La Brea Tar Pits — HOHO Visitor Guide for Families

Practical tips for visiting La Brea Tar Pits from the HOHO bus: exhibit timing, kid-friendly highlights, and café options.

3/12/2026

9 min read

The La Brea Tar Pits excavation area and museum building

Highlights

Active paleontology sites visible outdoors, a modern museum with skeletons and interactive exhibits.

Time to allocate

1.5–3 hours depending on interest level and museum queues.

Bottom line

The Tar Pits are educational and entertaining — great for family stops on a HOHO circuit.

Tentang penulis

Family Travel

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