There are plenty of fun things to do with kids in Long Beach. Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City are two great options with many exciting rides and slides to keep your kids busy and happy all day long. Take a look at the list below for more Long Beach kids activities:

• Knott's Berry Farm: this classic theme park boasts fast rides, old-fashioned charm & famous fried chicken
• Aquarium of the Pacific: displays many species of ocean dwellers that inhabit the coastal areas near Long Beach
• Knott's Soak City: this water park has toddler areas, massive slides, and a lazy river
• Adventure City: an amusement park for kids 1 to 9 years old offering multiple rides, an arcade, and a petting zoo
• Alfredo's Beach Club: watch movies for free on the beach

Long Beach has a number of kid-friendly activities that parents will enjoy. Take a walk around the serene koi ponds and bonsai trees of the Earl Burns Japanese Garden or browse the shops and restaurants at Shoreline Village. Take a look at more family-friendly things to do in Long Beach below:

• Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden: free to enter, this scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees, and a waterfall
• MOLAA: this museum features contemporary Latin American art and educational programs
• Long Beach Museum of Art: offers art from Southern California artists and great bluff-top views
• Shoreline Village: take a walk around this waterfront shopping village filled with interesting shops and restaurants
• Rancho Los Cerritos: the largest and most impressive adobe residence erected in southern California during the Mexican period

There’s plenty for kids to see in Long Beach. They will love walking aboard the historic Queen Mary and watching the huge container ships come in and out of the Port of Long Beach. Check out all of the best sightseeing and free things to do with kids in Long Beach below:

• The Queen Mary: take a tour of this historic ship or stay in the famous on-board hotel
• Port of Long Beach: take your kids here to see the massive container ships dock and unload
• Belmont Shore: take a walk along the boardwalk or spend the day in the sand and surf
• Seal Beach Pier Playground: this fenced beachfront playground offers children's play equipment, a sandbox, and beach access
• ShoreLine Aquatic Park: located on the water with picnic areas and a lighthouse

The city of Long Beach has many things to do specifically for kids. Bring the little ones to Silly Goose Playground for an indoor playground and activities designed for 1 to 5 year olds. Find more fun things to do in Long Beach for kids below:

• Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: provides visitors with both a natural and interactive approach to learning about the marine environment of Southern California
• Mulligan Family Fun Center Torrance: this recreation center offers a wide variety of attractions from laser tag to a 25 foot rock wall!
• Silly Goose Playground: this indoor playground for children 1 to 5 years old is perfect for a rainy day, and the best part is you can bring your own snacks
• Golf N Stuff: this entertainment park features a unique miniature golf courses, go-karts, and bumper boats
• The Coop: cool indoor play for kids with over 3,000 sq ft of dance floor, slides, tubes, books, dress up and SO much more

Large groups have lots of family-friendly activities to choose from in Long Beach. You and your group can go for a bike ride along the Los Angeles River bike path or take a paddle boat out on Rainbow Lagoon. Find more of the best family-friendly things to do in Long Beach below:

• Rancho Los Alamitos: this Long Beach Landmark is listed on the the National Register of Historic Places and offers traces of an 1800s ranch and 1920s gardens.
• Heritage Park: this park has everything from playgrounds & sports areas, to a Play Island with slides attached to historic buildings.
• Los Angeles River bicycle path: rent a bicycle and enjoy the view of the Los Angeles River and Griffith Park.
• Rainbow Lagoon: take a paddle boat out and enjoy the clear waters of Rainbow Lagoon.
• Bluff Park: This is one of the most beautiful parks in Long Beach with an uninterrupted view of the Pacific Ocean

Long Beach is filled with fun, educational activities for kids. They will enjoy exploring the 105 acres of the El Dorado Nature Center or learning about California’s railroad history during the steam era. Look below for the best educational activities for kids in Long Beach:

• El Dorado Nature Center: surrounded by a 105 acre park, you can enjoy local flora and fauna as well as fishing lakes, bike trails, camping, and an archery range
• Terminal Island: watch the large cargo ships come to port from this largely artificial island located between the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach.
• Warner Grand Theatre: enjoy a movie at this historic movie palace that opened on January 20, 1931
• Lomita Railroad Museum: learn about California’s railroad history during the steam era.
• Kid Concepts USA: this edu-tainment center was designed to promote imaginative play, physical fitness and social interaction.

One of Long Beach’s kids classes is a great way to foster the creativity in your child. Whether they are into music, dancing, or anything in between, there’s a class for them here. Keep reading for some of the best creative and performing arts classes available in Long Beach:

• Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy: here your kids will learn all about the basics of theatrical performances.
• Averyboo Arts: enjoy the experience of painting your own masterpiece at this kid friendly art studio.
• Clay Pottery Studio: offers classes on throwing pottery as well as a gallery with finished pieces for sale.
• Lakewood Equestrian Center: this horseback riding stable offers lessons as well as a petting zoo.
• Arc Studio: learn to compose and play your own music!

If you’re looking to get your kids out of the sun for a bit, there is a wide selection of fun indoor activities for kids in Long Beach. Check out the following list for ideas:

• Oodles Kids Gym and Learning Center: offers a huge laser tag arena with 15 different levels from 2′ to 20′ high, 90 towers, bridges, and ramps
• AMF Valley View Lanes: come here for some of the best rock climbing in Long Beach
• Go Kart World: see who’s the fastest around the track in these go-karts
• Long Beach Playhouse: take a step back in time by playing these retro arcade games
• Lakewood Ice: beat the heat and take part in daily public skating sessions on a newly remodeled ice surface.