Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Santa Monica

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 9 escape rooms in Santa Monica are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

9 escape rooms
Dream Park
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Dream Park

  • 1-10 people4+60 min.

Dive into an adventure like never before! Perfect for families, couples, and children aged 4 and up, experience up to 60 minutes of thrilling fun and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the excitement waiting for you!

DWilshire/La Cienega
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling VR adventure as you tackle puzzles and navigate ancient Egypt's perils to save a trapped professor. Cursed by Pharaoh Akham-Ra's mask, he needs your help to break free from its spell. Can you unravel the secrets of the pyramid and rescue him in time?

DWilshire/La Cienega
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Stumbled upon a portal to a mysterious world full of beautiful creatures? Your challenge to get back home- solve puzzles and explore the flying islands!

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

As a puzzle specialist, can you navigate through a tower filled with traps to prevent a nuclear attack? The clock is ticking, are you up for the challenge?

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Trapped in the Jurassic era, you must outwit dinosaurs and navigate prehistoric dangers. Your colleague's betrayal sets the clock ticking as you race to return to the present, stop Dr. Hessenberg, and prevent a catastrophic manipulation of history!

DWilshire/La Cienega
Alien Infection
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Alien Infection

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Unexplained lights and sounds in the night sky leave the town on edge. When Whiskers vanishes, a rescue mission turns into an interstellar battle. Can they flee the alien craft, stop the parasitic invasion, and rescue Whiskers before it’s too late?

DWilshire/La Cienega
  • 1-6 people10+60 min.

Stranded on a deserted island after a shocking plane crash, use your problem-solving skills to survive. Navigate the wild, seek shelter, and create tools while waiting for rescue.

  • 1-6 people10+60 min.

You are a part of an emergency team that has to restore the operability of the station systems required to get back Asgard, a secret space station, into orbit. Find out the answers and repair the main on-board computer to prevent a planetary disaster.

Far Cry VR
Escape room

Far Cry VR

  • 1-8 people10+30 min.

Experience paradise turned nightmare as you're captured by the infamous Vaas and his pirate crew. With blue skies and sparkling waters as your backdrop, escape becomes a thrilling game of survival. Can you outsmart them and find freedom before it's too late?

DWilshire/La Cienega

Children's Birthday in an Escape Room: How to Organize

An escape room is one of the best birthday ideas for children aged 6 and up: instead of just sitting around, kids become a team of detectives or wizards and embark on a real adventure. It's active, memorable, and — unlike a trampoline — works even with 12-year-olds.

Many venues in Santa Monica offer a special birthday package: a private escape room for the group, a decorated room for cake and gifts before or after the game, and discounts for large groups. Most rooms accommodate 2–6 children at a time — for a large guest list, ask about two parallel escape rooms or splitting into teams.

Choose a room based on age and theme: magic and treasure hunt escape rooms are a surefire hit, while older kids enjoy a light detective theme. Let the host know it's a birthday — they will adjust the clues so every child leaves a winner. Book in advance: daytime slots on weekends are the first to go.