Meet Angela M. Cantoni | Editor in Chief

We had the good fortune of connecting with Angela M. Cantoni and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Angela, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I started a Facebook group with the intent of connecting with other parents and discovering engaging activities for my son when he was two years old. To sustain the group’s growth, I actively researched and shared ideas for entertaining activities for children. Within a month, the group had gained a substantial following. Throughout the years, the group’s reach has expanded to over 100,000 followers on social media, and includes a dedicated website catering to families. As the administrator of the group, I find great fulfillment in curating and writing content on engaging family and child-friendly activities on my blog. The most significant factor behind my success and the success of my website is my dedication and passion for providing valuable and engaging content for families and children. The consistent research and curation of fun activities and ideas, as well as actively connecting with the community and building a strong following, have been crucial in maintaining and growing the website’s popularity.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
FUN WITH KIDS IN LA® connects families with localized points of interest through curated content. We have built a reputation for providing high-quality, user-friendly, and engaging content that makes it easy for parents to find and engage with activities, events, classes, camps, products, and other family-friendly options that align with their interests.

One of the things that set us apart from others is our commitment to providing localized content, which allows parents to easily discover events and activities in their area. Our high-tech, user-friendly, interactive, and responsive website design also sets us apart, providing an enjoyable and efficient browsing experience for all types of devices and screens.

I am most proud of the positive impact our business has had on families and the community. We have received many texts, emails, messages, and calls from parents who have found our site to be a valuable resource for discovering fun and engaging activities for their children.

Getting to where we are today has not been easy. It took a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance to grow our audience and build a reputation for providing high-quality content. One of the biggest challenges we faced was building a strong and engaged community. We overcame this by being active and responsive to our audience, consistently researching and sharing new ideas.

Throughout our journey, we have learned many valuable lessons, such as the importance of consistency, dedication, and building a strong community. We have also learned the importance of being responsive to the needs of our audience and constantly adapting to meet those needs. We listened and we listened even more.

Our brand is built on the belief that childhood is a precious time in life, and we strive to make it even more magical by promoting good times, travel, good food, great friends, and a spirit of adventure. We want the world to know that our mission is to inspire parents with new ideas and experiences to make parenting more enjoyable, by highlighting the best events and activities happening in the city for kids and families.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend and her family, with kids, were visiting the area and I wanted to show them the best time ever, I would take them on a week-long adventure exploring all that the city has to offer for families. Here’s a sample itinerary of some of the most fun, interesting, and exciting places and things to check out:

Day 1:

Take a trip to Santa Monica Pier for some fun amusement park rides and games, it’s a perfect spot for kids and families.
Grab something to eat at many restaurants at the pier.
Visit Santa Monica Aquarium with over 100 local species on exhibit and hands-on activities.
End the day by visiting the Third Street Promenade for some shopping and street performers

Day 2:

Take a trip to Disneyland, the “Happiest Place on Earth”, where you can enjoy a variety of rides, shows, and attractions for all ages.
Have lunch at one of the many kid-friendly restaurants in Disneyland, such as the Galactic Grill or the Golden Horseshoe.
Enjoy the parades, fireworks, and other special events at Disneyland park.
End the day with a visit to Disney California Adventure, a theme park that offers a variety of rides and games for kids and adults, including the famous Cars Land and the Incredicoaster.

Day 3:
Take a trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific, where you can find more than 11,000 animals from 500 species of fish, birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Have lunch at the Aquarium of the Pacific and continue your exploration, which will require a full day.
You can end the day having dinner at one of the beautiful restaurants near the Aquarium like Goldstone’s Restaurant, a casual dining spot known for its diverse menu that features a variety of American and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Day 4:

Take a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, where you can see how movies and TV shows are made and take a tour of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Have lunch at one of the many kid-friendly restaurants in Universal Studios Hollywood
Enjoy some of the thrilling rides and attractions like Revenge of the Mummy, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Dreamworks Theatre featuring Kung Fu Panda, or Super Silly Fun Land.

Day 5:

Take a trip to the Los Angeles Zoo, where you can find more than 1,400 animals from around the world.
Have lunch and dinner at the Los Angeles Zoo, where you will find a variety of options for kids to eat. You would need an entire day to enjoy the Zoo, and if you visit during the holidays, you can also enjoy LA Zoo Lights at night.

Day 6:
Take a trip to Adventure City, a family-friendly theme park in Anaheim, California.
Enjoy rides and attractions for all ages such as the Adventure City Railroad, the Rockin Tug, the Mini Viking, and more.
Have lunch at one of the park’s restaurants, such as the Adventure City Cafe, which offers a variety of kid-friendly options.
End the day with a visit to the Adventure City Arcade, where you can play games and win prizes.

Day 7:

Visit the Griffith Observatory to learn about astronomy and see the stars, it’s also a great spot for picnics and playing with kids.
Have a picnic in Griffith Park and have a fun time at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round and Griffith Park Zoo.
End the day with a visit to Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, a train ride through the park.

This is just a sample itinerary and there are many other fun and interesting places to visit with kids in Los Angeles, such as the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum, Knott’s Berry Farm, Discovery Cube Los Angeles, La Tar Pits, and many more. The city is full of great family-friendly activities and entertainment.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to the community of parents and families who have supported and been a part of my group and website from the very beginning. Their engagement, feedback, and contributions have been invaluable in shaping the direction and success of the group and website. I am deeply grateful for their trust and loyalty, and I would not have been able to achieve this level of success without their support. Additionally, I would like to give a special shoutout to my family who have supported me throughout this journey, they have been my rock and their unwavering support and encouragement are the reason behind my motivation.

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Other: Please also check out our Facebook group “FUN THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN LA”

Image Credits
All photos are personal photos except our logo which is our website’s log.