Dedicated as much to education as entertainment, this spectacular aquarium more than justifies the drive down to Long Beach, especially if the alternative is the razzle-dazzle...

Baker has been staging marionette shows for more than 40 years; booking for them is essential. Staff can also cater for children's parties.

Dedicated to Southern California marine life, this low-key aquarium is home to a jellyfish farm, a hands-on tidal pool exhibit and 30 ocean-life tanks. Special seasonal events...

The longstanding Disneyland resort isn't just a set of theme parks: it's a spectacular piece of pop art that's as bright or as dark as you'd like it to be. Incorporating two...

LA is short on good theatre aimed at children, but this venue is one of the better ones. On Saturdays at 11am, the Geffen hosts Saturday Scene, a popular entertainment...

A clean, cheerful, brightly tiled and not overly chlorinated pair of open-air pools. One is competition size; the other is large enough for laps but shallow enough for...

This non-profit group plants and cares for native and exotic trees, and the environment. The centre is located in the idyllic 45-acre Coldwater Canyon Park, a welcome break...