Verdict

Los Angeles with kids

What's genuinely worth it with the family — and what to skip.

Independent, never pay-to-rankGraded for who you areHow we decide
Los Angeles travel
  1. Griffith Observatory1.Griffith ObservatoryWith kids, Griffith Observatory works.
  2. Getty Center2.Getty CenterWith kids, Getty Center works.
  3. Malibu3.MalibuWith kids, Malibu works.
  4. The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens4.The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensWith kids, The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens works.
  5. Descanso Gardens5.Descanso GardensWith kids, Descanso Gardens works.
  6. Leo Carrillo State Beach6.Leo Carrillo State BeachWith kids, Leo Carrillo State Beach works.
  7. Manhattan Beach7.Manhattan BeachWith kids, Manhattan Beach works.
  8. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures8.Academy Museum of Motion PicturesWith kids, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures works.
  9. The Broad9.The BroadWith kids, The Broad works.
  10. Guelaguetza10.GuelaguetzaWith kids, Guelaguetza works.
  11. Griffith Park11.Griffith ParkWith kids, Griffith Park works.
  12. Echo Park Lake12.Echo Park LakeWith kids, Echo Park Lake works.
  13. Shutters on the Beach13.Shutters on the BeachWith kids, Shutters on the Beach works.
  14. LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)14.LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)With kids, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) works.
  15. Grand Central Market15.Grand Central MarketWith kids, Grand Central Market works.
  16. Olvera Street & El Pueblo16.Olvera Street & El PuebloWith kids, Olvera Street & El Pueblo works.
  17. Petersen Automotive Museum17.Petersen Automotive MuseumWith kids, Petersen Automotive Museum works.
  18. California Science Center18.California Science CenterWith kids, California Science Center works.
  19. Langer's Delicatessen19.Langer's DelicatessenWith kids, Langer's Delicatessen works.
  20. Universal Studios Hollywood20.Universal Studios HollywoodWith kids, Universal Studios Hollywood works.
  21. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum21.La Brea Tar Pits & MuseumWith kids, La Brea Tar Pits & Museum works.
  22. Natural History Museum of LA County22.Natural History Museum of LA CountyWith kids, Natural History Museum of LA County works.
  23. Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)23.Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)With kids, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) works.
  24. Pizzeria Mozza24.Pizzeria MozzaWith kids, Pizzeria Mozza works.
  25. Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)25.Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)With kids, Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) works.
  26. Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)26.Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)With kids, Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park) works.
  27. TCL Chinese Theatre27.TCL Chinese TheatreWith kids, TCL Chinese Theatre works.
  28. Santa Monica Pier28.Santa Monica PierWith kids, Santa Monica Pier works.
  29. The Grove & Original Farmers Market29.The Grove & Original Farmers MarketWith kids, The Grove & Original Farmers Market works.
  30. Dodger Stadium30.Dodger StadiumWith kids, Dodger Stadium works.
  31. Hollywood Walk of Fame31.Hollywood Walk of FameWith kids, it depends on the day.
  32. Hollywood Sign Hike32.Hollywood Sign HikeWith kids, it depends on the day.
  33. Getty Villa33.Getty VillaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  34. Venice Beach & Boardwalk34.Venice Beach & BoardwalkWith kids, it depends on the day.
  35. Venice Canals35.Venice CanalsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  36. Walt Disney Concert Hall36.Walt Disney Concert HallWith kids, it depends on the day.
  37. Runyon Canyon Park37.Runyon Canyon ParkWith kids, it depends on the day.
  38. Watts Towers38.Watts TowersWith kids, it depends on the day.
  39. Catalina Island Day-Trip39.Catalina Island Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  40. Joshua Tree Day-Trip40.Joshua Tree Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  41. Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)41.Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)With kids, it depends on the day.
  42. Union Station42.Union StationWith kids, it depends on the day.
  43. The Last Bookstore43.The Last BookstoreWith kids, it depends on the day.
  44. The Queen Mary (Long Beach)44.The Queen Mary (Long Beach)With kids, it depends on the day.
  45. Celebrity Homes / TMZ Bus Tour45.Celebrity Homes / TMZ Bus TourWith kids, it depends on the day.
  46. République46.RépubliqueWith kids, it depends on the day.
  47. Night + Market Song47.Night + Market SongWith kids, it depends on the day.
  48. Gjelina48.GjelinaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  49. The Beverly Hills Hotel49.The Beverly Hills HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  50. Hotel Bel-Air50.Hotel Bel-AirWith kids, it depends on the day.
  51. The Hollywood Roosevelt51.The Hollywood RooseveltWith kids, it depends on the day.
  52. Angels Flight Railway52.Angels Flight RailwayWith kids, it depends on the day.

Itineraries are prefiltered verdict lists — every spot is graded honestly, not pay-to-place.