Spending time at the beach is always a great for some family fun.  But if you're looking for more action for the kids and adults, give the following a try.

 
Aquapark (95 238 88 88), about ten minutes walk north of Calle San Miguel near the Palacio de Congresos.   It's great for the whole family, entertaining and the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.
 
Kids will love the Crocodile Park , C/ Cuba, 14, 952 051 782.   With hundreds of crocodiles from babies to a giant 77-year-old croc named Big Nose.
 
Sea Life (95 256 01 50) at Benalmadena Port is a fun aquarium that has a special pool with tiny fish, crabs and other sea life that little ones can touch and investigate.  

Just a short distance outside the city is Tivoli World, in Arroyo de la Miel, 34-95-2577016.  This amusement park has rides for kids and adults.  There's a fee to enter the park but you pay extra for rides.