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IKEA East Palo Alto

ShopEast Palo Alto, Peninsula4.1/5

About This Place

The Swedish furniture giant with a supervised kids' play area (Smaland) where you can drop off potty-trained kids ages 4-10 while you shop. Affordable Swedish meatballs in the cafeteria are a family tradition.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Weekday mornings for fewer crowds

Parking

Large free parking lot and parking structure.

Tips

Smaland play area has limited spots - sign up early on busy days. Kids' meals under $5.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

furnitureplay-areashoppingkids-zoneswedish-meatballs
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Location

East Palo Alto, PeninsulaGet Directions

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