Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Venice Beach

"7) If you’re not too tired, head to the Santa Monica Pier for sunset, which was one of the highlights of my entire trip. The lights are infectious, and the energy is just booming. Be sure to try a churro and/or a funnel cake (the ultimate boardwalk food), and ride the West Coaster in Pacific Park (the amusement park located on the pier) – the only oceanfront rollercoaster on this side of the country. Yes, it’s a bit touristy, but the sunset and rides make up for that in my opinion."

"⠀ ⠀ **********************⁣⠀⠀ ⠀ Shot on @GetOlympus⠀⠀ Post 70/365. A post shared by Christian (@christiangcornejo) on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:08pm PDT. This famous pier can provide the perfect backdrop for quintessential summer photos."

"The Santa Monica Pier is apart of this city’s crown and glory. The activities on the pier are endless and so are the photo possibilities. It’s an excellent place to fish, shop, ride rides, eat, and party."

"Full of trendy restaurants, cozy cafes and lively bars, the Anaheim Packing District is a treat to explore. Set right in the heart of the city, the happening area not only encompasses a wonderful food hall and farmer’s market but gorgeous outdoor areas and an orange grove too. Sprawling over several blocks, the district’s forty or so unique eateries occupy a number of historic buildings that have been wonderfully restored and reimagined."

"The popular Anaheim Packing District is a historic area which features several eateries and hosts various outdoor events. It is located at the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and Santa Ana Street. Anaheim Packing District makes the most of the perfect combo of verified history and unforgettable food."

"When it comes to things to do in Pasadena with kids, Kidspace Museum tops the list. The combination of educational programs and hands-on activities make it an exciting place to be. This facility has also established climbing towers and seasonal gardens to introduce kids to nature and outdoor activities."

"This is the place to visit if your family has little ones in it because really, sometimes kids need an outing that is all about them. There are a ton of hands-on exhibits for our little ones who are used to hearing, “don’t touch!. ” and plenty of outdoor activities and programs."

"Featuring more than forty exhibits and hosting a huge number of events and programs every month, Kidspace is an indoor-outdoor museum. As the name suggests, this museum is exclusively for kids. It is located next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena."

"Covering a little more than seven acres, Los Cerritos Park is one of the best green spaces in Long Beach. A firm favourite among locals, the park has everything you would need to spend a day out, with beautiful scenery, picnic tables and an awesome play area if the kids are looking to expel some energy. Be sure to check out the Long Beach Municipal Band programme, as they hold concerts throughout the year from the bandstand."

"A lovely park which some could say its hidden gem in Long Beach. It is a well-kept neighborhood park full of trees and beautiful scenery. For one thing, you don’t have to reserve weeks in advance to host a small party in this park."

"Multiple LocationsOver the past decade, Van Leeuwen has come a long way—from its humble beginnings operating out of a yellow, refurbished ice cream truck, to its now-ubiquitous pints in fancy grocery stores and expanding brick-and-mortar locations (24 and counting). Even 13 years after the company kicked off, Van Leeuwen still makes all its ice cream from scratch in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, using only a handful of ingredients, including fresh milk and cream, cane sugar, and egg yolks. They’ve also become well-known for decadent vegan scoops—made with either housemade cashew milk or oat milk that’s combined with coconut cream, cocoa butter, and coconut oil for you-won’t-believe-it’s-not-dairy taste and texture.How to order: In-store or via website for pickup/delivery."

"A post shared by Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (@vanleeuwenicecream). Van Leeuwen (multiple locations): What started in pastel yellow ice cream truck in Brooklyn over a decade ago has grown into a national gourmet scoops shop chain offering inventive flavors for the bold (think Kraft mac and cheese) and classic palettes (brown sugar chunk, royal wedding cake, and more).Pricing: $5.75 for one scoop to $9.75 for three scoopsWhere: Culver City, DTLA Arts District, El Segundo, Los Feliz, Silver Lake"

"Originally from Brooklyn, Van Leeuwen is quickly spreading across LA as their trucks show up at almost every major event and their locations expand to the greater Los Angeles area. Their simple recipe of milk, sugar and eggs creates a comfortable, familiar ice cream fanship. They also are not shying away from experimenting, such as adding bugs on top for some fiber or creating a whole new unique flavor like Planet Earth that has chunks of matcha cake in it."

"Choose from sorbet ice cream, homemade Italian ice, crepes, frozen custard, or a sorbet cream sundae!. The best part about their Italian ice is you can combine them to make fun flavors like Reese’s, sour gummy worm, red Starburst, and Cactus Cooler. You’ll have to keep coming back to discover all the flavors and to make your own combos."

"Long Beach's Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights, located at 1827 Ximeno Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie and frozen dessert spot, 4.5 stars out of 591 reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing."

"Located at 1827 Ximeno Ave. in Long Beach, the creperie, which offers desserts, ice cream and more, is the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 605 reviews on Yelp. The spot serves up sweet crepes, Italian ice, frozen custard and ice cream cakes."

"Brady’s Bakery gives baked-to-order, hand-crafted, plus-sized cookies and bread pudding in a range of fun and special flavors. Place your order directly on their website for pickup or nationwide shipping, or pop by their kitchen and order your baked-to-order goodies in person. All of their desserts are hand-rolled and mixed in small batches to ensure the highest quality."

"Gotta love social media for discovering new businesses because Brady’s Bakery was one of the great finds. When I saw their IG feed and found out they were local, I had to place an order. Brady’s Bakery (named after the owner’s dog, too cute!) bakes these chunky, mouth-watering cookies that I’m so glad I tried."

"Ordered Brady's bakery on Postmates and I am so shocked...THESE ARE THE BEST DAMN COOKIES I HAVE EVER HAD -- IN MY LIFE. Seriously these are soooo g..."

"Authentic, traditional, and contemporary Japanese experiences await—indulge in your favorite sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, and other popular dishes. Sushi Kiyono serves some of the best sushi in L.A.; the spicy tuna roll, yellowtail sashimi, and veggie roll are locals’ go-to orders. Everything’s better with friends and nigiri."

"The Bob Baker Marionette Theatre has been a staple of the Los Angeles children's theater scene since its founding in 1963 by its namesake, American puppeteer Bob Baker. Baker began manufacturing marionettes in high school and became an animation advisor for top animation companies in the mid-2oth century, including The Walt Disney Company. His work was featured in top films and television shows, including Star Trek, Bewitched, and Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks."

"It’s an old-school but fail-safe way to keep kids occupied for a couple of blissful hours – a puppet show. Those at Bob Baker Marionette Centre are good fun for the whole family too. It’s the oldest children’s theatre company in Los Angeles, providing generations-worth of happy memories since 1963."

"The downtown district of Santa Monica is a vibrant and exciting place to be. Right in the centre of it all is the Third Street Promenade, a popular pedestrian shopping area spreading across four blocks. Along this street lined with palm trees are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, vendors, and nightlife venues."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Cayambe used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ready to go shopping?. Grab this opportunity and shop at the world’s finest outlets on the Third Street Promenade."

"The shopping precinct offers the perfect mix of large commercial shopping malls and street shopping. Perhaps the most well-known is the charming 3rd Street pedestrian mall."