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in Blog on July 11, 2022 by Sandy Hsu

Hometown Travel Guide: Los Angeles With Kids

I moved to Los Angeles a few days after my eighteenth birthday eager to explore this star-studded city where everything felt new and exciting. More than 15 years later, I’ve settled into L.A. as a local but still feel like a tourist at times (in a good way!)— there’s always something new to discover in the City of Angels!

As a mom of two, I’ve been rediscovering L.A. with a newfound appreciation for experiences the whole family can enjoy together. While Hollywood and theme parks probably come to mind for most visitors, I am excited to share my tried-and-true L.A. favorites centered around the way my family loves to spend a day: exploring interesting places and having great food.

Fun Museums, Gardens, and Parks For Families

Getty Center

The Getty Center is an extraordinary place both inside and out— beautiful contemporary architecture, uniquely designed gardens, a world-class art collection, and picturesque views that span from the city to the ocean on a clear day. 

My kids love the fun ride up the hill in the automated tram and exploring the colorful plants and intriguing maze-like design of the Central Garden. Older kids can appreciate seeing renowned masterpieces up close like Van Gogh’s Irises and paintings from Monet, Rembrandt, and Cézanne.

The grassy hill at the top of the garden is a lovely place to picnic and let the kids run around. Throughout the grounds, there are numerous fountains, courtyards, and terraces with seatings where little ones can enjoy a snack while parents take in the lovely surroundings. The Family Room by the East Pavilion also has hands-on art and learning activities for younger children. 

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) And La Brea Tar Pits

While the LACMA houses a vast art collection, most of our visits here with kids are actually spent wandering the grounds outside. The one exception is for Metropolis II in the Broad Contemporary Art Museum building, an intricately designed kinetic city sculpture with hundreds of cars and trains zooming around a labyrinth of streets and tracks— it’s definitely a must-see for little ones!

Outside the entrance of the museum, the large street lamp art installation Urban Light is fun for the whole family to explore. My daughter also loves to run up and down the walkway underneath the gigantic boulder sculpture Levitated Mass.

Directly next to LACMA are the La Brea Tar Pits where kids can learn about fascinating ice age history and fossil excavation. Large mammoth statues around a lake of bubbling tar sits at the front of Hancock park where there are walking paths for little ones to wander, active fossil excavation sites to view, and statues of ice age animals.

If your family loves museums, there is plenty more to see right across the street! You can check out famous movie props, costumes, and set pieces at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and for your car-loving children head over to the Petersen Automotive Museum to see one of the largest automotive collections in the world. 

Griffith Park and Observatory

Griffith park has something for everyone— playgrounds, hiking trails, grassy picnic areas, and attractions like the L.A. Zoo, horseback riding, the Greek Theatre, and the Autry Museum of the American West.

The iconic Griffith Observatory is perched at the top of the mountain where you can get incredible sweeping views of the city. Inside the observatory, there are a multitude of kid-friendly astronomy exhibits to explore.

Train-loving little ones will enjoy climbing inside the collection of passenger cars  and train engines at the Travel Town Museum. Kids will also love the historic Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round located next to Shane’s Inspiration, an inclusive playground designed to be accessible to children with special needs. If you have older kids who love to hike, there is a trail to the famous Hollywood sign. 

Noah’s Ark At The Skirball Cultural Center

For toddlers and young children, I highly recommend that Noah’s Ark exhibit at the Skirball for the perfect half-day outing! This immersive experience walks little ones through the story of Noah’s Ark in an interactive, imaginative way that grownups will appreciate too!

I was especially impressed with all of the artfully handcrafted animals made from everyday objects— truly upcycling at its best! The entire exhibit is like a giant work of art that the kids can pick up, play with, and climb! After exploring the ark, the kids are directed to an interactive story time by the staff and then you’re free to wander the garden, do a craft on the patio, or excavate replicas of ancient artifacts at the Archeology Dig exhibit.

Big museums can often be a bit much for young kids, so as a parent I really love that Noah’s Ark strikes the perfect balance of keeping children entertained while also moving things along so that all the fun can be wrapped up in that magic two hour window when little ones are at their best. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Best Places to Eat With Kids

So many of the things I love about Los Angeles are exemplified by the food: it’s diverse, vibrant, and creative. As a multicultural city home to a large immigrant population, cuisines from all over the world contribute to a wonderfully dynamic and inventive culinary scene.

With so many delicious options, family-friendly dining in L.A. definitely doesn’t have to be boring or fast food! 

Mendocino Farms

If you’re looking for the quintessential Californian chain that has perfected elevating casual dining, then Mendocino Farms is it! 

Their menu offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, and bowls that feature globally inspired flavors with farm-fresh ingredients. It’s great food to take to-go for a picnic or outing— just order ahead for pick up on their website and you’ll be all set with a delicious meal to enjoy while soaking in the sunshine at the park or beach!

A few of my favorites are the “Not So Fried” chicken sandwich, Thai mango salad, and chimichurri steak & shishito bowl. There is also a great selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. 

Din Tai Fung

We love Din Tai Fung! This Taiwanese restaurant renowned worldwide for its delicious soup dumplings (xiao long bao) has an upscale feel but is also very kid-friendly. Some locations have enough room for you to keep a stroller table-side but if not, you’ll often see an entire fleet of strollers parked in a designated area at the entrance of the restaurant— it’s that popular with families.

Some of our go-to dishes are the pork xiao long bao, seaweed & beancurd in vinegar dressing, and Shanghai rice cakes.

Koreatown for Korean BBQ

No culinary experience in LA would be complete without a trip to Koreatown (K-town for the locals) for a KBBQ feast! Various cuts of marinated meats are grilled at the table and enjoyed family-style with a variety of side dishes (banchan), dipping sauces, and wrap options. 

While KBBQ may not be a great option for babies and toddlers because of the hot grill and smoke, kids that are school-age and older will appreciate the hands-on, interactive experience of cooking food at the table and the array of flavor and texture combinations.

If it’s your first time having KBBQ, I recommend Eight Korean BBQ which specializes in a meal set with eight flavors of scrumptious pork belly. If you’ve got a big appetite, Hae Jang Chon is a great option for all you can eat KBBQ and lots of different cuts of meat.

Westfield Century City 

Yes this is a mall, but you’re definitely getting more than run-of-the-mill “mall food” here. At Westfield Century City you will find a variety of restaurants, specialty food shops, and cafes— some that are destinations in and of itself—conveniently co-located in a modern mall with a lovely indoor-outdoor ambience that is so very L.A.

Eataly, the famed Italian-themed marketplace, offers freshly-made pasta, pizza, and gelato. For parents in need of a pick-me-up, head to Blue Bottle Coffee. There’s also Ramen Nagi for a rich bowl of a ramen that is so comforting on chillier days, Mochinut for a mochi donut, Din Tai Fung for world-famous soup dumplings (mentioned earlier), and 85C Bakery Cafe for pastries and milk tea— I could go on. 

The mall itself is also filled with family-friendly amenities like outdoor space for kids, spacious walkways for strollers, clean bathrooms, and even a posh family lounge with a play area, diaper changing stations, and private nursing rooms.

Sweets and Treats to Enjoy With Kids

Indulging in a sweet treat together is a surefire way to make a day feel extra special with kids! These are some of my favorite spots for a delicious dessert in L.A. that your family won’t want to miss:

SomiSomi

SomiSomi specialized in a Korean dessert called Ah-Boong that is as cute as it is tasty! Imagine a fish-shaped waffle cone (taiyaki) with the perfect texture— crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside— with a choice of creamy filling (like red bean, custard, or nutella) topped off with delicious soft serve ice cream in flavors like ube, matcha, and milk tea. YUM! 

Artisanal Ice Cream

There is an abundance of artisanal ice cream shops in L.A. so it’s a good bet that wherever you end up during the day, you’ll never be too far from a delicious cold treat. 

In keeping with the creative energy of the city, ice cream shops in L.A. are always whipping up fun and interesting flavor combinations. A few of my local favorites are Scoops for unique flavors like brown bread and pistachio fig, Wanderlust Creamery for globally inspired flavors like sticky rice and mango, passionfruit cacao, and ube malted crunch, and Saffron and Rose for refreshing Persian ice cream in fruit and floral flavors with a rich, “stretchy” texture. 

Tips for Enjoying the Beach With Kids

Sand, surf, and palm trees are quintessential L.A. While it’s true that the beaches here are lovely to visit year-round, there is a definite busy season and overcrowding can take away from a fun, relaxing beach day. During the summer months, plan to arrive early (if your kids are early risers, take full advantage of that!) to avoid parking woes and long treks looking for an open spot with all of your beach gear and children in tow.

The best beach to take your kids to will depend on the type of experience your family is looking for. Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach draw large crowds and are more like a beach-playground; both have plenty to do beyond the beach itself and there are many dining options just steps away.

If you don’t mind driving further up the coast, Zuma Beach and Leo Carrillo Beach in Malibu are great for families looking for long stretches of sand and water with more space to spread out— just be sure to bring your own food. Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey is another popular spot for young children with family-friendly features like a covered picnic area, playground, showers, and restrooms. It’s located in a marina away from the waves, so little ones can wade safely in calm waters but you won’t get as much of the natural ocean scenery and ambience.

Tips for Getting Around Los Angeles

The first thing you need to know about getting around L.A. is that you will need to drive. The second thing you need to know is that there will be traffic, because everyone else will be driving too. Anticipate travel time between destinations to vary significantly depending on time of day (unfortunately the notorious rush hour traffic can start as early as 3 pm and last well past 7 pm, especially on the 10 and 405 freeways). 

I highly recommend sticking to just one area of L.A. each day. Avoid, for example, planning a day at the beach followed by dinner downtown— trust me, after a few absolutely harrowing experiences of being stuck in traffic with an inconsolable toddler screaming from the backseat for over an hour, I’ve definitely learned my lesson. 

Lastly, expect to pay for parking at most places (try looking for a public city lot marked with a capital “P” inside a blue circle— these tend to be much cheaper than valet or private lots) and be sure to read signs carefully when parking on the street.

There are so many things to do and see in L.A. that even after living here for nearly half my life, I know I’ve only scratched the surface of all there is to experience in this lively, diverse, and culturally rich city. That’s the beauty of L.A.— there’s something for everyone.

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About Sandy Hsu

Sandy is a wife, mother of two, and scientist-turned-writer living in Los Angeles, California. When she’s not reading to her girls, cleaning up mealtime messes, or struggling to keep up with the laundry, Sandy enjoys writing, painting, and planning travel adventures with her family. A lover of good stories and thought-provoking conversations, Sandy strives to find joy and beauty in the midst of the daily grind and hopes to encourage other moms to do the same.

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Last week, on our annual extended-family up-north Last week, on our annual extended-family up-north trip, a few things struck me. 

One: this pack of boy cousins - now a mixed bag of older teens and young adults - has been goofing off for the camera pretty much just like this since they were toddlers and preschoolers. 

Two: things are changing almost unbelievably quickly. This year Will brought his car and drove several of his cousins to the meeting spot, a campground with spotty wifi in the middle of a data desert. With their own transportation and unreliable communication, that meant the boys were truly on their own for a good part of the trip.

There was a busy four-year-old boy with us on the trip, the son of my nephew's girlfriend. As the little guy leapt over roots and sprung from rock formations on one of our hikes, his (likely exhausted) mom keeping a wary and watchful eye, I was fielding texts from Will announcing that he and his cousins had decided to go shopping instead and would meet up with us later. I nearly protested, but stifled it with a sigh. 

When I was that wary, watchful mom with my own passel of busy boys, I would have given a lot for an hour's hike, unencumbered. But now that mine are rapidly growing and flying, I find myself wishing sometimes that the who's-in-charge and who-needs-whom dynamics were more cut-and-dried. 

Parenting young adults is a delicate balance between holding them accountable to everything - social expectations, their own commitments, basic politeness - and giving them the autonomy to decide for themselves when to strike out on their own and even what counts as quality family time. It's a tightrope walk between helping them make good decisions about bedtimes and dietary choices and letting them figure out for themselves the consequences of a 3 AM bedtime after a bag of chips and a two-liter of soda. 

It's a constant push-pull, albeit a lot more subtle than gripping a sturdy small hand for a stair-jumping assist, and full of deep breaths of suppressed frustration and small chuckles of appreciation when the moments come - and they do still come - when they momentarily shed those tough, adult exteriors, and ham it up like little kids again. -M
Getting ready for kindergarten? We’ve got you co Getting ready for kindergarten? We’ve got you covered!

We’ve talked about kindergarten over the years. A LOT. With the start of a new school year right around the corner, we've gathered all our kindergarten and kinder-adjacent podcast episodes and blog posts in one handy place to help you prepare for this milestone. 

Click this image at the link in our bio to access our kindergarten roundup of resources.

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We’ve had some big discussions on the show the l We’ve had some big discussions on the show the last two weeks about moms taking on extra emotional work: to keep morale up, to show up for a struggling kid, to shape our kids’ future identities within a sibling group. Even when we think we’re aware of these dynamics, it’s easy to assign ourselves extra work without even realize we’re doing it. (And often in areas where we really have very little control!)

Where can you give yourself a gentle free pass right now? Finish the sentence “It’s not my job to…” in whatever way rings true for you - and drop a comment if you want to share!

Here are just a few ideas, but please add your own! 🥰

It’s not my job to…
…prove that I’m a good mom
…keep my children constantly entertained
…prevent every disappointment 
…intervene in sibling dynamics
…be the sole keeper of the family schedule
…join my tween in her mood
Happy Birthday, @meaganfrancis! If you listened t Happy Birthday, @meaganfrancis!

If you listened to yesterday's podcast episode, we chatted about how Meagan is celebrating 45 in the UP with her extended family... possibly with a karaoke takeover of the campground bar and grill.

Meagan, this podcast wouldn't exist without you, full stop. It's no exaggeration to say that you've helped bring calmness and common sense to hundreds of thousands of families in your two decades of creating content about motherhood. (And, less notably but thank goodness nonetheless, to ME.)

That's worth raising a glass to, no?

Listeners, if you want some extra Meagan in your ears this week, head over to @motherofreinventionshow and subscribe to the podcast. I (Sarah) will be on with Meagan in her Season 3 finale tomorrow (7/28) talking about kids getting older, midlife, career pivots, and more. 

☀️ Sarah
New episode! What are Meagan and Sarah’s best t New episode!

What are Meagan and Sarah’s best tips for getting kids started with their first phone? And with a new school year right around the corner, a mom asks how to prepare her child for the first day of kindergarten and looks for some fun traditions to help celebrate back to school. The “bigger kids, bigger problems” stage arrives early for one listener’s family, and she looks for strategies for maintaining her mental health and other relationships while they navigate tough times. Lastly, a mom of bickering siblings sets us up for a lively discussion about whether it’s mom’s job to prevent kids developing a complex or identity stemming from their birth order and sibling roles. In addition to our own thoughts, we tap the wisdom of our contributors as we tackle your listener questions in Episode 375.

Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or click this image at the link in our bio!

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