Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Agoura Hills with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Agoura Hills on the map
📍 Where Agoura Hills is
Agoura Hills sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~23 mi / 37 km). It's roughly 30 mi (48 km) from Downtown LA and 135 mi (217 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Agoura Hills
Paramount Ranch
A historic Hollywood movie ranch and National Park land with flat, grassy, oak-lined loop trails — gentle enough for strollers and rich with film history.
Free
Reyes Adobe Historical Site
This restored 1850s adobe gives kids a hands-on look at early California rancho life, complete with period furnishings and a barn. Admission is free but the site only opens a couple of set days each month, so plan around the schedule. A quick, manageable stop that pairs nicely with a park picnic.
Free
Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyons
These oak-shaded NPS canyons offer gentle, mostly flat trails great for families with younger hikers or bikes. Restrooms and parking are at the Chesebro Road trailhead, though lots fill fast on weekends and during spring wildflower season, so arrive early. Bring water — little shade deeper in.
Free
Forest Cove Park
A local favorite with two playgrounds (including a separate tot area), a splash pad for hot days, ballfields and a picnic shelter — a genuinely free, all-ages spot where kids burn energy while parents relax under the trees. Pack swimsuits and towels in summer for the water features.
Free
Old Agoura Park
This rustic park reflects Old Agoura's horse-country character, with an accessible playground, ball field, grassy fields and even an equestrian arena you might catch in use. Ramps and modified equipment mean kids of all abilities can play together, and it sits right by the Cheeseboro trailhead for an easy playground-plus-hike combo.
FreeFarmers markets in Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills Farmers Market at Whizin Market Square
Year-round Saturday market at Whizin Market Square with California produce, prepared food, and a friendly community vibe.
Local restaurants in Agoura Hills
The Old Place
A wood-fired-steak-and-clams saloon in tiny Cornell, family-run since 1970 in a 1915 general store — a one-of-a-kind canyon outing for an adventurous family.
Local shops in Agoura Hills
The Agoura Antique Mart
An 11,000+ sq ft gallery-format showroom of antiques, gifts, and home decor, an anchor of Whizin Market Square.
Carol Solomon's Gallery of Gifts
American craft gallery carrying glass, ceramic, wood, and metal art from 200+ American and Canadian artists.
Seasonal & outdoors near Agoura Hills
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Agoura Hills.
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Agoura Hills family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Agoura Hills with kids?
Family favorites in and around Agoura Hills include Paramount Ranch, Reyes Adobe Historical Site, Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyons and Forest Cove Park, and more. Our guide lists 5 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Agoura Hills?
Yes — free family spots near Agoura Hills include Paramount Ranch, Reyes Adobe Historical Site, Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyons and Forest Cove Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Agoura Hills?
Local, family-friendly spots in Agoura Hills include The Old Place — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Agoura Hills guide cover?
Our Agoura Hills family guide includes 5 things to do, 1 local eats, 2 local shops and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Agoura Hills
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