone i...
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- I'm sure Santa Monica has a website like most cities. You could google it and find out about the zoo, parks, museums, city centers... As far as getting support from ot...
- Hey There, I am a SoCal native. Santa Monica, CA is gorgeous. There are tons of different cultural things to see and do there, with no shortage of preschools for ...
- Santa Monica is beautiful. It is very bus friendly and walkable. Parking is horrendous. The weather is very lovely most of the year. The ocean front keeps it cool ...
Seeking Good Vacation Spot to Take Infant
Asked by K. from Dallas
on August 3, 2006
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My husband and I are looking to take a vacation around November. We will be taking our 5-month-old boy with us. This is our first trip with our baby, so we are not sur...
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- Hi K., My husband and I took our then 6 month old to San Antonio. We stayed on the riverwalk which was so convienient. We used a Bjorn carrier and our son was on our ...
- My son was about the same age when we went with him to Santa Fe New Mexico...It was great. I can recommend the place we stayed if you like...but you can walk around t...
- I would go somewhere sunny, where you can stroll around with the baby and see the sights. Los Angeles has a ton of museums and entertaining parks.... I would never li...
What Are Some Fun Things to Do in CA Besides Disneyland?
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on January 29, 2007
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We are going to Disneyland in California soon and I am wondering what else is fun for a family with 2 kids. We don't really want to do any other amusement parks but w...
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- "being a native of southern california here are some things that you can do. Santa Monica Pier, 3rd street promenade, venice, melrose, Citywalk, tons of hiking trails,...
- All the movie and tv studios have tours. You can also get game show tickets or tv show filming tickets if you know the dates you are going to be there. Also, the San...
- Dana Point is great. http://www.ocean-institute.org/edu_programs/index.html I was there just two years ago and went there on a field trip in school (years ago :) )...
Los Angeles Area - Taking 4 1/2 Year Old
Asked by K.H. from Los Angeles
on March 17, 2010
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Hello ladies!
I will be in the Los Angeles area assisting with my boss' daughter's wedding in June. My husband and I were thinking I could stay a few days longer so ...
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- The Santa Monica pier is great. The New Getty center is unbelievable and free (But parking is ten or fifteen dollars). There is a lot for kids to do there, if nothing...
- And since you will be near Santa Monica, don't forget the Santa Monica Pier carnival rides.
- Well you could take your son to Disneyland!! in Anaheim, LA Zoo, Knotts Berry Farm for the camp snoopy rides........Does your boss daughter has a make-up artist for he...
Trip to San Diego and Los Angeles
Asked by E.T. from Washington DC
on August 19, 2010
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I have a 12 month old, and we will be flying out to southern CA from the east coast. Concerned about time change, but in any case, we plan on spending a few days in L...
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- I would not recommend Legoland. Most of the rides (almost all) a 12 month old isn't tall enough for. I have a 14 month old as well as a 9 & 6 yr old and it ends up wi...
- I am actually originally from there, just recently moved to the lone star state almost a year ago. I took my son to Disneyland when he was one but he enjoyed it much ...
- I think 12 months is too young for Disneyland especially with all the long lines. Here is a review on the San Diego Zoo and Legoland. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/rev...
Legoland?
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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Has anyone been to Legoland with a preschooler? How many days would you need there? Is April a good time to go? Where to stay? How to get there - fly or drive? An...
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- We went a couple of years ago in May with a two year old. We stayed at the Carlsbad Inn and Beach Resort, which was great for us & about 30 minutes from San Diego. We ...
- Do yo ever watch Jon & Kate Plus Eight? If so, did you ever see the one where they took their kiddos to Legoland? If not, you should download that episode! It was pret...
- I have only been to Legoland in London but 1 day there is plenty. In San Diego there is plenty of other stuff to do. There are tons of rides that are appropriate for y...
