Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Westminster with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Westminster on the map
📍 Where Westminster is
Westminster sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: John Wayne / Orange County (~9 mi / 15 km). It's roughly 25 mi (40 km) from Downtown LA and 87 mi (140 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
Visiting? See SoCal at a glance, getting around and which airport.
Family attractions near Westminster
The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Westminster.
Rodeo 39 Public Market
An open-air food hall and market just off the 22 where each family member can chase a different craving, from tacos to boba to ice cream, plus retail shops and frequent weekend events. Come hungry and let the kids graze their way across the vendors.
Free entry; food varies
Old World Village
A cobblestoned Bavarian-style village of shops and restaurants with free parking, and host of Orange County's biggest Oktoberfest since 1977.
Free to visit; free parking
Vans Off The Wall Skatepark
A free 35,000-square-foot outdoor skatepark with a street plaza, flow bowls and rails, attached to a Vans store. Helmet and pads are required, not suggested.
Free
Bella Terra
Open-air lifestyle centre with fountains, a bookshop, a cinema and a free kids club. Handy as a rain-adjacent option since much of the walking is covered.
Free to visit
Fun For All Indoor Playground
Two-storey indoor play centre with a mega slide, obstacle course, trampoline zone and a separate toddler area away from the bigger kids.
$25 per child, $5 per adult; grip socks $1
Hollenbeck Park
A 10-acre green space with playgrounds, an outdoor exercise course and a walking path that loops the grounds — roomy enough to spread a blanket and let kids burn energy while parents get a lap in. A quiet, free pick for an easy afternoon close to home.
FreeFestivals & annual events in Westminster
What Westminster is known for — the events locals plan the year around.
Westminster Fall Festival
The city's 5th annual fall festival at the Westminster Civic Center — carnival rides, live entertainment and food over four days.
See site for admission; rides ticketed
Westminster Tet Parade
Little Saigon's Lunar New Year parade down Bolsa Avenue, with lion dances, floats, marching bands, martial arts groups and veterans' organizations. One of the largest Vietnamese American events in the country.
Free to watch
Local restaurants in Westminster
Thanh My
Westminster Vietnamese institution since 1979 with an encyclopedic menu.
Banh Mi & Che Cali
Decades-old family bakery for fresh, cheap banh mi and che desserts.
Quan Hy
Family-owned central-Vietnamese spot since 1997 with shareable small plates and noodle bowls great for groups.
Top Baguette
Owner-run banh mi shop where you can add a fried egg to any sandwich, a quick affordable family favorite.
Local shops in Westminster
Art Supply Warehouse
The largest single independent art store in Southern California, started by three friends in 1977.
Lua Dao Fabrics
Sister-run Vietnamese silk and ao dai tailoring shop on Bolsa with custom fitting.
Asian Garden Mall
First and largest Vietnamese-American mall, 200+ small minority-owned stalls.
Seasonal & outdoors near Westminster
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Westminster.
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Westminster family FAQ
Where can families eat in Westminster?
Local, family-friendly spots in Westminster include Pho 79, Pho Quang Trung, Thanh My and Banh Mi & Che Cali, and more — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Westminster guide cover?
Our Westminster family guide includes 7 local eats and 3 local shops — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.