My son loves his ninja class. He takes it really seriously and loves going. The coaches really pay…read moreattention and encourage him. This class encourages all different kinds of strengths and gets out all his need for climbing everything. I'm hoping they start to offer more classes on different days as the Tuesday afternoon class can be tricky to get to and from since it ends just as rush hour is picking up. It's also really popular and sells out quick! Looking forward to coming here for years to come!

We were lucky to book a one-on-one session with Jessie Graff at Los Angeles Ninja Academy for our…read more11-year-old daughter, and it was fantastic. Jessie was warm, patient, and an incredible coach. She immediately connected with our shy daughter, using thoughtful strategies to support her from warm-ups through the entire session. Jessie offered guidance while letting our daughter take the lead, never rushing--even after the hour was up. The gym is bright, clean, and not too overwhelming, with a great coaching team. Our only wish is for dedicated parking. Highly recommend both the academy and Jessie!

Audrey, the coach and other coaches are awesome! They led the kids and parents well providing pilot…read morelesson since it was 40 year anniversary under Top Gun affiliated foundation or franchise. Audrey helped my 1.5 year old grandson in teaching to the top hill and while she patiently assisted all kids explore various activities during one hour lesson. Highly recommended

We did the four-week membership to try out Wild Child. I saw Wild Child when I was in Downtown…read moreCulver City and I was looking for a place for my son to work on some gross motor skills in a safe environment. From the first day I went there, we were warmly welcomed into the space by Coaches Ben-Oní, Selah, and Audrey. In the last month, I have seen my son's confidence grow in his gross motor skills. I really liked the minimalist design of the space. There are no screens, and lots of encouragement to use the imagination, which is a major plus to me! I also really liked how they had structured and unstructured times in the class. All of the coaches encourage and respect children's boundaries. They taught me to not hurry my son, and that is something I am really grateful I learned from them. Two challenges with Wild Child are around parking and timing of classes. Though there is a lot on Watseka that does free 60 min parking, it can be difficult to time parking so that there is adequate time to get in and out of class with a toddler within the time frame. Secondly, many of the classes and Free Play for my son's age range were at times that conflicted with his schedule. For the price point, I would like more options that work for us. TLDR; I would recommend Wild Child and I hope Wild Child offers more morning class times.

I had such a great time at this place. Who would have known that an exotic animal rescue was in…read moreCulver and that so many animals were found in or around LA like at a 7/11 or just walking the streets lol 16$ admissions and tours at every hour on the hour Our guide was super sweet and super funny I initially found this place because I wanted to take my BF here for his bday and ended up scoping it out with a friend before hand. We had such a great time, a little juvenile for sure as there are a lot of families/lil kids on the tour, but we still had a great time Animals are interactive, they have creative names for the animals, and even a domesticated bob cat

This is a wonderfully done rescue station/education program. The center rescues exotic animals,…read moreusually ones that have been trafficked or exotic pets that people didn't do any research on and discover they can't care for them properly. (Don't get me started--oh wait, do. Please, please don't get a parrot unless you plan to hang with them 24/7 until they die at age 80.) I've taken my children numerous times and even brought them a baby tortoise we found wandering down the alley behind a pizza place. We most recently went for their Enchanted Hallow's Eve. Each room was decorated with a different theme, from Inside Out to pirates to Star Wars. It was so well done with fun trick or treat stations along the way. Take a tour, support the animals, and adopt, don't shop!

Wild Child Gym in Playa Vista is an amazing place for Littles!!…read more We just had the opportunity to go to one of our 4 year olds friend's birthdays that was hosted there and it was awesome!! Easy parking. Both free street parking and paid parking structure. Staff are super friendly, energetic, and great with the kiddos. Nice turf climbing hill, ladders, climbing wall, and many other obstacles and activities for motor skills growth and confidence building. Cool spot for a birthday party for younger kids. We will definitely come back to try some of their more structured classes.

We love wild child! Our son did classes there when he was 2.5 years old. He loved being part of…read moreclass (especially with mama or papa there with him) doing obstacle courses, singing the Wild Child song, and hearing the puppet stories at the end of the class. He loved it so much, he had his birthday party there when he turned 3 AND 4. Wild Child takes care of all the birthday party details so you have little to no stress. It's sooo worth it. They do a bunch of games with your little ones, play some great tunes, and have a bubble dance party. Parents of students at our son's school who weren't even at the party were coming up to us telling us they heard the birthday party was great. I think that speaks to the experience Wild Child gives the kids. Highly recommend!

Of course I always Yelp before I go anywhere but I found it interesting there were no recent…read morereviews for The Activity Center. We were invited to a 5 year old birthday party and it's a cool spot. There's lot of fun activities such as air hockey, basketball, a doll house. magnetic tiles, jumbo jenga tiles, foosball, a VR headset, an art room, big screen TV, and a crafts table. Yes, there's lots of stuff to run around and play with and to fit whatever interest your LO's heart desires. My LO just turned 3 so a lot of the games really weren't for her but she LOVES crafting so we spent most of the time at the craft table The art room looked cool but would be cramped if a bunch of kids ran in there There is a connected room with a long table where the kids eat and pizza and cake are served The owner and his family are super nice and helpful. One star off for no longer having a parking lot. My friend said it had been converted to an outdoor play area but we came on a day it had rained so maybe that's why it wasn't available for the party. Parking is a pain but persistence paid off and I found a spot two blocks down. Be careful of permit only parking areas I don't live in the area so I don't see myself coming often but it think it's a neat place to take your kids but I feel age 5 and over would appreciate it more

For less than $100/day per child, you can enroll your child in a day camp from 830am-5pm. They…read morealso have a 3pm or was it a 330pm option for less. You can also throw a bday party. I took 2 kids (not mine) age 7 to this camp. The facility is huge with different rooms, activity areas, and even a kitchen to make lunch as a group. The day the kids went, it was lasagna rolls. Before choosing this place, I looked at other day/summer camps like Zooga or options like Pamper N Play. I asked some questions via email and they were pretty fast in responding and being very helpful. Upon arriving, there were a couple kids who were "regulars" and all seemed happy and excited to be there. The facility looks like a very equipped community center/rec room. Clean, well maintained, a huge plethora of toys to keep a kid very busy. During the day they leave the venue to go to the beach, a local park, zip lining, etc. Seems very well run, organized, and they start the day off by having a meeting as a group to talk about the day's schedule and activities. I came to pick up the kids 15 min early and they were having such a good time, I let them play until it was time to go because they did not want to leave. Worth trying out to see if your kid enjoys it!

I absolutely love this hidden park that's in a nice neighborhood in El Segundo. It's clean, fun and…read moreyou get to see airplanes take off every few minutes which kid doesn't love that. Their climbing structures are great for bigger kids and they have cool features as well like a chalk board and cool climbing added as well. They have swings as well for the little ones and big kiddos. Their little house they have for the toddlers is great and so fun featuring a small slide. The only down fall to this park is there is no bathroom but overall it's a fun park to visit for sure! There are benches and nice grassy area to hang or have a snack.

Super small hidden park. It's clean. It's quiet. It's got tables to sit at and the equipment looks…read moresafe. Just know that it's tucks in a neighborhood and if it's a hot day, there is very little airflow around here.

I brought my 10-month-old here on a Saturday hoping to see the infant play area. There's a sign…read morethat says it's for 2 years and below but some parents of older children were letting them play and some of them were so rough and almost falling or stepping on my baby. We took breaks leaving the soft play area but I wish someone was there to remind parents of the age group intended for the soft play area especially since the rest of the museum is open to the older children. This was the only section truly available for babies. I also wish there was staff wiping down the area more often or at least have sanitizing wipes available outside of the play area, especially since babies drool and spit up. I was there for 2 hours and didn't see any staff tidying up or wiping the area down. Some of the soft play sections were separated too where there would be small open spaces revealing the concrete underneath which was a little disappointing because it didn't feel so safe. The gate to close the section off kept opening up too. Aside from the issues above, my baby enjoyed himself. The soft play area is honestly small but I imagine it looks huge from my baby's perspective. There's a mirror, lots of hills and steps, and there's a little slide. He loved every second of it. He also loved the installation on the ceiling above the soft play area. Parking in the garage is free for 90 minutes I believe and it's right next to the museum. The staff at the desk are kind. You leave your strollers at the lobby in front of the front desk. There's several restrooms and there's a nursing/quiet room with 2 rocking chairs facing each other. I wish there was a privacy screen or something though because I was just nursing in front of a stranger and I would have felt more comfortable if we weren't directly facing each other haha. The rest of the museum was great. Lots of sections for older children to run around.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience left our family extremely disappointed…read more We were visiting the children's museum, when my husband, who is a Santa Monica police officer and assigned to the area, stopped by to say hello while actively on duty and in full uniform. He entered the museum without issue, and staff allowed him inside. At no point was any "no weapons" policy explained to him. While there, the interaction between my husband and the children was honestly so heartwarming. Kids flocked to him, excited to meet a real police officer. He handed out stickers, took photos with children who asked, and created such a positive, sweet moment for families and kids. It was one of those genuinely special interactions that helps children feel safe and build positive relationships with law enforcement. Unfortunately, that moment was completely ruined when a manager approached and told him he had to leave because he was carrying his service weapon, despite being an on-duty officer in full uniform. Had this policy been clearly communicated at entry, that would have been one thing. Instead, he was allowed in, warmly engaging with families and children, only to be asked to leave afterward in a way that felt unnecessary and upsetting. I respect that businesses can have policies, but the inconsistency and lack of communication were disappointing. More than anything, it was sad to see such a positive interaction for children abruptly cut short. Experiences like these matter because children benefit from positive relationships with the people who serve their communities, whether that's police officers, firefighters, mail carriers, or other public servants. Those everyday interactions help kids feel connected, safe, and familiar with the people they see in their neighborhoods. What should have been a lovely memory and a meaningful community moment for my kids turned into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience for our family.

Let me start my review by saying that we held few children's birthday parties at Under the Sea…read more Including my own son when he was 4 and 5 years old. This is a unique, clean, safe place for a kid to be a kid. Parent's make new friends with other parents and that's the way it goes. Couple of weeks ago we were invited to a 4 year old's birthday party. Kids had so much fun playing and interacting with one another. Sandy and the other employees were super nice, helpful and caring towards each child's needs and wants. Socks are required at all times while inside the playground. They allow you to bring your own cake, cupcakes, juice and goodie bags. You can even bring any character from a cartoon, movie and more.. Check their hours, because they are closed on the weekends which is a bummer. That's when parents like to spend most of the time with their kids. They also have 3 different packages and prices are super expensive. A lot has changed since I have been there myself. You can also do face painting, have so many different activities from bouncer to slide and a special area to play other games. Few parking spaces and restrooms for boys & girls. It's really a fun place; but, unfortunately Sandy, the owner told us that they will be closing their doors permanently this coming June. Good luck to them and to us!

We had to stop coming here as the smell got so bad I had a headache every time we went in…read more There is no opened windows or AC and the smell it's just unbearable.

Absolutely AMAZING experience for my daughter's 5th birthday! I honestly wish I had found this…read moreplace sooner. From start to finish, everything was handled for us--setup, organization, and all the little details--so we could actually relax and enjoy the day. The space was clean , fun, and perfectly run. The kids had the best time, and the staff made everything feel so easy and stress-free. If you're looking for a place that truly takes care of everything and delivers a seamless birthday party, this is it. Highly, highly recommend! Thank you Bryan, Simon, Negar and the ENTIRE staff were DELIGHTFUL to work with. Everyone that answered the phone, came to help, brought dolly car to help unload my party favors, the set up was AMAZING. They went up and beyond!!!!

We came to Ball N Bounce hoping to get last-minute tickets to see Isa from Aprende Peque on…read moreYouTube. One of the employees, I believe his name was Bryan, was incredibly kind and upfront with us. He let us know that tickets for the morning session were already sold out and wasn't sure about availability for the second session, but suggested we come back around 2 PM. We had arrived at noon, so we had about two hours to wait before trying again. A few minutes later, Bryan came back to check on us and said he would reach out to production to see if there might be any last-minute tickets available. He also mentioned he would let us know either way so we wouldn't have to wait around unnecessarily. Thankfully, production let him know that there was a possibility of extra tickets being released around 2 PM, depending on capacity. Bryan was truly so kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the whole process. In the end, we were able to get tickets, and our little one got to meet Isa and create such beautiful memories. Thank you, Bryan, Ball N Bounce, and the Aprende Peque team!

We attempted The Temple of Lost Gold, which was a very immersive escape room experience. This room…read moretransported us into the ancient ruins of a mysterious temple filled with lost gold and hidden secrets. We had 60 mins to navigate crumbling corridors, solve complex puzzles, decipher ancient clues, collect artifacts and find our way out while evading traps and uncovering the temple's legendary treasure. Room was of medium difficulty and not scary, with immersive details like hot stone surfaces, atmospheric sounds, maps, ropes, and a dry, adventurous environment that feels like exploring a real archaeological dig site or ancient temple. We successfully escaped the room with a minute and 32s left.

Depends on who the gamemaster is. Andrew was absolutely…read moreFANTASTIC and so enthusiastic about his job- we went to Ghosthunters and it was a cute little ghost story, not scary. Jamar was extremely lowkey...and I feel like he opened doors for us that shouldn't have been opened for Avalanche because the story and puzzles didn't really fit together. The story was really cool.