The sun is shining, the weather is gorgeous, and you’re looking for ways to fill your weekends with fun things to do with kids in the South Bay of Los Angeles! Good news, the South Bay is one of the best places! There are so many kids activities here that it was easy to make a list of kid friendly things to do year-round, for Spring Break, or Summer Vacation! It’s a South Bay Bucket List of mostly outdoor ideas, that has kids jumping with joy, ready for adventure packed days of family activities!
South Bay is located in Los Angeles and is home to some of the most beautiful soft sand beaches. With over 300 days of sunshine, it’s no wonder why it’s the perfect place to enjoy pacific ocean views, the sun and sandy beaches.
The South Bay is a great place to live or visit because there is always something to do! From farmers markets and street fairs, to festivals and concerts, there’s always something going on. And let’s not forget about all the great restaurants, shopping, and activities for kids, this laid-back beach vibe area is a must-visit place!
If you want to adventure out of the South Bay or looking for more ideas, check out our top things in the Fun Things to do section of our website or our local event calendar – Both updated often!
Also, check out these South Bay Guides:
Best Indoor Play Spaces in the South Bay
The Best Parks & Playgrounds in the South Bay – Los Angeles
South Bay Wilderness Parks and Easy Trails for Kids
Fun Things To Do With Kids In Manhattan Beach
Fun Things to do with Kids in Torrance
Fun Things to do with Kids in Redondo Beach
Fun Things with Kids in Carson
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Fun Things to do with Kids in Long Beach
South Bay Wilderness Parks and Easy Trails for Kids
Fun Things to do with kids who love Airplanes, Trains, Boats & Cars
Best Children’s Museums in Los Angeles & Orange County
Southern California’s Best Beaches For Families
Note to our readers, we try to keep things as up to date as possible, but things change all the time. Please contact the venue directly before visiting.
Get ready for so much fun – Here’s the Ultimate Guide to 101 Fun Things to do with Kids in the South Bay
- Wilderness park
- Scootering at South Park
- Drive in movie at Roadium
- Splash Pad at Alondra Aquatic Center
- A picnic at the beach
- Kid Friendly Trails
- Valmonte Farm & Garden
- Visit one of the main attractions at the Redondo Beach Pier
South Coast Botanic Garden
Related: The Best Botanical Gardens in Southern California
- Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach during summer months
- Fly a kite at the beach or various parks
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
- Visit the Korean Friendship Bell
- Farmers Market
- Torrance YMCA
- Kayaking or pedal boating from the Redondo Beach Pier
- Point Vicente Lighthouse/Park/Interpretive Center
- Bruce’s Beach
- Visit a local library
- Scooter, skate, or bike ride on the strand – The South Bay Bicycle Trail is a 22-mile bike path that runs from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance County Beach.
- Splash Pad at Promenade on the Peninsula, Rolling Hills Estates
- Feed the ducks at Polliwog Park. PLEASE NOTE: *If feeding ducks, please do not feed bread. Feed Lettuce, corn, grapes, oats, and rice.
- Begg Pool
- Whale Watching in Redondo Beach
- Pick out mini pies at Hermosa Pie Co
- Climb trees along the green belt wood chip trail
- Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier
- Sled the berms in the winter on the beach
- Hawthorne Pool
- Hermosa Beach Skate Park
- Get Pizza from one of our local pizza spots and picnic at a park or beach
- Harbor cruises from the Redondo Beach Pier
- Abalone Cove Tide Pools in Rancho Palos Verdes
- Walk the paved path up to the queen’s necklace for jaw dropping views
- Madrona Marsh
- Picnic under the planes as they fly over head from Los Angeles International Airport aka LAX
- Take lessons at the South Bay Archery Club
- Sailing lessons South Bay Sailing
- Anderson Park
- Trail riding in Palos Verdes
- San Pedro Sea Lion rescue at the Marine Mammal Care Center
- Have lunch at the Porsche Experience Center and watch the cars
- Go for a hike at Terranea then sit out on the lawn and have lunch or ice cream
- Rainforest Flora – Indoor tropical nursery to feed the turtles and koi fish. $1 bag to feed
- Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
- Malaga Cove Library for Monday morning story-time
- K1 Speed – Indoor Go Karts
- Go to Costco and get a $1.50 hot dog and $1 Churro
- Check out the high sand dune at sand dune park
- Watch the surfers at El Porto Beach
- Ice Skating at the LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula in Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Check out marine life at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
- Go to Olivia’s Dollhouse for a tea party
- Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden
- Dignity Health Sports Park (Home of LA Galaxy)
- Western Museum of Flight in Torrance
- Averill Park in San Pedro has little lakes with lots of ducks, beautiful trees, a little waterfall and footbridge, and great big grassy hills to roll down.
- The Lomita Train Museum
- Metlox Shopping Center in downtown Manhattan Beach – outdoor space to run around
- Visit the Queen Mary tourist attraction in Long Beach
- The play area at Veterans Park
- Beach Volleyball
- Clutter’s Park in El Segundo to watch LAX active runways and watch airplanes land/takeoff
- Looking Glass submarine
- International Printing Museum
- Splash Pad at Wilson Park – Open seasonally
- Rocketship Park – kids play and enjoy the view!
- Go Kart World
- Get creative at the Art Zone
- Horse riding at a ranch in Palos Verdes Estates
- The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center and watch planes land with its close proximity to LAX.
- Eating ice cream at Handel’s on Tuesdays
- SUP – Stand Up Paddle Board in Redondo Beach
- Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum – El Segundo
- Find Picnic tables at almost any park
- Torrance Art Museum
- The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum in San Pedro
- Manhattan Beach Sand Dunes, bring trucks or beach stuff
- Victor E Benstead Plunge, Torrance
- The Point in El Segundo – South Bay Kids Club, outdoor space to run around, kid friendly events
- Churros on Redondo pier
- Roundhouse Aquarium at the Manhattan Beach Pier
- Southern California Live Steamers
- Ice Cream from the Manhattan Beach Creamery is a local favorite
- Manhattan Village Mall – Kids Club, outdoor space to run around, kid friendly events
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Go to a South Bay Laker’s Game
- Hermosa Beach Pier in Downtown Hermosa Beach
- Scootering at South Park
- Battleship USS Iowa Museum
- Visit any of the South Bay beaches (most beaches have parking lots close by)
- Bike Path on the Strand
- Go see the Goodyear Blimp
- Riviera Village – Family friendly events and dining
