To really add value to your trip, you owe it to yourself and your family to see more of California than LA. Don't get me wrong, LA offers visitors A LOT.
But there is more to Cali than LA.
Statewide info:
www.visitcalifornia.com
Or hire a car, or ride the train, etc. and go a bit north to the hearst and soul of the state: the Central Coast
www.tourthecentralcoast.com
Channel Island National Park
Santa Barbara
SLO
Hearst Castle
Big Sur
the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey Bay Aquarium
National (John) Steinbeck Center
All of these are great experiences for the family.
Welcome to California!
California also has a tourism promotional office in Australia you can ring them at +61 2 9356 294