LA's Top 5 Family Activities: Summer In The City

School is out and there is only so much Sesame Street the kids can watch. Not sure what are some family fun trips that everyone will enjoy? Here are just a few suggestions to help you plan family outings for your crew this summer in Los Angeles. Remember, the more you wear your kids out during the day means an earlier bed time for the children, and an earlier margarita time for the adults!

1. Griffith Park Observatory

Building, Museum, Park, Theater

Are you the kind of parent that buys math workbooks for your kids and assigns homework even though its summer? Then you are going to love the Griffith Park Observatory! This Hollywood monument explains the physics of our universe in a visual way that will make it easy to trick your kids into learning something even though it is summer.

Dockweiler Beach

Surprise your family and treat them to a toasty bonfire at Dockweiler Beach with a smore making grand finale. This will earn you major points with the kiddos. Feeling like a daredevil? Take a creative spin on traditional smore making by adding a few novelty ingredients like peanut butter or bacon! Check out some ideas here Dockweiler Beach 12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

2. Malibu Creek State Park

Park

Go on an old fashioned hike. Who would have thought kids still enjoy romping around in the outdoors….but they do! Malibu Creek State Park is great because it’s not far from the city center, but it is still far enough that the kids will feel like they are going on a real adventure in the wilderness. Dress them up in little explorer suits and off you go into the oak covered hills of Malibu. Overnight camping is also an option for a real summer slumber party.