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The woman I am dating has two sons-One is 15 and the other is 12. The weather may not be that nice so we want to spend a few hours on the pier and then do some things that are indoors. We are looking for budget priced things.
Any help or links is much appreciated :-)
Ps. We are not foreigners and live about 40 miles away.
Also- Are there some original inexpensive restaurants you may know of?
Answer
There are so many awesome activities in Santa Monica, but most are outdoors to take full advantage of our fantastic weather. Lately we've had a bit of "June Gloom," but the sun pokes through the clouds by the afternoon, and the temperature hovers around 67. Unless you are coming in late autumn when the Santa Ana winds flare up or during the winter, the weather should cooperate.
I absolutely love spending time on the beach biking, skateboarding, rollerblading, surfing, playing volleyball or just chilling, so if the boys are into such active pursuits they could bring their equipment along. There is an amazing public beach house that just opened up, and is very reasonably priced.
Other ideas:
~ The Third Street Promenade: it's chock full of stores, movie theaters, cafes and restaurants and often has great entertainers.
~ Main Street: charming little street with fun stores, and a fantastic Sunday Farmers Market
~ Bay Shores Lanes: bowling alley
~ Palisades Park: really pretty park beside the Pier that extends along Ocean about a mile. There is a lovely rose garden towards the end near Adelaide.
~ The Getty Villa: it's actually in nearby Pacific Palisades on the border of Malibu, but it's close to SM
~ Montana: yet another street with charming stores & eateries. I don't know that the boys would get that much of it, but there are some great restaurants.
~ Skatepark: I'm 17 and when I was 12-15 all my guy friends were addicted to this place, and we still hit it up sometimes. It's only like $3 or $4 for youth. There is also one at the Boys & Girls club anyone from SoCal 18 or under can hang at for free, and while the boys were there you guys could hang at the Santa Monica Library, which is actually really cool, right down the street.
Restaurants:
Omelette Parlor ~ Main Street - charming, affordable
Mani's ~ Main
Urth ~ Main
The Victorian Baker ~ Main Street (only on weekends, love this place)
Jinky's ~ 2nd Street
The Tudor House ~ 2nd Street
Barneys ~ 3rd Street Prom (day only, it's over 21 at night)
Interim ~ Wilshire - I looove this place
Babalu ~ Montana
The Novel Cafe ~ Main Street
There are literally dozens upon dozens more, but these are some of my favorites.
Have fun!
~ Pax / Peace : )
There are so many awesome activities in Santa Monica, but most are outdoors to take full advantage of our fantastic weather. Lately we've had a bit of "June Gloom," but the sun pokes through the clouds by the afternoon, and the temperature hovers around 67. Unless you are coming in late autumn when the Santa Ana winds flare up or during the winter, the weather should cooperate.
I absolutely love spending time on the beach biking, skateboarding, rollerblading, surfing, playing volleyball or just chilling, so if the boys are into such active pursuits they could bring their equipment along. There is an amazing public beach house that just opened up, and is very reasonably priced.
Other ideas:
~ The Third Street Promenade: it's chock full of stores, movie theaters, cafes and restaurants and often has great entertainers.
~ Main Street: charming little street with fun stores, and a fantastic Sunday Farmers Market
~ Bay Shores Lanes: bowling alley
~ Palisades Park: really pretty park beside the Pier that extends along Ocean about a mile. There is a lovely rose garden towards the end near Adelaide.
~ The Getty Villa: it's actually in nearby Pacific Palisades on the border of Malibu, but it's close to SM
~ Montana: yet another street with charming stores & eateries. I don't know that the boys would get that much of it, but there are some great restaurants.
~ Skatepark: I'm 17 and when I was 12-15 all my guy friends were addicted to this place, and we still hit it up sometimes. It's only like $3 or $4 for youth. There is also one at the Boys & Girls club anyone from SoCal 18 or under can hang at for free, and while the boys were there you guys could hang at the Santa Monica Library, which is actually really cool, right down the street.
Restaurants:
Omelette Parlor ~ Main Street - charming, affordable
Mani's ~ Main
Urth ~ Main
The Victorian Baker ~ Main Street (only on weekends, love this place)
Jinky's ~ 2nd Street
The Tudor House ~ 2nd Street
Barneys ~ 3rd Street Prom (day only, it's over 21 at night)
Interim ~ Wilshire - I looove this place
Babalu ~ Montana
The Novel Cafe ~ Main Street
There are literally dozens upon dozens more, but these are some of my favorites.
Have fun!
~ Pax / Peace : )
What are some fun and free kids virtual worlds?
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They should be free, simple, and safe. Ideally for kids 7-13.
Answer
i know alot here's some:
Starfever Agency
Be an agent to the stars!
Fantage
Set in the future when everybody travels on hoverboards! You can play games, earn stars, go shopping and chat!
Millsberry.com
A virtual city game where you can create your own character and explore Millsberry town through his or her eyes.
Dizzywood
Start by creating a character, walk around Dizzywood, collect coins to buy clothes and other items, play games, chat and have fun!
Build-A-Bearville
Build your human character and start exploring Bearville. You need to buy a bear for many of the activies, but not all.
Groovy Girls
Dress her up, decorate her room and chat with friends.
MechQuest
Fantasy mecha (giant robots) role playing game, start by creating your character and choose the color of your mecha!
Trollz.com
Make your your Troll, then go spend your trollars (troll dollars) at the mall!
Tibia Requires
Be an adventurer in a a huge realm of magic and mystery and make friends with people from all over the world.
Zanpo Virtual Cities
3d multi player virtual cities where you can explore, become a citizen, build your own home, and even become mayor of your own city.
Club Marian
New and improved Marian, customize your character, run, drive and chat. The best part? You don't need to register!
Urbaniacs
Create and control super heroes who live in Urbanville.
Chamber of Chat
A Harry Potter interactive adventure game with customizable avatars!
Whyville
A virtual town for boys and girls to explore, learn, create, and have fun.
Seventeen Magazine Editor's Assistant
Find out what it's like to be an assistant at a fashion magazine. Start the day with deciding what to wear!
I-Dressup iLook
Make your own avatars, select ready made outfits or make your own, talk to friends, write blogs and vote for other members.
I-Dressup iToon
Same features as above, but here you can create an avatar that is more anime/cartoon version of you.
Dubitchat
For UK youth with real time 3D chat, blogs, message boards, games, and more.
GalaXseeds
Create your own seedizen and go on to help save the galaxy from evil!
Playdo
Create your own citizen, play games and meet friends.
e
Barbie Girls
Design your character and your own room, invite friends over and go shopping at the mall!
Warbears
Create your character, earn credits for solving missions, buy stuff for your house and chat with friends.
Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (vmk)
An online version of Disney Theme Parks. Multi player games, chat and more!
Stunt Bike Island
Customize the girl and her bike (three possible outfits) and go for a ride.
Gaia Online
Anime role playing community. Dress up your own avatar, chat, role play and earn gold through games with other players in an interactive world.
GirlSense
A large website with lots of fun dress-up and makeover activities to do, I recommend starting with exploring "E-Boutiques", "Fashion" and "Salon"!
Faketown
Online chat game allowing users to interact with one another and buy virtual houses and virtual credits.
Nicktropolis
Style your NickSelf, create your own room and chat with friends.
Kupika
A pen pal community where you can create your own character to represent you.
Mokitown home of the Mobile Kids
A City for kids. Chat, meet friends, play a tons of games and have fun!
Girl Stuff/Boy Stuff
Create an avatar, edit your bedroom, and hang out in the GSBS world.
CokeStudios
Meet friends, make music, perform.
Show Jumping
Choose a color for the horse and clothes for the jockey, then start your training!
Student Survivor
Two games where your goal is to create a student and keep him or her alive and happy! You have to register if you want to save your game.
AWOLnow
A chat world where you can dress up or avatar and hang out. 45 day free trial.
The N Requires
Avatar mall, high-school, prom and more.
RuneScape
3d multi player adventure, with monsters to kill, quests to complete, and treasure to win.
VERBNow.com
Create a Virt, a virtual sidekick who is energized when you play sports and games.
Big Mouth Life Requires
Grow a Big Mouth, customize, care and play with it. Earn points by taking good care of your Big Mouth and buy stuff for it.
Habbo Hotel
A virtual hotel where you can hang out in the cafes, restaurants, swimming pools and games rooms.Or create private rooms and your own party. Also Canadian and UK versions.
goSupermodel
Design your own super model look, go on photo shoots and score points for jobs well done.
Doll War
Create a doll, go shopping for clothes and have fashion battles with other dolls to determine who has the better sense of fashion!
Meez ( www.meez.com)
weeworld (www.weeworld.com)
i know alot here's some:
Starfever Agency
Be an agent to the stars!
Fantage
Set in the future when everybody travels on hoverboards! You can play games, earn stars, go shopping and chat!
Millsberry.com
A virtual city game where you can create your own character and explore Millsberry town through his or her eyes.
Dizzywood
Start by creating a character, walk around Dizzywood, collect coins to buy clothes and other items, play games, chat and have fun!
Build-A-Bearville
Build your human character and start exploring Bearville. You need to buy a bear for many of the activies, but not all.
Groovy Girls
Dress her up, decorate her room and chat with friends.
MechQuest
Fantasy mecha (giant robots) role playing game, start by creating your character and choose the color of your mecha!
Trollz.com
Make your your Troll, then go spend your trollars (troll dollars) at the mall!
Tibia Requires
Be an adventurer in a a huge realm of magic and mystery and make friends with people from all over the world.
Zanpo Virtual Cities
3d multi player virtual cities where you can explore, become a citizen, build your own home, and even become mayor of your own city.
Club Marian
New and improved Marian, customize your character, run, drive and chat. The best part? You don't need to register!
Urbaniacs
Create and control super heroes who live in Urbanville.
Chamber of Chat
A Harry Potter interactive adventure game with customizable avatars!
Whyville
A virtual town for boys and girls to explore, learn, create, and have fun.
Seventeen Magazine Editor's Assistant
Find out what it's like to be an assistant at a fashion magazine. Start the day with deciding what to wear!
I-Dressup iLook
Make your own avatars, select ready made outfits or make your own, talk to friends, write blogs and vote for other members.
I-Dressup iToon
Same features as above, but here you can create an avatar that is more anime/cartoon version of you.
Dubitchat
For UK youth with real time 3D chat, blogs, message boards, games, and more.
GalaXseeds
Create your own seedizen and go on to help save the galaxy from evil!
Playdo
Create your own citizen, play games and meet friends.
e
Barbie Girls
Design your character and your own room, invite friends over and go shopping at the mall!
Warbears
Create your character, earn credits for solving missions, buy stuff for your house and chat with friends.
Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (vmk)
An online version of Disney Theme Parks. Multi player games, chat and more!
Stunt Bike Island
Customize the girl and her bike (three possible outfits) and go for a ride.
Gaia Online
Anime role playing community. Dress up your own avatar, chat, role play and earn gold through games with other players in an interactive world.
GirlSense
A large website with lots of fun dress-up and makeover activities to do, I recommend starting with exploring "E-Boutiques", "Fashion" and "Salon"!
Faketown
Online chat game allowing users to interact with one another and buy virtual houses and virtual credits.
Nicktropolis
Style your NickSelf, create your own room and chat with friends.
Kupika
A pen pal community where you can create your own character to represent you.
Mokitown home of the Mobile Kids
A City for kids. Chat, meet friends, play a tons of games and have fun!
Girl Stuff/Boy Stuff
Create an avatar, edit your bedroom, and hang out in the GSBS world.
CokeStudios
Meet friends, make music, perform.
Show Jumping
Choose a color for the horse and clothes for the jockey, then start your training!
Student Survivor
Two games where your goal is to create a student and keep him or her alive and happy! You have to register if you want to save your game.
AWOLnow
A chat world where you can dress up or avatar and hang out. 45 day free trial.
The N Requires
Avatar mall, high-school, prom and more.
RuneScape
3d multi player adventure, with monsters to kill, quests to complete, and treasure to win.
VERBNow.com
Create a Virt, a virtual sidekick who is energized when you play sports and games.
Big Mouth Life Requires
Grow a Big Mouth, customize, care and play with it. Earn points by taking good care of your Big Mouth and buy stuff for it.
Habbo Hotel
A virtual hotel where you can hang out in the cafes, restaurants, swimming pools and games rooms.Or create private rooms and your own party. Also Canadian and UK versions.
goSupermodel
Design your own super model look, go on photo shoots and score points for jobs well done.
Doll War
Create a doll, go shopping for clothes and have fashion battles with other dolls to determine who has the better sense of fashion!
Meez ( www.meez.com)
weeworld (www.weeworld.com)
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