The best family-friendly activities in California for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We …More

In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or …More

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$127
Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental

You will pick up the electric bikes at our store and receive brief training and directions on where you can go on this self guided …More

You will pick up the electric bikes at our store and receive brief training and directions on where you can go on this self guided...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument, …More

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument,...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy …More

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir …More

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$99
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking …More

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Hollywood and Beverly Hills Half-Day Tour with Exclusive Stops

Enjoy this unique experience in a custom tour vehicle. Board at a convenient Hollywood location and enjoy a fun sightseeing tour of the Hollywood area, …More

Enjoy this unique experience in a custom tour vehicle. Board at a convenient Hollywood location and enjoy a fun sightseeing tour of the Hollywood area,...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$63
Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

As your guide—part naturalist, part amateur photographer—I’ll lead you through hidden terrain few have ever explored. We’ll journey through a narrow slot canyon, using our …More

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As your guide—part naturalist, part amateur photographer—I’ll lead you through hidden terrain few have ever explored. We’ll journey through a narrow slot canyon, using our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

Soar above Temecula in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise. Enjoy a guided tour from your pilot filled with recommendations for sightseeing …More

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Soar above Temecula in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise. Enjoy a guided tour from your pilot filled with recommendations for sightseeing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$190
Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high …More

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...

1 hour
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$99
LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and …More

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Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$81
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental

Pedal around San Francisco on an independent bike tour — a fun, flexible, active way to sightsee. With this 24-hour bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf, …More

Pedal around San Francisco on an independent bike tour — a fun, flexible, active way to sightsee. With this 24-hour bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf,...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$20
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing …More

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Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our …More

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Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (354)
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$59
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option …More

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$48
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from …More

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Museum of Illusions Santa Monica Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
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$31
Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to …More

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$158
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National …More

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National...

2 to 3 hours
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$8
San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be …More

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
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