Orange Tier: What's Open or Opening Soon for Kids in Southern California?

Orange Tier: What’s Open or Opening Soon for Kids in Southern California?

Now that LA and Orange Counties are officially in Orange Tier, many of your favorite family-friendly places have been given the green light to reopen at limited capacities.

Which means… places that haven only been open outdoors are now able to fully open indoors!

Reminder: We’re working really hard to keep the information up to date, but things change on a whim! All details are believed to be accurate as of 3/16/21. We’ll continue to update this list as more details are announced. Be sure to contact these places directly for the latest updates.

**Most Recent Updates (more details below)**

Universal Studios reopening Friday, April 16
Autry Museum reopening Tuesday, April 6
Petersen Automotive Museum now open
Adventure City reopens Friday, April 16
La Brea Tar Pits reopening Thursday, April 8
Natural History Museum reopening Thursday, April 1
LEGOLAND reopening Thursday, April 15 (includes SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGO CHIMA Waterpark)
SeaWorld San Diego select indoor exhibits opening Friday, March 19
California Science Center reopening Saturday, March 27
Six Flags Magic Mountain reopening Thursday, April 1
Pretend City Children’s Museum reopening Saturday, March 27
El Dorado Frontier reopening Friday, April 2

Movie Theaters

Most movie theaters are opening with reduced auditorium capacity and staggered showtimes. Reserved seating is available and highly recommended.

AMC Theatres

Reopening Friday, March 19 (may vary by theater)
Surrounding seats will be blocked off when purchasing tickets
Private Theatre Rental: $99 for older movies, $299 for newer movies, up to 20 guests.
AMC Theatres Website

Harkins Theatres (Cerritos)

Reopening Wednesday, March 17
Reserve seats in arrangements of 1-2. If you have a party of three or more and would like to sit together, purchase seats apart and the theatre team will assist you in seating you together when you arrive.
Private Movie Party: $99-149, up to 20 guests.
Harkins Theatres Website

Cinemark

Now Open
Adjacent seats automatically blocked for social distancing
Discounted tickets on Tuesdays
Private Watch Party: $99-149, up to 20 guests.
Cinemark Website

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

Reopening Friday, March 19 (Laguna Niguel, Pico Rivera, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Westlake Village locations)
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Website

IPIC Theaters (Pasadena)

Reopening Wednesday, March 31
Reserve tickets online or through app
Blanket and pillow program reinstated
Amended days of operation to Thursday – Sunday
Adjacent seats automatically blocked for social distancing
Private Theater Rentals available. Inquire here.
New Pricing:
- Weekdays: $16/adults, $10/kids (ages 12 and under)
- Weekends: $19.75/adults, $11/kids (ages 12 and under)
New menu items such as Chicken & Red Velvet Waffles, Mahi Fish Tacos & Tres Leches, plus a new Kids’ Menu
IPIC Theaters Website

Regal Cinemas

Select theaters opening Friday, April 2
Regal Cinemas Website

Starlight Cinemas

Orange County locations reopening Friday, March 19
LA County locations opening Friday, March 26
Starlight Cinemas Website

Theme Parks

While the state allows theme parks to reopen with rides starting April 1, our local theme parks are aiming to open at a later date. They’re taking the time to hire and train new employees, iron out safety details with government officials, and possibly waiting for higher capacity numbers. In the red tier, theme parks are only allowed to open at 15% capacity.

Adventure City (Anaheim)

Reopening Friday, April 16
Admission: $21.95/general (ages 1-54), $17.95/seniors (ages 55+)
Adventure City Website

Disneyland (Anaheim)

Reopening Friday, April 30
See full announcement here
A Touch of Disney, limited ticket experience begins March 18 – April 5
Disneyland Website

Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park)

Reopening in May (exact date TBA)
Taste of Boysenberry Festival continues through May 2
See full announcement here
Knott’s Berry Farm Website

LEGOLAND (Carlsbad)

Park Preview Days start April 1 (select rides)
Full reopening April 15 (includes all rides, LEGO CHIMA Water Park, and SEA LIFE Aquarium)
Priority access will be giving to LEGOLAND Hotel Guests, active pass holders, and existing day ticket holders
Open now for Build ‘N Play Days
LEGOLAND Website

SeaWorld (San Diego)

Park is now open (following official guidelines as an accredited zoo)
Select indoor exhibits opening Friday, March 19
Seven Seas Food Festival happening through May 2
SeaWorld Website

Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)

Reopening to the general public Saturday, April 3
Opens to members and passholders on April 1 and 2
Make ticket reservations online
Daily Ticket: $45-55 per guest
Six Flags Website

Universal Studios Hollywood

Reopening Friday, April 16
Grand reopening to introduce guests to “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” Ride and “Jurassic World—The Ride’s” all-new, realistic dinosaur, Indominus Rex
Universal CityWalk open now
Taste of Universal happening through April 11
Universal Studios Website

Museums & Attractions

3DAR Trick Art Museum (Santa Monica)

Reopening Wednesday, March 17
Admission: $25/general, $12/kids, $15/student, $20/senior and military
3DAR Trick Art Museum Website

Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)

Full reopening with indoor exhibits on Tuesday, March 16
Advanced reservation required
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm / Saturday – Sunday, 9am – 8pm
Admission: $36.95/adult, $26.95/child (ages 3-11), $33.95/senior (age 62+)
Aquarium Website

Autry Museum of the American West (LA)

Reopening to the general public on Tuesday, April 6
Advanced reservation required
Autry Museum Website

Battleship IOWA Museum (San Pedro)

Phased reopening of indoor spaces happening now
See full announcement here
Battleship IOWA Website

Bowers Museum (Anaheim)

Reopening Wednesday, March 17
Walt Disney Archives exhibit extended through June 20, 2021 (separate pricing)
Treasures in Gold & Jade through May 30, 2021
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
General Admission (does not include Walt Disney Archives exhibit): $13-15/adults, $10/students (ages 12+), $10-12/seniors (ages 62+), free for children under 12.
Bowers Museum Website

California African American Museum (LA)

Reopens Saturday, March 27
Advance reservations required
Tickets are free
CAAM Website

California Science Center (LA)

Reopening Saturday, March 27
Timed-entry reservations required
Timed tickets for special exhibition, The Art of the Brick, also available
Reservations available starting March 20 for members and March 24 for non-members
California Science Center Website

El Dorado Frontier (Long Beach)

Reopening Friday, April 2
Reserve tickets online
Tickets: $15 per guest (under 12 months do not require ticket and rides free)
Ticket includes 1-hour time limit, one train ride, and one carousel ride
See update post here
El Dorado Frontier Website

La Brea Tar Pits (LA)

Reopening Thursday, April 8
Advance, timed tickets required
General Admission: $15/adults, $12/seniors and students, $7/children (ages 3-12), free for children 2 and under
Starting April 15, admission will be free for all LA County residents between the hours of 3-5 p.m. on all days the Museum is open
See update post here
El Dorado Frontier Website

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Reopening Thursday, April 1
Public tickets will go on sale on March 25. Advance time-entry tickets required.
See their full announcement here
LACMA Website

Lyon Air Museum (Santa Ana)

Now Open
Tickets: $13/general, $6/child (ages 5-17), $10/senior (age 60+) and veteran, free for children under 5
Lyon Air Museum Website

Planes of Fame Air Museum (Chino)

Now Open (hangars reopening Thursday, March 18)
On weekends, the Museum’s Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” will be open for visitors to safely enter
Admission: $12/adult, $5/child (ages 5-11), free for children 4 and under.
Planes of Fame Website

Petersen Automotive Museum (LA)

Now Open
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Four new exhibits including Supercars
Petersen Automotive Museum Website

Pretend City Children’s Museum (Irvine)

Reopening Friday, April 2
Reservations not required but recommended.
Tickets: $13.95. All guests over 12 months require tickets.
Pretend City Website

Natural History Museum (Los Angeles)

Full reopening Thursday, April 1
Butterfly Pavilion & Nature Gardens now open
Advanced timed-tickets required
General Admission: $15/adults, $12/seniors and students, $7/children (ages 3-12), free for children 2 and under
Starting April 8, admission will be free for all LA County residents between the hours of 3-5 p.m. on all days the Museum is open.
Butterfly Pavilion Tickets: $6 per person, $6 for parking
Natural History Museum Website

The Reptile Zoo (Fountain Valley)

Now Open
Admission: $15/adult, $10/child (ages 4-12), free for children 3 and under
The Reptile Zoo Website

Open Now

Birch Aquarium (La Jolla) – Outdoors exhibits open. Indoors open Friday, March 19.
Boomers (Irvine) – Outdoor attractions open
Children’s Nature Retreat (Alpine)
Camelot Golfland (Anaheim)
Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge) – Advance reservations required
Environmental Nature Center (Newport Beach) – Open to those registered for events and for camp participants.
Fillmore & Western Railway (Fillmore) – Weekend scenic trains available and Easter Bunny Hop Express
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary (Phelan) – Limited hours, appointment only
Go Kart World (Carson)
Golf N’ Stuff (Norwalk) – Open daily
Irvine Park Railroad (inside Irvine Regional Park)
LA County Arboretum (Arcadia) – Advance reservations required.
LA Zoo – Advanced, timed-entry reservations required
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Nixon Library (Yorba Linda) – Outdoor spaces open
Oasis Camel Dairy (Ramona) – Private tours and camel rides available
OC Zoo (inside Irvine Regional Park) – Wait times for zoo entry may be delayed
Ocean Institute (Dana Point) – Open for events, camps, and outdoor excursions
Ostrichland (Solvang) – Book admission online
Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center (Laguna Beach) – Visitor yard now open
Pony Time (Lakewood) – Trot rides, walk rides, and animal feeding available
Rancho Los Alamitos (Long Beach) – Free admission, reserve online
Rancho Los Cerritos (Long Beach) – RSVP online
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park – Advanced reservation required
Santa Ana Zoo – First-come, first-served entry, based on capacity
Sherman Library & Gardens (Corona Del Mar) – Tickets available at the door or online
South Coast Botanic Garden (Palos Verdes Peninsula) – Advance reservations required.
Southern California Railway Museum (Perris)
Tanaka Farms (Irvine) – Open daily
The Huntington (San Marino) – Select galleries reopening Saturday, April 17. Advance reservations required.
Underwood Family Farms (Somis & Moorpark) – Open daily
USS Midway Museum (San Diego)
Wild Wonders (Bonsall)
Wildlife Learning Center (Sylmar) – Open for private tours
World of Illusion Museum (Los Angeles)
Zoomars (San Juan Capistrano)