Los Angeles to Anaheim Drive With Kids
Give yourself extra time for traffic. If you arrive early or want a break from the theme parks, try the lakeside regional park or the hands-on science center below.
The drive
- Distance
- Approximately 30 miles
- Typical drive time
- Approximately 30 minutes
Measured from Los Angeles, as stated by the official source listed at the bottom of this page. Traffic, weather and stops with kids add time, so plan for a longer day than the map shows.
Kid-friendly stops on the way
Each stop was checked on its own official site. Open it before you go for current hours, prices and any closures.
Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim, CA
An OC Parks day-use park with a chain of four connected lakes, playgrounds and restrooms throughout.
Official siteDiscovery Cube Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
A science center in Santa Ana with hands-on exhibits and educational programs.
Official site
Need more ideas before you leave? Browse things to do with kids in Los Angeles or plan a different route.
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Three things to plan before you leave
- Leave room for freeway slowdowns.
- Avoid stacking the drive and a full theme park day if your kids are little.
- Keep water and snacks in the front seat for stop-and-go stretches.
Checked against: Visit Anaheim: day trips, Visit Anaheim: easy to get to (checked )
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