Sometimes it's important for a mom to head out with a specially planned day just for her and her daughter. Not only is it a way to keep your child-parent bond strong, sometimes it's great just to get out and have fun with no rules or restrictions. For those who live in L.A., finding fun activities is a snap, and here are a few of the fun choices that await you on your next Mommy-Daughter adventure.
With such amazing weather, you might be tempted to enjoy a day in the sun, and there are plenty of great beaches and attractions by the sea. In Santa Monica, for instance, you can rent skates or bikes and check out the 26 miles worth of bike paths that wind around the city. The pier is world-famous and offers a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, an arcade and much more. Marina Del Rey is a great location for paddle boarding or renting a kayak, and for the younger set, Mother's Beach offers kid-friendly waves as well as playground equipment.
Los Angeles is known for its abundance of shopping, so if you and your daughter enjoy hitting the shops, this is certainly a great option. Younger girls will enjoy a trip to the American Girl Place where one can check out the amazing dolls and accessories as well as eating a lunch at the cool caf. You can even take your daughter for a pedicure while her American Girl gets her hair done at the store's salon. For older girls, consider heading down to Melrose Avenue, which has a mix of upscale boutiques and vintage clothing shops. There are also antique stores, bookshops, gift shops and plenty of cafes and restaurants for a fun lunch.
If you are hoping to inject a bit of culture into your daughter's life, there are several wonderful places to visit in the Los Angeles area. In the picturesque town of San Marino, for instance, you will find the Huntington Library and Gardens, which include a library filled with millions of volumes of books. But perhaps of more interest will be the collections of artwork and 14 different gardens, ranging from the serenity of the Japanese Garden to the Monet-esque beauty of the lily ponds or the bursts of color in the Shakespeare Garden. There is also a Children's Garden, and a visit would not be complete without lunch at the Rose Garden Tea Room where you can enjoy finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, freshly baked scones and plenty of gently steeped tea.
Other ideas for cultural outings include a visit to Museum Row, which is located along Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax and La Brea. Among the offerings is the famous La Brea Tar Pits, although the actual museum is the Page Museum. The county's Museum of Art and the Craft and Folk Art Museums also are located along the way. If your daughter loves cars, you also could visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. In South Los Angeles, Exposition Park also offers some fun cultural experiences, such as a visit to the California Science Center and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Dessert is definitely going to be a key moment of your special day, so instead of going to the usual yogurt or ice cream shop, consider a visit to someplace truly unique. Yo Ku Mon, conveniently located near West L.A. College in Culver City, is the perfect dessert venue. At Yo Ku Mon, you can enjoy fruity yogurts, shaved ice, a dozen varieties of ice cream or opt for the house specialty, ice cream sandwiches. These are gourmet, deluxe ice cream sandwiches featuring freshly baked cookies created right on the premises. You can choose any ice cream and cookie combination that you like for a perfect sweet treat.
With such amazing weather, you might be tempted to enjoy a day in the sun, and there are plenty of great beaches and attractions by the sea. In Santa Monica, for instance, you can rent skates or bikes and check out the 26 miles worth of bike paths that wind around the city. The pier is world-famous and offers a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, an arcade and much more. Marina Del Rey is a great location for paddle boarding or renting a kayak, and for the younger set, Mother's Beach offers kid-friendly waves as well as playground equipment.
Los Angeles is known for its abundance of shopping, so if you and your daughter enjoy hitting the shops, this is certainly a great option. Younger girls will enjoy a trip to the American Girl Place where one can check out the amazing dolls and accessories as well as eating a lunch at the cool caf. You can even take your daughter for a pedicure while her American Girl gets her hair done at the store's salon. For older girls, consider heading down to Melrose Avenue, which has a mix of upscale boutiques and vintage clothing shops. There are also antique stores, bookshops, gift shops and plenty of cafes and restaurants for a fun lunch.
If you are hoping to inject a bit of culture into your daughter's life, there are several wonderful places to visit in the Los Angeles area. In the picturesque town of San Marino, for instance, you will find the Huntington Library and Gardens, which include a library filled with millions of volumes of books. But perhaps of more interest will be the collections of artwork and 14 different gardens, ranging from the serenity of the Japanese Garden to the Monet-esque beauty of the lily ponds or the bursts of color in the Shakespeare Garden. There is also a Children's Garden, and a visit would not be complete without lunch at the Rose Garden Tea Room where you can enjoy finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, freshly baked scones and plenty of gently steeped tea.
Other ideas for cultural outings include a visit to Museum Row, which is located along Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax and La Brea. Among the offerings is the famous La Brea Tar Pits, although the actual museum is the Page Museum. The county's Museum of Art and the Craft and Folk Art Museums also are located along the way. If your daughter loves cars, you also could visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. In South Los Angeles, Exposition Park also offers some fun cultural experiences, such as a visit to the California Science Center and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Dessert is definitely going to be a key moment of your special day, so instead of going to the usual yogurt or ice cream shop, consider a visit to someplace truly unique. Yo Ku Mon, conveniently located near West L.A. College in Culver City, is the perfect dessert venue. At Yo Ku Mon, you can enjoy fruity yogurts, shaved ice, a dozen varieties of ice cream or opt for the house specialty, ice cream sandwiches. These are gourmet, deluxe ice cream sandwiches featuring freshly baked cookies created right on the premises. You can choose any ice cream and cookie combination that you like for a perfect sweet treat.
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