Main Beach and the Laguna Beach coast

Family

Things to do in Laguna Beach with kids

4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

Family-friendly ideas around Laguna Beach, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.

Playgrounds

6 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

  • Bluebird Park0.2 mi from downtown
  • Moulton Meadows Park0.9 mi from downtown
  • Main Beach Park1.1 mi from downtown
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Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • Laguna Beach Branch Library363 Glenneyre St.
See all 1 →

Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Brea Dam26 mi north
  • Fullerton Dam26 mi north
  • Prado Dam26 mi north
See all 10 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Falcon Group20 mi northeast
  • Fullerton Dam26 mi north
  • Prado Dam26 mi north
See all 18 →

Around town

View from Ruby Street Park, Woods Cove, Laguna Beach
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Questions

What is there to do in Laguna Beach with kids?

Playgrounds (6), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Laguna Beach for free?

Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.

What can families do in Laguna Beach when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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