100+ Fun Things to do and Kids in Southern California
Here is a LONG list of fun and free things to do with kids in Southern California that are great for all ages! Family friendly activities to enjoy on your time off.
We grew up in Southern California almost all our life. We are so lucky to have done so. Now that we are raising our own kids here we are always thinking of things to do with kids in Southern California. We have categorized many in Orange County, San Diego, the Inland Empire and even Los Angeles. (originally published 5/16)
Things to do with Kids Southern California
Take a peek and have a wonderful time!
We grew up in SoCal. When we had kids we decided to make a long list of the fun and free things to do with kids in Southern California. They're broken down into areas for your convenience.
Things to do for Kids in Inland Empire
Summer concerts/movies in the park in Murrieta
Harveston- Parks, Picnic areas, Walk / Bike / Skate around lake,Walking program (m/w/f 6-8p.m.)
Movies in the park in Temecula
FREE Kids Activities at Promenade mall in Temecula
Lowe's Kids Clinics
Citrus Splash pad in Corona
Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center
Visit Palomar Observatory
Free things to do with kids in Southern California
Check here for special events offered in Temecula
Home Depot Kids Clinics
Temecula hiking trails
Victoria Gardens outdoor shopping mall in Rancho Cucamonga
Walk around Ontario Mills outlet mall in Ontario
Temecula Library – Story time information
Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside
Free bowling for kids
Free Activities for Kids Southern California
Oak Glen apple orchard – Riley's Farm
Discover Julian
Ride the Temecula Trolley – Free on Saturdays
Vacation Bible School during the summer (some are free)
Duck pond in Temecula (Rancho Cal. & Ynez Rd.)
McDonald's / Burger King play lands
Your community pool
Hot Summer Nights entertainment in Old Town Temecula
Summer concert series in Riverside
Sat. night concert series in Murrieta
Concerts in the park in San Jacinto
FREE bowling during the Summer
Visit a new city park – the Temecula Special Needs Park offers modified structures as well
Cheap things to do in Inland Empire with Kids
Edwards Temecula – $1 Summer Series Info. and schedule40750 Winchester RdTemecula, CA 92592
Digiplex Temecula Tower Cinema 27531 Ynez RoadTemecula, CA 92591
Reading Cinemas Murrieta – Summer Series Info. and schedule41090 Cal Oaks Rd.Murrieta, Ca. 92564
Temeku Discount Theatre in Temecula26463 Ynez RdTemecula CA, 92591
Visit Imagine Me Grow – an indoor play area
Temecula Lanes Bowling – $1 bowling days
Blueberry picking in Temecula – Then make out favorite homemade muffins
Summer Sunset Concerts at Temecula Rec. Center
Kenny's Temecula Strawberry Farm
Things to do with kids in Southern California
AMF Bowling in Hemet & Riverside
Get Air Temecula is a trampoline park
Trevi Bowling Center in Lake Elsinore – Coupon
Epic Rollertainment, roller skating in Murrieta
Zebras R Us Safari Barn in Winchester
Pole Position Go Kart Racing in Murrieta & Riverside
Get Air Trampoline Park in Temecula – Coupon
Aerosports Trampoline Park in Murrieta – Coupon
Rock Fitness Indoor rock climbing in Wildomar – Coupon
Pennypickle's Workshop – Temecula Kid's Museum
Inland Empire Activities to do With Kids
Van Buren Drive In Movie Theatre in Riverside
DeJong's Dairy in Wildomar
Adventure City in Anaheim
The Cove Waterpark – Riverside
Splash Pad – Lake Skinner
The Wave Water park in Vista
Soak City Water park in Buena Park
Perris DropZone Water Park
Public swimming in Temecula
Public swimming in Murrieta
Temecula Rec. Center pool & water slide
Pump It Up – Open Play in Murrieta
Mulligans Family Fun Center in Murrieta
Chuck E Cheese coupons in Murrieta
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
Toms Farms in Corona
Amy's Farm in Ontario
IceTown Ice Skating in Riverside
Child's Play in Temecula
Summer concerts – Temecula
Skate Park – Murrieta
Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga
Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga – Neat and huge fish tank
Local Waterpark Links – SoCal waterparks
DropZone Waterpark in Perris
The Cove Waterpark in Riverside
Splash Kingdom in Redlands
Buccaneer Cove inside Castle Park in Riverside
Local Parks
List of Murrieta Parks
List of Temecula Parks
Things to do with Kids Orange County
MORE things to do with kids in Southern California in Orange County! This would include Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, down to San Clemente and Huntington Beach.
The best beaches in OC
Places to go in Southern California
Activities at Newport Dunes
Discovery Science Center in Orange
Pretend City in Irvine
Centennial Farm & Swap Meet at the OC Fairgrounds
OC Fair (July-Aug.) in Costa Mesa
Zoomars San Juan Capistrano
Tanaka Farms in Irvine
Huntington Beach Adventure Playground
Orange County Great Park
Huntington Beach has a beachfront cinema!
Kids Activities Southern California
Fashion Island shopping & carousel
Irvine Spectrum
The Santa Ana Zoo
The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley
Boomers
Balboa Island arcades, sightseeing and Ferry
Medieval Times in Buena Park
Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park
Roller Skating in Fountain Valley
O.C. Piers to visit
The Block at Orange / Outlets – Lucky Strike bowling
San Juan Capistrano Mission – Coupon
Dana Point Tide Pools
Bowers Kidseum
The Ocean Institute in Dana Point
Things to do with Kids San Diego
And MORE things to do with kids in Southern California.
Mission Beach / Boardwalk in San Diego
Belmont Park in San Diego
San Diego Fair in the Summer
Jump Around Now – Coupon
FREE bowling during the Summer
Hidden Haven Farms in Jamul
Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center
Things for Kids to do in California
Whale Watching in San Diego
Boomers in Vista
Gamesync Gaming Center – coupon use code STARS for $5 off
Scripps aquarium in La Jolla
The new Children's Museum
Pump it Up in Chula Vista
Kroc & San Diego Ice Skating in San Diego
Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista
Gibbon Conservation Center
My Kids Clubhouse in Poway
20 other things that are free to do in San Diego
Things to do with Kids Los Angeles
La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles
California Science Center
Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park
Peekaboo Playland
Griffith Observatory
The Getty Museum
The Awesome Playground
Best Places in L.A. for a picnic
Attractions on Santa Monica Pier
Aquarium of the Pacific – Coupons
Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Amusement Parks in Southern California
Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park
Legoland amusement park
Sea World – Coupon
Disneyland – Hotel Deals
Magic Mountain offers thrill rides for all ages
San Diego Safari Park – Coupon
San Diego Zoo
Universal Studios
Waterparks in Southern California
Water parks in Southern California
Raging Waters in San Dimas
The Wave in Vista
Perris DropZone Water park
The Cove Waterpark in Riverside
Buccaneer's Cove at Castle Park in Riverside
Knott's Soak City in Buena Park
Legoland Water park
Aquatica Sea World's water park
Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags
Splash! in La Mirada
Splash Kingdom in Redlands
Looking for more places to go in Southern California?