LAX plus kids plus holidays? There is no way to sugarcoat this; it's a deep breath and into the abyss at the best of times, but recent changes at LAX have made this holiday season even more nerve-wracking. If the Park 'n' Fly lot next to LAX was your jam, it's been taken over by a whole new kind of jam. If you were used to calling an Uber or Lyft while pulling your bag off the belt, forget it. And if you're an old-school taxi line kind of family, you're not finding a ride at the terminal either.
There is a lot of info out there at the moment; we've made some calls, followed some links, and shaken some people by the lapels to gather the info below. And if all else fails? The Proud Bird by LAX has a playground AND a liquor license...