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What to do in Southern California

Things to Do in Southern California with Kids

There's fun for all the family wherever you go in Southern California. Here are some family friendly experiences you can enjoy together that promise to make your trip a blast:


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Southern California on a sunny day?
What to do in Southern California on a rainy day?
If it’s pouring with rain during your visit, ditch the umbrella and have a go at some of these excellent indoor activities:


What is Southern California famous for?
Pack your comfiest shoes because there are loads of renowned attractions you simply can’t miss:

  • Disneyland®
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
  • SeaWorld
  • Legoland California

What should I not miss in Southern California?
Don’t return home without checking off the following list of fantastic attractions:

  • Venice Beach
  • Mission Beach
  • Staples Center
  • Los Angeles Convention Center

Are there cheap things to do in Southern California?
What can you do in Southern California for free?
You could put your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these fantastic attractions will cost you nothing at all:

  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • University of California Los Angeles
  • La Jolla Cove


Discover the most popular places to visit in Southern California

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southern California

Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

3.5/5(3,891 area reviews)

Spot movie stars and experience the glamour of show business at the legendary home of the American motion picture industry.

Hollywood
Downtown Los Angeles showing a city

Downtown Los Angeles

4/5(6,555 area reviews)

Once a hardworking industrial neighbourhood, today’s Downtown LA is a destination reborn with an emphasis on culture and green spaces.

Downtown Los Angeles
US Grant Hotel

Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(8,497 area reviews)

From historic streets, waterfront parks and baseball, to performing arts venues, nightlife zones and art and maritime museums, this is the cultural hub of San Diego.

Downtown San Diego
Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

4/5(1,422 area reviews)

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

Pacific Beach
Disney California Adventure® Park which includes rides

Anaheim Resort

4.5/5(15,113 area reviews)

Anaheim Resort is known for its exciting theme parks, and with sights like Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Anaheim.

Anaheim Resort

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