Places where we as a homeschool family enjoy going to rather if it's a place to get a much needed coffee or a field trip to expand our knowledge and wonder!
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Field Trips In L.A.
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Our favorite place to learn about the world underwater
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Free place to learn about science
California Science Center
Amazing place to learn about the history of tar pits in Los Angeles
La Brea Tar Pits
Beautiful place to look up at the stars.
Griffith Observatory - Southern California's gateway to the cosmos!
Powerful museum about Holocaust
Museum of Tolerance
Powerful place to learn African American History
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Place to learn biblical history
Skirball Cultural Center
A simple, engaging collection of carefully chosen resources designed to make life easier for homeschoolers and families. Whether you're looking for educational tools, printables, hands-on activities, or everyday essentials, this list brings together ...
Discovery Cube Home - Discovery Cube
The OC Zoo, located inside Irvine Regional Park in Orange County, California, is a small but charming family-friendly zoo focused on native and rescued wildlife from the Southwestern United States. This affordable hidden gem is perfect for a quick ed...
OC Zoo | OC Parks
The Arboretum & Botanical Garden at California State University, Fullerton is a 26-acre living museum featuring thousands of plant species from around the world. Located in Orange County, this peaceful garden is a beautiful blend of education, co...
Front Page - The ArboretumThe Arboretum
Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles is a unique outdoor living history museum that preserves a collection of Victorian-era homes saved from demolition across Southern California. Located near downtown LA, this hidden gem lets visitors step back in ...
Heritage Square Museum Los Angeles
Many children events and offers many children friendly areas
Glendora Public Library - Google Search
Fun way to learn about dinosaurs
Exhibits – Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
Small local animal sanctuary perfect for field trips
San Dimas Canyon Community Regional Park
Underwood Family Farms is a family-owned working farm located in Ventura County, California with locations in Moorpark and Somis. Known for its fresh, locally grown produce and hands-on farm experiences, it offers a fun and educational destination fo...
Underwood Farms
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Educational Resources page offers a wide range of free, high-quality learning materials for students, parents, and educators. Designed to bring wildlife education into homes and classrooms, these resources include ...
San Diego Zoo
The “Save Wildlife” initiative at the Los Angeles Zoo highlights the zoo’s global conservation mission to protect endangered species, restore habitats, and inspire action to support wildlife. Through education, field conservation, and partnerships ar...
Save Wildlife - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, California is a historic working farm and living history experience located in the foothills of Southern California. Set on over 700 acres of orchards, farmland, and scenic countryside, it offers immersive educational progra...
Riley's Farm -- The Past is Just a Moment Away
Popular Homeschool Parks
Fun In The Sun
One of the best inclusive parks in the area! So many homeschool family come here!
Las Flores Park
Great inclusive park with many picnic tables
Finkbiner Park - Google Search
Live music during Summer and Orange picking in the Winter
orange picking near me - Google Search
✨ Why I love this:
A peaceful, family-friendly park with a charming historic feel—perfect for relaxing, picnics, and letting kids play in a safe, open space.
Heritage Park
✨ Why I love this:
One of the best local spots for hiking and outdoor workouts, with scenic views and trails that feel like a true escape into nature
