Teenager Visitor Activities in Los Angeles, CA

Molly Prather, Leaf Group

Los Angeles is filled with activities that can keep the most energetic teenager engaged and occupied. Even if you're on a tight budget there are activities are far less expensive than others. Regardless, the focus is for teens to enjoy themselves without parents worrying about their safety. There are several options in the city for these types of activities.

Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier, located at the picturesque Santa Monica beach right off Pacific Coast Highway, is a great place for a teenager to spend an entire day or just an evening. Filled with carnival rides such as a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, the pier also includes an arcade with video games and ski ball. Vendors peddle food and drinks, but vending machines are available as well. There is even a trapeze school for the more adventurous teens. Hours of operation vary depending on the season, but is typically open till midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. on the weekends. Santa Monica Pier 350 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California 90401 310-451-5133 santamonicapier.org

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park located just over the hill from Hollywood in Studio City. Not only is it complete with rides such as "The Revenge of the Mummy" and "Jurassic Park," but it has stage shows such as "Shrek 4D" and the "Waterworld" show. One of the most popular attractions of the theme park is the Back Lot Tour which takes visitors on a tram through the back lot of Universal Studio's sets from famous movies such as Psycho, Jaws and King Kong. Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal Terrace Parkway Universal City, California 91608 818-622-3801 universalstudios.com


For Tinseltown tourists too young to drive, there are several bus tours of that show off movie stars' homes, the Sunset Strip, Hollywood Boulevard, Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood sign. There are also tours available that take guests to museums and theme parks, such as the J. Paul Getty Museum and Universal Studios. To get the full experience of Hollywood proper, Starline Tours offers a hop-on, hop-off tour from it's famous double-decker bus.




About the Author

Molly Prather is a writer living in Los Angeles. She started writing professionally in 2007. Her writing credits include "Time Out New York," Madatoms.com, and fitness videos for Skinny Bitch and Dance Body Beautiful with Lisa Rinna. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater from California State University, Fullerton.

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