A Complimentary Minor Badge is available for minors between two and 14 years of age. A Badge is not required for infants or toddlers in strollers. Proof of age may be required. The minor must be accompanied at all times by an AFM participant with an Attendee, Buyer, or Exhibitor badge.

To request a Complimentary Minor Badge for an accompanying minor, after purchasing an Attendee, Buyer, or Exhibitor Badge, please follow these steps:

• Email AFM Registration at Registration@ifta-online.org with the subject line ‘Minor Badge Request.’ Include the name of the minor and the requestor who will accompany the minor.
• The AFM Registration Team will reply with a Minor Release Form and a request for information about the minor, including age.
• The Complimentary Minor Badge will be available at AFM Registration. A photo of the minor will be taken for the badge. 

Please Note: Participants under 18 years of age are not permitted to attend AFM Conferences, Roundtables, Presentations or other AFM programs, or enter any AFM lounge or reception. This AFM Market Rule applies even if the accompanying adult Participant has purchased a Badge that includes access to such events. 

For further information on the American Film Market, please see our guidelines at https://americanfilmmarket.com/afm-guidelines/.

Destination Sitters is an elite babysitting service in Los Angeles. Their sitters are background checked, drug tested, & health checked (TB); certified in both First Aid & CPR; licensed, bonded and insured; fully and thoroughly checked via professional and personal references; University students, nursing students, and school teachers (many of whom are also life guards, EMTs, tennis instructors, etc.).
Website: https://www.destinationsitters.com/
Phone: (888) 748-5439
Hours: Day, night and weekend availability.
Cost: All sits will be charged a four-hour minimum. For 1 child: $26/hour. For 2 children: $28/hour. For more than 2 children, please call to inquire.
Requirements: 4 hour minimum. Parking or travel fees.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking as soon as possible but with no less than 2 weeks prior notice.
Special AFM Discount: Mention AFM when booking your reservation and receive a 10% discount on sits lasting 6 or more hours.

Premier Sitters of Los Angeles has served hotels and residences in the greater Los Angeles area for over 25 years. Their sitters are thoroughly background checked; trained in both First Aid & CPR; licensed and bonded; experienced and strive to create a fun-loving, inventive and stimulating environment for the children they care for.
Website: http://www.premiersittersofla.com/
Phone: (310) 897-0722
Hours: Day, night and weekend availability.
Cost: For 1 child: $25/hour.  For 2 children: $30/hour. For more than 2 children, please call to inquire.
Requirements: 4 hour minimum. $20 travel fee. Parking fee.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking as soon as possible but with no less than 2 weeks prior notice.
Special AFM Discount: Mention AFM when booking your reservation and receive a 10% discount off sitter rates.

The Knightsbridge Nanny Agency employs strict recruitment standards to ensure that clients are provided with childcare professionals who possess the highest qualifications. Their sitters are: thoroughly background checked. Each sitter undergoes an extensive screening, including reference checks. Bonded and insured.
Website: https://knightsbridgenanny.com/
Phone: (310) 994-4008
Hours: Day, night and weekend availability.
Cost: For up to 3 children (under 5 years old): $40/hour. For up to 3 children (over 5 years old): $35/hour.
Requirements: 4 Hour Minimum. Parking Fee.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking as soon as possible.
Special AFM Discount: Mention AFM when booking your reservation for a $35 discount from a waived membership fee and a waived booking fee.

Babysitters are available days, nights and weekends, part-time or full-time to come to your hotel or residence.  Their sitters are: trained in emergency childcare that includes CPR training. Licensed and bonded.
Website: https://babysittersagencyofwestla.com/
Phone: (310) 306-5437
Email: kids306@gmail.com
Hours: Day, night and weekend availability. On call 24/7.
Cost: Varies
Requirements: For Hotels: 4 Hour Minimum, transportation Fee, parking Fee. For Residences: 4 Hour Minimum, transportation Fee.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking as soon as possible but with no less than 2 weeks prior notice.
Special AFM Discount: Mention AFM when booking your reservation and save $15 off the regular $25 service fee.

For additional childcare options in Santa Monica, https://www.care.com/ is a good resource.

The Beach House is a unique community destination with spectacular views, splash pad, playground, gallery, Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts & fields, youth volleyball, community & cultural events, historical pool, free Wi-Fi and more.
Website: https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/
Address: 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA, 90402
Distance from AFM/Loews: 1.7 Miles
Hours: Sunday – Saturday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Cost: Free to visit; Pool: $10 Adult $4 Youth (1-17).
Activities Calendar and Reservations: https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Home

Bowlmor Lanes combines blacklight lanes and arcade games with a wildly inventive menu. Bowlmor’s distinctive bowling lounges are perfect for everything from corporate and special events to date night and family parties.
Website: https://www.bowlmor.com/location/bowlmor-santa-monica
Address: 234 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Varies
Cost: Varies

The first museum of its kind in Los Angeles, the Cayton Children’s Museum offers 21,000 square feet of discovery-based exhibits, immersive play and hands-on learning for children ages 0–10. Public programs, workshops, classes, camps, and arts and cultural activities offered seven days a week.
Website: https://www.caytonmuseum.org/
Address: 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Sunday – Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Cost: $14 for adults and kids over 1 year old.

Community Park in Santa Monica with a clubhouse, lawn bowling green, 3 reflecting pools, fly fishing area, picnic tables and benches, children’s playground and 2 tennis courts.
Website: https://www.smgov.net/departments/ccs/content.aspx?id=31694
Address: 2439 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Distance from AFM/Loews: 2.5 Miles
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: Free

Under the Santa Monica Pier, Heal the Bays offers over 100 local species on exhibit, hands-on activities and daily educational programs. It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in marine science without getting your feet wet.
Website: https://healthebay.org/aquarium/
Address: 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Adults and kids 13+: $5; Kids 12 and under: Free

The seasonal ice-skating rink by the sea, ICE at Santa Monica, has become a regular part of the beach city’s scene, just steps from Third Street Promenade. Skate rentals are included with the price of admission, and hot dogs, cocoa and other treats are available rink side.
Website: https://downtownsm.com/iceAtSantaMonica
Address: 1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.8 Miles
Hours: Opens for the season on November 1. Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 10pm; Friday: 2pm – Midnight; Saturday: 10am – Midnight; Sunday: 10am – 10pm
Cost: $15

The museum exhibits the history of aviation, focusing on aviation history in Southern California. Some examples of planes on exhibit are the Beech Staggerwing, Boeing Stearman, Cessna L-19 “Bird Dog” and the Nord American SNJ-5.
Website: https://www.museumofflying.org/
Address: 3100 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 3.3 Miles
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Adults: $10; Children Ages 3-2: $6

Located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park is the family place to play! Featuring 12 thrilling rides including the West Coaster and the first solar-powered ferris wheel, and games.
Website: https://pacpark.com/
Address: 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 7pm; Friday: 12pm – 5pm; Saturday: 11am – Midnight; Sunday: 11am – 9pm
Cost: Pacific Park is an admission-free amusement park. Rides and attractions range from $5-10. An Unlimited Ride Wristband is also available. https://tickets.pacpark.com/.

PAINT:LAB is a walk-in art studio where people can experience, express and explore their creativity through the medium of paint without having to set up a studio at home. The staff at PAINT:LAB is made up of experienced painters and artists who provide a fun, creative, environment. Daily art classes for kids and weekend art camp on the weekends are available.
Website: https://paintlab.net
Address: 1453 14^th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Distance from AFM/Loews: 1.8 Miles
Hours: Daily: 11am – 6pm
Cost: 2 Art Classes: $64 includes all art materials; Weekend Art Camp: $55 includes all art materials. Advance registration is required.

The Digistar II planetarium projector recreates the celestial wonders of the ever-changing night sky, as you would see it far from city lights, in a 50-minute show updated weekly. Bring the whole family to “tour” the constellations and ask questions about anything related to astronomy.
Website: http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Planetarium/Pages/default.aspx
Address: 1900 Pico Boulevard, Drescher Hall, 2^nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 1.7 Miles
Hours: Friday, November: 8pm
Cost: Adults: $6; Children 12+: $5

The Santa Monica Pier is open year-round with activities including a carousel, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica Pier concerts and more.
Website: https://santamonicapier.org/
Address: Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles
Hours: The Pier is always open, year-round. Check with individual businesses for their specific hours of operation.
Cost: Free

A wide array of lightweight alloy bikes for men, women and kids (single-speed and multi-speed), tandems, low-rider trikes, and kid tag-a-long bikes and trailers as well as roller blades and roller skates in a variety of sizes.
Website: https://seamistrentals.com/
Address: 1619 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles
Hours: Daily 9am – 7pm
Cost: Varies

Learn everything you need to know about catching white wash waves, assisted by a professional instructor.
Website: https://www.gosurfla.com/
Address: 1 Bicknell Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Varies
Cost: Varies

Downtown Santa Monica is equal parts shopping haven and street-performer stage. Just east of the Pier, the Third Street Promenade consists of 3 open-air, car-free blocks that are anchored by Santa Monica Place, home to more than 80 retailers. With everything from fresh farmers-market produce to designer fashions. Additionally, it’s where to board the Metro Expo Line, which ferries riders by light rail between Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
Website: https://www.downtownsm.com/
Address: 298 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.5 Miles
Hours: Check with individual businesses for their specific hours of operation.
Cost: Varies

Tongva Park is divided into 4 main sections: Observation Hill, Discovery Hill, Garden Hill, and Gathering Hill. It features a native and locally-appropriate sustainable plant palette that changes subtly with the seasons. Offers a range of uses that benefit the health and well-being of community members and visitors of all ages.
Website: http://tongvapark.smgov.net/
Address: 1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.1 Miles
Hours: Daily: 6am – 11pm
Cost: Free

Discover downtown Santa Monica’s architectural gems, history and culture with a team of highly-rated docents. From Art Deco to Victorian and Romanesque Revival, you’ll explore the various styles that fill the streets of Santa Monica.
Website: http://www.smconservancy.org/events-programs/downtown-walking-tours/
Address: 1436 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Saturday, November 9: 10am
Cost: $10

Fresh and light beachside Mexican cuisine. Serving many organic and sustainably farmed ingredients.
Website: http://www.blueplatetaco.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.3 Miles
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11am -10pm; Friday – Saturday: 11am -11pm
Cost: $4-$25

A favorite of locals for over 30 years. Located in the heart of Santa Monica on Ocean Avenue, known for delicious, authentic, Italian cuisine or hand-made pizza.
Website: https://brunossantamonica.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 1652 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.1 Miles
Hours: Sunday: 4pm – 10:30pm; Monday – Saturday: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Cost: $6-$26

The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant and Market is an American seafood restaurant chain inspired by the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
Website: https://www.bubbagump.com/locations/santa-monica/
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 301 Santa Monica Pier, Building 9, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am – 11pm; Friday: 10:30am – 12am; Saturday: 8am – 12am; Sunday: 8am – 11pm
Cost: $6-$30

American chain restaurant offering a vast menu including signature cheesecake.
Website: https://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/ca/santa-monica-186.html
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (In Santa Monica Place Mall)
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.3 Miles
Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30am – 11am; Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 11pm
Cost: $5-$35

Vibrant and rustic destination for inventive breakfast & lunch fare, with secluded patio seating.
Website: http://www.corascoffee.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.1 Miles
Hours: Breakfast/Lunch: Monday and Sunday: 7am – 3pm and Tuesday – Saturday: 7am – 5pm Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday: 5pm – 10pm
Cost: $3-$16

Kid-friendly Italian cafe with create-your-own pasta plates, as well as many vegetarian options.
Website: https://www.frittomistoitaliancafe.com/
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 601 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, Ca 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.5 Miles
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30am – 10pm; Friday & Saturday: 11:30am – 10:30pm; Sunday: 11:30am – 9:30pm
Cost: $5-$40

High quality versions of classic regional American fare – “Comfort Food for Foodies.”
Website: https://www.j-fat.com/locations/santa-monica/
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 1733 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0 Miles
Hours: Sunday – Friday: 10am – 9pm; Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Cost: $8-$40

Southwestern-influenced breakfasts, also offering lunch and dinner.
Website: http://www.jinkys.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 1447 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Daily: 7:30am – 3pm
Cost: $5-$20

New York-style thin-crust pies & slices, with late hours on weekends.
Website: https://www.joespizza.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 111 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.3 Miles
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11am – Midnight; Friday – Saturday: 11am – 3am
Cost: $5-$26

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a ’50s diner setting at this outpost of the international chain.
Website: https://www.johnnyrockets.com/
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 386, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (In Santa Monica Place Mall)
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm; Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm; Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Cost: $5-$25

A Third Street Promenade favorite offering solid Italian food to satisfy post-shopping cravings.
Website: https://www.northitaliarestaurant.com/locations/santa-monica-ca/
Kid’s Menu: Yes
Address: 1442 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles
Hours: Brunch: Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4 pm; Lunch: Monday – Friday: 11am – 4pm; Dinner: Sunday – Thursday: 4pm – 9pm, Friday – Saturday: 4pm – 10pm
Cost: $5-$45

A variety of Asian-inspired dishes, hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family-style noodles and rice.
Website: https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/ca/santa-monica/326-wilshire-blvd/5700-santa-monica.html
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 326 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.9 Miles
Hours: Monday –Thursday & Sunday: 11am – 10pm; Friday & Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Cost: $5- $30

The last great burger at the end of Route 66.
Website: https://www.pierburger.com/
Kid’s Menu: No
Address: 330 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles
Hours: Daily: 8:30am – 8pm
Cost: $5-$10

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib or Pack n’ Play available upon request (complimentary), transportation within 3 miles of hotel and located in a quiet residential area of Santa Monica.
Website: https://www.ambrosehotel.com/
Address: 1255 20^th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Distance from AFM/Loews: 1.6 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Pack n’ Play or rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary), outdoor pool. Located 3 blocks from the Santa Monica Pier.
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmo-courtyard-santa-monica/
Address: 425 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib or Pack n’ Play available upon request (complimentary), outdoor pool, onsite restaurant with a children’s menu.  The beach is 2 blocks away and the hotel provides golf cart transportation anywhere within 2 miles.
Website: https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-santa-monica-SMOPCDT/index.html
Address: 1707 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.3 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib or rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary), connecting rooms also offered (limited), and a welcome gift for children ages 4-12 including: a stuffed animal, child size robe, and seaside sand toys. Pool and beach access. Onsite child care options available: $25/hour for 1 child. $30/hour for 2-3 children. Rates are subject to change. Advance reservations are required (at least 12 hours in advance).
Website: https://www.fairmont.com/santa-monica/
Address: 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.7 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Onsite restaurant, 24-hour room service, and laundry services.
Website: https://www.georgianhotel.com/
Address: 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary) and outdoor pool.
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/smocahx-hampton-suites-santa-monica/
Address: 501 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.5 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib and rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary).
Website: https://hotelcarmel.com/
Address: 201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Pack n’ Play and crib available upon request (complimentary), rollaway bed ($50/night), direct beach access, beach activity center and outdoor pool.
Website: https://www.hotelcasadelmar.com/
Address: 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.3 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary), rollaway bed ($25/night) and outdoor pool.
Website: https://www.shangrila-hotel.com
Address: 1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.6 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary).
Website: https://www.thehuntleyhotel.com/
Address: 1111 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.8 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary), rollaway bed ($25 per day), room service with kid’s menu, game room, pool and laundry.
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxdm-le-meridien-delfina-santa-monica/
Address: 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib, Pack n’ Play and rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary), direct beach access, pool, and 24-hour room service.
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxlm-jw-marriott-santa-monica-le-merigot/
Address: 1740 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.1 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib or rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary), located across from the beach and onsite bike rentals.
Website: https://www.oceanviewsantamonica.com/
Address: 1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.4 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary) and rollaway bed ($40/night).
Website: https://www.palisociety.com/hotels/santa-monica/
Address: 1001 3^rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Distance from AFM/Loews: 1 Mile

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary), rollaway bed ($35/day), children’s TV networks, and heated pool.
Website: https://www.shorehotel.com/
Address: 1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib and rollaway bed available upon request (complimentary), located on the beach, outdoor pool, restaurants onsite, beach activity center, bike and beach equipment rentals onsite.
Website: https://www.shuttersonthebeach.com/
Address: One Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Crib available upon request (complimentary), rollaway bed ($35/day), 2 outdoor pools, onsite restaurant with kid’s menu and direct beach access.
Website: https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica
Address: 1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles

Family Friendly Amenities and Services: Cribs available upon request (complimentary), outdoor pool and laundry facilities onsite.
Website: http://www.wyndhamsantamonicapier.com/
Address: 120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distance from AFM/Loews: 0.2 Miles