Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Lomita with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Lomita on the map
📍 Where Lomita is
Lomita sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~9 mi / 14 km). It's roughly 14 mi (23 km) from Downtown LA and 103 mi (165 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 Lomita
Lomita Railroad Museum
Small museum at 2137 W 250th St with a Southern Pacific steam locomotive and tender, a 1910 Union Pacific caboose, a Santa Fe caboose, a 1923 Union Oil tank car and a 1913 Southern Pacific boxcar. There are no train rides, it is only open Fri–Sun, and it takes about an hour. Irene Lewis Park next door works for a picnic.
Free (donations encouraged)Lomita Park
A 7-acre city park at 24424 Eshelman Ave with children's play areas, three picnic shelters, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court and a softball diamond.
Free
Takaishi Japanese Garden & Demonstration Garden
A small city garden at 24300 Narbonne Ave, next to the library, with walking paths, Japanese-style statues and rocks, and a drought-tolerant demonstration garden with labeled plants. A short stop, easy to combine with the library next door.
Free
Lomita Library (LA County Library)
County library at 24200 Narbonne Ave with a children's area and early-learning services. Storytime times weren't published where we checked, so call 310-539-4515 before going for a program.
FreeLocal restaurants in Lomita
Lomita's Best
Family-run American diner at 2087 Lomita Blvd, open daily 7am–9pm, with breakfast all day. Dine-in, drive-thru and online ordering.
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Lomita family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Lomita with kids?
Family favorites in and around Lomita include Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita Park, Takaishi Japanese Garden & Demonstration Garden and Lomita Library (LA County Library). Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Lomita?
Yes — free family spots near Lomita include Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita Park, Takaishi Japanese Garden & Demonstration Garden and Lomita Library (LA County Library). Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Lomita?
Local, family-friendly spots in Lomita include Lomita's Best — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Lomita guide cover?
Our Lomita 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 Lomita
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