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🎢 Amusement & Theme Parks for Kids in Venice, CA

19 amusement parks, theme parks, and carnival attractions rated and reviewed by families.

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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook park in Culver City, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Amy Hanoa
4.8(4,990)Free6 mi · Culver City

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook offers an exciting outdoor challenge for active families, featuring a famous 282-step stairway that kids love to conquer while counting along the way. Once at the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree views of Los Angeles,from downtown to the Pacific Ocean,plus shaded picnic areas perfect for a celebratory snack after your climb.

🕑 1-2 hours (20-30 minutes for the climb up, time at the top for photos and snacks, plus the walk down)
Pacific Palisades Beach park in Pacific Palisades, CA🌳 Park
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4.8(146)Free6 mi · Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades Beach offers families a more tranquil alternative to LA's busier beaches, with fascinating tide pools that turn every low tide into a marine biology lesson. The protected cove setting creates calmer waters perfect for younger swimmers, while the neighborhood location means fewer crowds and a more relaxed beach day where parents can actually unwind.

🕑 2-4 hours
Will Rogers State Historic Park state park in Pacific Palisades, CA🌳 Park
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4.7(1,509)$5 mi · Pacific Palisades

Will Rogers State Historic Park offers families a perfect blend of history, nature, and outdoor adventure in the Pacific Palisades hills. Kids can explore the Western movie star's preserved 1920s ranch home, hike scenic trails with breathtaking ocean views, watch weekend polo matches on the grass, and enjoy spacious picnic areas perfect for family lunches.

🕑 2-4 hours
El Segundo Parks & Recreation park in El Segundo, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Elbert Thompson
4.7(940)Free5 mi · El Segundo

El Segundo Parks & Recreation offers families a versatile neighborhood park perfect for active play and outdoor fun. With well-maintained playground equipment, sports courts, and expansive grassy areas, it's an ideal spot for everything from pickup basketball games to picnic lunches while the kids burn off energy.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier amusement park in Los Angeles, CA🎢 Amusement Park
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4.6(14,877)$$2 mi away

Pacific Park delivers classic amusement park thrills with breathtaking ocean views from its iconic location on the Santa Monica Pier. This family-friendly park features 12 rides including the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel that rises 130 feet above the Pacific, plus midway games, and that unbeatable combination of carnival fun and beach atmosphere that kids absolutely love.

🕑 2-4 hours
Culver City Park park in Culver City, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Thomas Green
4.6(1,563)Free5 mi · Culver City

Culver City Park is a spacious community hub that delivers everything families need for a perfect park day. With well-maintained playgrounds for multiple age groups, open sports fields for impromptu soccer games, shaded picnic areas, and scenic walking paths, it's the kind of neighborhood gem that keeps kids entertained for hours. Parents especially appreciate the regular family-friendly events and festivals that bring the community together throughout the year.

🕑 2-4 hours
The Lakes at El Segundo tourist attraction in El Segundo, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Harsh Naik
4.6(1,296)Free7 mi · El Segundo

The Lakes at El Segundo is El Segundo's premier family destination, offering something for kids of all ages across its expansive grounds. With multiple playgrounds, sports fields, open green spaces for running around, and picnic areas perfect for birthday parties or casual family gatherings, this highly-rated park provides hours of outdoor fun just minutes from the beach.

🕑 2-4 hours
Sand Dune Park park in Manhattan Beach, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Lucy Soto
4.6(769)Free7 mi · Manhattan Beach

Sand Dune Park is a one-of-a-kind adventure spot where kids can experience the thrill of climbing steep, natural sand dunes right in Manhattan Beach. This hillside park offers energetic children the perfect outlet for burning energy while enjoying stunning ocean views and exploring native California plants in a unique coastal ecosystem.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority park in Pacific Palisades, CA🌳 Park
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Temescal Gateway Park is a hidden gem in Pacific Palisades offering families the perfect blend of playground fun and nature exploration. Kids can splash in the seasonal creek, burn energy on the well-maintained playground equipment, then venture onto scenic hiking trails that wind through the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains,all within one convenient location.

🕑 2-4 hours
Windward Plaza city park in Venice, CA🌳 Park
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4.6(93)Free

Windward Plaza is the heart of Venice Beach, offering families a lively outdoor experience where kids can watch fascinating street performers, admire colorful murals, and explore the famous Venice colonnade architecture. This historic landmark serves as the perfect starting point for a Venice Beach adventure, with the beach just steps away and endless people-watching opportunities that will keep curious kids entertained.

🕑 30-45 minutes
Venice Beach Recreation Center park in Venice, CA🌳 Park
Photo: Edwin Ortiz

Venice Beach Recreation Center offers families a perfect blend of active play and community programming just steps from the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk. With well-maintained basketball and tennis courts, a dedicated playground area, and diverse family programs, this rec center provides a welcome escape from the beach scene while keeping kids entertained and active in a safe, supervised environment.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Tongva Park park in Los Angeles, CA🛝 Playground
Photo: ParentPick LA
4.5(1,763)Free2 mi away

Tongva Park is a stunning 6-acre urban oasis just steps from Santa Monica Pier, offering a refreshing alternative to the busy beach scene. With its unique hillside slides, climbing wall, and innovative roller slide, this award-winning park combines natural beauty with exciting play features that keep kids entertained while parents enjoy ocean breezes and gorgeous landscaping.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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