A Day on the Metro
Have you ever taken a family day trip on the Metro? Did you even know there was a subway and train system that could get you around LA? I have found the LA Metro somewhat daunting because I am not a Los Angeles native, so here is a breakdown of the Rail system and some family friendly places near the Metro stops.
What are the Rail Lines?
From Downtown Union Station, North on Vermont, East to North Hollywood.
The Orange Line picks up where the Red Line ends in North Hollwood and continues due west in the San Fernando Valley until Warner Ctr.
Union Station West to Wilshire and Western.
Starts at 7th and Metro Ctr and heads South to Long Beach.
Sierra Madre Villa in Pasadena, East through Highland Park, South through Chinatown and into Union Station, Southwest through East LA.
El Monte West through Union Station then South to the Artesis Transit Ctr.
Norwalk West to LAX then South to Redondo Beach.
What is the Schedule?
For all schedule information, you have the option of using the Metro's Trip Planner or viewing each Rail Lines schedules individually.
Family Destinations
There are many family-friendly destinations throughout the city that are accessible from the Metro Rail with just a short walk. Additionally, for big events happening in the city, the rail system offers an alternative to finding parking and fighting the crowds. We made a family trip on the Metro Rail Gold Line to the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown, which was fun and saved us from a major parking headache!
Red Line
Barnsdall Art Park
Universal City/Universal Studios
Pershing Square
Central Library
Orange Line
The Eclectic Company Theatre
Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
Parentwood
Gold Line
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Jefferson Park
Pacific Asia Museum
Amy's Playground
South Pasadena Public Library
Highland Park Recreation Center
Bike Oven
Green Line
Redondo Beach
Blue Line
Aquarium of the Pacific
Check out a complete guide of destinations
Special Discounts
The Metro offers several discounts targeted toward families. The Friends and Family 4-Pack offers 4 roundtrip tickets on a weekend for a discounted rate of $29.
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers a discount to passangers of the Metro. Just bring your ticket to the ticket office for the discounted admission.
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