Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in La Mirada with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
La Mirada on the map
📍 Where La Mirada is
La Mirada sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~10 mi / 16 km). It's roughly 17 mi (27 km) from Downtown LA and 96 mi (154 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 La Mirada
La Mirada Community Regional Park
A 100-acre park at 13701 Adelfa Dr with a small fishing lake, tennis and handball courts, ball fields and a children's play area. The city hosts a kids' catfish derby here each fall, and the Splash! aquatics center is a short walk away, so the two make an easy half-day.
Free to enter (Splash! next door charges separately)
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center (Buccaneer Bay)
A pirate-themed waterpark with a lazy river, three slides, a six-lane mat racer, a zero-depth beach entry and two spray pads for little ones. Under-13s need an adult 18+ in the park, and anyone under 48 inches must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket except on the slides. The wristband allows re-entry, so you can break for lunch.
Buccaneer Bay day pass 2026: $27 Mon–Thu / $32 Fri–Sun & holidays (48"+); Junior (under 48") or Senior $22 / $27; age 2 and under free
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
A 1,251-seat city theater at 14900 La Mirada Blvd with a Broadway series plus a children's series, Programs for Young Audiences. Filter to the family-marked shows on the ticket page, and call the box office at (714) 994-6310 about age suitability for a specific show.
Ticketed by show (see box office)
Neff Park and Historic Neff Estate
A 10-acre park at 14300 San Cristobal Dr with the 1890s Neff House, George House and Neff Barn, plus a playground and picnic areas. Volunteers run the estate tours, so check the city calendar the week before.
Free (donations welcome for restoration)Festivals & annual events in La Mirada
What La Mirada is known for — the events locals plan the year around.
La Mirada Independence Celebration
A city-run Independence Day event at La Mirada Regional Park with live music, food vendors, a patriotic program and fireworks.
The Jul 3, 2026 event has passed; the city posts the next date in early summer
Local restaurants in La Mirada
Seasonal & outdoors near La Mirada
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from La Mirada.
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La Mirada family FAQ
What are the best things to do in La Mirada with kids?
Family favorites in and around La Mirada include La Mirada Community Regional Park, Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center (Buccaneer Bay), La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Neff Park and Historic Neff Estate. Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in La Mirada?
Yes — free family spots near La Mirada include La Mirada Community Regional Park and Neff Park and Historic Neff Estate. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in La Mirada?
Local, family-friendly spots in La Mirada include Ambrose Pizza — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal La Mirada guide cover?
Our La Mirada family guide includes 4 things to do and 1 local eats — 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 La Mirada
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