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6 Different Park Experiences for LA Families

by Debi Huang

A park visit can be just about anything your family wants it to be. Here is just a small sampling of different park experiences for LA families.

When you think of taking your kids to the park, what image comes to mind? When my boys were young, a “park” visit pretty much meant heading to our local playground for time on the play structure, in the sandbox or on the swings. As the kids have grown, so has our definition of park time, which now includes visits to all sorts of outdoor places in Los Angeles. Turns out that … [Read more...]

Things to Do in Los Angeles this Spring with Kids

by Debi Huang

Here are some fun things to do in Los Angeles this spring with kids. Choose one nearby nature activity, pick your LA family favorites or do them all!

I think spring in Los Angeles is a little underappreciated. After all, it’s wedged in between the excitement of winter holidays and the lure of warm, carefree summer days. It almost gets lost in the seasonal shuffle. And in spite of the warming temps, it’s still easy to settle in to routines that don’t involve much time outside. Instead of bemoaning windy days or planning … [Read more...]

Solstice Canyon Hike with Kids

by Debi Huang

This easy Solstice Canyon hike with kids in Malibu is great for families. Explore old ruins, search for lizards and butterflies, and see a waterfall.

This Solstice Canyon Hike is one of the more popular to do with kids in Los Angeles. I think it has something to do with the fact that there’s a lot to discover along the way, not to mention at your ultimate destination – a waterfall and the ruins of an old house. There are actually quite a few trail options at Solstice Canyon, whether you’re looking for something easy, … [Read more...]

Point Dume Malibu Hike with Kids

by Debi Huang

This easy Point Dume Malibu hike with kids offers views of the Santa Monica Bay, migrating gray whales in winter, wildflowers in spring and more.

Okay, so it may be a bit of a stretch to call this Point Dume Malibu hike with kids a hike. It’s really more of a stroll with one incredible view along the way. We actually had no idea about the trail when we showed up at Point Dume; we were just there to play on the beach. But you can’t miss the well-marked trailhead that starts at the far end of the parking lot and heads … [Read more...]

Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains

by Debi Huang

Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains is perfect for families. This Los Angeles hike features caves, fossils, climbing, views and more.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: One of the keys to having enjoyable hiking experiences with kids is to keep it fun. And that’s just what we found plenty of at Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains. The drive in to the park alone lets you know you’re in for something different. It’s an unpaved, narrow, windy, bumpy road that had me doubting my sanity … [Read more...]

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Los Angeles based family nature expert sharing family-friendly outdoor trips in LA since 2009.  Contributor at NaturePlayTrips.com.

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