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

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Mods & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different registered, historic neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Palm Springs area. • The Famous Palm …More

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different registered, historic neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Palm Springs area. • The Famous Palm...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$140
Clear Kayak Tour

Experience Lake Tahoe like never before with a clear kayak adventure. Navigate across crystal-clear waters while taking in breathtaking views of the High Sierra peaks …More

Experience Lake Tahoe like never before with a clear kayak adventure. Navigate across crystal-clear waters while taking in breathtaking views of the High Sierra peaks...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$140
Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big …More

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Save 15% when you combine a half-day trip to Muir Woods and the seaside town of Sausalito with a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus. Wander the paths …More

Save 15% when you combine a half-day trip to Muir Woods and the seaside town of Sausalito with a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus. Wander the paths...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Los Angeles Grand City Tours and Stars Homes

Experience the best of Los Angeles on a 5½-hour tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and celebrity neighborhoods. Capture photos of the legendary Hollywood …More

Experience the best of Los Angeles on a 5½-hour tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and celebrity neighborhoods. Capture photos of the legendary Hollywood...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$140
LA, Hollywood and Beach Small-Group Tour

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los …More

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at …More

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

10 to 12 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to …More

We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and …More

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and...

2 to 4 hours
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$139
Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks. …More

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating …More

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours
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$139
Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Santa Barbara is a true food lovers paradise. Its culinary scene thrives on fresh coastal ingredients, local vineyards, and a commitment to farm-to-table quality. It …More

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Santa Barbara is a true food lovers paradise. Its culinary scene thrives on fresh coastal ingredients, local vineyards, and a commitment to farm-to-table quality. It...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It …More

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It...

5 hours
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$138
Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio …More

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio...

5 to 9 hours
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$138
San Francisco Wine Tour with a Local Expert: 6 Tastings 100% Personalized

Sip your way through the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s diverse selection of wine, without ever having to leave San Francisco! Zigzag your way through the …More

Sip your way through the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s diverse selection of wine, without ever having to leave San Francisco! Zigzag your way through the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your …More

Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your...

3 hours
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$137
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Big Sur

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$136
Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on …More

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
Old Pasadena Small-Group Food Walking Tour

Experience the culture, architecture, folklore and food of Old Pasadena on this small-group food walking tour. Admire the colorful alleys, hidden courtyards and secret thruways …More

Experience the culture, architecture, folklore and food of Old Pasadena on this small-group food walking tour. Admire the colorful alleys, hidden courtyards and secret thruways...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
Stand up Paddle Board in Malibu

The Malibu area is considered one of the top paddle board locations in the world. The area is surrounded by coves and protected beaches that …More

The Malibu area is considered one of the top paddle board locations in the world. The area is surrounded by coves and protected beaches that...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
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