Things to do on Mother’s Day in Southern California

Iman Palm
·2 min read

Momma Mia, it’s that time of the year again. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if you (and your siblings) are still debating how to celebrate your mom this weekend, don’t fret; there is still time to figure out the perfect celebration.

Whether your mom likes to cook, watch movies or learn a new skill, here are some places you can take your mom for Mother’s Day.

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Burke Williams Spa

The luxurious day spa will offer three package deals that include various services like massages, facials and spa baths.

For Mother’s Day, Burke Williams spas are offering:

  • Restful Release package with an 80-minute Pure Relation Massage or Spa Style Facial; Choice of Enhancement and one-day pass for $190

  • Awakening Wellness package with an 80-minute Burke Williams Tranquility or Vitality Massage, Spa Bath of choice, 80-minute Regenerate Anti-Aging Facial and three-day spa pass for $505

  • Healing Journey package featuring a H2V Spa Facial; 80-minute Relaxation Massage; Enhancement and three-day spa pass for $335.

There are multiple Burke Williams Spas across California with locations in Hollywood, Mission Viejo, Orange, Pasadena, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Woodland Hills and their Simply Massage studio in Marina del Rey.

More information about the Mother’s Day deal can be found here.

A Day at the Movies

If your mom is the ultimate movie lover, spend Mother’s Day at the theater.

A “Mamma Mia!” showing will occur at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Friday, May 10. The Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA will show “Everything Everywhere All at Once” on Mother’s Day.

In West Hollywood, the Hammer Museum will also show the classic “Bringing Up Baby” on Mother’s Day.

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Outdoor Adventures

If your mom would rather spend the day outdoors, the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Peninsula, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton all will be open.

If possible, it’s recommended that you purchase advance tickets. It’s also important to note that the Huntington will also require a reservation.

Monterey Park will be celebrating its 108th birthday until May 12. The event includes free admission and live entertainment. Carnival rides and food will be available at an additional cost.

Spend Mother’s Day at sea with Mother’s Day Cruises in Marina del Ray. The two-hour experience includes brunch, unlimited mimosas, live entertainment and more. Three boarding options will be offered. More information can be found here.

Day trips and stay-cations for Mom

Take your mom on a day trip or stay-cation to Catalina Island, Temecula’s wine country or Westlake Village for a bit of R&R.

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