Universal Studios Hollywood

One block from the park gates, with early admission perks that matter when little legs get tired.

Old-school red-sauce Italian where the waiters sing show tunes between the pizza and the lasagna.

A small neighborhood playground with a space theme, on a quiet stretch away from the Ventura Blvd crowds.

A budget-friendly boutique with a heated indoor pool and in-room fridges and microwaves for snack duty.

Retro-cool and easy with kids: bunk-bed rooms, a big pool with dive-in movies, and a shuttle to Universal.

A retro diner, teddy-bear waffles and milkshakes make a meal feel like a little outing.