Chanelle G.
Yelp
We had an amazing time at Dit It!, a construction-themed indoor playground in Torrance, CA today! This place is packed with activities, and my 3 kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) absolutely loved it! My kids are big fans of Blippi and Meekah, so they were beyond excited to visit Dit It!--especially since my 3- and 5-year-old are in their construction and car phase right now. This playground was right up their alley, and it did not disappoint!
What we liked about it:
* So Many Fun Activities! There's a large climbing gym, a race track for kids to zoom around in little cars or on foot, and a magnet wall where they can build ball mazes. My kids especially enjoyed the magnet tables, LEGO tables, and digital coloring station.
* Hands-On Play Areas - The large excavator lets kids operate controls to move balls, and there's a huge construction truck where they can take photos, press buttons, and pretend to fix it. The building area with giant foam blocks was another huge hit.
* Cool Play Gym Features - Kids can send foam bricks up a pulley system, and the slides were perfect for all ages: a small slide for toddlers, a twisty enclosed slide, and a two-person wave slide. I loved that I could climb everything with my kids--the only thing adults aren't allowed to operate is the excavator.
* Clean and Well-Maintained - The staff was constantly cleaning equipment while we were there, and the restrooms were spotless. They even have a separate nursing room with a large changing table, diaper pail, and spare diapers/wipes, which was such a thoughtful touch!
* Not Crowded on Weekdays - We visited during Toddler Time (10 AM - 12 PM, for kids under 6), on a Tuesday and it was perfect. My kids had full access to everything without having to wait in line.
The Only Downsides:
The biggest drawback for me was that there's no option for a day pass. Since Dit It! is located in a shopping mall, I would have loved the flexibility to stay all day--maybe leave for lunch and come back. But the visit is limited to a 2-hour time slot, which felt too short because my kids didn't want to leave!
Another minor downside was the large rotating wheel attraction, similar to a hamster wheel. While it looked fun, it was really only suitable for bigger kids. My 5-year-old was able to use it with my help to get it started, but it wasn't safe for my younger two to use as intended. They could only walk through it when it wasn't in motion. I wish there had been a way for smaller kids to enjoy it more safely.
Final Thoughts:
Even with the time limit, it was 100% worth the 45-minute drive from Orange County to Torrance. This playground is an absolute 10/10, and we will definitely be back!