LAX may be known for its high-end shopping experiences and eateries. However, there are also plenty of family-friendly activities that are waiting to be discovered to keep your children entertained while you are waiting to board.

LAX has recently gone through a USD $14 billion dollar transformation, which has changed the whole airport experience!  The renovations have seen a range of new openings, including new escalators and walkways to help travellers and their little ones get to their gate quicker, along with a 'Great Hall' for premier dining experiences.

  • LAX Beach Play area - Located in the The Great Hall behind Duty Free shopping in Tom Bradley International Terminal, the play area is the perfect place for kids to run around before a long flight. The space is composed of hand-painted, soft, sculpted foam pieces which resemble beachscapes, along with a slide and equipment for children to climb on and 'ride'. Parents can also relax with adjacent seating to watch their children.
  • Taste the variety of Californian inspired dining options and cuisine. From delicious sandwiches at L.A.'s ink.sack, to tacos at the iconic L.A. restaurant and food truck, Border Grill get a taste of L.A.'s world-renowned cuisine right from LAX. You can even wander down to Terminal 3 to taste the milkshakes and burgers at the newly opened Shake Shack. Vanilla Bake Shop also has the perfect cupcakes and delicious, dainty confectionary for kids too.
  • Flight Path Museum and Learning Center - Depending on how much time you have to spend, located inside the LAX Imperial Terminal is the hands-on museum perfect for a kids “field-trip” to get out those plane jitters. Aussie travellers have the opportunity to check out showcased scaled models of various aircrafts and LAX's aviation history. The Flight Path Museum is free and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am to 3pm.
  • Bead Factory (TBIT) - Explore the colourful rings, bracelets, necklaces and headpieces at the Bead Factory. The  perfect shop for children where they can design their own jewellery, or pick out their favourite affordable baubles and costume jewellery.
  • LAX Presents - Children can boogie their plane jitters away at LAX presents, which features live music by local L.A. artists. This years line-up includes six classical performances, a DJ with dancers and a percussionist, a puppet show and an Indian dance troupe.