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If you can't get there on two feet (or if some small feet are balking at taking another step), you can find the best alternative here. Buses, taxis, limos, trains, boats, airports, trolleys, subways, and duck tours can all be found here.Orange County Model EngineersParent rating:  Location: 2525 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA The Orange County Model Engineers operate the Mackerel Flats and Goat Hill Junction Railroad - a seven and a half inch gauge railroad over a five mile layout of track at Fairview Park in Costa ...
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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic GardenParent rating: Location: 310 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA An arboretum is a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes; it's also a place for strolling, sunning, and relaxing among shady trees, flo...
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Venice Beach BoardwalkParent rating: Location: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA One of southern California's most famous attractions is also one of of its most interesting. There is a sandy three-mile beach here, but that is not what attracts visitors, who come to Venice's Boardw...
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Parent rating: Location: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA The central complex at LAX features nine passenger terminals connected by a U-shaped two-level roadway. Curbside ticketing and baggage check-in are available on the upper departure level.
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Marina Beach (aka Mother's Beach)Parent rating:  Location: 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA Marina Beach, also called Mother's Beach, is a favorite among mothers with small children for its lack of surf. There are climbing gyms and a pirate ship as well as picnic shelters nearb...
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The Grove at Farmers MarketParent rating: Location: 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA The Grove features first class open air shopping, with Pottery Barn K...
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Valley CabParent rating: Location: Los Angeles, CA While you can't hail a cab in L.A., you'll find cab stands at airports, downtown's Union Station, major hotels, and other tourist attractions. It's always best to order a taxi in advance. |
Santa Monica AirportParent rating: Location: 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA The airport can be an exciting place for young children. Santa Monica Airport boasts two public observation decks, and both areas are excellent spots to watch airplanes, take photograph... |
Fillmore & Western Railway Co.Parent rating: Location: 351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, CA Train lovers of all ages trek loyally out to the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. in Heritage Valley. The vintage railway depot is home to some familiar trains from movies and is the starting poi...
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Descanso GardensParent rating: Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA Nestled in the foothills of the San Rafael Hills, the 160 acres of gorgeous Descanso Gardens is well-worth the drive. Camellia lovers come from miles around to see the unrivaled splendor of the...
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MetroRailParent rating:  Location: Los Angeles, CA We're a long way from New York's subway system or Chicago's El, but Los Angeles does actually have its own subway, and the system provides surprisingly good access to many parts of the city.
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Petersen Automotive MuseumParent rating:  Location: 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA On your mark, get set, go to this massive museum of motion. The Petersen Automotive Museum has three floors of four- (and two-) wheel heaven that will engage even the most mild car fans. |
Prime Time ShuttleParent rating: Location: Los Angeles, CA Prime Time Shuttle's regularly scheduled minivans take passengers (as many as can comfortably fit) from LAX to any location in the city for a set fee. |
Super ShuttleParent rating:  Location: Los Angeles, CA Super Shuttle's regularly scheduled minivans take passengers (as many as can comfortably fit) from LAX to any location in the city for a set fee. |
Irvine Regional ParkParent rating:  Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA Irvine Regional Park, nestled in a grove of Heritage Oak and Sycamore trees, houses a variety of wildlife. Santiago Creek divides the park, and a pond with stone-work waterfall and foot... |
