Friday, August 2, 2013

Girls Day Out: Fun Things To Do In L.A. With Your Daughter

By Marquerite Velasquez


Every now and then, it is a fantastic idea to break out of our daily schedule and plan a special day just for you and your daughter. If you live in the Los Angeles area, consider yourself lucky because there are tons of interesting places to visit and enjoy. Here are a few suggestions of where to go and what to do for your Mom-Daughter Day Out.

If you and your girl enjoy outdoor adventures, consider planning a day of fun in Santa Monica or perhaps Marina Del Rey. In Santa Monica, you can enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the pier, riding the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel and visiting the arcade. You can also rent or bring bikes and enjoy the 26 miles of bike paths the city has to offer. Roller skating would be another way to enjoy these paths. In Marina Del Rey, you could rent stand-up paddleboards or a kayak or just laze around at Mother's Beach, which also has a playground.

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.

Of course you can also opt for a more cultural experience, and Los Angeles offers a myriad of museums and other interesting locations. The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, for example, offers much to do. The historic library contains more than six million volumes, there are two buildings housing an impressive array of art and the gardens are stunning. There are more than a dozen themed gardens, including the Children's Garden, Japanese Garden and Shakespeare Garden. In addition, you can reserve afternoon tea which includes pots of freshly made tea and a buffet of tiny sandwiches, salads and scones.

There are plenty of other cultural attractions to consider. If you visit Exposition Park, for example, there are several excellent venues including the Natural History Museum and the California Space Center, which is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour. If your daughter enjoys dinosaurs, consider a trip to the La Brea Tar Pits, which is officially the George C. Page Museum and located adjacent to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

A day without dessert is hardly a special occasion, so when you and your daughter feel the need for a sugar rush, consider heading to the premier ice cream shop in Culver City, Yo Ku Mon. This is a dessert stop like no other and features delectable shaved ice and a dozen flavors of ice cream as well as offering huge, freshly baked cookies. The highlight of a trip to Yo Ku Mon is creating your own custom ice cream sandwiches. You can select any two types of cookies and whatever flavor of ice cream you want to create this gourmet ice cream sandwich.




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