We're in the middle of summer and it's hot with hotter days coming! I know you are looking for ways to keep our family cool during this time. Is your A/C running on overdrive? Do you feel like you need to get out of the house, but it's just too hot out? Maybe you don't have A/C, it doesn't work great or it's on the fritz? No worries Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas has your back with awesome ideas to help you and your kids to stay cool at home and around town in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu and nearby in Los Angeles and Ventura County. Let's beat this heat together!
If you are stuck at home and don't have a pool: Make an Easy DIY Pool Noodle Sprinkler to Help Kids Stay Cool
P.S. don't forget to hydrate - here are some helpful ideas: 10 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Kids To Drink More Water
Back in the day when I was a kid growing up in the San Fernando Valley we didn't have A/C at home. So, when those scorching hot days hit, we had no choice but to bolt out the door! But you know what? It turned out to be some of the best times. Let me share my all-time favorite ways to beat the heat back then and even now. So, get ready to stay cool and have a blast with your kids!
Here my top 10+ list of family-fun places to cool off:
- ðŽ The Mall: Any indoor shopping center will do, sit an relax, go window shopping or real shopping if you dare, I won't tell. My boys loved to play at the mall as I watched and relaxed solo or with a friend then we headed to the food court after. Our go-to favs are Hot Dog on a Stick - did you know they have veggie dogs? and a sweet treat of cookies, ice cream or gelato.
- ðĶ Movie theater: Take advantage of the matinee prices or discount days and times for extra savings - who doesn't like to save? $2 Family Movies to take your Kids to this Summer through August 2023
- ð The Library: Many also double as cooling centers - why not use this as a reason to encourage your kids to read more?
- ðĪŠ Indoor Play-space: OK so we didn't really have these when I was a kid (unless you count the Playland at McDonalds), but we have them now, so why not? If you want something simple and budget friendly, most of the indoor malls have free play areas, but if you want to dial it up a notch for the kids head to a local indoor play-space, ask about their monthly rates. You relax while the kids play, win-win!
- ð The Pool: Go swimming in yours, a friends, family, neighborhood community pool or one of the many local public pools will work too. Some hotels will let you pay to swim as well.
- ðïļ The Beach: My personal favorite plus it's usually cooler near the ocean, just make sure you pack lots of water, bring an umbrella for shade, sunscreen and snacks - do kids ever stop eating?
- ðĶ Splash Pad / Water-Play area: Don't let the kids have all the fun, put your suit and join in too.
- ð―ïļ Eat Out: Treat your family to lunch or dinner out, plus it's way too hot to cook even with A/C.
- ð§ Eat Something Cold: Enjoy a frozen popsicle, ice cream or even some cold watermelon at home or head out: Where to find Yummy Frozen Treats near Conejo Valley-Malibu-Calabasas. ðĶðĻð
- ðĩ Grandma's / ðī Grandpa's House: Mine had great A/C ðĨķ or visit any friend or family who lives somewhere cooler or has great A/C. They'll enjoy the company and you get to cool off.
- ððžïļðš Visit a Museum: We have a lot of nearby museum choices from Children's Museums to Science, Art, History and more.
- ðð ðĶ Visit an Indoor Aquarium: We have several indoor aquariums and many that are worthy of a day-trip or weekend getaway
- ð Hit the Road: Take a Day trip with your family to a town that's a bit cooler (anywhere along the coast is a good bet), think: Santa Monica, Malibu, Ventura, Channel Islands, Oxnard, Marina Del Rey, Huntington Beach, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara are pretty close and are likely cooler.
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Safety Reminders:
- Please remember not to leave children, anyone who is disabled / elderly or pets in cars on a warm or hot day - the temperature inside a vehicle can rise quickly
- Stay Hydrated and if you head out bring extra water for everyone including pets. 10 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Kids To Drink More Water
- Keep pets safe from the heat - inside if possible. Make sure they have access to plenty of water. Remember the sidewalk, asphalt and concrete get hot and can burn their paws
- When heading outdoors be sure to wear appropriate clothes - light weight and light colors are best, don't forget hats and maybe sunglasses.
- Remember it's typically hottest from 10 am - 3 pm
Updated July 5, 2023: This is a work in progress - Bookmark this page and check back often |
Ventura County
Splash Pads
- Oak Park: Open Daily from 10 am - 7 pm through September 5, 2023 ðĶ Oak Park Splash Pad
- Simi Valley at Rancho Tapo Community Park - Lemon Park: 11 am - 7 pm, closed for maintenance every day from 2-3 pm through Sept. 5, 2023
Community Pools
- CRPD Aquatics: Community Pool at CLU: 100 N Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, 805-241-0894 | Pool at NPHS: 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320, 805-750-7296 | Pool at TOHS, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, 805-496-8564
- RSRPD Aquatics: Lap & Open Swim, Simi Valley
- Pleasant Valley R&PD Aquatics, Camarillo
- Daland Swim School - Thousand Oaks: Lap Swim
YMCA Swimming Pools - Membership is required to use the facilities
- Yarrow Family YMCA, Westlake Village
- Simi Valley YMCA
Ventura County Beaches
Ventura County Cooling Centers: Residents without air conditioning are encouraged to seek temporary refuge at public buildings and shopping malls during inclement weather. This includes public libraries and senior centers - hours and days vary.
- Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library: 1401 E. Janss Road, (805) 449-2660
- Newbury Park Library: 2331 Borchard Road, (805) 498-2139, Closed on Sunday
- Thousand Oaks Alex Fiore Teen Center - Ages 12-17 Only: 1375 E. Janss Road, (805) 494-5156
- Thousand Oaks Goebel Adult Community Center: 1385 E. Janss Road, (805) 381-2744, Closed on Sunday
- Oaks Mall Shopping Center: 344 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, (805) 495-2031
- Camarillo Public Library: 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 93010, (805) 388-5222, Closed on Sunday
- Full list of Ventura County Libraries
Los Angeles County
Community Pools
- Malibu Aquatics: Malibu community pool located at MHS - 30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 | 310-589-1933
- Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center: 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302 | (818) 222-2782
- L.A. County Aquatics Information
Heading to the Beach?
- L.A. County Beaches & Harbors
- Nicholas Canyon Beach, Malibu
- Zuma Beach, Malibu
- Point Dume Beach, Malibu
- Dan Blocker Beach, Malibu
- Malibu Surfrider Beach
- Las Tunas Beach, Malibu
- Topanga Beach, Malibu
- Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Palisades
- Venice Beach
- Santa Monica State Beach
- Look Up California State Beaches
Ready L.A. County: Excessive Heat Information
L.A. County - Library Cooling Centers:
- Agoura Hills Library
- Malibu Library
- Topanga Library
- Westlake Village Library
- Woodland Hills Branch Library
- Platt Branch Library - Woodland Hills
- Canoga Park Branch Library
- Encino - Tarzana Branch Library
- Chatsworth Branch Library
- L.A. County Cooling Centers Full List
County of Los Angeles Public Health: Stay Healthy in the Heat
City of Los Angeles
Swimming Pools - click link for complete details, including; hours and pricing
City of Los Angeles: Beat the Heat
City of L.A. Cooling Centers
- Please note: During extended periods of excessive heat, LA City will open dedicated cooling centers and post their locations and hours of operations online as well as on @ReadyLA social media. These will typically be at L.A. City Recreation and Parks facilities, which are also available whenever they are open as shelter from the weather, even when no dedicated cooling centers have yet been opened.
- Pets: When activated as cooling centers, LA City's Recreation and Parks’ facilities are pet-friendly. Dogs must be on a leash and all pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times. Kennels will be provided upon request.
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