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Experience the excitement of rock climbing at Rockreation. This massive indoor climbing center boasts an array of climbing walls and training areas, and a friendly, experienced staff to help every member of the family climb their own personal Everest.

THE ORIGINALPHILIPPEPicky eaters are no problem at Philippe’s, which has been one of LA’s most beloved sandwich shops for more than 100 years. Billed as the “Home of the French Dip Sandwich,” this culinary institution makes an excellent lunch spot during your family outing, where “double-dipping” is the way to go.

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PANTAGESTHEATERGreat stories come to life at the Pantages Theatre, which brings high-quality Broadway entertainment to Los Angeles. With kid-friendly shows like The Lion King and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the whole family will fall in love with this Art Deco landmark on Hollywood and Vine.

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Some of the most popular movies and TV shows of all time were filmed at Universal Studios, an essential destination for those looking for a peek behind the curtain of the showbiz industry. Give your family a day they’ll never forget as you take a tour of actual movie sets and spend hours on thrilling rides.

PACIFIC PARK As the West Coast’s only amusement park located on a pier, Pacific Park is a truly unique spot, filled with countless rides and attractions. Let the kids run wild on the midway before buying them cotton candy and watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, capping off an unforgettable day together.

ICE CREAM LABYour kids will go crazy for Ice Cream Lab, a specialty ice cream shop in Beverly Hills that lets you choose your own ingredients to create custom flavors on the spot. Through the use of ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and fresh fruits and berries, your tasty experiments will take form before your eyes.

THE BEVERLYCENTERLos Angeles is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations, and the Beverly Center is its crown jewel, with eight levels of stores and views of the Hollywood sign. Featuring boutiques catering to every member of the family, finding the perfect memento for a day out in LA will be no problem.

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REI STOREThe REI store in Santa Monica has everything you need for an adventure in LA. From backpacks and hiking apparel to trail maps for local parks, one visit to this outdoor superstore will leave your family ready to take on the city’s wildest terrain.

NETHERCUTTCOLLECTIONFor car buffs, the Nethercutt Museum and Collection is something of a mecca, with over 250 extremely rare automobiles dating from the late 1800s to the 1970s. Take a stroll with your family through the history of the automobile, then let the kids explore the original 1937 locomotive parked outside.

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