Los Angeles Family Theme Parks
Universal Studios, Disneyland, the California Science Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Stay in Hollywood for the first two nights, then in Anaheim for the last two.
Designed for families with kids. Day one covers the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center. Day two is a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood. Day three visits Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Walk of Fame before you move to Anaheim. Day four is a full day at Disneyland. On the last day, stop at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on the way to the airport. Give each park a full day. If you want to visit both Disney parks, add another day.
Summer and the Christmas holidays are the busiest times at the theme parks. Weekdays are much quieter.
Day by day
Day 1 · Space Shuttle at the Science Center
Los Angeles（California Science Center）
Take a taxi or drive about 30 min from the airport to the California Science Center in Exposition Park. From there, it's about 30 min to check in at Hollywood.
Permanent exhibits at the Science Center are free. The Endeavour exhibit requires a timed reservation.
Stay: Hollywood
Day 2 · Full Day at Universal Studios
Los Angeles（Universal Studios Hollywood）
From Hollywood, take the Metro B Line one stop to Universal City station, then transfer to the free shuttle up the hill, about 20 min.
Arrive before opening. Go on the Studio Tour first. During peak season, consider a express pass.
Stay: Hollywood
Day 3 · Observatory and Walk of Fame
Los Angeles（Griffith Observatory、Hollywood Walk of Fame / TCL Chinese Theatre）
Drive about 15 min in the morning to Griffith Observatory. Walk the Walk of Fame in the afternoon. Then drive about 50–70 min to Anaheim.
Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. Head to Anaheim in the afternoon to avoid the evening rush hour.
Stay: Anaheim
Day 4 · Full Day at Disneyland
Los Angeles（Disneyland Resort）
Stay near the Anaheim Resort area. Walk or take a shuttle to the park.
Buy tickets and make reservations in advance. For popular rides, you can pay for a skip-the-line service.
Stay: Anaheim
Day 5 · Long Beach Aquarium and Return
Los Angeles（Aquarium of the Pacific）
Drive about 35 min from Anaheim to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. In the afternoon, it's about 30 min to the airport.