Longtime L.A. residents may remember the DWP Holiday Light Festival, a free event held each year in Griffith Park. It had become somewhat of a holiday tradition for our family before it closed down in 2009, never to return. The Los Angeles Zoo is hoping to create a new holiday tradition for families with its LA Zoo Lights display. The self-guided walking tour takes visitors … [Read more...]
Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
Southern Californians have the unique opportunity to see whales off the coast all year round. From December through March, gray whales take center stage. And if you want to see some up close, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching is the outfitter to go with. During the incredible 5,000-mile migration of the California gray whale from Alaska to Mexico, 40 to 50 whales … [Read more...]
5 Fun Things for Families to Do at the Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is our “home” zoo. It’s where we go most often to get our fix of wild animals such as giraffes, elephants and gorillas. The 133-acre zoo is home to a diverse collection of more than 1,000 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Its grounds also feature a botanical collection of more than 800 … [Read more...]
Exploring Tide Pools at El Matador State Beach
I’ve mentioned before that one of our favorite things to do at the beach is to go tide pooling. Lucky for us, there are quite a few great spots to do that in Los Angeles. We especially love exploring tide pools at El Matador State Beach. Located about 25 miles north of Santa Monica, El Matador is one of three “pocket” beaches that make up the Robert H. Meyer Memorial State … [Read more...]
10 Family Friendly Winter Nature Outings in Los Angeles
No, Los Angeles winters don’t feature any snow. And subzero temperatures? Forgetaboutit. You’ll have to deal with (mostly) sunny skies and moderate 60-degree weather instead. Not to worry – Los Angeles does have its share of uniquely winter fun, much of it outdoors. Here are 10 family friendly winter nature outings in Los Angeles worth checking out. 1. Play in the … [Read more...]