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Things to Do in Rolling Hills Estates with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Rolling Hills Estates on the map
📍 Where Rolling Hills Estates is
Rolling Hills Estates sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~7 mi / 11 km). It's roughly 11 mi (18 km) from Downtown LA and 105 mi (169 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 Rolling Hills Estates
Peter Weber Equestrian Center (pony rides & petting zoo)
A working equestrian center at 26401 Crenshaw Blvd offering pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, birthday parties, field trips and kids' camps. Pony rides and the petting zoo are by appointment only — call the barn at 310-541-9487; payment is cash or check, and a signed liability form is required.
Pony rides $50 per pony per half hour (1 child per pony); petting zoo $50 per half hour (max 3 kids, extra child $10)George F Canyon Nature Preserve & Stein/Hale Nature Trail
A canyon trail at 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, managed with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. The city is building a new nature center, so the canyon and trails stay open but there's no parking inside the construction site — use street parking. The Conservancy leads monthly guided nature walks; check pvplc.org.
Free
Ernie Howlett Park
A 35-acre city park at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd with varied playground equipment, picnic tables, multipurpose fields, a basketball court and a sand volleyball court — a big open-space stop. The park office is at 310-541-4585.
FreeHighridge Park
A 10.5-acre park at 29035 Highridge Rd with playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecue pits, restrooms, soccer fields, a youth ball field and about a mile of running track with par-course stations — a good picnic-plus-run stop.
FreeLocal restaurants in Rolling Hills Estates
Giorgio's
Italian spot at 777 Deep Valley Dr with pizzas on house dough and whole-milk mozzarella, plus homemade pastas such as lasagna, gnocchi and ravioli, weekday lunch specials and curbside pickup.
Kim's BBQ
Korean BBQ at 871 Silver Spur Rd with tabletop grilling, hot stone bibimbap, dumplings and stews, open daily, with party bookings and catering for birthdays and family gatherings.
Dragonfly Thai
Thai restaurant at 50 Peninsula Center, Suite A, with curry puffs, milk-tea boba and party trays sized for groups. Closed Sunday.
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Rolling Hills Estates family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Rolling Hills Estates with kids?
Family favorites in and around Rolling Hills Estates include Peter Weber Equestrian Center (pony rides & petting zoo), George F Canyon Nature Preserve & Stein/Hale Nature Trail, Ernie Howlett Park and Highridge Park. Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Rolling Hills Estates?
Yes — free family spots near Rolling Hills Estates include George F Canyon Nature Preserve & Stein/Hale Nature Trail, Ernie Howlett Park and Highridge Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Rolling Hills Estates?
Local, family-friendly spots in Rolling Hills Estates include Giorgio's, Kim's BBQ and Dragonfly Thai — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Rolling Hills Estates guide cover?
Our Rolling Hills Estates family guide includes 4 things to do and 3 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 Rolling Hills Estates
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