Los Angeles is surely the entertainment capital of the world, and as such has a wealth of interesting attractions for children in the city and surrounds. There is no end to the abundance and variety of fun to be had by kids on holiday in Los Angeles.If parents manage to drag their children away from the wonders of Disneyland, or the theme park at Universal Studios, there are also a number of beaches, parks, museums and shows to enjoy while on holiday in LA. There are also various tour buses offering a comprehensive Los Angeles sightseeing experience.The weather in Los Angeles is generally sunny and warm, perfect for a holiday, but summers do get a little too warm and and there's more rain in winter. The best time to holiday with kids in LA is spring or autumn, when the weather's at its most pleasant and the holiday crowds haven't inundated the city.
A great attraction for kids in Los Angeles, Castle Park has a number of enticing entertainment options to offer adventure-seeking children. The arcade boasts hundreds of games with fun prizes to be won and a snack bar. The park's roller-coasters, antique train tours and mini-golf are also exciting for kids. There are souvenir shops and family restaurants, as well as a weekly magic show.
Address : 3500 Polk Street, Riverside
Website : www.castlepark.com
Telephone : (951) 785 3000
Opening times : Monday to Thursday 1pm to 8pm, Fridays until 9pm. Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Buccaneer Cove closed over winter.
Admission : A variety of passes are available, starting from $9.99.
A wildly popular family attraction in Los Angeles, Medieval Times is a dinner event that combines food and entertainment. Guests are treated to a four-course 11th-century feast while being entertained by six knights competing in the joust and other contests. The castle features a tower, courtyard, gift shop, torture museum, indoor stable, and a club with two bars and deejays.
Address : 7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California 90620
Website : www.medievaltimes.com
Telephone : (714) 523 1100
Opening times : Show times vary depending on day of the week and time of the year. Check website for up-to-date information.
Admission : $61.95 adults, $36.95 children under 12, includes dinner and show.
For kids who really want to get their hands dirty, Peach Tree Pottery offers children's pottery lessons in a friendly, relaxed environment. Aside from learning to use a potter's wheel, children will also be shown how to make pinch pots, coil pots and tile trivets - a world of ceramic fun.
Address : 3795 Boise Ave
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.peachtreepottery.com
Telephone : (310) 567 2708
Admission : $160
The tour at Warner Bros offers a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at an authentic working studio and provides more of a technical slant than the Universal Studios tour, focussing on the authentic filmmaking procedure. Explore the sets used in productions like Gilmore Girls, The Big Bang Theory and Friends. The informative two-hour tour takes visitors to view the sets, prop construction, wardrobe and sound department, as well as visiting active film and television sets where it is sometimes possible to watch actors in the midst of filming. There is also an introductory film and museum depicting the studio's film history.
Address : 3400 W. Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com
Telephone : (818) 977 8687
Opening times : Tours depart continuously everyday 8:30am-3:30pm. Hours are extended during the summer. Reservations are required.
Admission : Studio tours are $65, Deluxe tours are $295.
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