Best Mommy & Me
The Mommy Center
The Mommy Center is a no-judgment zone for all things motherhood. It’s where moms can go to socialize, find support and make new friends for themselves and their little ones. The Mommy Center also offers a variety of classes, including Mommy and Me, Positive Parenting, Speech and Language BOOST Workshops, Sleep Consulting and more.
themommycenter.com | Laguna Hills
Best Playground
Adventure Playground — Irvine
Adventure Playground takes the top spot in this category. Available to everyone, the drop-in facility features a sensory garden, a tree house, slides, poles and stumps to climb on and a kids’ fort zone to explore. Visitors can create fun childhood memories in the natural play areas as well. No pets allowed though except for service animals.
cityofirvine.org/parks-facilities/adventure-playground | Irvine
Best Skate Park
Etnies Skatepark
Etnies outdoor concrete skatepark in Lake Forest is one of the largest skateparks in the country, with 57,000 square feet. It features multiple bowls, mini ramp, wall ride, stairs, banks and more. Riders at the skatepark can also sign up for private lessons or camps, and there are opportunities for birthday parties.
lakeforestca.gov | Lake Forest
Best Storytelling Time
Huntington Beach Central Library Storytime
Huntington Beach Central Library remains the top spot in the storytelling time category. It’s never too early to get your child to love books, and the library offers plenty of options for different age groups from Baby & Me to toddlers, preschool, tweens and family. There are also bilingual storytime sessions.
huntingtonbeachca.gov | Huntington Beach
Best Party Entertainment
The Reptile Zoo/Prehistoric Pets
The 5,000-square-foot store houses a wide variety of exotic species of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids from all over the world. Visitors can book private animal experiences and feedings and come face-to-face with some of the signature giant creatures. Prehistoric Pets is also available for birthday parties with hands-on educational reptile adventures called Jurassic Parties.
prehistoricpets.com | Fountain Valley
Best Roller Rink
Fountain Valley Skating Center
When you’re ready to roll, Fountain Valley Skating Center has you covered no matter your skill level. The family-friendly spot specializes in skating classes, open-skating sessions, fundraisers, birthday parties and more. You can also save money on your visits through memberships, a loyalty program or by attending on cheap skate nights and family nights.
fvsc.com | Fountain Valley
Best Ice Skating Rink
The Rinks Anaheim Ice
As the former practice rink for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, the Frank Gehry-designed Anaheim Ice now hosts youth hockey, adult leagues, figure skating events and public skating open most days of the week as well as learn-to-ice-skate classes for kids and adults. Even hockey skate instruction is available.
anaheimice.therinks.com | Anaheim
Best Batting Cage
Home Run Park
Home Run Park is still hard to beat in this category. One of the largest and longest running batting cage facilities around is open seven days a week, doesn’t require reservations unless you’re coming as a team or group, and is used by local teams as well as the public. Home Run Park also offers hitting and pitching lessons with former professional players.
homerunpark.com | Anaheim
Best Trampoline Place
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Have your kids jump for joy and make sure they sleep well. Sky Zone has a wide variety of activities and programs for visitors of all ages, from toddlers through adults. The trampoline park’s dodgeball, zip line, ninja warrior course, drop slide, air court, toddler zone and more take the fun to a new level.
skyzone.com | Multiple Locations
Best Laser Tag/Virtual Reality Center
Boomers
Boomers is already a steady family favorite with its variety of attractions, and immersive and interactive experiences. But the Irvine location also has a laser tag room ready for action, with atmospheric lighting, exciting obstacles and opportunities for families to work as a team, communicate and strategize in a safe and exciting environment.
boomerspark.com/irvine | Irvine
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