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

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Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey …More

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (358)
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$70
1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

1-Day PLUS Pass includes Hop On Hop Off City Tour (2 hour loop) + San Francisco Night Tour (1 hour) on one value ticket (BEST …More

1-Day PLUS Pass includes Hop On Hop Off City Tour (2 hour loop) + San Francisco Night Tour (1 hour) on one value ticket (BEST...

1 hour Free Cancellation
3.9 (19)
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$70
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

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We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (850)
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$70
Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour

PLEASE NOTE: TOUR BECOMES AVAILABLE AFTER 3 OR MORE HAVE BOOKED! Enjoy 4-5 hours in an open air bus with air conditioning, premium sound system, …More

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PLEASE NOTE: TOUR BECOMES AVAILABLE AFTER 3 OR MORE HAVE BOOKED! Enjoy 4-5 hours in an open air bus with air conditioning, premium sound system,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (102)
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$70
Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As …More

Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (172)
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$70
Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour …More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
West LA Sweet Treats Food Tour: Delicious Donuts & LA Culture

California has a rich donut history, and on this tour, you'll explore the best of West Hollywood's donut scene. We start at fōnuts, an unconventional …More

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California has a rich donut history, and on this tour, you'll explore the best of West Hollywood's donut scene. We start at fōnuts, an unconventional...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay

We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay. The boats glow beautifully …More

We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay. The boats glow beautifully...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (22)
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$70
Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe

Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded …More

Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (18)
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$70
Tidepool Tours with a Marine Biologist

Join a professional marine biologist for a hands-on exploration of San Diego’s tide pools. Get up close with sea stars, anemones, crabs, hermit crabs, snails, …More

Join a professional marine biologist for a hands-on exploration of San Diego’s tide pools. Get up close with sea stars, anemones, crabs, hermit crabs, snails,...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$70
Santa Monica Holiday Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cheer & More

The Santa Monica Donut Tour is your first sweet adventure into sunny Southern California, and the holidays are the perfect time to visit. As palm …More

The Santa Monica Donut Tour is your first sweet adventure into sunny Southern California, and the holidays are the perfect time to visit. As palm...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$70
Small Group Hiking Around The Pinecrest Lake Trail

This hike will leave you feeling accomplished, satisfied, and experienced! Embark on this journey around Pinecrest Lake with our knowledgeable guide and learn about the …More

This hike will leave you feeling accomplished, satisfied, and experienced! Embark on this journey around Pinecrest Lake with our knowledgeable guide and learn about the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$70
Scenic Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Bike Tour

Explore San Francisco - the City by the Bay with its rolling hills and never ending water views- with Unlimited Biking on a beautiful bike …More

Explore San Francisco - the City by the Bay with its rolling hills and never ending water views- with Unlimited Biking on a beautiful bike...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (28)
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$71
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time …More

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Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,702)
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$71
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)
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$72
ICONS of LA, Small Group, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Beach & more

Enjoy LA's most colorful and iconic sights with this one-day tour, including entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (a $29 value). Leave the stress of research, …More

Enjoy LA's most colorful and iconic sights with this one-day tour, including entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (a $29 value). Leave the stress of research,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
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$72
Downtown LA in French: Historic District and Little Tokyo

Discover Downtown LA through a 3h30 walking tour that reveals its fascinating history and architectural treasures. Walk through the historic district, admire iconic buildings such …More

Discover Downtown LA through a 3h30 walking tour that reveals its fascinating history and architectural treasures. Walk through the historic district, admire iconic buildings such...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
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
4.8 (630)
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$73
Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get …More

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get...

3 hours
4.9 (8)
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$74
Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Yellow Boat

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain …More

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (16)
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$74
2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of San Diego catch or release fishing from the Pacific Ocean. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering …More

Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of San Diego catch or release fishing from the Pacific Ocean. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (138)
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$75
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