🧑 Ages 10+
Things to do with teens & tweens in SoCal
SoCal is genuinely good for this age — concerts and K-pop, beaches and surf, photo-worthy spots, food crawls and bucket-list days worth the drive. Most of what's below works whether you're planning it or being dragged along.
Curated by Simir Shah
Places that suit this age
8 spots from our catalog specifically flagged for ages 10+ — tap any for hours, cost and directions.
Theme Parks & Rides · IrvineBoomers! IrvineMini golf, go-karts, batting cages, and an arcade in one spot — the reliable birthday-party-energy outing for mixed ages.Attraction passes ~$30Theme Parks & Rides · Newport BeachBalboa Fun Zone & Ferris WheelA pint-sized bayfront boardwalk with a historic Ferris wheel, arcade, and the original frozen-banana stand. Pure nostalgic fun.Ferris wheel ~$5; arcade pay-per-playShopping & Treats · Universal CityUniversal CityWalkLively pedestrian promenade with candy shops, arcades, and family restaurants.Free entry (activities extra)Beaches & Coast · Redondo BeachRedondo Beach Pier & King HarborHorseshoe-shaped pier with arcades, seafood, harbor boat rentals, and a small marina.Free entry; paid parkingTheme Parks & Rides · San DiegoBelmont ParkMission Beach boardwalk amusement park with the historic Giant Dipper wooden coaster and arcade games.Free entry; rides ~$6 eachTheme Parks & Rides · RiversideCastle ParkClassic family amusement park with rides, four mini-golf courses, an arcade, and a summer water area.~$30–40 ride wristbandIndoor Play · OntarioOntario MillsHuge indoor outlet mall with Dave & Buster's, an arcade, a ropes course, and comedy — great for rainy days.Free entry; attractions extraTheme Parks & Rides · MurrietaMulligan Family Fun CenterOutdoor family fun center with go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting cages, and an arcade.~$25–35 attraction packs
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Tips for this age
- The outings that land are the ones picked by the person doing them — hand over the choice of concert, beach or food crawl.
- Pair the main event with a meal worth showing up for; the food is half the day.
- Many concerts and events are all-ages, but plenty are 16+ or 18+ — check the venue's age policy before buying tickets.
- Drop-off rules vary by venue: some trampoline parks, escape rooms and cinemas need an adult on site for under-16s. Call ahead if nobody's staying.
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