What are fun activities to do with a toddler in Los Angeles?

There are a variety of fun things to do with a toddler in the Los Angeles area. To keep it casual, you may choose to visit parks that have playgrounds including Griffith Park or Pan Pacific Park or children's museums such as Cayton Children's Museum in Santa Monica or Discovery Cube Los Angeles in Sylmer. Mall areas like The Americana at Brand or Westfield Century City provide shops where toddlers can look around and play such as the CAMP store or Barnes and Nobles as well as restaurants and dessert shops that are kid-friendly. If you are planning in advance and are looking for more of a full day activity, visiting Disneyland in Anaheim or the beach at the Santa Monica Pier are also great options!