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7-Day Go Los Angeles Itinerary with Kids
The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood

The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo © 2008 Kayte Deioma, used with permission
The 7-Day Go Los Angeles Card gives you 14 days to complete your 7 days of activities, so if you have a longer visit, you can plan down time at the beach or pool between hectic days. You can also schedule in things that are free all the time, like the California Science Center.

Day 1- Griffith Park

LA Zoo and Botanic Gardens ($13, $8)
Autry National Center Museum of the American West - explore the interwoven histories, cultures and mythologies of the American West and its diverse peoples, with a little Hollywood Western thrown in. ($9, $3)
Day Total: $21, $11

Day 2 - Santa Monica with Optional LA City Tour

Spokes N Stuff Santa Monica Bike Rental ($22, $15)
Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier unlimited ride wristband ($19.95, $10.95)
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium ($5, $0)
You can make it a beach day, or, for older kids, you can take the Los Angeles Sightseeing's Movie Stars Homes and City Tour - a 5-hour bus tour departing from Santa Monica that includes stops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the LA Farmer's Market, Hollywood and Downtown LA. ($54, $44 (ages 3-8))
Day Total: $46.95, $25.95 ($100.95, $69.95 with 5-hour tour)

Day 3 Theme Park or Museum Day

Six Flags Magic Mountain ($59.99, $29.99)
OR
Warner Bros Studio Tour (8 and up) ($45) and
Universal Studios Hollywood ($69, $57)
OR
Zimmer Children's Museum (18 mos to 8 years) ($8, $5)
Skirball Cultural Center (Noah's Ark exhibit is great for kids) ($10, $5)
Day Total: $18-69, $10-57

Day 4 - Long Beach

9:00 Aquarium of the Pacific ($23.95, 11.95)
Midday - Spirit Cruises Harbor or Whale Watching Tour - Schedule varies ($18, $10)
Afternoon Queen Mary ($24.95, 12.95)
OR
K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing (Must be 4'7" or taller, under 18 must be accompanied by parent) ($25,95, $25,95)
Day Total: $91.85, $47.90

Day 5 - OC

Knott's Berry Farm theme park - plenty to occupy a full day, even with little kids. ($51.99, $22.99)
Day Total: $51.99, $22.99

Day 6 - Water and Science

10 am Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana - 120 hands on exhibit for all ages ($12.95, $9.95)
1 pm Wild Rivers Water Park (summer only) in Irvine ($31.98, $19.98)
Note: You can reverse these 2 items for shorter lines at the water park, but it can be cool in the morning.
OR, If Wild Rivers isn't open, you can do one of the options you didn't do on Day 3
Day Total: $44.93, $29.93

Day 7 - More Theme Park Fun

Universal Studios Hollywood ($69, $57) if you didn't do it on Day 3 OR
LEGOLAND California (About 50 minutes south of Wild Rivers Water Park) ($63, $53)
Day Total: $63, $53

Adult Max Full Price Total: $356.73 (not including optional 5 hour tour Day 2)

7-Day Go LA Card Adult full price $234.99, you save $121.74
On Sale for 10% off at $211.49, you save $145.24
On Sale for 15% off at $199.74, you save $156.99

Child Max Full Price Total: $236.82

7-Day Go LA Card Child full price $174.99, yousave $61.83
On Sale for 10% off at $157.49, you save $79.33
On Sale for 15% off at $148.74, you save $88.08


Note: Prices are estimates only.

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