Cayton Children's Museum
Santa Monica, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.4(1,044 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Strollers cannot come inside, but there is a place to park them at the entrance. Water is allowed, food is not. It is role-play: a fire truck, a vet clinic, a small restaurant. Reviewers call it small and not overstimulating, with a dark quiet room for kids who need one. Most stay one to two hours.
Large hands-on children's museum at Santa Monica Place with imaginative play zones for young kids.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Shade
- Sensory-friendly
- Restrooms
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395 Santa Monica Pl Ste 374 Level 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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~$20 per person
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What visitors say
- ARIN OTUKS★★★★★
Perfect location and a great space. The boys loved it, and we were so happy we found this place. There were so many activities to keep them engaged, and they had an absolute blast, from the fire truck to the helicopter to the food van. We moved through the space for over an hour. Being able to bring water inside was a nice touch, with the only restriction being no food or drinks that could stain. We will definitely be back! In addition, It’s slightly cheaper to buy your tickets ahead of time so do so. I got mine online while there.
6 months ago
- Leisure Traveler★★★★★
Took my daughter here after check out, pretty great place to entertain a toddler while waiting for an Uber to the airport. Lots of things to see and do, there is like a mini shopping area, a pet hospital, a restaurant with mini booth seats, a half fire truck, and much much more your children can role-play. Depending on the day, they have miscellaneous things happening throughout the day. When we were there there was a type of dancing gig. Can't bring a stroller in so there like tons of strollers parked near the entrance which is good so children have room to run and play. Over all a nice place for children to tire out so they can nap.
a month ago
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