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

California, USA
964 Results
Crenshaw / South LA Sightseeing & Black History Driving Tour

Explore the rich history of South Los Angeles on a 3-hour guided car tour through the Crenshaw District. Enjoy sightseeing along palm tree–lined streets while …More

Explore the rich history of South Los Angeles on a 3-hour guided car tour through the Crenshaw District. Enjoy sightseeing along palm tree–lined streets while...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
from
$85
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take …More

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
from
$72
Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover …More

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$49
Evening LED Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe

Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on...

2 hours
5.0 (28)
from
$178
Gourmet Walking Food Tour of LA's Silver Lake Neighborhood

Explore the eclectic food scene of Silver Lake, the “Brooklyn of the West”, with Delicious Dish Tours. With an expert guide, experience LA’s hippest neighborhood …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Explore the eclectic food scene of Silver Lake, the “Brooklyn of the West”, with Delicious Dish Tours. With an expert guide, experience LA’s hippest neighborhood...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
from
$167
One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias

This is the ultimate Yosemite sightseeing experience and the best way to see Yosemite in just one day. We'll start off exploring a grove of …More

This is the ultimate Yosemite sightseeing experience and the best way to see Yosemite in just one day. We'll start off exploring a grove of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$400
Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego …More

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$189
A Local's Favorite Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear. What …More

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear. What...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$82
Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour

Experience the beautiful rolling hills of the world famous Russian River Valley vineyards as we leisurely ride up close with high quality regular bikes. Enjoy …More

Experience the beautiful rolling hills of the world famous Russian River Valley vineyards as we leisurely ride up close with high quality regular bikes. Enjoy...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$235
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

Embark on a Thrilling Sidecar Adventure in San Luis Obispo! This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in a sidecar through stunning vineyards and get …More

Embark on a Thrilling Sidecar Adventure in San Luis Obispo! This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in a sidecar through stunning vineyards and get...

1 hour
4.8 (27)
from
$45
Kayak with Sea Lions in a Calm, Beautiful, Redondo Beach Harbor

This activity is for everyone of all skill levels. You don't need any experience. You don’t even have to know how to swim. It's very …More

This activity is for everyone of all skill levels. You don't need any experience. You don’t even have to know how to swim. It's very...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
from
$80
Encinitas Food Tour

You will learn about the origins of Encinitas while you sample unique local & favorite tastings from neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and specialty food stores. Behind …More

You will learn about the origins of Encinitas while you sample unique local & favorite tastings from neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and specialty food stores. Behind...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
from
$96
Sacramento Sutter District History and Food Walking Tour

This tour explores the very beginnings of Sacramento, from Sutter’s colony Nueva Helvecia to food tastings in current at hidden gems locals! You’ll learn about …More

This tour explores the very beginnings of Sacramento, from Sutter’s colony Nueva Helvecia to food tastings in current at hidden gems locals! You’ll learn about...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (26)
from
$109
Vernal and Nevada Falls

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on …More

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on...

4 to 6 hours
5.0 (26)
from
$220
San Diego Vegan Food Tour

Eat your way through San Diego! People of any diet will enjoy themselves as we indulge on some of the most delicious food in San …More

Eat your way through San Diego! People of any diet will enjoy themselves as we indulge on some of the most delicious food in San...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
from
$89
Tea By The Sea

Imagine sipping tea by the sea and savoring local treats where the stunning ocean view and soothing sound of waves create a tranquil backdrop. The …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (25)

Tea By The Sea

Imagine sipping tea by the sea and savoring local treats where the stunning ocean view and soothing sound of waves create a tranquil backdrop. The...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
from
$150
2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy …More

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
from
$185
Hwy 140 Route Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley Small Group Tour

This seasonal tour departing the Mariposa/Midpines/El Portal areas allows you the opportunity to view the highlights of Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point Enjoy Glacier Point …More

This seasonal tour departing the Mariposa/Midpines/El Portal areas allows you the opportunity to view the highlights of Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point Enjoy Glacier Point...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
from
$200
Luxury 3‑Hour Whale Watching Experience

Venture into the depths of Monterey Bay for an unforgettable small-group whale watching experience aboard Enocean's 27-foot Robalo. Departing from Moss Landing Harbor, this tour …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Venture into the depths of Monterey Bay for an unforgettable small-group whale watching experience aboard Enocean's 27-foot Robalo. Departing from Moss Landing Harbor, this tour...

3 hours
5.0 (24)
from
$225
Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in Los Angeles for years, come and discover Venice Beach and Santa Monica by bike. This …More

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in Los Angeles for years, come and discover Venice Beach and Santa Monica by bike. This...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
from
$127
Sequoia National Park Adventure from Tulare

Living within minutes of Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National parks all my life I have spent most of my life exploring all these parks …More

Living within minutes of Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National parks all my life I have spent most of my life exploring all these parks...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
from
$299
Recent tour reviews
Activity name

California Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar