Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
California for Kids
There's not too much to worry about when traveling in California with your kids, as long
as you keep them covered in sunblock.
Children's discounts are available for everything from museum admission and movie
tickets to bus fares and motel stays. The definition of a 'child' varies - from 'under 18' to
age six. At theme parks, some rides may have minimum-height requirements, so let
younger kids know about this in advance, to avoid disappointment and tears.
It's fine to bring kids along to most restaurants, except top-end places. Casual restaur-
ants usually have high chairs and children's menus and break out paper placemats and
crayons for drawing. At theme parks, pack a cooler in the car and have a picnic in the
parking lot to save money. On the road, many supermarkets have wholesome, ready-to-eat
takeout dishes.
Baby food, infant formula, disposable diapers (nappies) and other necessities are widely
sold at supermarkets and pharmacies. Most women are discreet about breastfeeding in
public. Many public toilets have a baby-changing table, while private gender-neutral 'fam-
ily' bathrooms may be available at airports, museums etc.
Children's Highlights
It's easy to keep kids entertained no matter where you travel in California. At national and
state parks, ask at visitor centers about family-friendly, ranger-led activities and self-
guided 'Junior Ranger' programs, in which kids earn themselves a badge after completing
an activity booklet.
Theme Parks
Disneyland
and
Disney California Adventure
Kids, teens and the young-at-heart - all adore
the 'Magic Kingdom'.
Knott's Berry Farm
Near Disney, SoCal's original theme park offers thrills-a-minute, espe-
cially on spooky haunted Halloween nights.
