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Family holiday in Los Angeles

Beaches, Hollywood, an observatory and Disneyland in Anaheim.

☀️ March to May and September to November👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from about 273 € a day🏖️ beaches🚗 car needed

In short: Los Angeles is huge and hard without a car, but has lots for free: the Griffith Observatory and the California Science Center charge no general admission, and Santa Monica Pier is free to enter. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about €273 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

🔭Griffith Observatory INDOOR FREEfree Los Feliz · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Planetarium show costs extra, parking is tight.
🚀California Science Center INDOOR FREEfree Exposition Park · all yrs · half day💡 Space Shuttle Endeavour, reserve a time slot.
🎡Santa Monica Pier FREEfree Santa Monica · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Pay per ride.
🏰Disneyland Resortsee websiteprices change often Anaheim · all yrs · full day💡 Prices vary by day.
🎬Universal Studios Hollywoodsee websiteprices change often Universal City · 5+ yrs · full day💡 The studio tour is the highlight.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)123 € Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)80 € One outing40 € Local transport30 € Totalapprox. 273 €

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Los Angeles

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

Studio 6 Suites Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX ★ 4.375 €STILE Downtown Los Angeles ★ 4.4113 €Best Western Plus Redondo Beach Inn ★ 4.3120 €Hotel Normandie LA ★ 4.2123 €Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Montebello ★ 4.3125 €Hampton Inn and Suites Los Angeles Burbank Airport ★ 4.2138 €

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Questions

Is Los Angeles good for a family holiday?

Yes, with a rental car. Beaches, free museums and big theme parks.

What is free in Los Angeles with kids?

The Griffith Observatory, California Science Center, beaches and Santa Monica Pier.

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