Skirball Cultural Center ( 310 ) 440-4500 Exhibitions , music , theater , comedy , film , family and literary programs , Zeidler ’ s Cafe , plus Noah ’ s Ark . Closed Monday . Admission : $ 7-12 . 2701 N . Sepulveda Blvd ., Los Angeles . www . skirball . org . Free admission day : Thursdays . Note : Advance tickets to Noah ’ s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks ; tickets for free Thursdays are first-come , firstserved only ( no advance tickets ), subject to availability .
Sports Museum of Los Angeles ( 888 ) 540-8223 Exhibits include a scale model of Yankee Stadium , Joe DiMaggio collection , New York Baseball , History of Dodgers : from Brooklyn to today , Black Pioneers of Sports , evolution of bats and more . Closed Monday - Friday . Adults , $ 15 ; kids ( 5-12 ), $ 9 . 1900 S . Main St ., Los Angeles . www . sportsmuseumla . com
Tankland American Military Museum ( 626 ) 442-1776 Tanks and military vehicles on display . Closed Monday - Thursday . Admission : $ 1-5 . 1918 Rosemead Blvd ., South El Monte . www . tankland . com
The Paley Center for Media ( 310 ) 786-1000 Public accessible archives of television , radio , and new media content , over 160,000 programs and advertisements spanning the history of media , including the U . S . Olympic Archive , and an LGBT media collection . Closed Monday and Tuesday . Admission : free , donations welcome . 465 N . Beverly Drive , Beverly Hills . www . paleycenter . org
Wells Fargo History Museum ( 213 ) 253-7166 Features an original Concord Coach , a historically recreated agent ’ s office , working telegraphs , Western artifacts and a 27-ounce gold nugget . Closed Saturday and Sunday . Free admission and audio guide . Metered parking . 333 S . Grand Ave ., Los Angeles . www . wellsfargohistory . com
Zimmer Children ’ s Museum ( 323 ) 761-8984 Kids can be a star at the Mann Theater , pilot the Zimmer Plane , explore music at Rhythms of the World , make a splash at Water Ways and more . Closed Saturday . Admission : $ 7 . 6505 Wilshire Blvd ., Ste . 100 , Los Angeles . www . zimmermuseum . org
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PARKS & NATURE CENTERS
Arboretums , parks and nature centers . Most parks feature paved trails , playgrounds , picnic areas , sports fields and courts , plus the unique features listed . Also see Playgrounds in this section .
Arboretums , Gardens and Wetlands The following locations offer self-guided tours , workshops , family and kids ’ programs , and special events .
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Guided tours and educational programs available . Free ; donations welcome . 3842 Warner Ave ., Huntington Beach . www . amigosdebolsachica . org , www . bolsachicalandtrust . org , www . bolsachica . org
Descanso Gardens ( 818 ) 949-4290 Adults , $ 9 ; kids ( 5-12 ), $ 4 . 1418 Descanso Drive , La Canada Flintridge . www . descansogardens . org
Fullerton Arboretum ( 657 ) 278-3407 $ 5 suggested donation for entry . 1900 Associated Road , Fullerton . www . fullertonarboretum . org
Los Angeles County Arboretum ( 626 ) 821-3222 Adults , $ 9 ; kids ( 5-12 ), $ 4 . 301 N . Baldwin Ave ., Arcadia . www . arboretum . org
South Coast Botanic Garden ( 310 ) 544-1948 Adults , $ 9 ; kids ( 5-12 ), $ 4 . Free admission every third Tuesday . 26300 Crenshaw , Palos Verdes Peninsula . www . southcoastbotanicgarden . org
Nature Centers Guided and self-guided tours , workshops and classes , family-friendly events and interpretive centers .
• El Dorado Nature Center ( 562 ) 570-1745 Family and kids ’ workshops , art and science classes , evening campfires , museum , gift shop and birdwatching on a 102-acre site , with more than two miles of trails , two lakes and a stream featuring California native plants . Vehicle entry fee , $ 5-8 . 7550 E . Spring St ., Long Beach . www . longbeach . gov / naturecenter
Environmental Nature Center ( 949 ) 645-8489 1601 E . 16th St ., Newport Beach . www . encenter . org
Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center ( 310 ) 782-3989 3201 Plaza del Amo , Torrance www . torranceca . gov / parks / 1912 . htm
Nix Nature Center ( 949 ) 923-2235 Laguna Coast Wilderness Park , 18751 Laguna Canyon Road , Laguna Beach . www . ocparks . com / parks / lagunac
Oak Canyon Nature Center ( 714 ) 998-8380 6700 E . Walnut Canyon Road , Anaheim Hills www . anaheim . net / ocnc
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary ( 949 ) 261-7963 5 Riparian View , Irvine . www . seaandsageaudubon . org
Shipley Nature Center ( 714 ) 842-4772 Parent and Me Time , Wednesdays , 11 a . m . $ 3 per parent . Donations welcome . Closed Sundays . 17851 Goldenwest St ., Huntington Beach . www . shipleynature . org
Turtle Rock Nature Center ( 949 ) 724-6738 1 Sunnyhill Drive , Irvine www . tinyurl . com / TurtleRockIrvine
Upper Newport Bay Preserve ( 949 ) 923-2290 Toddler programs also offered . 2301 N . University Drive , Newport Beach . www . ocparks . com / parks / newport
Parks in Long Beach Metro and Los Angeles Abalone Cove Shoreline Park ( 310 ) 377-1222
Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove beaches , tidepools , trails and scenic views . 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South , Rancho Palos Verdes . www . tinyurl . com / abalonepark
Cerritos Community Regional Park ( 562 ) 924-5144 Two fishing lakes , outdoor pool and gymnasium . 9800 Bloomfield Ave . www . tinyurl . com / cerritosregional
• El Dorado Regional Park East ( 562 ) 570-1771 West ( 562 ) 570-3225 El Dorado East includes the El Dorado Park Express Railroad ( through October ), a duck pond , an archery range , public library , fishing lakes , paddle boat rentals and two playgrounds . El Dorado West offers a community center , disc golf , roller hockey , tennis center , a golf course and skatepark . Parking fees may apply , $ 5-8 . www . longbeach . gov / park
Grand Park LA ( 213 ) 972-8080 Family-friendly events throughout the year , including music and dance performances , festivals , outdoor activities and holiday celebrations . 200 N . Grand Ave ., Los Angeles . www . grandparkla . org
Griffith Park ( 323 ) 644-2050 An antique carousel , golf courses , including a kids ’ course with driving range , pony rides , equestrian center , bird sanctuary , the Batman bat cave in Bronson Canyon and train rides . The park is also home to the historic locomotive museum Travel Town , the Westernthemed Autry National Center , the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens , the Griffith Observatory , the Hollywood sign and remnants of the Old Zoo . 4730 Crystal Springs Drive . www . laparks . org / griffithpark
La Mirada Regional Park ( 562 ) 902-5645 Frisbee golf courses , swimming pool and year-round fishing . 13707 Adelfa Ave ., La Mirada . www . tinyurl . com / lamiradaregional
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area ( 626 ) 334-1065 Lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized watercraft , plus nature center . 15501 E . Arrow Hwy ., Irwindale . ( 626 ) 334-1065 . Vehicle entry fee $ 10 . www . tinyurl . com / santafedam
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area ( 626 ) 575-5526 Fishing lakes , BMX course , nature center , equestrian facility , a military museum , and archery , skeet , pistol , rifle and trap ranges . Boat , surrey and bike rentals are also available . Vehicle entry , $ 6 . 823 Lexington-Gallatin Road , South El Monte . www . tinyurl . com / WhittierNarrowsLA
Parks in North Orange County Carbon Canyon Regional Park ( 714 ) 973-3160 Horseshoe pits , lake with two fishing piers , plus a ten-acre grove of Coastal Redwoods . Parking : $ 3-5 . 4442 Carbon Canyon Road , Brea . www . ocparks . com / parks / carbon
Craig Regional Park ( 714 ) 973-3180 Handicapped-accessible playground , horseshoe pits , stocked lakes for fishing and a lake for model sail boating ( electrical only ). Parking : $ 3- 5 . 3300 N . State College Blvd ., Fullerton . www . ocparks . com / parks / ted
Huntington Beach Central Park ( 714 ) 536-5486 Disc-golf course , fishing , equestrian center , public
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