The city of La Mirada’s small-town vibe and continual ranking as one of the safest places to live makes it the perfect place for families. High-ranking local schools, hundreds of park and recreation programs, dozens of community-wide events, and world-class attractions minutes away allow parents to raise a family, know their neighbors, and enjoy life a little slower.
1. Splash! La Mirada’s Buccaneer Bay
With such great weather, why not have a water wonderland just minutes away. Enjoy Buccaneer Bay waterpark open during the summer months and featuring a lazy river, two-story water slides, tiny tot slides, and splash zones. You can even reserve a cabana for the day as your own private family retreat. 13806 La Mirada Blvd
2. Movie screenings at the La Mirada Library
The La Mirada Library offers free family-friendly movie screenings for small children and teens throughout the year. Whether it’s a classic Disney film or a recently released blockbuster, enjoy them in the company of friends. 13800 La Mirada Blvd
3. Young Audience Programs at the La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada started Programs for Young Audiences to present fine live entertainment for children and their families. Each season, the theatre brings a wide variety of touring attractions specially geared for young audiences. 14900 La Mirada Blvd
4. Fishing at La Mirada Regional Park Lake
Looking for a quick way to spend quality time together? Grab some bait and cast a line in La Mirada’s small, ur- ban lake stocked by California DFG with rainbow trout and catfish. Participate in the kid’s catfish derby each fall. 13701 Adelfa Dr
5. Unlimited rec programs for the whole family
Whether you are looking to improve a skill or simple recreation, the City of La Mirada has hundreds of classes, programs, and camps for youth, adults, and seniors to enjoy. There are even adaptive programs for children with special needs.
6. World-class amusement parks minutes away
With Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure Park less than 20 minutes away, there’s no need to binge all at once. Purchase season passes and enjoy these parks during their quieter seasons. Take advantage of seasonal events like Knott’s Boysenberry Festival and Disney Festival of Holidays.
7. Celebrate special events made for families
The City of La Mirada hosts special events that are annual family traditions for many residents. These events have activities for all ages and are a great way to meet other families in the community. Some of the favorites include the Easter Egg Hunt, Independence Celebration fireworks show, Halloweenfest, and Chili Holiday Celebration.
8. Awesome weather every season of the year
Southern California is known for its weather and La Mirada will not disappoint. The city enjoys welcoming weather all year with warm, dry summers and mild, sunny winters. The BestPlaces Comfort Index for La Mirada is 9.3, which means it is one of the most pleasant places in California.
9. Small town vibe in heart of Southern California
While La Mirada is centrally located within the Los Angeles & Orange County region, it maintains a laid-back, relaxed lifestyle that is perfect for raising a family, knowing your neighbors, and enjoying life a little slower.
Discover
& Go
Discover & Go is a partnership between libraries and Southern California cultural institutions. With a La Mirada public library card, you can reserve FREE family passes to explore museums and cultural attractions through the Discover & Go online portal.
Participating partners include the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Kidspace Children’s Museum. Click here
CityPASS Tickets
The new Southern California CityPASS® program lets visitors create and save on individualized ticket packages to the Golden State’s most famous theme parks: Disneyland® Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld® San Diego, LEGOLAND® California Resort, San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
On the Southern California page of the CityPASS website, travelers select the parks and ticket options they want. Their tailor-made, direct-to-ad- mission-gate tickets are then delivered via email and can be saved on a mobile device or printed out. Prices and savings vary, depending on the selected ticket options. Click here