Southern California is one big playground. If you’re traveling to Southern California for a family vacation or if you’re just a local looking for fun things to do with your kids, look no further. From Los Angeles down the coast to San Diego there’s an endless supply of fun, entertainment and a little bit of educational value thrown in. This guide from DAS Demo will help you find things to do with your family in Southern California.

Beaches

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, Southern California has some of the most beautiful and family-friendly beaches. With its mild climate you can visit them year round. There are a few hundred miles of coastline to choose from. Here are just a few with wide sandy beaches and lots of room to frolic by the Pacific.

Zoos & Aquariums

Nothing mixes fun with education better than a day at the zoo or aquarium. Los Angeles and San Diego have world class offerings of both. You can’t go wrong taking the kids to any of the choices below.

Amusement Parks

Amusement parks are exhausting but a lot of fun. Southern California has some of the best parks in the world. Whether you’re looking for the old fashioned fun Disney parks provide or the sneak-peak behind a real live movie studio, you and your kids have come to the right place. If your kids are LEGOmaniacs, head south for full immersion in LEGOLAND.

Educational... but Fun

The last thing most kids want to do on a vacation is learn something. As if! But there are some great spots in Southern California where they’ll be having so much fun, they’ll forget they’re actually learning something along the way. Museums with oodles of interactive exhibits are a great way to mix education and fun. And if your child loves science, you’re in like Flynn.

Sports

There’s nothing like a day at the ballpark, unless it’s a day at the stadium or arena. Southern California boasts some of the best pro sports teams in every major sport. It doesn’t matter if it’s the dog days of summer or the chilly nights (well not that chilly, this is Southern California), there’s always a game on. Prices vary wildly, so be sure to look into family plans.

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