Los Angeles STEM Trips for Student Groups

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Los Angeles has so much to offer!

Los Angeles pairs entertainment-industry creativity with a deep aerospace and science culture. Student groups move from museum campuses to observatories and fossil parks, experiencing a city where science and storytelling share the same skyline.


For Your Students

Los Angeles puts student groups inside the California Science Center, home of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, plus the Griffith Observatory, the La Brea Tar Pits and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Our travel designers build each itinerary around your curriculum, from space science to paleontology.

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Los Angeles Student Travel Programs and Educational Tours for Schools

Educational Destinations plans custom Los Angeles trips around your ensemble and educational goals. Los Angeles puts student groups inside the California Science Center, home of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, plus the Griffith Observatory, the La Brea Tar Pits and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Our travel designers build each itinerary around your curriculum, from space science to paleontology.

Los Angeles Educational Opportunities

Educational opportunities in Los Angeles include hands-on workshops, lab experiences and guided programs such as Campus Visits with Lab Tours and Professor Talks, Creative Engineering and Team Challenges, Customized Astronomy Shows, Dinosaur and Fossil Science and more, each selected to match your curriculum.

Los Angeles Options for Students

General options for student groups in Los Angeles include California State University, Los Angeles Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility, Columbia Memorial Space Center (Downey), Discovery Cube Los Angeles (Sylmar), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) - Pasadena and more.

Los Angeles Museums for Students

Museum options in Los Angeles include Griffith Observatory, Heal the Bay Aquarium, Los Angeles Zoo, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, each with dedicated student programming.

Los Angeles Entertaining Options for Students

Entertaining options in Los Angeles include Alex Theater, Beach Towns (Manhattan, Redondo, Venice), California Ghost Town in Bodie State Historical Park, El Pueblo Historical Monument & Olvera Street, Hollywood Tours and more.

Why Los Angeles for Student Travel?

Los Angeles is a top STEM trip destination for student groups because it combines the California Science Center with the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Griffith Observatory and the La Brea Tar Pits within one metro area. Students can stand beneath a real space shuttle in the morning and look through a public telescope at night.

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The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.

Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

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Los Angeles Student Travel FAQs

Answers to common questions about Los Angeles educational trips for students, applications, planning and costs.

What are the best STEM activities for students in Los Angeles?

Top STEM activities in Los Angeles include Campus Visits with Lab Tours and Professor Talks, Creative Engineering and Team Challenges, Customized Astronomy Shows, Dinosaur and Fossil Science and Eco Challenge and Environmental Science Labs. Educational Destinations builds each itinerary around your curriculum and grade level.

How much does a Los Angeles STEM trip cost?

The cost of a Los Angeles STEM trip depends on group size, trip length, transportation and chosen activities. Many museums offer free or discounted student admission, which helps keep trips affordable. Request a free quote for a custom all-inclusive price.

How many days should a student STEM trip to Los Angeles be?

Most student STEM trips to Los Angeles run three to four days, which allows time for the major science attractions and hands-on workshops. Shorter two-day itineraries are possible for nearby schools.

Which Los Angeles museums are best for STEM learning?

The best STEM museums in Los Angeles are Griffith Observatory, Heal the Bay Aquarium, Los Angeles Zoo, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. All offer student workshops and curriculum-aligned programs.

Is Los Angeles safe for student groups?

Yes. Los Angeles is a well-established destination for school groups with a robust tourism infrastructure. Every Educational Destinations trip includes a dedicated Tour Director who stays with your group from departure to return.

What is included in an Educational Destinations trip?

Every Educational Destinations trip is all-inclusive: transportation, lodging, meals, attractions, a dedicated Tour Director, trip account management tools and 24-hour emergency support. Itineraries are custom designed around your curriculum and goals.

When should we book our Los Angeles STEM trip?

Book your Los Angeles STEM trip 9 to 12 months in advance for the best rates and availability, especially for spring travel. Popular museums and workshops require timed reservations that fill early.

Can a Los Angeles STEM trip align with our curriculum standards?

Yes. Educational Destinations is led by former educators who align each itinerary with your curriculum standards, from physics and engineering to environmental science and computer science. Workshops and museum programs are selected to match your learning objectives.

What grade levels benefit most from a Los Angeles STEM trip?

Los Angeles STEM trips serve elementary through high school students. Museums and workshops offer grade-appropriate programming, from introductory discovery labs for younger students to advanced workshops for high schoolers.

How do students and parents pay for the trip?

Each traveler receives a secure online Trip Account for payments and forms, and families can share a Gift Link so relatives can contribute directly. More than $2,000,000 has been contributed to student trips through Gift Link to date.

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