Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Koreatown with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Koreatown on the map
📍 Where Koreatown is
Koreatown sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~10 mi / 16 km). It's roughly 114 mi (183 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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Family attractions near Koreatown
The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Koreatown.
Natural History Museum of LA County
Dinosaurs, gems, a butterfly pavilion, and outdoor Nature Gardens to explore.
~$18 adult / $7 child
California Science Center
Hands-on science museum home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour and a kids' Discovery Center.
Free (Endeavour ticket extra)
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
Active Ice Age fossil site with mammoths, saber-tooth cats, and bubbling tar pits.
~$18 adult / $7 child
The Grove & Original Farmers Market
Open-air shopping plaza with a trolley, fountain shows, and a classic food market.
Free (trolley rides)
Olvera Street (El Pueblo)
The oldest part of LA — food stalls, folklorico and Mexican crafts, right by Union Station on the East-LA edge.
Free to walk
TCL Chinese Theatre & Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous movie palace and star-studded sidewalk where kids spot celebrity handprints.
Free to walkLocal restaurants in Koreatown
Genwa
Sit-down Korean BBQ with a ring of roughly 18 banchan and smokeless grills for quality marinated and unmarinated cuts. Roomy booths make it more family-manageable than party-style spots.
Sun Nong Dan
Galbi jjim braised short rib and seolleongtang bone-broth soup; the torched-cheese short rib is the signature. Comfort-food soups are very kid-friendly and it stays open late.
Park's BBQ
Widely considered the gold standard for Korean BBQ in LA, with premium marbled beef.
Surawon
House-made tofu, including a black-soybean version, in bubbling soondubu jjigae. Individual stone-pot soups are great for kids.
Seasonal & outdoors near Koreatown
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Koreatown.
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Koreatown family FAQ
Where can families eat in Koreatown?
Local, family-friendly spots in Koreatown include Genwa, Sun Nong Dan, Park's BBQ and Surawon — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.