If you are looking to have a place to take the whole family, Los Angeles is a great city to consider. Home to some of the world’s favourite movies, there’s something for all age levels. Whether it’s checking out world class museums or staying in one of the fancy mansions in Los Angeles, a trip to LA is a family memory to last a life time.

One of the great things about choosing Los Angeles as your vacation city is that many of the activities and sites can easily span across a wide age group. From young children to adults, these activity ideas can wow and wonder the viewer.

If you are planner, this type of trip is something kids often love getting on board with. Most kids day dream and would be ecstatic knowing they are going on a trip to Disneyland to see many of their favourite characters. If planning isn’t your thing, what better surprise than to wake up one morning to tell the family they will be on their way to Disneyland or some of these other great attractions. So get your sunglasses out and keep them handy as you prepare to take in some of these awesome California activities.

Go to Disneyland
Ok, so a trip to Disneyland goes a bit without saying that almost every child would jump at this opportunity. Regardless of the age, there is still something for everyone at Disneyland. Adults and older children may love the thrilling Space Mountain or the Indiana Jones Adventure to name a few. Simply walking around and looking to have your photo taken with Mickey Mouse is an activity itself. The bottom line is a trip to Disneyland can either be a child’s dream or a walk down memory lane for many adults.

Visit Universal Studios
Dubbed the entertainment capital of LA, no trip to the city is complete without a visit to Universal Studios. The studio is home to some of the most popular attractions and amusement rides based on famous TV shows and movies such as “The Simpsons,” “King Kong” and “The Mummy.” Make sure you give yourself ample time to fully take in all the studio has on offer.

Stay in a Giant Mansion
Can we just say fun?! Many families do not always consider this option, but especially if you have some families splitting the cost, you can be staying in style in Los Angeles for part of your vacation for less than you might think. With luxury villas spread out all over the city, you will have your choice of properties to choose from. Particularly if you might be looking to go somewhere and have a “staycation” what better way to set yourself up for a super memorable time. You could decide to be alongside the beach or tucked up into the hills. Most of the villas come with state of the art kitchens so you can stock up and barely need to leave the comforts of your luxury retreat.

Stroll along Venice Beach
Balance out some of the other activities that cost money with a day at the beach. Venice Beach has long been attracting people of all types. From body builders, radical pamphleteers to regular people walking their dogs, this is the place to go and people watch. Add in packing in your own picnic, a beach blanket, a Frisbee and some games and you will have an inexpensive day sure to get both exercise and some family memories.

Drive Sunset Boulevard
Perhaps on the most iconic streets in America, Sunset Boulevard has been leading plenty of people down its palm lined road for decades. Spanning about 22 miles in total length, this is the place to see what is happening around Los Angeles. Known for its night life the strip has often been referred to Guitar Row given the large number of guitar stores and music related businesses.

Visit the Getty Center
One of the envies in the museum world, The Getty Center is world renowned for being the recipient of many generous endowments. Here you can see famous works from the likes of Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh as well as decorative arts, photography and a fine sculpture garden. Be sure to check out the events calendar to see what special exhibits might be on display. You can also round out your experience by taking a guided tour or simply enjoy the free admission. If you want to indulge your taste buds, elegant dining options are available while enjoying your meal with views of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Check out Hollywood Bowl
Set against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills and the famous Hollywood sign, this amphitheater is worth checking out. The summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this amphitheater hosts hundreds of various concerts every year. Many famous musicians and artists have graced the stage such as The Doors, The Beatles, Alicia Keys and The Rolling Stones. Concert tickets vary greatly in price and some have been known to go for as low as $1! So who know what type of deal you might be able to score to see a show here. There is also a museum on site that you can visit and take in all the good tunes.

Los Angeles is a huge and diverse city with so many activities to appeal to all different types of travelers. Whether you are packing the whole family up for a trip or looking for a last minute getaway for you and a special someone, there will be plenty of last minute adventures for you to find.

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