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

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Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip …More

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$122
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes …More

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Alcatraz Sausalito Express: 2 Hours in Sausalito with Food Option

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy …More

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy...

5 to 6 hours
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$121
Shared San Diego Tour

The Shared San Diego Tour: The Full Experience from Downtown San Diego This full-day shared tour departs from Downtown San Diego and covers the city's …More

The Shared San Diego Tour: The Full Experience from Downtown San Diego This full-day shared tour departs from Downtown San Diego and covers the city's...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and …More

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Professional Photoshoot in Los Angeles

Private, customizable photoshoot in LA's most iconic spots - perfect for social media, fashion, and timeless memories …More

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Private, customizable photoshoot in LA's most iconic spots - perfect for social media, fashion, and timeless memories...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Learn how to surf with an Encinitas local pro

I’m an experienced surfer from Encinitas who wants to share the epic experience of surfing with you. I teach lessons for beginners to intermediate surfers. …More

I’m an experienced surfer from Encinitas who wants to share the epic experience of surfing with you. I teach lessons for beginners to intermediate surfers....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Guided E-Bike tour across SF to the Golden Gate Bridge and back

Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the ordinary tourist routes. We will start at the Civic Center, make our way through Alamo Suqre, The Painted …More

Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the ordinary tourist routes. We will start at the Civic Center, make our way through Alamo Suqre, The Painted...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Welcome I need minimum 3 people Itinerary route San Diego to Rosarito Beach and new port / Garcia portals We will visit beaches of Tijuana …More

Welcome I need minimum 3 people Itinerary route San Diego to Rosarito Beach and new port / Garcia portals We will visit beaches of Tijuana...

6 hours
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$120
Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We …More

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Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail. …More

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Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live …More

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All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of LA, Hollywood & Beaches is a Small Group tour. WE PICK YOU UP from your Anaheim Area …More

NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of LA, Hollywood & Beaches is a Small Group tour. WE PICK YOU UP from your Anaheim Area...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (192)
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$119
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

Enjoy wine and charcuterie board with a selection of meat, cheeses and fruit while cruising in a fully electric Duffy boat. Start from the dock …More

Enjoy wine and charcuterie board with a selection of meat, cheeses and fruit while cruising in a fully electric Duffy boat. Start from the dock...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Luxury Sailing Tour of San Diego's Bay and Coastal Waterways

This is an engaging and unique, small group tour, of San Diego's beautiful bay and coastal waterways. You'll be on a beautiful Catalina 34' Sailboat …More

This is an engaging and unique, small group tour, of San Diego's beautiful bay and coastal waterways. You'll be on a beautiful Catalina 34' Sailboat...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on …More

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With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco

We begin the day at Armstrong Woods, where you will walk among the oldest and largest trees on the planet. The park has 1500 year …More

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We begin the day at Armstrong Woods, where you will walk among the oldest and largest trees on the planet. The park has 1500 year...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Redwoods Forest Bathing

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest. …More

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles, …More

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Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles,...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$118
Heavenly Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order …More

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$116
Heavenly Premium Snowboard Rental Including Delivery

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order …More

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$116
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